Top Post Production Services in the United States
From Hollywood’s studio backlots to New York’s broadcast centers and Atlanta’s booming film scene, the United States is a global leader in post production. U.S.-based teams bring deep experience across video editing, audio post production, color grading services, visual effects services, and finishing for film, TV, streaming, advertising, and social.
Clutch makes it easy to compare top providers by verified reviews, portfolios, service focus, and budget. Our vetting process surfaces real project outcomes and transparent client feedback, so you can choose a partner with confidence. Use filters to narrow by location (Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago), industry, and project size — whether you need fast-turn commercial finishing or feature-length film post production. Explore leading providers and start shortlisting today:
• Top Post Production Companies
• Post Production Companies in Los Angeles
• Post Production Companies in New York City
• Post Production Companies in Chicago
• U.S. Post Production Companies for Advertising and Marketing
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dacula, GA
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Established in 2021, HH6 Influential is a social media marketing agency. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Folsom, CA
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Dovos Media is a small video production agency based in Folsom, California. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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PANDA WITH ME is a graphic design agency. They focus on Graphic Design and Video Production and are in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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See all 1 projects44 STUDIOS provides comprehensive Multimedia Production services, including Videography, Video Editing, and Film Production. Clients highlight their professionalism and efficiency, noting that 44 STUDIOS delivers high-quality digital marketing assets promptly while fostering a creative and comfortable environment. Their strong project management and culture fit make them a preferred choice for ongoing collaborations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 5 projectsSHUFFLL is a video production company specializing in Video Editing and Multimedia Production, praised for its efficient integration of AI technology. Reviews indicate 100% positive feedback, highlighting prompt delivery, personalized service, and good value for cost. Notably, 60% of clients commend SHUFFLL's seamless production process, while some suggest reducing iterations for further efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Your Cherish, a Corporate Photography company, was launched in 2020. The firm specializes in Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Core Studios, a video production agency and Video Marketing company, was established in 2009. The team provides Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Crivio Media is a video production agency. They provide Video Production and Corporate Photography and were established in 2017. The firm is based in San Jose, California.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Renton, WA
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Osobarra Films is a video production company. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Myers Beach, FL
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All That Creative is a video production company. Their small team is headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Established in 2021, Reify Video is a small video production agency. Their team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bandon, OR
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Based in Bandon, Oregon, Method Video is a small video production agency. Their services include Video Production.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Celina, TX
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KillaFramez Media, a video production company, was launched in 2022. The company offers Video Production, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Next Millennium Productions is a video production company. Founded in 1996, the agency specializes in Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2010, VISION Production Group is a small video production agency. Their team offers Video Production and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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The-Artery is a video production agency. Their team is located in New York, New York and provides Video Production and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Video production company Video Narrative Inc. Provides Video Production. They are in Portland, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Holland, MI
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Grooters is a video production agency and Audio Production company. Their team is in Holland, Michigan. The firm provides Video Production and Audio Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Palmetto, FL
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In Palmetto, Florida, Jonni Armani Media is a video production company. They focus on Video Production and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oak Brook, IL
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Advertising company Animaxia is located in Oak Brook, Illinois and Oak Brook, Illinois. Founded in 2014, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2007, Look Listen Creative is an user experience design agency. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team offers UX/UI Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 11 projectsHighline Studios is a multimedia production company specializing in video production, videography, and post-production services. Their reviews highlight their exceptional project management and flexibility, with 100% of clients appreciating their responsiveness and creativity. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their ability to deliver high-quality, visually engaging content within budget constraints and tight timelines.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Blink Advertising is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsQueens Creative Design specializes in website revamps, demonstrating exceptional in-depth knowledge and delivering high-quality work on time. Their services have notably improved website performance, including faster page speed and increased customer engagement. Clients particularly commend their effective project management and ability to cater to specific requirements.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Altamonte Springs, FL
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Walking Saloon Pictures, a video production agency, was launched in 2009. The agency focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Video production agency 3D Forensic, Inc. Is located in San Francisco, California and Santa Monica, California. The team offers Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Culver City, CA
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Native Foreign is a Content Marketing company. The team is in Culver City, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Cloud, MN
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Moxie Creative is an Advertising company. Their team is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota and offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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Omnidrome is a branding company. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and are headquartered in Anaheim, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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See all 2 projectsFacqt is a marketing and advertising agency specializing in social media ad campaigns and creative development for platforms like TikTok and Facebook. The company is consistently praised for its effective project management and strategic approach, with 100% of reviewers noting their personalized service and enthusiasm. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver impactful results, with one client experiencing a 40% reduction in CPA.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsTribal Video is a multimedia production company specializing in corporate video production and videography. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, accessibility, and ability to incorporate client feedback. Notably, 100% of reviewers praise their speed and work quality, with no negative feedback regarding their services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Des Moines, IA
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Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Anthologic is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gresham, OR
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Pose Pro Studios is a Gresham, Oregon-based video production company and Corporate Photography company. They specialize in Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mokena, IL
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See all 8 projectsBP Video Production is a professional multimedia production company specializing in video producing, videography, and video editing, offering services such as corporate videos, film production, and post-production services. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their prompt communication, attentiveness to visions, and high-quality outputs. Approximately 50% of reviewers emphasize BP Video Production's ability to deliver on time and the ease of collaboration throughout the projects.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, FL
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Digital Lightbridge Marketing Agency is a website development firm based in San Antonio, Florida. They specialize in Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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See all 1 projectsPeachSence Productions offers services in Video Production, including Commercial Videos and Ad Video Production. Reviews highlight their expertise in Video Editing and efficient communication, emphasizing their resourcefulness and alignment with client values. Clients praise the company for delivering projects on time and exceeding expectations, notably their ability to produce high-quality content within budget and schedule constraints.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Worktank is a graphic design company. The agency is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Graphic Design and Video Production.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Henrico, VA
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BES Studios, a video production company, was launched in 1994. The agency offers Video Production and Broadcast Video, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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See all 3 projectsAre you tired of boring, text-heavy content that puts potential customers to sleep faster than counting sheep? Look no further than our Colorado Video Production Company, where we make videos that
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Fifth and Broad, LLC is a video production company. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee and have small team. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lawrence Township, NJ
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Pollen Productions is a small video production agency. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Video Production and Content Marketing.
