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5.0
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Setter Studios is a boutique Video Production Company based Southern California. We are a light-weight yet highly capable team ready for any kind of project. We handle all aspects of the video production process including pre-production, production, and post-production / editing. 

"We do what we say we will do with excellence, when we say we will do it, and the way we said we will do it."

We believe in the power of video and know that it's the number one way to reach an audience today. Because of that, we employ impactful storytelling, strong interviews, and beautiful footage to mobilize and inspire your audience to interact with your brand. Whether the goal is to fundraise toward your organization's efforts, move people to check out your product, or introduce what your company does, we're ready to serve any corporate entity, small business, non-profit, church, or ministry with video production.

We have more than 10 years of experience in filmmaking for organizations of all sizes from destination micro-documentary filmmaking to medium-scale commercial productions. We've filmed everywhere from local Newport Beach, CA to Uganda, Africa and back again. We're ready for everything from interviews to short films.

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$5,000+
 
$150 - $199 / hr
 
2 - 9
 Founded
2016
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Costa Mesa, CA
headquarters
  • 150 Paularino Ave. Building B #107
    Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    United States
    (949) 478-4453

Portfolio

Key clients: 

We've had the opportunity to work with amazing people all around the world in including amazing influencers like Bethany Hamilton, Kirk Cameron, Roger Love, and Alpha USA; huge companies like Edison and Capital Records; ministries like David C Cook, Billy Graham Association, World Help, and Rockharbor Church; and corporate giants like iBaseT and Stickermule: and even incredible educational institutions like Biola University, Cal Poly Pomona, and beyond.

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5.0
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Video Production for Food Security Nonprofit

"They were very fluid in the process."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Setter Studios produced several videos for a hunger and food security-focused nonprofit. They ranged from 30 seconds to about 3 minutes in length. The team helped ideate and executed the client's concepts.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Irvine, California
Woody Smith
Marketing Manager, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

With their stellar work, Setter Studios secured their position as the nonprofit's go-to video production agency. The team's workflow was outstanding, as they showcased a fluid workflow. The client was particularly impressed by the combination of their creativity and technical expertise.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Marketing Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank or Orange County.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

For multiple and ongoing video projects.

What were your goals for this project?

To increase awareness of the hunger crisis in Orange County and our efforts to combat it, especially in light of the pandemic.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The food bank has used multiple video production shops over the years. Setter Studios came highly recommended so we tried them out for one job. They turned the project quickly, did amazing work and were wonderful to work with. They immediately became our preferred video production vendor.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Several videos from 30 seconds to 3:30. Many were for social distribution and others for on-air PSA's.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They were very fluid in the process. We gave the concepts and they executed. Any changes we requested were accommodated with ease.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Without sharing specifics, I will say the results made it an easy decision to lock them in as our video team of choice!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Outstanding!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The combination of technical expertise coupled with creative minds helped them turn out better videos than our concepts.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Already have

Video Production for Writer's Website

"I was impressed with how they combine expertise with approachability and the beauty and quality of their output."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Setter Studios produced a video for a professional writer’s website. Following a tight film schedule, they set up the shoot quickly. They used multiple cameras to film a speaker reading through a teleprompter.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Charlotte, North Carolina
Project Manager, Writer's Platform
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Setter Studios delivered a high-quality production. They communicated well and created a schedule to ensure that the project went smoothly despite the tight timeline. The team was professional and were great partners.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the project manager for all creative and content projects for a growing online membership community for working writers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

We hired Setter Studios to film an online video course about how to make money as a writer, to be sold through our website.

What were your goals for this project?

With a tight filming schedule due to remote employees and travel schedules, we needed to film the entirety of the content within a few hours, in a way that looked both professional and approachable. Included promotional material available both landscape and portrait orientation for social media marketing.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I've worked with them before and have always not only just loved the finished product, but the experience of working with them throughout the whole process.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Setter Studios had to come into a rented space at the end of our event, set up a shoot in less than an hour, film someone reading through a script on teleprompter with multiple cameras and sound.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

still in process, but so far it's been outstanding.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

the company founder, aka the talent delivering the content on screen, was blown away by the quality and level of production. They are so professional, but so winsome at the same time.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Great! no issues in communication or scheduling - any discrepancies were cleared up well before filming started which is not always the case with other video production companies.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with how they combine expertise with approachability and the beauty and quality of their output. Some companies make a beautiful product that has no depth of content; but Setter Studios knows how to use the art of film to tell a compelling story.

