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BLARE Media was formed in 2005 in California by filmmaker and technology buff Justin McAleece and entrepreneur and marketer Blake Barnett. Their mission was to create the best quality video productions possible for local businesses that did not have the large budgets that bigger brands might. To that end, they designed a completely tapeless, high-definition workflow which would allow stunning image quality while being much faster and more economical to edit than film.

  • $5,000+
  • $100 - $149 / hr
  • 10 - 49
  • Fresno, CA
  • Founded 2005

6 Locations

  • Fresno , CA
  • San Francisco , CA
  • San Jose , CA
  • Glendale , CA
  • San Diego , CA
  • Sacramento , CA
Total Reviews
7
Average Referral Rating
5.0 /5
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.8
    • Cost 5.0
    • Willing to Refer 5.0

    Top Mentions

    • communicative (2)
    • helpful (2)
    • high-quality work (2)
    • professional (2)
    • accessible (1)
    • creative (1)
    • detail-oriented (1)
    • exceeds expectations (1)

    Review Highlights

    • Nonprofit Collaboration Success

      BLARE Media effectively supported nonprofit projects, working within limited budgets and tight timelines to deliver impactful videos that received positive feedback from stakeholders.

    • Effective Use of Tools

      BLARE Media's use of tools like Wipster for feedback and real-time editing was appreciated for simplifying the review process and enhancing client collaboration.

    • Occasional Communication Gaps

      While generally positive, some clients mentioned minor communication lapses between team members, suggesting room for improvement in internal coordination.

    • Long-term Client Relationships

      Several clients have maintained long-term relationships with BLARE Media, citing their reliability and consistent delivery of high-quality work as reasons for ongoing collaboration.

    • Responsive and Invested Team

      Clients consistently noted BLARE Media's responsiveness and dedication to projects. They felt the team was truly invested in their goals and provided quick, effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Adaptability to Client Needs

      BLARE Media was noted for their ability to adapt to various client needs, including tight deadlines, limited budgets, and specific content requirements. Their flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile were often highlighted.

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    Video Production for Communications & Branding Agency

    • Video Production
    • Confidential
    • February 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Everyone at BLARE Media was extremely responsive and treated our project like it was their own."

    Apr 17, 2023
    Director & Producer, Drury Design
    David Darby
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Seattle, Washington
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    BLARE Media provided video production services for a communications and branding agency. The team was tasked with implementing a two-camera recording with a teleprompter and utilizing the client's repository.

    Video Production for Civic & Social Organization

    • Video Production
    • Less than $10,000
    • Oct. - Nov. 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They made a really strong effort to work within our guidelines and tried to understand what we were trying to do."

    Dec 8, 2020
    Sr. Director News & Public Relations, Markkula Center
    Joel Dibble
    • Nonprofit
    • Santa Clara, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    BLARE Media produced a 50-second film to help a nonprofit promote a book that could raise awareness on an election candidate's ethics. It was used for social media and for boosting a landing page's traffic.

    Video Production for Nutritional Company

    • Video Production
    • Less than $10,000
    • May - Sep. 2020
    4.5
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Throughout the entire process, BLARE was an open book."

    Sep 23, 2020
    Marketing, NutriScience
    Scott
    • Hospitality & leisure
    • Trumbull, Connecticut
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    BLARE Media was hired by a nutrition product distributor to make a series of informational videos. The team used the script to storyboard the videos before filming and editing.

    Production for Nonprofit

    • Video Production
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Sep. - Oct. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They quickly turned around clean footage from a terrible location, delivering a quality product."

    Feb 14, 2020
    Executive Director, Nonprofit
    Anonymous
    • Nonprofit
    • Madison, Wisconsin
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    BLARE media filmed an event at a restaurant on substance use disorder. They edited the footage, making video snippets to air at a future meeting.

    Video Production for Weight & Health Management Company

    • Video Production
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2013 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "BLARE Media handles everything—they take care of our needs better than we could have imagined."

    Dec 10, 2019
    CEO, SANE Solution
    Jonathan Bailor
    • Wellness & Fitness
    • Bellevue, Washington
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    BLARE Media produced a full-length feature film for a health services provider. They helped with the scripting and storyboarding phases, and are supporting the team in conversations with distributors. 

    Video Production Services for Marketing Agency

    • Video Production
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • June 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Taking their time and paying attention to all of the little details are key to how they produce outstanding work.”

    Dec 9, 2019
    Managing Partner, Marketing Agency
    Anonymous
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Alexandria, Virginia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    BLARE Media provides ongoing video production support for a marketing firm’s clients. They supply equipment and produce a range of videos, including educational and music videos. 

    High-Quality Footage of Urban Automated Driving

    • Video Production
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Nov. - Dec. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were very focused from the beginning and are highly professional."

    Dec 17, 2019
    CEO, V4 Media GmbH
    Sascha Haas
    • Media
    • Stuttgart, Germany
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    BLARE Media captured high-quality automated driving scenes of a Mercedes. They were also responsible for casting the talent.

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