10/01/2026
Filming restaurant content? Here’s how we’d structure a 90-minute shoot. 🎬
Coordinate with the kitchen beforehand so dishes arrive in stages, and have anyone appearing on camera ready for the lifestyle shots.
0–10 minutes: Set up + plan
Check the lighting, choose your table, and confirm the dish order with the kitchen. Review your shot list and prioritize anything that needs to be captured fresh.
10–25 minutes: Atmosphere + details
While the first dishes are being prepared, film the entrance, dining room, bar, menus, and table settings. Get wide shots to establish the space and close-ups to capture its character.
25–55 minutes: Food + action
Give food the largest share of your time. Film each dish untouched first, then capture slicing, dipping, pouring, and fork lifts. Prioritize dishes that melt, wilt, or lose steam quickly, and film a mix of angles before moving on.
55–75 minutes: Lifestyle + dining moments
Capture cheers, shared plates, first bites, and conversations across the table. Start with drinks and untouched dishes, then move into eating shots. Give people simple actions so the footage feels natural.
75–85 minutes: Pickups + variations
Review your shot list and fill any gaps. Capture another angle of your strongest dish, extra texture shots, or transitions you’ll need for the edit.
85–90 minutes: Final check + wrap
Check that your key clips are sharp and properly exposed, confirm you have your opening shot, and pack up.
Keep this schedule flexible: if a hot dish arrives early, film it immediately. Fresh food takes priority over the timeline.
Save this guide for your next restaurant shoot.
