Aberdeen has long been recognised as one of the world’s key centres for the oil and gas industry.

Companies operating in this sector often face complex communication challenges — from explaining technical projects and showcasing engineering expertise to recruiting skilled professionals and sharing knowledge across teams.

Video can help make these messages clearer and more engaging.

At Reach Video, we help organisations in the energy sector turn complex work into clear, human stories that audiences can understand.

Having worked regularly on offshore installations, we understand the environments and safety requirements involved in filming in the oil and gas sector. Our team holds BOSIET certification (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training), the mandatory safety certification required for personnel travelling offshore.

This means we can safely film on offshore installations and energy facilities while working within the operational and safety standards required by the industry.

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Why Oil and Gas Companies Use Video

Organisations working in the oil and gas sector often need to communicate ideas that are technically complex and operationally detailed.

Video can make these subjects easier to understand.

Companies typically invest in video when they need to:

Explain engineering processes or technologies
Showcase expertise and innovation
Document offshore operations or company initiatives
Share knowledge across teams or stakeholders
Communicate large-scale projects
Support recruitment in competitive technical roles

Video allows organisations to show the people, environments, and technology behind their work in a way that written reports or presentations often cannot.

Communicating Complex Work Clearly

The oil and gas industry involves highly technical work that can be difficult to explain to external audiences.

Video helps translate complex ideas into clear, visual explanations.

This can include:

Demonstrating engineering processes
Explaining how equipment or technology works
Showing offshore operations in action
Introducing the people behind a project

Our Story-First Approach

At Reach Video, we begin every project by understanding what the video needs to achieve.

Before filming begins we focus on

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Clarifying the communication goal

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Identifying the audience for the video

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Shaping the story or narrative structure

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Planning visuals that illustrate the work clearly

This preparation ensures the final video does more than simply document activity — it communicates a clear story.

For offshore or industrial environments, this preparation also ensures filming can be carried out safely and efficiently within operational constraints.

Examples of Our Work

Every project is different, but the examples below demonstrate how story-driven video helps organisations communicate clearly, build trust, and connect with the people who matter.
Human story exploring offshore workers’ voices in the energy transition debate.
Teaching story easing workforce concerns around offshore competency testing.

Types of Oil and Gas Video

Video production within the energy sector can take many different forms depending on the goal of the project.

Common types of video include:

Corporate and Company Overview Videos

Helping audiences understand what an organisation does and how it operates.

Company Overview Video Production Aberdeen

Project and Engineering Videos

Explaining technical work, engineering projects, or operational processes.

Recruitment Videos

Helping attract skilled professionals in a competitive labour market.

Recruitment Video Production Aberdeen

Training and Safety Videos

Supporting workforce training, knowledge sharing, and operational safety.

Training Video Production Aberdeen

Client Success Stories

Sharing examples of how a company has delivered successful outcomes.

Testimonial Video Production Aberdeen

Oil and Gas Video for Aberdeen Businesses

Aberdeen is one of the world’s leading centres for the oil and gas industry, supporting offshore operations across the North Sea and beyond.

Video plays an important role in how organisations in this sector communicate complex projects, technical expertise, and operational capability.

We regularly work with companies involved in:

Well services and intervention
Subsea, ROV and marine support
Asset integrity and fabric maintenance
Late‑life and decommissioning

Our team holds BOSIET certification, allowing us to travel offshore and film safely on operational installations when required. This experience allows us to capture authentic footage of the environments where the work actually happens.

Our Video Production Process

Every project follows a clear four-stage process designed to remove uncertainty and ensure the video achieves its intended outcome.
Clarity Call

We begin by understanding the business challenge the video needs to solve and what the audience needs to understand or feel after watching.

Story Design

We design the structure of the video, identify the right contributors, and shape the message that will land clearly with your audience.

Production

Filming captures real people, authentic conversations, and the environments where the work happens.

Deployment

We guide you on how to use the finished video effectively across your website, sales materials, marketing campaigns, or internal communications.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oil and Gas Video Production

Do you film offshore?

Yes. Our team holds BOSIET certification, the mandatory offshore safety training required for personnel travelling to oil and gas installations. This allows us to safely film on offshore platforms and energy facilities where required.

How long does production take?

Most projects take four to eight weeks from the initial Clarity Call to final delivery, depending on the scale of the project and filming requirements.

What's included?

Clarity Call, story design, filming, editing, revisions, and guidance on how to deploy the finished video effectively. Full usage rights are included.

Do you work outside Aberdeen?

Yes. We’re based in Aberdeen but work with organisations across Scotland and beyond. Filming usually takes place at your location.

What do you need from us?

We need to understand the business problem you're solving, who your audience is, and what success looks like. Once that’s clear, we manage the rest of the production process.

How many rounds of changes are included?

Two rounds of revisions are included as standard. Because we invest time in getting the story right during the design phase, most projects don’t require more.

What does oil and gas video production cost?

The investment depends on the communication challenge, filming environment, and production requirements. During a Clarity Call we’ll explore the goals of the project and provide a proposal based on the value the video will create.

What makes your approach different?

Many industrial videos focus purely on technical detail.

Our approach focuses on telling clear human stories about complex work, helping audiences understand both the technology and the people behind it.

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s Solve the Right Problem

Many organisations start by searching for a specific type of video because they know something needs to be communicated more clearly.

Sometimes that initial idea is the right solution. Sometimes a different approach will be more effective.

The best place to start is a Clarity Call, where we explore what you're trying to achieve and determine the right story to tell.

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