The top commercial marketing studio, for impact leaders.

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Create breakthrough media marketing that drives impact.

A hybrid between a video studio and a production company - we write creative films, distilling complex narratives into their essence. Experience your company's modern, age-defying story with soul.

Commercial ads for a new generation

SF | LA | DENVER | AUSTIN | SAN DIEGO | NYC

Driven by our love of storytelling, we are a video content creator for the next-generation.

Praise:

“The whole process was on rails. Very smooth. As a busy manager, I didn’t have to worry, because they had me covered.” – Sutter Health

“StartMotionMEDIA has an amazing track record, which is what was most appealing from the start. They helped us create unique video content for the entire student body, taking a complex topic and making it simple.”
-Office of Community Standards, Student Affairs, Stanford University.

“I could tell they were genuinely interested in helping us achieve our goals. They are extremely professional in the approach. Start Motion Media was able to help us achieve over 300% success, earning over $261,000 in 6 weeks. with our project video!” -Brian at Axius Core.

“They helped us let go of our perfectionist approach and see the bigger picture. Flowing with their production team was easy ” – Discovery

“They were straightforward and good communicators.” – Amazon

“We got exactly what we were looking for and more.”

– Enrique at Designer Fund

“Ability to make a commercial video production agency with ads that feel cinematic sets them apart.”

– Jeff at FocuCalm

“Our video helped land us in Cnn-money and Techcrunch. The sales campaign raised over $9M within the first 60 days.”

– Hiral at Baubax Travel Jackets

Video Content Creation – be a modern culture maker.

“For every dollar invested in Video, advertisers earned roughly six and a half dollars, making Video the second most effective measured medium behind digital search.”1

“Video drives impressive brand [ROI] performance, second only to Paid Search. In addition, Videos Brand Awareness halo contributes 27 percent of the ROI that’s attributed to Paid Search. It is the only medium that can drive ROI for more than three years past the end of a campaign.”2

“Video has proven to be so effective in expanding their customer bases that many Direct to Consumer (DTC) brands have increased their Video investment by Double- or Triple-Digits over the last year.”3

Sources: 1. Statista ad spend ROI in the U.S., 2018; 2. Accenture, Television turns the Channel on Brand ROI, 2018; 3. VAB, Direct Outcomes – Analyzing the ‘Big Bets’ DTC Brands are Making on TV, 2019

Minimum Project Fees

2 Months, 1 payment Per month – Various Deliverables – Main Cut, Alt Cut
Detailed quote – Staffing Rates and Labor: contact for help.
get started.

Our Approach:

Branding, Video Writing, Cinematography, and Video Editing

Commercial Video Production Agency Budget

PHASE 1 -PLAN

Discovery and Creative Process

Unique planning tools to unlock your story. Creative development

Video Advertisement

With 4 Remote Staff: Remote Creative Director, Managing Producer, and Script Writer.
Comprehensive Intake – main idea, your goals, interview the founders
Benchmarking – Research the market and find examples of best videos on your industry
Development of Script Ideas and Visuals Plan, Video proposal to include:

Video Treatment & Narrative Development: Script Options A and B

Detailed Shot Planning and Visual Scope (Camera and Talent, Visual scope)
Casting: Onset Cinematographer and Art Director: scheduling and booking
Copywriting of on screen text headlines and Final Script

Production day schedule, logistics and booking

PHASE 2 – FILM

1 Film Day

At our location or booking one nearby with the included locations budget.
On scene with 2 staff, Actors, and equipment. Capture and bring to life the project you are creating.

PHASE 3 – EDIT

Video Editing

Everything you need for a polished version of your 40 Minute episode.

Video Editing

With remote Staff: Managing Producer, Executive Editor and Associate Editor
Cinematographer gives Media Transfer to Edit dept for Logging, Transcoding, Importing
Background Music & sound design, Editing audio and video together for narrative arc
Develop fully edited commercial video sequences, with narration, visuals, transitions.

4 Versions: Main video submission, with revision, and final -preview (V1-V4)

Guaranteed urnaround time: First version Video submission within 15 Days of shoot day, remaining edits within 3 business days.
+1 Extra “Social Media Trailer” cut, 2 minute condensed version of main video (included)

Licensing:

Music track(s) licenced for commercial web use
Images and video licenced for commercial web use
License to use raw video clips for derivative works

Animation Overlay

Simple text tiles and transitions, tracking text, headlines.
Advanced Animation, CGI, – Up to 20s Rendered “Bumper screens” intro sequcnce by client

Color Editing

Post production suite, LOG color and hollywood style color grade

Total Project Cost:

Per 2 minute Video Ad, commercial online usage

Terms:

E-Check (ACH) – Payable in 2 payments one month Apart

Credit card: Payable in ten weekly payments.

