San Diego video production

Brand films built for brands that already trust their visuals.

Brand films, commercials, social reels, and post-production by the same eye that shoots the stills. One creative director, one cohesive look across photo and video.

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Brands trust the same eye for stills and video

SDSU multimedia degree · DP plus editor in one · outdoor and lifestyle brand specialty & apparel vertical specialty · custom video quote within 24 hours

What this service is

Photography earned the trust. Video extends it.

Kanyon Studio produces brand video, commercial spots, social-first short-form, and full post-production for outdoor, apparel, and lifestyle brands in San Diego. Most clients started as photo clients — the video service exists because the same brands kept asking for moving versions of the stills they were already paying for.

Same creative direction, same locations, same creative director cutting the final edit. San Diego video agencies are built around horizontal commercial work and broad agency rosters. The team that shoots is rarely the team that edits, and the creative director is rarely the camera operator.

That fragmentation produces video that doesn’t feel like the photography it’s paired with. Kanyon Studio’s video work is shot and cut by the same creative director who delivered the brand’s stills — so the video lookbook, the brand film, and the social reels share the same color, the same pacing, and the same edit instincts.

Four formats

From hero brand film to social reels to post-only.

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Brand films & lookbooks

60-to-120-second hero pieces for homepages, paid pre-roll, and trade-show loops.

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Commercial spots

15-, 30-, and 60-second ads for streaming, paid social, and broadcast.

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Social-first short-form

Vertical reels and TikTok-native cuts shot for the platform, not adapted from horizontal.

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Post-production only

Editing, color grading, captioning, and sound design for footage already captured.

Video production packages

Four tiers. Tailored quotes per project.

Pricing depends on shoot length, location count, deliverable count, and post-production complexity. Quotes are project-specific.

Tier 01

Reel Pack

Half-day shoot · 1 location · 4 short-form reels (9:16) · captioned · 7-day delivery.

Tier 03

Campaign Suite

Two-day shoot · 4 locations · 1 hero brand film + 3 commercial cuts (15s/30s/60s) + 12 social reels · multi-platform deliverables · 21-day delivery.

Tier 04

Editing-Only

Post-production for existing footage · color + sound + captioning · per-cut deliverables · 5-day delivery.

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Recent reels

Brand films and reels that move.

A few recent video projects. Drop your reel posters below to replace the placeholders.

Dramatic mountain silhouette landscape photography at sunset by San Diego photographer Kanyon StudioOutdoor camping tent product photography in a grassy mountain meadow by San Diego photographer Kanyon StudioOutdoor lifestyle photography of a model on desert sand dunes at golden hour by San Diego photographer Kanyon StudioDynamic ski photography capturing athletic motion on powder slopes by Kanyon Studio San Diego action and lifestyle photographerRock climbing lifestyle photography of friends on desert cliffs by San Diego outdoor photographer Kanyon Studio

Video production FAQ

Answers before the call.

How does video production pricing work in San Diego?
San Diego video production is priced by scope: shoot length, location count, deliverable count, and post-production complexity. Kanyon Studio offers four tiers — Reel Pack, Brand Film, Campaign Suite, and Editing-Only for existing footage. Each project gets a custom quote based on its specific deliverables.
What’s the difference between brand video, commercial video, and social video?
Brand video tells a longer-form story about who the brand is — typical length 60–120 seconds, used on homepages and at trade shows. Commercial video is a paid ad with a direct call to action — typical length 15–60 seconds. Social video is platform-native short-form (Instagram reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) — typical length 9–60 seconds, shot vertical, captioned for sound-off viewing.
How long does a video project take from kickoff to final delivery?
A Reel Pack delivers in 7 days. A Brand Film delivers in 14 days. A Campaign Suite delivers in 21 days. Editing-only projects deliver in 5 days. Rush turnarounds are available for time-sensitive launches.
Do I need separate photo and video shoots, or can they be combined?
Photo + video can be combined on the same shoot day — and most Kanyon Studio campaign clients do this for cost efficiency. One full day on location produces both stills and video, which is typically less expensive than two separate days and produces a more cohesive deliverable set.
What kinds of brands does Kanyon Studio shoot video for?
Outdoor, apparel, lifestyle, adventure, and direct-to-consumer brands — same vertical specialty as the photography service. Past video work covers product launches, brand films for outdoor apparel companies, social reels for accessory brands, and campaign work for retail concepts in San Diego.
Can I just hire Kanyon Studio for editing if I already have footage?
Yes. The Editing-Only service covers post-production for any footage source: existing brand footage, interview footage, raw shoot files, and archived material. Deliverables are quoted per-cut based on edit complexity, color grading, sound design, and captioning needs.
What gear is used?
Cinema-grade mirrorless cameras (Sony FX series and equivalent), prime cinema lenses, gimbal stabilization, wireless audio, and full lighting kit including HMI for outdoor day-to-night shoots. DaVinci Resolve for color grading and edit; Pro Tools for advanced sound design.
What audio and lighting gear is used on shoots?
Wireless lavalier microphones for direct-to-camera dialogue, boom mics for natural environmental capture, and ambient sound recording for editing fill. Lighting includes HMI for outdoor day-to-night shoots plus full continuous LED kits for indoor and studio work. Post-production audio mixed in Pro Tools.
What’s the largest video project Kanyon Studio takes?
Multi-day campaign work with 6+ deliverables, 4+ locations, talent coordination, and full post-production. For larger productions, Kanyon Studio assembles a small trusted team (1AC, audio, gaffer) and acts as creative director + DP.
How do I book?
Submit a brief through Book a Shoot with project type, preferred week, and deliverable list. A custom quote and confirmed dates arrive within 24 hours.

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Ready when you are

Stills tell. Video moves.

One creative director, one cohesive look across every format.

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