Whether you’re a rising indie voice, a seasoned recording artist, or a label looking for creative execution, we’re here to bring your sound to life with professional music video production from concept to completion.

🎬 Why We’re Considered the Best in San Francisco

San Francisco isn’t just our backdrop — it’s part of our storytelling. We know the city inside and out, and we use its diversity of locations, light, and vibe to our full advantage. But being the best isn’t about just knowing the streets — it’s about how we approach every project:

• Creative-first approach: We start with the story, not just the gear.

• Experienced directors & crew: Our team includes seasoned professionals who specialize in music-driven visuals.

• Full-service production: From location scouting to editing and VFX, we handle it all.

• Collaborative process: We work with you, not just for you. Your input drives the outcome.

🌉 Shooting in the Heart of San Francisco

The city offers unmatched visual diversity — and we know how to capture it. Whether it’s a sunrise at Baker Beach, rooftop scenes in SoMa, moody alleyways in the Mission District, or golden hour drone shots of the Golden Gate Bridge, we create visuals that align with the soul of your music.

Every frame we shoot reflects our cinematic style, tight direction, and industry-level polish.

🧰 What Our Music Video Production Services Include

We’re not just videographers — we’re a creative production house. Here’s what we offer:

🎤 Concept Development

We brainstorm, pitch, and shape the creative direction based on your brand, sound, and goals.

🎥 Filming

We shoot on cinema-grade cameras with a full team of lighting techs, drone pilots, camera operators, and production assistants.

🎞️ Post-Production

We handle editing, color grading, transitions, motion graphics, visual effects, and final mastering in-house.

🚁 Drone & Aerial Shots

We’re certified to operate drones for cinematic aerials — a powerful visual tool for any genre.

🌐 Social-Ready Deliverables

We provide optimized versions of your video for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify Canvas, and more.

🎶 Who We Work With

We work with:

• Independent artists launching their first single

• Record labels looking for high-volume production support

• Touring musicians in need of live-performance visuals

• Creatives and influencers building music-driven content

Our goal is to make every artist look major-label-ready — whether you’re just starting or scaling your reach.

🎯 Our Edge: Strategy Meets Art

We don’t just film and edit — we strategize with you. In a fast-moving digital world, attention is short and quality matters. We guide artists on best practices for rollout timing, thumbnail design, and formatting for maximum engagement across platforms.

💬 Client Experience, The Think Global Media Way

Artists who work with us say they feel seen, heard, and amplified. We pride ourselves on clear communication, on-time delivery, and creative outcomes that exceed expectations.

From first conversation to final cut, we prioritize professionalism, clarity, and creative energy.

🏆 Ready to Work with the Best in San Francisco?

We’ve earned our reputation as San Francisco’s best music video production company by putting storytelling, vision, and the artist’s voice at the center of every frame. If you’re ready to create something unforgettable, we’re ready to roll.

What We Do

We provide professional music video production services across a wide range of genres. Our team includes directors, cinematographers, editors, stylists, choreographers, and creative producers who understand the unique energy and culture behind each music genre.

🎥 Genres We Specialize In:

✅ Hip Hop Music Videos

We create cinematic, urban-driven visuals that match the intensity and rhythm of your bars. From gritty street-style shoots to luxury aesthetic, we know how to represent the culture authentically.

✅ R&B Music Videos

Our R&B visuals are smooth, sensual, and emotionally rich. We focus on storytelling, lighting, and camera movement that enhances the soul of your music.

✅ Pop Music Videos

Pop music demands vibrant, eye-catching content. We combine creative direction, choreography, and bold visuals that align with your brand and make a statement.

✅ Alternative Music Videos

Your sound is unique—and your video should be too. We specialize in experimental and off-beat visuals that embrace artistic expression and push boundaries.

✅ Country Music Videos

From scenic backdrops to story-driven content, our country music videos feel authentic, heartfelt, and engaging. We capture the spirit of your message in every frame.

✅ Dancehall & Reggaeton Videos

High energy. Bold visuals. Sexy choreography. We bring Caribbean and Latin culture to life through visuals that move with rhythm and style.

✅ Latin & World Music Videos

We celebrate cultural diversity by producing music videos that honor traditional sounds while presenting them in a modern, global format.

Our Services Include:

• 📍 Concept Development & Scripting
• 🎬 Full-Service Video Production
• ✂️ Professional Editing & Post-Production
• 💡 Lighting & Cinematography
• 🎭 Casting, Wardrobe & Styling
• 🏙️ Location Scouting
• 💻 Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
• 📱 Social Media Cutdowns & Promo Reels

Why Choose Think Global Media?