Change Orders:

Add-on Services (optional):

Staff+Equip Onset Filming beyond the included 1 days time- $3700 per day
Advanced Animator: CGI, Product Render: 3D Animation: Costs vary
Hired Actors, Models, and Voiceover: day rate & usage release beyond the included 2: $500 ea
Rented filming locations beyond the included Location budget: Rental Cost Varies.
Video Editing Services, after Main Cut, (V1-V4), and the short cut (S1-S2) – $125 per hour
Production Staffing beyond 12 weeks from start date: Renewal fees apply

Company Achievements:

Amazon Advertising recommended provider for e-commerce product videos.
Most Funded Fashion project in Kickstarter History (Baubax Travel Jackets)
Over $23M+ in Sales & Fundraising Revenue generated for our Clients, since 2009
Clients used our videos to get on Shark Tank, CNN, Good Morning America, the Today Show, and retail with Target + Walmart, and finding Seed, Angel, and Equity investors.
Ergo Driven went from 0 Sales to having completed their 100,000th order.
OmStars went from no income to $500k in earnings in the first year, now it is a multimillion dollar online education platform.
Odyssey game now has 150 5-star reviews on STEAM and a write up in Vice magazine
The Orangemonkie Kickstarter revolutionized the way studio photography is done.

We create commercial stories.

We are a video marketing studio built for an ever-connected world, enabling radical engagement by your audience. We believe that it’s possible to access the heart of the audience through wisdom, energy, and intelligence, with a hint of passion and beauty. Perfect your front-end offer.

We turn companies into media stars with multiple edits, and powerful publishing tools, so your content is fresh, compelling, and newsworthy.

Let Start Motion Media build your ecosystem for constant video engagement, so that you can have more customers, more endorsements, and disrupt your industry.

Welcome to Start Motion Media

Video Strategy / Content Producers / Launch for your Audience / Social Media Content / Video for Fundraising

Janel H

The Barlow Sebastopol

VP Marketing

StartMotionMEDIA has a natural knack for storytelling. They have gone through the process of helping so many clients present their stories–and rally supporters around those stories–that I knew they would help me launch a successful project.

Anson K.

ZIP BUDS

Marketing Manager

The quality of your work, applicability of your business’ focus to my need. -To understand the ins and outs of storytelling, and available tools. Thank you for sharing my passion.

Brian Doyle

AXIUS

CEO

Amazing day 1 “pop” of almost $30k, all due to their pre campaign “prime the pump” organized effort! Start Motion Media is a fantastic wealth of knowledge. It allowed me to harness the power of my network. It got people genuinely interested in the project which translated into huge earnings!

Jonathan Ho

Instagrill

Owner

Their focus is strictly on video branding & marketing. The whole process was on rails. I didn’t have to worry about the details because he had me covered.

Julien S

Green Traveler Manufacturing

COO

We got prompt responses. Start Motion Media is very informational when it comes to actually marketing a project. This process can be very overwhelming and they will sit down and walk you through it. They want you to succeed and this is obvious.

Rob D

ZipBuds

CEO

You were extremely well organized with your thoughts and knowledgeable about the subject material. you clearly knew your space. It didn’t hurt that you were very competitively priced – worth every penny and then some.

Justin J

WalletBuckle

Marketing Manager

Without Start Motion Media I would have never attempted to launch a KickStarter campaign. They are a real pro in the space and walk you through every step of your content plan.

Valerie K

500 Startups

It made me rethink my funnel by building it up first and testing it with customers on the list. I feel far more comfortable with the list so I can turn it on and have good content to send everyone.

Omkar Despande

Odyssey

CTO

Start Motion Media has an amazing track record, which is what was most appealing from the start.

Wendy M

Simon and Schuster

Content Manager

The finished product was what I wanted but could not envision in advance.

Real Soulful Stories

Original commercial video productions which drive culture.Agile creatives working with emerging brands.

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Leverage conversations at scale.

Cut through the noise with StartMotionMEDIA.

People view and respond to videos—and to brands that feel more human.

An agile, kind, and creative eye for your boutique film: hire visionary film artists instead of video technicians.

Which kind of Commercial Vіdео Cоmраnу is best:

What kind of commercial vіdео do you want to make? Our creative development team can get you there:

Video Treatment
Script
Shot list
Visual Scope
Production Logistics

Post Production Animation – we have remote animators

Start Motion is an integrated commercial studio offering the latest video styles.

What drives us? Motion. Focus. Inspiration. Our core values set the tone for our clients. By staying true to beauty, we can do marketing in a way that everyone loves.

