Yes, UGC can be filmed remotely in most cases, and you only need an on-site shoot when the video depends on your real location, staff, equipment, or a service happening in the moment.
Remote UGC is the norm for product demos, unboxings, testimonials, voiceovers, green screen explainers, and lifestyle clips, because creators can film in their own space and still deliver high-performing ads. When you work with our UGC video service, we usually run remote production with a tight brief, talking points, a shot list, and brand do’s and don’ts, then creators film and we edit for your platforms.
Remote vs on-site UGC at a glance
| Option | Best for | What you provide | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote UGC | Products, apps, subscriptions, general brand stories, evergreen hooks | Brief, brand assets, shipping info (if needed), claim rules | Less “your place” authenticity, limited access to your team and facility |
| On-site UGC | Service businesses, behind-the-scenes, office tours, staff-led trust videos, “here’s what to expect” walk-throughs | Filming access, staff time, clean spaces, permissions/releases, a schedule | More coordination, weather and foot-traffic limits, typically higher cost than remote |
For Orlando and Central Florida businesses, on-site tends to win when you need “proof of place,” like a dental office tour, a law firm intake walk-through, a med spa before-and-after process (without showing private info), a pest control tech explaining what they’re doing in the field, or a real estate agent filming inside a listing. If your goal is to look local and familiar, the background, signage, and team faces do a lot of work that remote footage cannot replicate.
Remote is usually the fastest path when you need volume, variety, and testing. You can rotate different creators, angles, and hooks without shutting down a front desk or scheduling around appointments. If you do need to ship something, our FAQ on shipping products to UGC creators spells out the typical process and what to include in the box.
On-site shoots also come with practical guardrails. Get written permission from anyone who will be clearly on camera or speaking, avoid filming customer screens or paperwork, and be extra careful in healthcare settings where privacy rules are strict. If you want a planning reference, our UGC production timeline breaks down what happens from brief to delivery so you can pick dates that do not clash with your busiest hours.
If you already have a solid library of remote UGC, pairing it with smart posting and boosting can stretch results further, which is where our social media marketing team can help you turn finished clips into a consistent content rhythm and paid tests. Tell us what you sell and whether the video needs to show your Orlando location, and we’ll recommend remote, on-site, or a simple mix that fits your schedule.
