Dallas corporate video guide
Top Dallas Corporate Video Locations and Shoot Ideas
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Looking for Dallas corporate video locations? The right location does half the work. Here are 4 top spots for corporate shoots, with shoot ideas for each, who to ask for permission, what it costs and what to watch out for. When you are ready to hire, compare Dallas corporate video production companies, find a Dallas camera crew on ProductionHelp or post your job for free.
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Dallas film permit basics
- Who: City of Dallas Office of Special Events. 214-939-2701, CCTSpecialevents@dallascityhall.com.
- When you need it: Filming on public property, streets, closed sidewalks or city facilities, including corporate shoots and B-roll of city parks and plazas.
- Timing: 3 full business days for simple shoots, 5 or more for complex ones. Each location needs its own application.
- Cost: $50 per standard application, $250 for complex ones. Off-duty Dallas police are $70 an hour with a four-hour minimum.
Source: City of Dallas, Office of Special Events, Commercial Filming; City of Dallas, Office of Special Events, Application Processing Fees
| Location | Corporate video ideas |
|---|---|
| Klyde Warren Park | Brand film openers, culture and recruiting videos, street interviews |
| Downtown plazas: City Hall Plaza, Pioneer Plaza and Dealey Plaza | Downtown B-roll, executive walk-and-talks, company history and milestone videos |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Wellness and benefits videos, healthcare stories, seasonal brand content |
| Your own office or a rented studio | Executive interviews, customer testimonials, training and onboarding videos |
1Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is a deck park built over Woodall Rodgers Freeway at the edge of downtown, next to the Arts District. It is busy, green and surrounded by towers.
Corporate video ideas: Brand film openers, culture and recruiting videos, street interviews
Filming notes
- Permit
- Commercial filming or photography needs a permit and rental fee. Apply through info@klydewarrenpark.org.
- Cost
- The park’s published rate for photo, video and commercial uses is $2,500 for up to four hours Monday to Thursday, and $5,000 Friday to Sunday. Rates vary with size and length.
- Hours
- Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
Source: Klyde Warren Park, FAQs; Klyde Warren Park, Event Planning Guide (PDF)
2Downtown plazas: City Hall Plaza, Pioneer Plaza and Dealey Plaza
Downtown Dallas has famous public spaces within a few blocks of each other, ringed by office towers. They give you a strong sense of place for a Dallas business story.
Corporate video ideas: Downtown B-roll, executive walk-and-talks, company history and milestone videos
Filming notes
- Permit
- The city names City Hall Plaza, Pioneer Plaza and Dealey Plaza as places where even B-roll needs a commercial filming permit.
- Cost
- $50 for a standard application. Complex shoots are $250.
- Watch out
- Showing city insignia also needs a permit.
Source: City of Dallas, Office of Special Events, Commercial Filming; City of Dallas, Office of Special Events, Application Processing Fees
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Post a Job, freeSee Dallas camera crews3Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Arboretum sits on White Rock Lake with lawns, gardens and water features. It is a colorful pick for healthcare, wellness and consumer brands.
Corporate video ideas: Wellness and benefits videos, healthcare stories, seasonal brand content
Filming notes
- Permit
- Commercial photography sessions carry an extra fee. Contact the Arboretum to arrange your shoot: arollins@dallasarboretum.org, 214-515-6512. Ask what applies to video.
- Time limits
- No professional photography before 9 a.m. Gear beyond a handheld camera, such as tripods and lights, is only allowed from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rules
- Everyone must have admission or a membership.
- Drones
- Not allowed under any circumstances.
Source: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Photography Guidelines
4Your own office or a rented studio
For interviews, video testimonials and training videos, your own space is often the best location. It shows the real company, and you control the light, the sound and the schedule.
Corporate video ideas: Executive interviews, customer testimonials, training and onboarding videos
Filming notes
- Permit
- Dallas requires a commercial filming permit for public property, streets and city facilities. Filming inside your own building does not fall under those triggers unless you close a sidewalk or use street parking. Get the owner’s or building manager’s OK.
- Tip
- Ask building management about loading zones, freight elevator times and quiet hours before the shoot day.
Source: City of Dallas, Office of Special Events, Commercial Filming
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Do I need a permit for Dallas corporate video locations?
Yes for public property. Dallas requires a commercial filming permit for corporate shoots on public property, streets and city facilities, including B-roll of city parks and plazas.
How much is a Dallas film permit?
The application is $50 for a standard shoot and $250 for a complex one. City services such as police are extra.
Can we film at Klyde Warren Park?
Yes, with a permit and rental fee. The published rate starts at $2,500 for up to four hours on weekdays.
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with each venue before you book.