Video production is both an art and science.

Sectors:

PRODUCT LAUNCH VIDEOS
WELLNESS | FITNESS | HEALTH
E-COMMERCE & E-LEARNING
TRANSPORTATION & FINANCE
SECURITY | SOFTWARE | APPS
HARDWARE | PRODUCT DESIGN
RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY

A good benchmarking process means you conduct market research, to find out what is already working.

Creative Story Development

Cinematography

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A Commercial video is the catalyst that will take your business to the next level. Through well-crafted visual storytelling, you can effectively convey ideas, introduce offerings, increase brand awareness, and showcase your products.

Why are Commercial videos so effective?

In our digital age, our portfolio and video content takes preference because it is easy to consume and readily accessible. Businesses that invest in visual content report that they are able to more easily connect with a wider audience and drive sales.

Commercial videos are a powerful way to:

Spark excitement for your product or service
Concisely share information about your brand portfolio
Showcase accomplishments to investors
Provide educational and job training for employees
Boost your company’s website traffic

Visual content is an essential tool for marketing your business or organization.

Production FAQ

What is a Commercial video?

A Commercial video is a powerful and versatile tool that companies use to share information about their business, introduce a service or product, market their brand, and provide educational training for employees.

What are the different types of Commercial videos we have in our portfolio?

There are many different types of Commercial videos depending on your objective. Here are a few common categories of Commercial videos:

Company Profile and Branding
Promotional and Brand
Explainer
Product Demos
Recruiting, Training and How-To
Testimonials

What should my business keep in mind when making our Commercial video?

First, you’ll want to brainstorm on a main objective and message that you hope to get across in your video. Then, you’ll want to decide on an emotional tone. Do you want your video to be funny, serious, touching, or inspiring? Think clearly about what kind of impression you intend to make with your audience. Craft a compelling story that will keep your audience engaged and entertained. Be concise, specific, and authentic!

How do I choose the right production company?

The right production company will help you craft a compelling story for your brand and develop a video that will keep audiences interested and engaged. When looking for a production company to work with, you’ll want to do your research first.

When looking for the best video production company in your area, here’s a checklist of things to keep in mind:

Study their video portfolio. Do they have experience creating videos similar to the style and vision you have in mind?
Read client testimonials and customer reviews.
Ask about their rates. How does their price compare to similar video production companies in your area?

At Start Motion Media, we love to uplift businesses and entrepreneurs through creating visual stories. We know you have an inspiring tale – let us help you bring it to life.

Schedule a free consultation with a producer here (link).

What are the qualities of an award winning Commercial video?

Well-crafted, engaging script

An award winning Commercial video will have a well-crafted script that is precise, educational and entertaining. In the pre-production phase, focus on how to bring a personalized touch to your video that will engage the audience in a direct and personable way.

High production quality

Invest in producing a high quality video because the more polished you can make your video, the more your audience will trust that your brand has high standards and strives for excellence.

Authenticity

Whether you’re seeking to make an inspiring video, or hoping to get a laugh from your audience, make sure that the message your video delivers is authentic to your brand. Be yourself and showcase the best that your company or service has to offer.

Customer Reviews

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Customer Testimonials

WANDERLUST:

My company, Greenheart Creative, has hired Start Motion Media as a videographer for three consecutive years at the Wanderlust Festival Lake Tahoe or Whistler BC. they have been responsible for in-depth shooting with very little supervision. they performed well in this production environment, always finding solutions when technical problems arose. they confidently did what needed to be done to help our production succeed. Start Motion Media is a very mindful person, and is very aware of how others are feeling. I would say that this places him at an advantage when working with clients that may need to be put at ease, or need extra help feeling comfortable with the filming process. they takes extremely good care of himself and others on a personal and professional level, and thus seems to manage stressful situations with grace. they communicates with compassion, and is very clear and organized. I have hired Start Motion Media 3 straight years, and plan to bring him on board again next year. I think they would make a great addition to any video production project, because they really cares about continual improvement and doing a good job, always learning from each experience.

Sincerely,

Jefe

STANFORD UNIVERSITY:

I didn’t feel just like another client or business opportunity. Start Motion Media was able to help me work towards my goals by: organizing my thoughts into a sensible story, helping me create my answers to interview questions, gathering footage, editing footage, and overall creating an awesome video. The most helpful services were storyline creation, pre outlined interview questions and awesome shooting, editing, and video creation. Start Motion Media is thorough, organized, pays attention to detail, prompt, open-minded, and patient. Start Motion Media’s process is very effective. From the first phone call to shooting day, everything was well organized and thought out. I like that they had a list of questions prepared so that they can learn more about the project and the person behind the project – I really think this was an important part of the process as we we’re able to connect with the project better and really define a high quality video. On the day of our shoot, Start Motion Media had a check-list of all the scenes and all the shots we wanted to capture and made sure we had ample footage of each one. they was very strict on the production timeline despite me wanting to add things that were not discussed – I liked that aspect as it would have thrown us off schedule and off track…he kept us together. Start Motion Media provided a quick turnaround during the editing process and followed through with agreements made in our decision to work together. Overall, I am very glad that I had the opportunity to work with StartMotionMEDIA.

