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Creative Video Storytelling

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.

  • Min project size
    $5,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $100 - $149 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Fresno, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2005

6 Locations

  • Fresno , CA
  • San Francisco , CA
  • San Jose , CA
  • Glendale , CA
  • San Diego , CA
  • Sacramento , CA

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $5,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr
    Rating for cost 5 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    BLARE Media's project costs range from $3,000 to over $200,000, reflecting their adaptability to various client budgets. Clients praised their responsiveness, professionalism, and value for money, emphasizing high-quality outputs and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $10,000 based on 5 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
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    BLARE Media Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

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

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    Review Highlights

    • Positive Internal and External Feedback

      The final products received positive feedback not only from internal stakeholders but also from the broader community, enhancing the clients' brand recognition and engagement.

    • 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.

    • Occasional Communication Gaps

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

    • High Production Value

      Multiple clients praised BLARE Media for delivering high-quality video production, often exceeding expectations in terms of visual and technical quality. This includes impressive lighting, superb angles, and overall professional-grade output.

    • Creative and Professional

      Clients found BLARE Media's team to be highly creative and professional, capable of taking initial concepts and transforming them into compelling visual narratives that effectively communicated the intended message.

    • Excellent Client Interaction

      The team at BLARE Media was frequently commended for their personable approach and strong client interactions, making stakeholders feel valued and understood throughout the process.

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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."

    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."

    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."

    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."

    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."

    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.”

    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."

    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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