Why We’re the Top Choice for Music Video Production in Portland

Portland isn’t just where we work — it’s where we thrive creatively. This city’s unique blend of nature, urban grit, and art culture makes it the perfect canvas for music videos. We’ve built our reputation by using these landscapes and matching them with compelling narratives, striking visuals, and powerful editing.

Here’s what makes Think Global Media the best in the business:

Full-Service Music Video Production

We manage your music video from concept to final cut. That means scripting, location scouting, directing, filming, editing, and even post-production effects — all handled in-house. Whether you want a story-driven short film or a sleek performance video, we tailor each production to your genre, vibe, and goals.

Collaboration with Artists, Labels, and Creatives

We don’t just shoot — we listen. Every project begins with understanding your message, brand, and audience. We’ve worked with solo acts, bands, creative agencies, and record labels to develop videos that match artistic vision with commercial impact.

Portland Locations Like No Other

From the urban edges of the Pearl District to the lush trails of Forest Park, we know the ins and outs of Portland’s most cinematic settings. Whether you’re looking for moody nighttime shots downtown or vibrant outdoor footage at sunrise, we make every frame tell a story.

High-End Equipment & Cinematic Quality

We use the same industry-standard cameras and tools trusted by major productions. Paired with our experienced crew and editors, your final video will look and feel professional — because it is. Drone shots, slow motion, VFX, color grading — we’ve got you covered.

Strategic Thinking Meets Creative Execution

We understand that a music video isn’t just art — it’s also content. We help you strategize how to launch, distribute, and market your video to grow your visibility and fanbase. From Instagram teasers to YouTube-ready formats, we create deliverables for every platform.

Genres We Love Working With

• Hip-hop

• Pop

• Indie

• R&B

• Rock

• Latin

• EDM & Electronic

Each genre has its own visual language. Our team knows how to tap into that and elevate it with the right pace, aesthetic, and emotion.

What Sets Us Apart in Portland

At Think Global Media, we’re not just a camera crew — we’re music lovers, visual storytellers, and industry professionals who are invested in your success. Portland is full of creative energy, and we’re proud to lead the way in transforming that energy into unforgettable video content.

When you partner with us, you’re choosing a team that’s committed to:

Fast turnaround without compromising quality
On-location shooting throughout the Portland metro area
Transparent communication and creative collaboration
Stunning visuals that match your brand and genre
A passion for making music come alive on screen

Let’s Create Something Cinematic

If you’re ready to take your music to the next level visually, Think Global Media is here to direct, shoot, and deliver a music video that will captivate your audience. We’re based in Portland, and we bring local knowledge, professional experience, and creative fire to every shoot.

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 Portland, Oregon

At Think Global Media, we specialize in crafting cinematic music videos that tell powerful stories. Portland, Oregon offers an incredible creative backdrop — a city known for its art, music, and indie edge. If you’re an artist ready to bring your vision to life, here’s how we guide you through the music video production process from start to finish.

Step 1: Discovery & Creative Consultation

Every great video starts with a conversation. We meet with you to understand your song, brand, style, and goals. Whether you have a detailed concept or just an emotional direction, we help shape that into a visual story. From tone to audience to aesthetic — we build a solid foundation before we even pick up a camera.

Step 2: Concept Development & Scriptwriting

Once we understand your vision, we start scripting and storyboarding. Whether it’s a narrative storyline, performance-focused shoot, or an abstract visual piece, we design a treatment that aligns with your genre and identity. Our writers and directors collaborate closely with you during this phase to ensure it feels authentically you.

Step 3: Location Scouting in Portland, Oregon

We’re local to Portland — which means we know all the hidden gems and iconic spots that will elevate your video. From industrial rooftops to lush green forests, urban murals to riverside views — we match your concept with the perfect setting.

Portland gives us:

• Moody lighting for cinematic shots

• Unique urban architecture

• Natural landscapes for scenic visuals

We secure permits when needed and plan for weather and light to make sure every scene looks polished and intentional.

Step 4: Casting & Crew

If your video needs actors, dancers, or extras, we help with casting and directing talent. Our in-house crew includes:

• Directors

• Cinematographers

• Gaffers

• Stylists

• Makeup artists

Everyone on set is experienced and professional, focused on bringing your music to life on screen.

Step 5: Production Day

Lights, camera, action! We film with high-end cinema cameras, lighting setups, and even drones for aerial shots. Whether we’re doing run-and-gun downtown or staging a full-set narrative in the forest, we bring full-scale production value to every scene.

We stay on schedule, keep energy high, and make sure you’re comfortable, confident, and fully in your element.

Step 6: Post-Production Editing

This is where the magic happens. Our editors work with color grading, special effects, transitions, and pacing to create a final cut that matches the beat and mood of your track. We deliver versions for:

• YouTube

• Instagram Reels

• TikTok

• Promotional trailers

We also include one round of revisions, so you’re happy with every frame.

Step 7: Delivery & Promotion

Once approved, we send you high-resolution files ready to publish. But we don’t stop there — we also help guide you on how to launch your video across platforms. We can assist with thumbnails, titles, hashtags, and social strategies to maximize visibility and audience engagement.

Why Work With Think Global Media?

We’re not just videographers — we’re creatives who love music. With deep roots in Portland’s artistic community and years of production experience, we blend the technical and the emotional to create standout content.

You’ll get:
Full-service music video production
Creative direction and strategic input
Local knowledge of Portland’s best locations
Quick turnaround and transparent process
Professional cinematic quality

Let’s Bring Your Music to Life

Creating a music video is a big step — but it doesn’t have to be complicated. When you partner with us at Think Global Media, you’re getting a team that supports you every step of the way, from idea to upload.

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