SUMMER OF SOLUTIONS:

Start Motion Media created an inspiring crowd-funding video to support our project. Successfully Funded! their video company eye for capturing the human spirit made our message so much more compelling and inspiring. With deep appreciation, Magalie Bonneau-Marcil.

ARTFUL THERAPEUTICS:

Because of our work I was able to increase traffic and inspire more people to be excited about working with me. Start Motion Media was doing a fabulous job at making my project look very professional, making useful suggestions, paying close attention do the details, and attending to modifications as necessary. they have been very kind and gentle in showing me how to manage the project myself. they is very good at what they does, creative, gentle and sweet, smart, and courageous. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to create, modify, or launch an advertising/media campaign who needs an awesome visual impact to inspire viewers to generate a positive relationship with their business/project. — Damiana

INSPIRATION CAMPAIGN:

StartMotionMedia helped our vision get rooted in reality, and our work kept moving in the right direction. I appreciate Start Motion Media’s willingness and commitment to doing what is needed to make things happen, and their video company clarity about timing and expectations. Smart, kind, caring, talented, and I would recommend him to people who need help launching their initiative. Thanks for everything! – Robert, Inspiration Campaign

CODEPINK:

Start Motion Media was able to help CODEPINK Women for Peace work toward our 10th anniversary goals by creating a short video documenting inspiring work from the past decade of peace activism. Start Motion Media was thoughtful, organized, and worked quickly to meet our project launch deadline. they accommodated our needs and feedback quickly. I would highly recommend engaging the pre-production brainstorming sessions regarding video content and storyline with Start Motion Media who, in addition to having the technical skills necessary for a production, has a lot of wisdom on effective and persuasive narrative creation as well.

– Rae

SOUNDTAP:

I posted on the job and Start Motion Media contacted me with why they is passionate to assist us on the project.

His passion for independent media and their video company support of our goal and vision.

My top three goals upon starting working with StartMotionMEDIA were:
successful interview with a few radio station
create a compelling content on Kickstarter
spread the love of the project to communities we have not reached yet

Start Motion Media was able to help me work towards my goals by:
Their energy, availability and going above and beyond to take care of what the project needed.

The biggest breakthrough I noticed while working together:
To work with someone who is as passionate about the project as the project founders was an amazing feeling. it reinforced why we do what we do. Granted the Kickstarter was not a success but I enjoyed and appreciated having Start Motion Media on our side.

The most significant overall change in my business has been:
We were able to nurture a lot of interest at Stanford (KZSU) radio station and at the university as well.

What aspects of the StartMotionMedia services were most helpful?
Reasonable rates, flexible payment arrangement, passionate service provider, tons of energy, and lots of smiles.

I would describe Start Motion Media as:
Passionate and loves what they does.

I would recommend Start Motion Media to:
Anyone who wants to do good for the world.

-Handan Selcuck, Soundtap

MAGGIE LAWSON:

I needed a video for my kickstarter campaign and Start Motion Media helped in exposing my brand to a new audience and raising funds on kickstarter. their video company pre-production was great at helping me discover what made my service unique. they chose music, visuals, and developed a voice over that supported our initial vision for the video. Working with Start Motion Media was a key to my finding the courage to stand up as the spokeswoman for my business.

StartMotionMEDIA encourages patience and perseverance, and Start Motion Media was enthusiastic, caring, and attentive. I would recommend Start Motion Media to anyone looking to produce a meaningful video for their small business and/or organization.

-Maggie

Personal Chef

Transition US:

We chose you Start Motion Media as you did such a great job on the Village Building Convergence video.

1) Getting the type of video we wanted

2) Working quickly within the timeframe we had

3) Working with someone who understood commercial advertising

4) Guiding us through the commercial advertising video process

5) Listening to our interests, needs, ideas and incorporating ALL of these

6) Turn around time from our first request, to film shoots, to finished product was really tight – just what we needed. All of our team learned a lot about the filming process. AND going through the process helped us each get clearer on the project we were seeking funding for. We have 5 more days left and we have no doubt that we will meet our campaign goal. This means that we can finish adapting the Transition Streets materials and we will soon be ready for the national roll-out. Start Motion Media’s responsiveness to our requests were always met with professional grace.

