MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION UK
Build the video around the track, not the clutter.
Music videos for bands, solo artists and performers — from focused performance films and live sessions to narrative concepts and larger produced shoots.
A clear track, one strong idea and enough time to shoot it properly usually beats cramming several half-developed concepts into the same day.
MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION PLANNING
START WITH THE TRACK
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED
A tighter plan gives you a better video
The best music videos are not the ones with the most ideas crammed in. Decide what matters before filming so more of the time and budget ends up on screen.
HOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps
CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF PRODUCTION
Film, direct and edit — or let us produce the whole thing
Filming is only one part of a music video. Concept development, research, sourcing and coordination can take substantial time before a camera is switched on, so the two routes are priced separately.
FILM, DIRECT & EDIT
You bring the prepared idea
You supply the finished track, concept or visual direction, location, performers and the props or styling that need to appear. We concentrate the budget on directing, filming and editing.
Performance-led half-day productions typically start from £895 plus travel.
FULL PRODUCTION
We produce the idea as well
Concept development, treatment writing, location research, actors or dancers, props, costume, permissions and production coordination are separate producing work.
The producing scope and additional payment are agreed before that work starts.
Revision policy: quotes include a generous revision allowance after the draft edit. Refinements within the agreed concept are included; a new direction, new scenes or additional filming are quoted separately.
MUSIC VIDEO FORMATS
Choose the format around the track
The production can stay simple or grow into something more ambitious depending on the song, budget and release plan.
Band: repeated takes, movement, close detail and lighting changes.
Solo artist: performance, portrait imagery and selected locations around one performer.
Live session: multi-camera coverage where the performance itself is the centre of the film.
Story-led films using actors, props, styling, planned scenes or multiple locations when the track needs something beyond straight performance.
SELECTED MUSIC FILMS
Different tracks need different visual rhythms
A selection of work based on client briefs.
Staged performance
Coverage shaped around the musician, movement and the track.
Visual treatment
A consistent look developed through location, lighting and edit choices.
Live performance
The main film can support shorter promotional edits where agreed.
KEEP IT FOCUSED
One location can give you more than three rushed ones
Use lighting, lens choice, movement, performance angles and detail to create variety before adding another location and another move to the schedule.
BANDS & INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
Music videos built around the track, not unnecessary production
A clear performance idea, one useful location and a well-rehearsed artist can often create far more than a complicated concept spread across too many scenes.
Performance coverage can be mixed with close detail, movement, atmosphere and selected narrative shots to give the edit enough variation while keeping the filming day efficient.
For bands with several tracks or a wider release campaign, multiple videos, live-session films or promotional material can sometimes be planned around the same production period when the schedule makes sense.
COVER & FUNCTION BAND PROMOTION
Show what the band is actually like to book
The video should show more than musicians playing. It needs to give potential clients a feel for the performance, personalities and atmosphere.
Film a real booking. Capture genuine performance, atmosphere and audience reaction.
Stage the performance. A rehearsal room, studio or controlled venue lets us repeat sections and change angles freely.
Build the booking film. Combine full-band performance, individuals, close detail and atmosphere into one concise promotional edit.
LOCATIONS CHANGE THE FILM
Pick the location for the look, space and control it gives you
A location affects playback, lighting, movement, access and how much variety can be captured without losing time.
Longer-distance UK projects are available where the brief justifies the travel.
MUSIC VIDEO FAQ
Questions artists usually ask before booking
A track, approximate budget, preferred dates and release deadline are enough to start.
Useful before we quote
• Finished track
• Rough budget
• Release date
• Preferred filming dates
• Likely location
• References / mood
• Who needs to appear
How much does a music video cost?
Professional performance-led music video production typically starts from £895 plus travel for a half-day shoot. That suits a compact production built around a clear brief, one main location and a straightforward edit. More locations, crew, performers, styling or producing work increase the cost.
Do we need a finished concept before contacting you?
No. Send the track, any references or rough ideas, your likely budget and where you think you may want to film. If you want us to develop and produce the concept for you, we can do that as separately quoted pre-production work.
How long does it take to film a music video?
A straightforward performance video can often be filmed in a half day. Several lighting setups, narrative scenes, costume changes or locations usually need a full day or longer. We would rather plan a realistic shoot than cram in ideas that leave too little time for the performance.
Do we perform to the track while filming?
Usually, yes. For performance-led videos we play the finished track during filming and capture repeated takes from different positions so the performance stays synchronised when the edit is built. Live-session filming is planned differently when the sound itself is being recorded.
Can you find locations, actors, dancers or props?
Yes. Location research, casting, dancers, actors, props, costume, permissions and other sourcing can be arranged. Those jobs take real preparation time, so they sit within our full producing service rather than being assumed inside the basic filming price.
How many changes can we make to the edit?
We include a generous revision allowance because we want you to be happy with the finished film. You can review the draft and ask for refinements within the agreed concept. A completely new direction, new scenes or additional filming would be quoted separately.
Can you create vertical clips and social media versions?
Yes. Teasers, vertical edits and shorter promotional versions can be supplied. Tell us before filming so we can capture shots that work naturally in those formats rather than trying to force a widescreen shot into a vertical frame afterwards.
Can we film more than one song in the same day?
Sometimes. Several simple performance videos may fit into one filming day when the location and lighting plan are shared. More ambitious tracks are usually better given their own time. We can tell you what is realistic once we have heard the songs and seen the brief.
How quickly can the finished video be delivered?
It depends on the length and complexity of the edit, the number of deliverables and the revision process. Give us the intended release date before booking and we will agree a practical delivery schedule around it.
START WITH THE TRACK
Send the song, budget and release date
You do not need a finished concept before getting in touch. Send the final track, rough budget, preferred filming dates, release deadline, likely location and any visual references or existing ideas.
We can tell you what is realistic for the budget, whether the idea needs half a day, a full day or a larger production, and what needs to be ready before filming.
REQUEST A QUOTE
Tell us about the track
Send the track, available budget, preferred filming dates, release deadline, likely location and any references or existing ideas. We will respond with a practical production approach and clear quotation.