We don’t just shoot music videos—we create visual identities that artists can grow with. Our team is passionate about music, culture, and creativity. We work closely with you to ensure that your final video aligns with your vision, budget, and goals.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• 🎯 Genre-Specific Direction tailored to your style and audience.
• 📸 Industry-Grade Equipment for cinematic quality results.
• 🚀 Fast Turnaround without compromising creativity.
• 🌍 Global Vision with local execution—no matter where you’re based.

Let’s Create Something Iconic

Your music deserves more than just a video—it deserves a visual masterpiece. Whether you’re building your brand or releasing your next big hit, Think Global Media is here to make your visuals unforgettable.

📩 Ready to get started?

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and let’s bring your music to life—one frame at a time.

Scheduling a date for your music video production.

Next, you’ll have to set the date that works with your schedule as well as your production team. The Global Filmz team works 7 days a week, so if we have a date that we are not currently scheduled to shoot than that date is available for your production. Once you have your production date set, it is time to have a meeting with your creative team / music video production company to go over concept, theme, lighting, color palette and production logistics.

Choosing your film crew for the video production.

Our video productions start with a 3-person crew (that’s our minimum) and that would be your film crew foundation consisting of: one DP (Director of Photography), one 1^st AC (Assistant Camera Op) and one PA (Production Assistant). Due to the amount of heavy gear, we film with we have found this is the least amount of crew members we can have onset as a production team to accommodate lower budget projects (even for the smallest film productions). Anything less, would dramatically slow down production, in turn cost the client more money hourly and “burn-out” the crew members faster.

The 3-person crew is just a foundation, now you must figure out can you get the job done with the bare minimum or does your music video production require more film crew members. We employ over 30 crew members that are at the highest level of their craft from:

• Music Video Directors
• Assistant Directors
• Directors of Photography
• Production Coordinators
• 1^st & 2^nd Assistant Camera Ops
• Gaffers | Electric
• Art Directors | Set Designers
• Key Grips | Best Boy
• DITs
• Video Technicians | Audio Technicians
• Hair Stylist | MUAs | Wardrobe Stylists
• Production Assistants | Runners
• Dance Choreographers | Fight & Action Choreographers

Now, we just need to figure out what your production needs are and cater to them accordingly. Although our film crew can and will “wear many hats” and have been taught to work various roles/positions onset from grip, electric, lighting and audio. It’s always best to assign a specialist in that specific field to handle the job. If the production budget allows, consider adding a few more key players to the 3-person crew minimum such as a Gaffer that’s assigned to lighting, a Key Grip assigned to riggings for camera and lighting setups and a Director to oversee the overall production. This will not only move the production along faster & smoother (which in-turn saves the client money) but will enhance the overall quality of the finished product.

Do I need a Director for a music video production?

Although, our Director of Photography can play the role as a Director onset for smaller projects it’s always helps to have a Director involved in the process. Our DPs do not develop the treatment plans in the pre-production stages of our projects. Although, they will assist the Director with the shot list, lighting color palettes and composition portion of the treatment plan. If you have a medium to large scale production with various moving parts a Director is key to have involved in the production, to develop a solid treatment plan, lead the artist and production team through the pre-production, onsite production and post production stages of the music video production. For example: You can’t play American football without a Quarterback, the Director is the production’s Quarterback.

Do I need a treatment Plan for a music video?

The short answer to this question is: Yes, its always good to be prepared! At the same time, if you have a smaller production that you are planning on producing with not a lot of moving parts such as just a few performance scenes with some b-roll then it’s not absolutely necessary. Although, either way our film crew will always come prepared to shoot with their own shot-list to make sure there is a guideline to the shots that need to be captured.

What is a video production Treatment Plan?

A treatment is made up of a few elements such as a Storyboard, shot list, synopsis, and a schedule. A treatment plan is your production’s guideline, blueprint, framework to your upcoming production.

The Synopsis

The synopsis allows for everyone to be on the same page as far as the story concept and vision for the project.

Scheduling

Scheduling is one of the most important parts of a treatment plan. The schedule/call sheet provides the call-times, which determines who needs to meet, where they need to meet, and when they need to meet. This is important for the camera dept, G&E, on-camera talent, stylist, make-up, choreographers, dancers, set design, wardrobe, prop-masters, art directors, etc to all have this information prior to the production to get everyone to the right place at the right time!