-Carolyne, Transition Streets.

RAZOR GRILL / INSTAGRILL

What qualities made you want to work with Start Motion Media initially?

I liked their video company demo reel and that their video company focus is strictly on commercial advertising videos.

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were:

The quality of the editing of the video. their video company editing of my interview was amazing. The whole process was on rails. Very smooth. I didn’t have to worry the details because they had me covered.

Regarding my Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video, Start Motion Media was able to help me achieve:

Haven’t launch the campaign yet, but very soon.

The biggest tangible “aha” moment I got from working together was:

Was during the intake interview when they was coaxing me to say certain things because they wanted it to be “in my own words”. That’s when I knew they was the real deal.

Yes it was. It made me rethink my funnel by building it up first and testing it by having the first X customers on the list. I feel far more comfortable launching my campaign knowing I have the list and I can turn on a tested funnel.

What aspects of Start Motion Media’s Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video insights were most valuable?

so far, making sure I have enough committed people before launching

They are awesome. Do it.

Your Name * Jonathan Ho

SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOK PUBLISHING:

What qualities made you want to work with Start Motion Media initially?

Great website, and affordable.

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were:

The finished product was what I wanted but could not envision in advance.

Regarding my Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video, Start Motion Media was able to help me achieve:

my funding goal.

Anything else you’d like to share?

Thank you for working with me.

Your Name * Wendy Newman

ALPHA JACKETS:

What qualities made you want to work with Start Motion Media initially?

Start Motion Media had an amazing track record, which is what was most appealing from the start. After our initial conversations I could tell they was genuinely interested in helping us achieve our goals.

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were:

Start Motion Media is extremely professional in their video company approach.

Start Motion Media has an amazing ability to bring out your message and fine tune it precisely to your audience even when you may not be exactly sure how to convey it yourself.

Start Motion Media has a very calming demeanor that allows you to relax and stay on point through the entire process.

Regarding my Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video, Start Motion Media was able to help me achieve:

Start Motion Media was able to help us achieve an over 200% funding success with our project!

The biggest tangible “aha” moment I got from working together was:

I was most satisfied with their video company ability to stay focused and on track while also keeping my team on target to get our video nailed down efficiently and effectively.

Without Start Motion Media I would have never attempted to launch a KickStarter campaign. they is a real pro and walks you through every step of the way.

What aspects of Start Motion Media’s Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video insights were most valuable?

Start Motion Media had great answers to most every question we had during our pre-launch, launch, campaign and post-campaign. When they wasn’t sure they spent the time needed to get us the answers we were looking for.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I truly believe without Start Motion Media we would’ve had a tough time reaching our goal. I would have never attempted to launch our campaign without someone with the knowledge we received in Start Motion Media. We truly lucked out!

Your Name * Justin Johnston

ADVENTURE TOURISM:

What qualities made you want to work with Start Motion Media initially?

Start Motion Media has a natural knack for storytelling. they have gone through the process of helping so many clients tease out and present their stories–and rally supporters around those stories–that I knew they would help me launch a successful commercial advertising campaign. I also knew that Start Motion Media has a great deal of experience specifically with commercial advertising videography, so I trusted that they understood the details of what goes into a successful commercial advertising project like no other marketing consultant or videographer could.

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were:

Start Motion Media is just as adept at marketing as they is editing together a compelling video. I had no idea how important marketing your campaign is before you launch it, and Start Motion Media gave me concrete steps for success that totally worked. Thanks to their video company help, my campaign reach 100% of its goal in just over a week! I was also surprised by how helpful and directorial they was when helping me tease out my story. they interviewed me and transcribed the whole thing for spoken content for the video, and the questions they was asking were so insightful; they really helped me understand what I was asking from my community of supporters, and what they would get out of supporting me. Lastly, I appreciated that if I would freeze up during filming and forget what to say, Start Motion Media was very gentle but firm about prompting me with pieces of my own story/words from our interview to keep the flow of the narrative going.

Your Name * Janel

ZOOM KINETICS AND REHABPAL

What qualities made you want to work with Start Motion Media initially?
I really liked their video company previous production “The world best travel jacket”.
The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were:

The video quality,

Efficiency of video production,

Start Motion Media’s availability for consulting when campaign isn’t performing well.

Regarding my Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video, Start Motion Media was able to help me achieve:

Great video production,

Know more secretes about how successful commercial advertising works.

The biggest tangible “aha” moment I got from working together was:

The video quality.

It is helpful in terms of personal relatives and friends pillar. Not too much for email campaign as the product may be inhenrently complicated to general consumers.

What aspects of Start Motion Media’s Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video insights were most valuable?

