Full Video Production for NYC Small Businesses
Whether it’s a high-end cinema lens or the back of your iPhone, talking to a camera is weird. How’s my hair? Did I say that right? Are the pauses too long? I get it—I hate it too. Here’s the thing: I took courses on non-verbal communication, which means I notice the nervous ticks, the irregular breathing, the moments when you’re in your head instead of being present. And if I can see it, the camera will too. That’s why my goal isn’t just to point a camera at you and hope for the best. My goal is to make you comfortable with me first. After a few minutes, it feels less like an interview and more like two friends having a conversation—and suddenly, the camera doesn’t matter anymore. That’s when you sound like yourself. That’s when we get the good stuff.
Here’s how I can help:
Brand Stories
Your founder story doesn’t change—it’s evergreen content you can use for years. The question is: do you want it buried in text on your About page, or do you want to tell it directly to the camera where it actually connects with people? Video makes your story feel real in a way that text never will. We’ll shoot it once, and you can use it across your website and social media indefinitely. I’ll ask the follow-up questions that pull out what makes your business interesting—not just the elevator pitch you’ve rehearsed a hundred times.
Customer Testimonial
A text quote on your website is fine. A video of a happy customer explaining why they love your business? That’s what actually converts. When someone sees a real person—coffee in hand, smiling in your space—talking about their experience, it’s a thousand times more powerful than “Great service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” on a review site. These videos work on your website, social media, email campaigns—anywhere you need proof that you’re worth choosing.
Online Courses
You have the knowledge. You know what you want to teach. But the thought of memorizing scripts for 5, 15, or 30 course videos? That’s an insane ask. This is where the teleprompter becomes essential—you can deliver your lessons naturally and confidently without memorizing a single word. And because I’m handling both the shooting and editing, your entire course maintains consistent sound, lighting, and framing from module 1 to module 30. No mismatched footage, no jarring quality shifts between videos—just a cohesive, professional course that looks like it was planned and executed as one unified project. You focus on teaching; I’ll handle making you look and sound great on camera.
The Process:
1. We talk about your goals
What are you trying to achieve? More customers? Building trust? Launching a course? Your answer shapes everything—how we shoot, what we emphasize, how we edit. If we’re not clear on the goal from the start, we’re just making a pretty video that doesn’t actually work for your business.
2. You Show me what you like
I’ll ask you to share examples of videos or creators whose style resonates with you. This gives me a visual reference for the tone, pacing, and feel you’re going for. It also makes you part of the creative process instead of just showing up and hoping I “get it.”
3. Shoot day
I show up early, set up the gear, and then focus on you. Most people are nervous on the first take—talking too fast, fidgeting, avoiding eye contact. That’s normal. I’ll coach you through it until you settle in and start sounding like yourself. The camera matters, but you feeling comfortable with me matters more.
4. Initial edit
I’ll pull the best takes, fix the audio and color, and cut it together based on the style references you shared. You’ll get a draft that’s 90% there, ready for your feedback.
5. We revise until it’s right
This is your video, not mine. If something’s off—the tone, the pacing, the message—we’ll adjust it. We’re working toward the goal we set in step one. If we’re not hitting it, we keep going until we do.
You Don’t Have to Memorize Anything
Nervous about forgetting your lines or stumbling over words? I use a Teleprompter that makes this simple. Send me your script as a Word doc or Google Drive link, and within seconds it’s loaded on my iPad and ready to go. If a section feels stiff or unnatural when you start reading, we can edit it right there on the spot—no starting over, no wasted takes.
Here’s the best part: the Teleprompter sits directly in front of the camera lens. You’re reading the words on screen, but you’re not staring into a camera lens staring back at you—you can’t even see it. You’re just reading, speaking naturally, and the video captures you looking directly at your audience. Fewer takes, less stress, better results. Whether it’s a brand story, course modules, or any scripted content, the Teleprompter takes the pressure off so you can focus on delivering your message with confidence.
What’s Included
Every project includes:
- Initial consultation to discuss your goals, vision, and style preferences
- Professional filming with lighting and audio setup
- Teleprompter available for scripted content (optional, no extra charge)
- Full editing with professional music (no licensing fees—this is included)
- Color correction to ensure consistent, polished visuals
- Two rounds of revisions to get the video exactly right
- Final delivery in web-ready format, optimized for your website and social platforms
No surprise fees. No hidden costs. What I quote is what you pay.
Pricing
Every project is different, so I price based on what you actually need—not a one-size-fits-all package. A single brand story video is going to cost less than a 20-module online course.
Here’s how I approach it: tell me about your goals and what your budget looks like. If we’re not aligned, I’m not going to just say no—I’ll work with you to figure out what’s possible. Maybe we scale back the scope, shoot everything in one day instead of two, or focus on the highest-impact videos first and build from there. I’d rather find a creative solution that works for both of us than lose a good project over budget.
What I quote is what you pay. No surprise fees, no nickel-and-diming for music, revisions, or equipment. You’ll know the full cost upfront, and we’ll make sure it makes sense before we move forward.
Ready to talk about your project?