According to one aspect, it is realized that automated video production systems can be provided that are fully integrated, and even portable, thus permitting use by a wide variety of consumers. Stated broadly, various embodiments are directed to systems, methods, and kits configured to provide complete video production, which in some examples enables a sole operator to set up and use the production system. Additional embodiments incorporate remote management applications that can configured to communicate with device application programming interfaces (APIs) installed on the video systems and/or kits. In one embodiment, remote personnel can remotely operate the video equipment, and interact with the video subject once the kit is setup and activated. In some examples, news station personnel can ship a video studio kit to an interview location, and once set up, news personnel may conduct an interview with any subject from a remote location.