Objective review of each third party vendor that is available.

Anything else you’d like to share?

Start Motion Media is very nice and professional! I had to pivot marketing position before launch and Start Motion Media was able to ship us the footage during their video company traveling/vacation.

Your Name * Ricky

ZIPBUDS HEADPHONES

What qualities made you want to work with Start Motion Media initially?

You were extremely well organized with your thoughts and knowledgeable about the subject material. I can tell you that we interviewed many different commercial advertising video firms and decided to go with you because you clearly knew your space. It didn’t hurt that you were very competitively priced – worth every penny and then some.

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were:

There weren’t any major surprises… You were as advertised and that was great. I guess in this day and age that can sometimes come as a surprise – follow through on your deliverables and you’re already ahead of the game.

Regarding my Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video, Start Motion Media was able to help me achieve:

You helped us to have a deeper understanding of how the machine of commercial advertising rolls on… You also helped us create the video we set out to create even after multiple revisions.

The biggest tangible “aha” moment I got from working together was:

Your system was definitely helpful. We had done a lot of research on our back end and it totally validated what we had learned plus added some extra tips here and there. If we were not as organized as we had been coming in your pre-launch work would have served as the gospel.

Anything else you’d like to share?

You rock!

Your Name * Robin DeFay, CEO Zipbuds

Customer Reviews

Awards and Praise

I liked their video company demo reel and that their video company focus is strictly on corporate advertising videos.

June 1, 2020

The quality of the editing of the video. their video company editing of my interview was amazing.

Jonathan Ho

Experience, Relatablilty, Understanding our Mission

April 24, 2020

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were: Clear Goal-oriented, Completes all startup video tasks

Kino Macgregor at Yoga TV Channel

startup video - they also did casting for us, that was a bonus

April 2, 2020

We got better footage than we otherwise would have got with Start Motion Media because they traveled with us to multiple locations to get the shots. Other people are reluctant to do that and they want everyone in one place which is not always easy given the schedule and deadlines.

Omkar and Priti Science Foundation

The video quality. Wow

January 23, 2020

It is helpful in terms of personal relatives and friends pillar. Not too much for email campaign as the product may be inherently complicated to general consumers.

Zoom Kinetics Inc

Great Commercial Video Company

January 23, 2020

their video company eye for capturing the human spirit made our commercial video message so much more compelling and inspiring.

Magalie Bonne-Marcil, Summer of Solutions

Great Kickstarter Video Company in San Diego

January 23, 2020

You were extremely well organized with your crowdfunding video production thoughts and knowledgeable about the subject material. you clearly knew your cinematography space. It didn’t hurt that you were very competitively priced – videos worth every penny and then some.

Robin Defay, CEO ZipBuds

you were very competitively priced – worth every penny

December 14, 2019

There weren’t any major surprises… You were as advertised and that was great. I guess in this day and age that can sometimes come as a surprise – follow through on your startup video deliverables and you’re already ahead of the game.

26 Wireless Headphones LLC

Start Motion Media Video Corporate Production Company

November 29, 2019

Start Motion Media has an amazing ability to bring out your message and fine tune it precisely to your audience even when you may not be exactly sure how to convey it yourself.

Alpha Jackets

videographer for three consecutive years at the Wanderlust Festival Lake Tahoe or Whistler BC

November 29, 2019

they have been responsible for in-depth shooting with very little supervision. they performed well in this commercial production environment, always finding solutions when technical problems arose. they confidently did what needed to be done to help our production succeed. Start Motion Media is a very mindful person, and is very aware of how others are feeling. I would say that this places him at an advantage when working with clients that may need to be put at ease, or need extra help feeling comfortable with the filming process.

Jefe Greenheart, Circus Picnic

Best Video Company in Denver

November 29, 2019

The finished kickstarter video production product was what I wanted but could not envision in advance.

Jeffrey Wang, Instagrill

Best Startup Video Production Company

September 13, 2019

I was so glad to have Start Motion Media by my side to work through every step of the way on my first startup video production campaign. Start Motion Media was extremely helpful, supportive, dedicated, diligent and everything in a quality of a strategy advisor that one would ask for.

Jose Depachequo - Open Platform Games

Great website, and affordable.

August 15, 2019

The top three positive surprises from working with Start Motion Media were: The finished corporate video product was what I wanted but could not envision in advance.

Simon and Schuster Inc

Best Film Company in San Francisco

August 15, 2019

The whole process was on rails. Very smooth. I didn’t have to worry about the details because he had me covered.

Meredith R

Austin Best Film Production Company

August 15, 2019

He was outstanding at putting a plan together and then dragged me towards the finish line. Before I met with StartMotionMEDIA I truly had no idea where to even start in creating a Kickstarter video

Ricky Li Ge, ZoomKinetics Inc

you did such a great job on the Village Building Convergence video

July 17, 2019

Turn around time from our first request, to film shoots, to finished product was really tight – just what we needed. All of our team learned a lot about the filming process. AND going through the process helped us each get clearer on the project we were seeking funding for. We have 5 more days left and we have no doubt that we will meet our campaign goal. This means that we can finish adapting the Transition Streets materials and we will soon be ready for the national roll-out. Start Motion Media’s responsiveness to our requests were always met with professional grace.

Transition US

the commercial video service they provided was well worth the money.

July 17, 2019

As our project is quite complicated including on-site live video filming, creating some visual effects without relying on the 3D animators, hiring actors and a voice over actor, hiring and having a 2D animator work on the animation part etc etc… Michael did an excellent job in managing the whole process so I can work on other things. He also went extra miles to help me save money and achieve the desired effect with our limited budget.

Ricky G, Sensors Tech

Sweet Kickstarter Video Production Company in SF

July 17, 2019

StartMotionMEDIA has gone through the process of helping so many clients produce their kickstarter crowdfunding videos–and rally supporters around those stories–that I knew they would help me launch a successful Kickstarter campaign

Janel Healy, Nonprofit Women's Leadership

Corporate Video for Adventure Tourism

March 23, 2019

Adventure Tourism LLC

I didn’t feel just like another client or business opportunity.

March 23, 2019

Start Motion Media was able to help me work towards my goals by: organizing my thoughts into a sensible commercial story, helping me create my answers to interview questions, gathering footage, editing footage, and overall creating an awesome video. The most helpful services were storyline creation, pre outlined interview questions and awesome shooting, editing, and video creation. Start Motion Media is thorough, organized, pays attention to detail, prompt, open-minded, and patient. Start Motion Media’s process is very effective. From the first phone call to shooting day, everything was well organized and thought out.

Stanford Office of Education

Start Motion Kickstarter Videos San Diego

March 23, 2019

The most helpful kickstarter video services were storyline creation, production logistics, video creative development, and of course awesome cinematography (their director knew how to get the human spirit back in our actors), and the speedy video editing, and ultimate video creation. StartMotionMEDIA is thorough, organized, they pay attention to detail, they are prompt, open-minded, and patient. From the first call to video production shooting day, everything was well thought out.

Prasad Gurmuk - Slick Bib Apparel

Start Motion Media helped in exposing my brand to a new audience

March 3, 2019

Their video company pre-production was great at helping me discover what made my service unique. they chose music, visuals, and developed a voice over that supported our initial vision for the video. Working with Start Motion Media was a key to my finding the courage to stand up as the spokeswoman for my business.

Maggie Lawson Chef

Working with StartMotionMedia was one of the best decisions I've ever made!

March 3, 2019

knew exactly what I needed. From his script to production to editing, he just kept on wow’ing me. His production is amazing and quality of his videos (and photos, he took a lot of photos for me as well) are out of this world! He is very professional who is extremely easy to work with and he is so accommodating to meet all my needs as well, even very difficult ones!

Jong S, Alpha Revolution

Austin Business Video Production Company

March 3, 2019

It made me rethink my kickstarter funnel by building it up first and testing the crowdfunding video with customers. I feel far more comfortable with the list I have now.

Klooji Games

I found a Film Company in Denver

February 2, 2019

storyline creation, production logistics, visual creative development, and of course awesome shooting

Gilly at TechStars LLC

Startup Business Video Production Company

October 26, 2018

Start Motion Media was so knowledgeable about running a startup video and kickstarter campaign! they had run other successful campaigns and understood how to make ours successful as well.

Laina at Omstars

Their energy, availability and going above and beyond to take care of what the project needed.

August 23, 2018

Soundtap LLC

Great commercial video insights to teach you how to build support and enroll others

August 23, 2018

Great service, highly recommend for anyone with a start up idea, innovation, or other project they want to launch! in a vision in general. Some minor tweaks you’ll make for personal projects vs. larger business ideas, but the vast majority is universally applicable and wonderful!

Mazin Jamal

Kickstarter Video Production Company Sonoma County

August 23, 2018

The quality of your work, applicability of your business’ focus to my need (crowdfunding video). -To understand the ins and outs of kickstarter storytelling, and available tools. Thank you for sharing my passion.

Anson Biller, Full Fork Enterprises

Corporate video to work toward our 10th anniversary goals

June 12, 2018

creating a short video documenting inspiring work from the past decade of peace activism. Start Motion Media was thoughtful, organized, and worked quickly to meet our project launch deadline. they accommodated our needs and feedback quickly. I would highly recommend engaging the pre-production brainstorming sessions regarding video content and storyline with Start Motion Media who, in addition to having the technical skills necessary for a production, has a lot of wisdom on effective and persuasive narrative creation as well.