The Shot list

The shot list is made up of various sequences of compositions (framing), from wide-shots to establish the surroundings of a person/place or thing in a story, to medium shots and ultra-close-up shots. The shot-list also allows the team to establish the mood of the scene from lighting and color palettes. A shot list can be made up of technical text information from framing, camera settings, camera rigs and shot fluidity as well as imagery to give the team a visual reference of the looks/shots we are going for.

Now that the Treatment Plan is complete, you can utilize the plan to finally begin shooting!

The Director will be the most important part of this. They are essentially, the manager of this shoot. They “shoot to edit,” which makes sure that the shots are achieved for editing and oversee the flow of the production. Continuity plays a huge part is this process and its very important that the Director makes sure there are no continuity-errors with the storyboard portion of the production. To prevent this from happening (if there is not a Script Supervisor onset), we normally setup the director with a large wireless video monitoring unit in a area that the director can focus on every composition being shot and request a playback if there is every a shot in question.

Post-Production.

After you’ve filmed all the scenes, you can begin the editing process. This is all the final necessary edits and touches that go into the video before it is ready for distribution. The editing process can be extremely intricate, which is why there are Video Editors whose primary function is to know how to use editing software and align that knowledge with their creative mind-set, while staying true to the initial vision of the production.

Making a music video is a challenging, but yet exciting and when it’s all said and done it’s a very rewarding experience! We will see you onset! Look forward to working with you!

Steps to Creating a Music Video Production in San Francisco, California

Creating a successful music video isn’t just about hitting record — it’s about building a creative journey from idea to final cut. At Think Global Media, we guide artists, labels, and content creators through each step of the music video production process in San Francisco, ensuring the end product is as bold and dynamic as your sound.

Here’s a breakdown of the professional process we follow to bring your music video to life.

🎯 Step 1: Concept Development

Every music video starts with an idea. We begin by listening — to your music, your story, your goals. Then we develop a visual concept that enhances the emotion and meaning of the track. Whether you’re going for narrative-driven, performance-based, abstract, or cinematic — we create a treatment that fits your vision and aligns with your brand.

✔️ What we handle:

• Creative direction

• Mood boards & reference visuals

• Scriptwriting (if needed)

• Storyboarding

📍 Step 2: Location Scouting in San Francisco

San Francisco is rich with visual variety — and we take full advantage of it. From the foggy mystery of Twin Peaks to the urban grit of the Mission District or the sleek cityscapes of SoMa, we find locations that speak to your sound.

✔️ What we handle:

• Permits & legal clearance

• Site scouting based on lighting, accessibility & vibe

• Coordination of multi-location shoots

🎥 Step 3: Pre-Production

This is where we prep every detail before the camera rolls. We organize casting, crew assignments, wardrobe styling, and equipment scheduling, making sure everything is locked in and ready to go.

✔️ What we handle:

• Casting talent or dancers (if needed)

• Scheduling

• Equipment planning (camera, lighting, drones, etc.)

• Production design

🎬 Step 4: Filming the Music Video

With everything planned, it’s time to shoot. Our crew, from directors to cinematographers and drone pilots, brings the concept to life. We shoot with cinema-grade cameras and professional lighting for the kind of polished visuals that elevate your brand. In San Francisco, we time our outdoor shoots to maximize light and atmosphere.

✔️ What we handle:

• Multi-camera setup

• Drone & aerial footage 🚁

• Lighting design

• On-set direction and production management

🎞️ Step 5: Post-Production

Once the footage is captured, we move into the edit suite. Our editors craft your story with sharp pacing, clean cuts, and dramatic energy that syncs perfectly with the track. We add color grading, visual effects, titles, and motion graphics that give your video professional flair.

✔️ What we handle:

• Video editing

• VFX & motion graphics

• Audio sync

• Color correction & grading

• Multiple format exports (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

📡 Step 6: Final Delivery & Optimization

We deliver your final video in multiple formats, optimized for various social media platforms, streaming sites, and press kits. Need a Spotify Canvas, teaser reels, or vertical shorts for TikTok? We’ve got you covered.

✔️ What we handle:

• HD/4K exports

• Social media cuts

• Thumbnail design

• Revisions (if needed)

🧠 Bonus: Strategy & Rollout Support

Need help figuring out when and how to launch your video? We provide insights and guidance on release strategy, marketing timing, and cross-platform promotion so your video reaches the widest possible audience.

🚀 Ready to Start Your Music Video in San Francisco?

At Think Global Media, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all production. Every music video is a new opportunity to craft something visually impactful, emotionally resonant, and completely original. If you’re looking for a production partner in San Francisco who handles the full process from concept to final cut — we’re ready to roll.

Production offices in NYC, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Washington, DC, Salt Lake City and Virginia.