Chicago Music Video Production
Music Video Production Companies in Chicago — Blare Video
Blare Video mobilizes full crews across the Chicago metro for artists and labels. Treatment through final color grade, shot on cinema cameras.
- Director, DP and full crew in the Chicago metro
- Shot in 4K, 6K or 8K on RED cinema cameras
- Edit, color grade and VFX handled in house
Crews mobilize in 23 US metros, including Chicago. Equipment always comes with crew.
Get a Music Video Quote
Tell us about the track, the shoot dates and the look you want. A producer will come back with a plan and price.
Why artists and labels book Blare Video
Built for music work
Narrative, performance, hybrid and concept-driven videos, from treatment development through final delivery.
Cinema-grade cameras
RED Epic Dragon, Weapon Helium and Monstro for 6K-8K capture. Alexa Mini LF and Sony Venice 2 on request.
One team, concept to final cut
Casting, choreography coordination, lighting, grip, edit, color grade, VFX and sound all handled by us.
Chicago crew, national resources
Crews mobilize across the Chicago metro and 22 other US metros, so a tour or multi-city shoot stays with one team.
Fast crew booking
Last-minute bookings are supported with one day's notice, and crews can be adjusted up to 24 hours before the shoot.
Delivery that fits your release
Final files cut for YouTube, Vevo and label distribution, plus vertical social cuts if you need them.
Music video production in Chicago, end to end
You bring the track. We handle the rest. Our producers shape the treatment, book the crew and cast, run the shoot day in Chicago, then hand the footage to our post team for edit, color and VFX.
Every camera and lighting package is booked with at least one crew member, so you are never left with gear and no one to run it. We can also join a project that is already underway, whether that means shooting only or finishing an edit you started.
- Treatment development, casting and choreography coordination
- Multi-camera and high-frame-rate cinematography
- Lighting, grip and picture vehicles with crew
- 4K DSLR and mirrorless through 6K-8K RED cinema cameras
- Aerial drone shots flown by FAA Part 107 licensed pilots
- Edit, color grade, VFX and compositing in post
- Sound design, music scoring and licensing support
- Delivery formats for YouTube, Vevo and label distribution
- Crew roster: producers, directors, DPs, ACs, gaffers, grips, HMU, PAs and editors
What happens next
Send your brief
Share the track, your ideas, shoot dates and any Chicago locations you have in mind.
We build the plan
A producer maps the crew, cameras, cast, locations and post work, then sends a quote for that scope.
We shoot and deliver
Our Chicago crew shoots the video. Our post team edits, grades and delivers the final files.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music video cost in Chicago?
Price depends on the scope: crew size, number of shoot days, cast, locations, camera package and how much post work you need. Send us your track and treatment idea and we will quote that exact scope.
Do you have a crew in Chicago, or do you fly one in?
Blare Video is headquartered in Los Angeles and mobilizes crews across the Chicago metro, along with 22 other US metros. Your shoot is staffed for the job you book.
How quickly can you book a shoot?
Last-minute bookings are supported with one day's notice, and crews can be adjusted up to 24 hours before the shoot. Larger productions with casting and locations need more lead time, which we will map out in your quote.
Can I just rent the cameras and lights?
No. All cameras and equipment are booked with at least one crew member, so we do not offer dry rentals. We can provide a crew and turn over the raw footage, or run the full production end to end.
What cameras do you shoot music videos on?
Cameras range from 4K DSLR and mirrorless bodies through 6K-8K cinema systems such as the RED Epic Dragon, RED Weapon Helium and RED Weapon Monstro. Alexa Mini LF and Sony Venice 2 are available on request.
Can you edit footage we already shot?
Yes. Our post-production team handles editing, color correction, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, compositing, VFX, sound design and voice-over. We can pick up a project at any stage.
Ready to shoot your music video in Chicago?
Tell us about the track, the release date and the look you want. A producer will map the crew, cameras and post work, then send you a quote.
- Director, DP and full crew in the Chicago metro
- Shot in 4K, 6K or 8K on RED cinema cameras
- Edit, color grade and VFX handled in house