Rae Abeillia, Code Pink

The company founder has a brilliant eye for commercial imagery and angles

June 12, 2018

It was an outdoor shoot in a remote area of a park. The video involved about 22 people, a lot of them dancing and singing. The soundtrack was recorded separately. Start Motion Media was the cinematographer, director, and editor. It was simple and direct. This project was done within budget and on time.

Jonathan Greenberg, Progressive Source Communications

Kickstarter Video Production Company in Denver

June 12, 2018

Their focus is strictly on kickstarter video branding & crowdfund marketing. The whole kickstarter video process was on rails. I didn’t have to worry about the details because they had me covered.

Jonathan Ho, Austin Product Design

Start Motion Media laid this out for our startup video

April 8, 2018

it can definitely be a struggle to know when, who what, where, why, how! A successful campaign from their startup video company

The Green Traveler

Great work done by Start Motion Media Commercial production company

May 25, 2017

Very professional,easy to work with and knows exactly what to do and how to do it. I am very satisfied with his commercial video work. It was my first time and was afraid how things are going to roll but he planned everything nicely for me. Highly recommended and will definitely work again in future.

Jagdeep S, Easy Knee Appliance

Kickstarter Video Production Company in Palo Alto CA

May 25, 2017

StartMotionMEDIA has an amazing kickstarter video production track record, which is what was most appealing from the start.

Omar Despahnde, Odyssey Games

My project looked so professional with Start Motion Media that people started asking me how I did my commercial.

February 28, 2017

There is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn’t have been able to raise the money I did with my Commercial without their help. In this extremely thorough and high-integrity service, I received everything I could know about the strategy and science behind a Kickstarter, how to ensure a fully funded project and even email templates to send to backers. On top of all that, Michael was there every step of the way with answers to my questions and an IMMENSE amount of support. He is the best cheerleader!

Devon P, Moon Cycle Bakery

Commercial Video Production in San Jose CA

February 28, 2017

Unique background that combined a technical education from Stanford, we found that very appealing

Vivek Kaul, PhD, Stanford Science Education

Start Motion Media was doing a fabulous job

February 24, 2017

they have been very kind and gentle in showing me how to manage the project myself. they is very good at what they does, creative, gentle and sweet, smart, and courageous. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to create, modify, or launch an corporate advertising/media campaign who needs an awesome visual impact to inspire viewers.

Damiana, Artful Therapeutics LLC

One of the rare commercial video experiences where a vendor delivers exactly upon their promise.

February 24, 2017

The commercial video successfully solicited patrons for the client’s project. The engagement was an invaluable one that was perfect in both process and result. It was smooth and full of positive energy. With his expertise and sensitivity to budgetary needs, the team lead was a phenomenal partner to have.

Dijon Bowden, Souls of Society LLC

Best San Francisco Video Production Company

February 24, 2017

We got prompt responses. Start Motion Media is very informational when it comes to actually kickstarting a project. This kickstarter video process can be very overwhelming and they will sit down and walk you through it. They want you to succeed in your kickstarter and this is obvious.

Julien S, My Green Traveler LLC

StartMotionMedia helped our vision get rooted in reality

January 17, 2017

our work kept moving in the right direction. I appreciate Start Motion Media’s willingness and commitment to doing what is needed to make things happen, and their video company clarity about timing and expectations. Smart, kind, caring, talented, and I would recommend him to people who need help launching their initiative. Thanks for everything!

Rovert Bengston, Inspiration Campaign

Able to get to the core of what made us and our product really special

January 17, 2017

I heard Michael give a talk about crowdfunding, and it was clear he had really put in the effort and had the experience to really know it inside and out. His knowledge in that session alone greatly increased our campaign’s chances for success – and the video that Start Motion Media commercial video production company was even better!

Kit Perkins, CEO Ergodriven

Awesome San Diego Kickstarter Video Production Company

January 17, 2017

Amazing day 1 kickstarter ‘pop’ of almost $30k, pre campaign ‘prime the pump’ organized crowdfunding video effort! A fantastic wealth of knowledge. It allowed me to harness the power of my network. Kickstarter video got people genuinely interested in the project which translated into huge earnings!

Brian Doyle, CEO Axius Core

Startup Video Production in San Diego

December 2, 2016

The amount of video production contacts they had! Regarding my Kickstarter, Corporate, and Startup Video, Start Motion Media was able to help me achieve: leveraging my network by organizing ahead of time and following through

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