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In Trenton, Michigan, Lonely Sparrow Studios is a video production agency. Established in 2022, the team offers Video Production.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Nyack, NY
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Rooster and Black Creative, a video production agency, was launched in 2020. The company offers Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tracy, CA
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Production Horizon is a video production agency founded in 2010. Based in Tracy, California, the team focuses on Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Marcos, CA
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Video production company SEP7IMUS was founded in 2011. The company offers Video Production and Video Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Paravel Creative is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based video production agency. They specialize in Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Video Production Company is a Cleveland, Ohio-based video production company and Corporate Photography company. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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GoodFriend, a video production agency, is based in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Video Production and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Video Production Company Houston, a video production agency, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Video production company and Corporate Photography company OTCRTV | Photo & Video was launched in 2020. The company provides Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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List of the Top 15 United States Post Production Video Editing Services
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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38.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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36.8/40.018/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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34.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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35/40.017.4/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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35/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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34.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Encinitas, CA
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36.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Severna Park, MD
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35.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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36.3/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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35.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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32.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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32.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Norcross, GA
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33.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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32.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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34.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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33.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Video Production80% Post-Production Video Editing Services90% Other
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U.S. Post Production Services FAQs
U.S. shops operate at the center of global entertainment, advertising, and streaming — with access to union talent, state-of-the-art facilities, and specialists across editorial, VFX, color, and audio. You’ll find deep benches for niche needs (e.g., 4K/8K HDR finishing, Dolby Vision mastering, 5.1/7.1 mixes, localization, and compliance delivery). Furthermore, their proximity to hubs like Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta also accelerates on-site reviews, supervised color sessions, and quick reshoots when needed.
Pricing varies thanks to a range of factors such as market, scope, and seniority. According to verified Clutch data, most U.S.-based post production firms charge:
- Video editing services: $75 – $175 per hour; brand/commercial edits often $3,000 – $15,000+ per project
- Color grading services: $600 – $2,500 per day; HDR and long-form command higher rates
- Audio post production: $100 – $175 per hour; commercial mixes often $1,000 – $5,000+
- Visual effects services: $100 – $250 per hour; shot-based pricing varies with complexity
- Full film post production: short films often $10,000 – $50,000+; features and series can reach six to seven figures
It’s worth noting that rates generally trend higher in LA/NYC and are more competitive in markets like Atlanta, Austin, and Chicago.
- Film, TV, and streaming originals (narrative, doc, unscripted)
- Advertising and branded content (spots, social, OLV)
- Gaming trailers and cinematics
- Corporate, e-learning, and events
- Health care, finance, and technology explainers
- Music videos, sports, fashion, and lifestyle
Moreover, many firms maintain specialized pipelines for compliance, accessibility (captions, audio description), and multi-language localization.
- Match portfolio to format and finish — narrative vs. commercial, 4K+ HDR, Dolby Vision/Atmos, animation/VFX density.
- Ask about pipeline and tools — Avid/Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects/Nuke, Pro Tools; color-managed workflows and secure review systems.
- Clarify deliverables early — mezzanine masters, broadcast/streaming specs, captioning, versioning, and archive/backup policies.
- Confirm supervision options — remote review, calibrated rooms, and on-site sessions in your time zone.
- Compare management and QC — who owns review cycles, change logs, conformance, and final tech checks.
- Validate references on Clutch — look for repeat clients, measurable outcomes, and schedule/budget reliability.
- Vague scopes and “all-in” bids without line items for editorial, color, audio, VFX, and QC
- No recent credits or relevant samples in the format you need
- Lack of security practices (watermarked review files, NDA readiness, access control) or no backup/archiving
- No clear color management or delivery spec expertise (e.g., HDR10/Dolby Vision, P3/Rec.709)
- Unrealistic turnarounds or guarantees without review time baked in
- Limited tool proficiency or inability to conform across platforms (Avid/Premiere/Resolve)
- Poor communication cadence and unclear ownership of notes, change orders, and approvals
Post production is vital to the success of your video projects. Avoiding red flags when hiring an agency helps protect your project, ensuring the deliverables are up to your quality standards and timeline.