Are there any areas for improvement?

none that I can think of!

5.0
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  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Video Production for Production Company

"Setter Studios will always keep creativity, excellence, and your success as their most important goals."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
July 2009 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Setter Studios produces videos on an ongoing basis for a production company. The team was responsible for both pre- and post-production, conducting interviews, creating graphics, and more.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Nashville, Tennessee
Jeffrey Gideon
Owner, Telescope Creative
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The partnership has led to an increase in engagement with multiple third-party clients. Setter Studios is committed to excellence, providing a high level of customer service and support. The team is hard-working, innovative, and knowledgeable.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own a small video production company directing and producing videos for nonprofits, churches, and ministries

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

Cinematography, audio capture, editing, animation.

What were your goals for this project?

Use video storytelling for a variety of clients to inspire their audiences into their mission and key initiatives.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I have worked with Setter Studios for more than a decade after partnering together for a church in Orange County.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We worked together on all things pre-production including planning/scheduling, concerting, scripting, and pre-visualization. We worked together on set including directing photography, conducting interviews, capturing audio, and working through shot lists.

Setter Studios are masterful on set. We worked together in post-production on paper edits, footage selection, dialogue selection, story arc, graphics and lower thirds, etc.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Project management was communicated well by Setter Studios. They communicated each time they hit project milestones, allowed for review and feedback, and kept us informed on the overall schedule. The feedback process was very seamless using a combination of Vimeo review, slack, and email.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We’ve seen increased engagement across several different clients.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Incredibly effective. No issues whatsoever.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their commitment to excellence impressed us. Lots of video production companies will take your money if you let them. Setter Studios will always keep creativity, excellence, and your success as their most important goals.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They just need the ability to clone themselves so they can say yes to every company that wants to incorporate video storytelling into their efforts.

5.0
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  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Video Production for Dental Office Website

"They make everyone feel as comfortable and at ease as possible in front of the camera."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Nov. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Setter Studios is producing multiple videos for a dental office. They came up with a detailed project plan and do all of the filming, including interviews with staff and patients.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Newport Beach, California
Mike Jones DDS
Owner, Michael Jones Dental Corporation
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

While still in production, the videos have received positive feedback from key stakeholders. Setter Studios keeps the project moving through constant communication, providing critical status updates throughout the engagement. Their can-do attitude makes them a valuable partner.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner and a dentist at Michael Jones Dental Corporation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

We needed an external resource to produce a video for our website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to develop a video for our website to introduce the practice to potential new patients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was impressed with work they completed for a local church.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Setter Studios met with us to discuss our goals. They visited the office prior to filming to discuss logistics and came up with a detailed project plan. They filmed the office, staff, and selected patients. They returned another day to shoot additional film. They will come back for a final shoot to capture a better view of the ocean from the office. They’re also working on an additional video highlighting dental procedures performed in the office.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They use a video commentary program where we can give feedback frame by frame.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Once the project is final, it will be uploaded to the website. Their superior vision and guidance is creating the results we desire.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their team is excellent. Brandon and Jess (Co-Owners, Setter Studios) work well with every team member and are patient during filming. They make everyone feel as comfortable and at ease as possible in front of the camera. They’re easy to work with and helped us create a timely schedule for patient and staff interviews. They guide our team through the process in order to complete filming in a way that minimizes disruptions to our patient workflow. Communication is open, whether via texting, email, or in person.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

It’s wonderful to work with Setter Studios. They’re professional, comfortable, confident, creative, encouraging, and affirming in every interaction.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that we can think of.

5.0
Overall Score Simply the best partner.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They worked within our constraints of filming while our office was open to patients.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Their prices are fair.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They're the best.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    They're excellent to work with.

