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:
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Video production agency Astound Video Duplication and Transfer is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They specialize in Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ithaca, NY
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Well Said Media is a video production company in Ithaca, New York. Their services include Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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Launched in 2006, Leave A Legacy is a video production agency. The team offers Video Production and Document Digitization & Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesterfield, MO
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Feature Group USA, a video production agency, is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. Their services include Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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CN Video Production is a video production agency established in 2008. In St. Louis, Missouri, the team offers Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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On-Set Facilities is a video production agency. The North Wales, Wales-based firm was launched in 2018. Their team focuses on Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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OnAirr Productions, LLC, a video production company, was established in 2003. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winter Park, FL
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Starling Productions Inc. Is a video production company headquartered in Winter Park, Florida and Lighthouse Point, Florida. Their services include Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kates Media is a small video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Video production agency and Audio Production company Allusion Studios was founded in 1984. The firm specializes in Video Production and Audio Production, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Benton Harbor, MI
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TGA Recording Company Inc. Is a small Benton Harbor, Michigan-based video production agency and Audio Production company. Their services include Video Production and Audio Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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515 Productions, a video production company, is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerPortland, ME
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See all 11 projectsStrega Studios is a multimedia production company specializing in video production services, including motion graphics, cinematography, and post-production. Based on the reviews, 100% of clients praise their exceptional project management, strategic approach, and high-quality output. The company is noted for consistently meeting high standards, delivering projects on time and budget, and fostering a collaborative environment.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Salinas, CA
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See all 2 projectsCardenas Video is a multimedia production company specializing in videography and video editing, with a notable talent for storytelling that authentically connects with audiences. With 100% positive feedback, clients appreciate their ability to capture the essence of client stories and values, further enhancing community engagement and brand differentiation. Their professionalism, open communication, and commitment to quality are consistently highlighted.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Cruz, CA
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See all 6 projectsRail Digital - Out of Business was a multimedia production company specializing in video production, including motion graphics, videography, and video editing. Reviews highlight exceptional project management and creative execution, with 100% positive feedback on their ability to capture client vision and deliver quality results. Approximately 60% of reviewers praised their professionalism and attention to detail, often exceeding expectations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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See all 2 projectsEarthy Creative is a dynamic video production company specializing in Film Production, Corporate Video Production, and Video Editing. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their creativity, professionalism, and ability to align with company values. They deliver high-quality, engaging content while ensuring timely communication and execution.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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Headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates and Roswell, Georgia, Magnus Communications is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Founded in 2005, MLG International is a video production agency. Located in Miami, Florida and Buenos Aires, Argentina, the team provides Video Production and Translation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Founded in 2013, TrueSync Media is an Advertising company. The company focuses on Advertising and Video Production.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vista, CA
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Star Fox Media is a Marketing Strategy company in Vista, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Lure Digital is a small social media marketing firm in Los Angeles, California and Santa Barbara, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lisle, IL
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Based in Lisle, Illinois and Scottsdale, Arizona, Rich Pageant Media is a Content Writing Services company. Established in 2021, the team provides Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Roanoke, VA
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Castillo Creative, LLC, a video production company, is based in Roanoke, Virginia. They provide Video Production and Web Development and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Established in 1995, iPD Agency is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2001, Creative Circle is a large Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Norfolk, VA
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See all 1 projectsVATIK is a Norfolk-based digital agency helping local businesses grow through proven marketing strategies. We specialize in website design, development, and hosting paired with
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Business Consulting company TopView0 specializes in Business Consulting and Branding. They are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2023, Studio + Commerce, a small video production agency, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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M1 STRATEGIES INC. Is a video production agency. They were founded in 2017 and specialize in Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Established in 2024, Collective Film Co. Is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Bernardino, CA
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Bookers Content Creators is a video production agency. Launched in 2025, the company is based in San Bernardino, California. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Helena, MT
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Web design agency Tempest Technologies provides Web Design and Web Development. They are based in Helena, Montana.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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Little Jacket is a small branding company located in Cleveland, Ohio. The team offers Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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New Revolution Media is a video production agency. Launched in 2016, their team provides Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Marketing Strategy company Diana Birdsall LC provides Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing. They are based in McKinney, Texas and McKinney, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oro Valley, AZ
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Esquire Interactive, a SEO services firm, was established in 2009. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Oro Valley, Arizona.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Bunker Hill Media is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9LOS RANCHOS DE ABQ, NM
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Engram Media is a media planning and buying company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in LOS RANCHOS DE ABQ, New Mexico. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Content
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Hydra Frame is a website development company. Established in 2001, the team provides Web Development and Video Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Rowlett, TX
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Branding agency ETHOS Brand was launched in 2020. The small team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Maplewood, MO
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OBATA is a Maplewood, Missouri-based branding firm. They focus on Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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Launched in 2015, Merithot Creative Marketing is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Garden City, NY
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Solvis Media is a web design company. Based in Garden City, New York and New Haven, Connecticut, the team focuses on Web Design and Video Production.
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, INSPIRADO is a Broadcast Video company. Their services include Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 4 projectsSnapp is a multimedia production company specializing in video production services, including motion graphics, videography, and video editing. Across reviews, clients consistently praise Snapp for their effective communication, timely delivery, and creative vision. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their ability to transform complex ideas into compelling brand narratives and visuals, making them a reliable choice for startups and growing businesses.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Sproutbox™ is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2008, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Providence, NJ
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See all 1 projectsAdReach Studios is a New Jersey based content & paid-media studio. We create scroll-stopping videos, run your social media account, and turn attention into booked clients.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Established in 1999, JRM Advertising, Inc. Patient Recruitment Specialists is a media planning and buying agency. In Miami, Florida, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Check It Productions is a video production company. The company is in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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In Fort Collins, Colorado, Rouser Creative is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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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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$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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$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
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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.