Video and animation
Video production, animation and aerial filming that people watch to the end.
From a customer testimonial to a 3D product demonstration to a drone shot over your campus, we plan each video around where it will be seen, so the cut that runs on your website, in a streaming ad or on social is made for that screen from the start.
What's included
Here is what a video project can include.
Some clients need a single brand film and others need a steady supply of short clips, so we scope each project to the videos you'll actually use.
Creative development
We develop the concept, script and storyboard, and you approve them before anything is filmed.
Corporate and brand video
We produce brand films, company culture and recruiting videos and leadership messages.
Customer testimonials
We film your customers telling their own stories, which is often the most persuasive video you can make.
2D and 3D animation
We create explainer videos, product demonstrations and motion graphics for ideas that are hard to film.
Aerial video and photography
Our FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilots capture campuses, properties, projects and events from the air.
Editing and post-production
We handle editing, color, sound, captions and music licensing.
Cutdowns for every channel
We deliver versions sized and timed for your website, streaming TV, YouTube, social feeds and presentations.
How it connects
Video earns its budget when it's planned with the channels that run it.
A brand film that only lives on the homepage is an expensive asset doing a small job. Drystone's video producers plan each shoot with the media, content and PR teams, so a single production day also yields the streaming ads, social clips, press footage and web loops your campaigns need.
How it runs
Every video project moves through four stages.
- 01
Develop
We agree on the purpose, audience and channels, then write the script and plan the shots.
- 02
Prepare
We handle locations, scheduling, talent, permits and flight clearances so the shoot day runs smoothly.
- 03
Produce
We film or animate, then edit, with review rounds built into the schedule.
- 04
Deliver
We hand over finished files in every format you need, ready for the channels in the plan.
Who it's for
This work fits organizations with a story best told in motion.
- You need video for a campaign, launch or event and want it to run across several channels.
- Your customers would make a better case for you than your own copy does.
- Your product or service is hard to explain without showing it.
- You have a property, campus or project that looks best from the air.
Our video team has produced work for startups, large corporations, nonprofits and real estate firms, and it's based in the Boston area with crews working throughout New England. Clients come to us when they want video made by people who also understand where it will run and what it needs to achieve.
Questions
Here are the questions we hear most about video.
How much does a video cost?
It depends mostly on the length of the shoot, the size of the crew and how much animation or editing is involved, so we'll quote a fixed price for the scope you approve before any work begins.
How long does a video project take?
A simple testimonial or event video can be turned around quickly, while a brand film or a 3D animation takes longer, and we'll set the schedule in the proposal.
Are your drone pilots licensed?
Yes, our aerial pilots hold FAA Part 107 licenses and are insured, and we handle airspace authorizations when a location requires them.
Can you film at more than one location?
Yes, we regularly film at offices, facilities, job sites and events across New England in a single project.
Can we use the footage for more than one purpose?
Yes, and we plan for it, because getting the website video, the ads and the social clips from the same shoot is one of the easiest ways to stretch a video budget.
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