Video Production for Surfing Company

"They were super professional, great communicators..."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
June 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Setter Studios provides ongoing video production and editing services.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Princeville, Hawaii
Deyl Kearin
CEO, Soul Surfer
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Internal stakeholders are pleased with the multimedia, which has received an excellent amount of engagement. 

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of Bethany Hamilton's company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

Video production and editing

What were your goals for this project?

amazing finished product

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

personal reference

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

lots of work and details

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

online

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

fantastic! lots of engagement!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

very

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were super professional, great communicators, great finished product. highly recommend!

Are there any areas for improvement?

no

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Product Highlight Videos for Marketing Agency

"I have worked with Setter Studios for many years and have consistently been impressed with their work." 

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Apr. - Aug. 2019
Project summary: 

Setter Studios created a series of product highlight videos for a marketing agency. 

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Irvine, CA
Chad Coltman
Creative Director, 454 Creative
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The videos were completed successfully and are used online and at trade shows. The team is collaborative, inventive,and easy to work with. 

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

As the Creative Director at 454 Creative, I ensure all our clients projects are done to the best of our abilities and exceed the expectations for our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

Setter Studios was hired to shoot a series of product highlight videos for a universal test machine manufacturer.

What were your goals for this project?

To capture in less than 2 minutes to essence of their respective product lines and offerings.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I have worked with Setter Studios for many years and have consistently been impressed with their work.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We shot 6 videos on locations over 3 shoots at the clients facility in Fullerton, CA.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

I worked closely with Setter Studios to ensure voiceover, music selection and scripts were all approved by the client.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Videos have been used online and in trade-shows to showcase their product offerings.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our workflow was seamless! They operated like an extension of our in-house team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Brandon and Jessica Setter are not only creative geniuses, but also have wonderful dispositions and demeanors. They are professional and easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None!

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

E-Course Video Production for Consulting Firm

"We received great videos, and they are a pleasant team to work with."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Aug. 2018 - Dec. 2018
Project summary: 

Setter Studios produced a video e-course for a boutique consulting firm. Using provided scripts, the team organized all recording and editing tasks.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Los Angeles, California
Todd Hall
Chief Scientist, Connection Culture Group
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Setter Studios was receptive of feedback and maintained an active workflow, resulting in a high-quality video that has received positive feedback. The team has a demonstrated record of success, a product of its client-focused approach.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the chief scientist for Connection Culture Group, a boutique consulting firm focusing on organizational culture.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

We hired Setter Studios to film a new e-course called Connection Culture Academy.

What were your goals for this project?

We sought high-quality, professional videos for all of the lessons included in our e-course.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I have worked with Brandon (Owner, Setter Studios) for many years, and I have always been satisfied with their work.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We provided scripts of our content, and we filmed all of the lessons over the course of several recording sessions.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They provided first drafts of the videos for us to review before finalizing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We launched a beta version of the course and have received positive feedback from our participants.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our teams worked very well together.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They produced a high-quality video. They also helped us learn to use the teleprompter, which made the entire process much easier.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. We received great videos, and they are a pleasant team to work with.

5.0
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  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Conference Coverage & Video Production for Creative Agency

“I was impressed with their integrity.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Oct. 2017
Project summary: 

As a third-party vendor, Setter Studios provided comprehensive video production services, including multiday event coverage and post-production.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Corona del Mar, California
Stewart Ramsey
Executive Director, The R&D Dept.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Setter Studios’ expertise, transparency, and structured workflow fostered a successful collaboration.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the executive director of a creative agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Setter Studios?

We hired them to do conference coverage, video production, post-production, and edits for a manufacturing client.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A trusted source referred Setter Studios. We chose them because they seemed easy to work with and their pricing fit our budget.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Setter Studios produced and edited recap, sales, and marketing videos. They helped us with every aspect, including pre-production, planning, day-of execution for a multiday conference, post-production, and finishing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We had a positive experience all around.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was great. Everything was easy.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with their integrity.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not really.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer