LIVEARTS // CULTURE // NONPROFIT // SAN FRANCISCO
Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Production in San Francisco
Galas, fundraisers, performances, exhibitions and donor appeal films for Bay Area nonprofits, museums and cultural organisations.
- Fortune 100 clients
- Live production since 2014
- South San Francisco studio
- Bay Area + New York crews
TRUSTED BY
Trusted by San Francisco Teams and Global Brands
Arts video specialists
Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Production Built for the Bay Area
For nonprofits every video has one job: move people to give, join or attend. Argus HD films galas and live auctions, streams performances to remote supporters and produces appeal films that tell your mission honestly.
We work with arts groups, museums and community organisations across San Francisco and Oakland, and understand tight budgets and volunteer-run events.
See how this fits with our event video production, live streaming and corporate video services.
- Built to Raise Money
- Remote Donor Reach
- Respectful Storytelling
- Budget Friendly Options
ON SET // SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
432 North Canal St, Suite #12, South San Francisco, CA 94080
2014
Live production since YouTube’s first live event
100K
Peak viewers on a single live stream
VENUES WE KNOW // LOAD-IN READY
Moscone CenterSalesforce TowerPalace of Fine ArtsSF Marriott MarquisHotel ballroomsBay Area campuses
Argus HD at a glance: video production in San Francisco
FOUNDED
2014 by Tim Kay
STUDIO
South San Francisco, CA
GOOGLE RATING
5.0 ★ on Google
LIVE SINCE
2014, YouTube’s first live event
CLIENTS
Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, OpenAI
AREAS SERVED
San Francisco, Bay Area, New York
Project videos
Watch Our San Francisco Video Production Work
Google Doodle
Brand film · Google
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Campaign video
New School Summit
Conference coverage
What we produce
Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Services in San Francisco
Everything your arts, culture and nonprofit event or story needs, from one in-house team.
Gala and Fundraiser Filming
Multi-camera coverage of programmes, speeches and paddle raises.
Live Auction Livestreams
Streams that let remote donors watch and give in real time.
Donor Appeal Films
Short, emotional films for fund-a-need moments and campaigns.
Performance and Concert Capture
Multi-camera recording of performances with clean audio.
Exhibition and Museum Videos
Exhibition walkthroughs, artist interviews and opening night coverage.
Impact and Annual Report Videos
Stories that show donors the impact of their gifts.
Behind the scenes
Our San Francisco Crew at Work
Real crews on real shoot days: control rooms, camera positions, load-ins and live switching across the Bay Area. The same senior team you meet on the scoping call runs your show.
Our process
How We Produce Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Events in 6 Steps
A clear, proven workflow from first call to final delivery.
01
Discovery and Brief
We learn your event, audience and goals for arts, culture and nonprofit and agree every deliverable up front.
02
Run of Show Planning
Camera plans, streaming setup, audio and timings mapped to your agenda.
03
Venue and Tech Check
Site visit, power, internet and rigging confirmed with the venue.
04
Event Day Production
Multi-camera filming, live switching and streaming by our in-house crew.
05
Same-Day Clips
Priority social clips edited and delivered while the event is live.
06
Final Delivery
Full recordings, recap films and captions delivered in every format.
Why Argus HD
Why Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Teams Choose Argus HD
What Bay Area arts, culture and nonprofit clients get from us that other studios do not offer.
Built to Raise Money
Appeal films designed around the ask moment.
Remote Donor Reach
Livestreams that bring supporters who cannot attend.
Respectful Storytelling
Sensitive interviews with community members.
Budget Friendly Options
Packages scaled to nonprofit budgets.
1 Team
Same senior crew from scoping call to delivery
15 Min
Scoping call to a fixed, line-item quote
INCLUDED ON EVERY SHOW // NO SURPRISES
Dedicated producerWritten run-of-showRedundant backupsReview linkEvery delivery format
Client reviews
What Clients Say After the Show
Thank you all for your hard work. We couldn’t have asked for a better A/V experience. Your team was amazing to work with.
RTRay T.
Google
Everything is looking great… Everyone here (right up to the CEO) is very pleased at the look of the video.
CSCharles Spier
Meetings & Events International
We just watched the finished video and it blew us all away! Looking forward to working with you and your crew again real soon.
MBMike B.
D&J Tile
It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your patience with our system and also for tuning in on what we wanted the video to look like. You (Argus) nailed it!
SSilvina
U.S. Tennis Association, NorCal
Thank you all for your hard work. We couldn’t have asked for a better A/V experience. Your team was amazing to work with.
RTRay T.
Google
Everything is looking great… Everyone here (right up to the CEO) is very pleased at the look of the video.
CSCharles Spier
Meetings & Events International
We just watched the finished video and it blew us all away! Looking forward to working with you and your crew again real soon.
MBMike B.
D&J Tile
It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your patience with our system and also for tuning in on what we wanted the video to look like. You (Argus) nailed it!
SSilvina
U.S. Tennis Association, NorCal
Trusted on productions for Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, OpenAI and the Golden State Warriors
Bay Area venues
Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Production Across the Bay Area
We film and stream arts, culture and nonprofit events at venues, offices and campuses across San Francisco and the wider Bay Area, and in our South San Francisco studio.
Studio or On Location
Use our South San Francisco studio for interviews and messaging, or bring our full kit to your venue.
Permits, Venues and Logistics
We handle permits, insurance, venue rules and logistics so your team can focus on the event.
Where We Work
SFJAZZ Center · War Memorial Opera House · de Young Museum · SFMOMA · Fort Mason · Oakland Museum of California
FAQ
Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Production FAQs
Answers to the questions San Francisco marketing and creative teams ask us most often before handing over their footage.
Can you film our gala?
Yes, including speeches, the programme and the paddle raise.
Can donors give during a livestream?
Yes, we can display giving links and QR codes on the stream.
Do you make appeal videos?
Yes, short films designed for fund-a-need moments.
Do you film performances?
Yes, with multi-camera capture and clean audio.
Do you offer nonprofit pricing?
We scale packages to your budget and goals.
How far in advance should we book?
Ideally 4 to 8 weeks before the event, though we can often help sooner.
Now booking
Ready to Plan Your Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Event Video?
Share your date, venue and goals and we will come back with a plan and a fixed quote.
Argus HD · 432 North Canal St, Suite #12, South San Francisco, CA 94080 · info@ArgusHD.com
TRUSTED BY
Leading brands for corporate events, live productions and global broadcasts
Project videos
Watch Our San Francisco Video Production Work
Google Doodle
Brand film · Google
Side Hustle Kickstarter
Campaign video
New School Summit
Conference coverage
Behind the scenes
Our San Francisco Crew at Work
Real crews on real shoot days: control rooms, camera positions, load-ins and live switching across the Bay Area. The same senior team you meet on the scoping call runs your show.
▸ NOW BOOKING
Planning a video shoot in San Francisco?
Share your date, venue and goal. Get a fixed, line-item quote after a 15-minute call with our producers.
- Corporate events, keynotes and conferences
- Live streams, hybrid events and webcasts
- Brand films, interviews and product launches
HOW BOOKING WORKS
01
Share your date and venue
Tell us the event, audience and goal in two minutes.
02
15-minute scoping call
Talk directly with a producer, not a sales rep.
03
Fixed, line-item quote
A written scope and price before anything is booked.
Client reviews
What Clients Say After the Show
Thank you all for your hard work. We couldn’t have asked for a better A/V experience. Your team was amazing to work with.
RTRay T.
Google
Everything is looking great… Everyone here (right up to the CEO) is very pleased at the look of the video.
CSCharles Spier
Meetings & Events International
We just watched the finished video and it blew us all away! Looking forward to working with you and your crew again real soon.
MBMike B.
D&J Tile
It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your patience with our system and also for tuning in on what we wanted the video to look like. You (Argus) nailed it!
SSilvina
U.S. Tennis Association, NorCal
Thank you all for your hard work. We couldn’t have asked for a better A/V experience. Your team was amazing to work with.
RTRay T.
Google
Everything is looking great… Everyone here (right up to the CEO) is very pleased at the look of the video.
CSCharles Spier
Meetings & Events International
We just watched the finished video and it blew us all away! Looking forward to working with you and your crew again real soon.
MBMike B.
D&J Tile
It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your patience with our system and also for tuning in on what we wanted the video to look like. You (Argus) nailed it!
SSilvina
U.S. Tennis Association, NorCal
Trusted on productions for Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, OpenAI and the Golden State Warriors
FAQ
San Francisco Video Production FAQs
How much does video production cost in San Francisco?
Video production in San Francisco is priced by scope: crew size, number of cameras, shoot days, locations, live streaming and post-production all affect the budget. Argus HD provides a fixed, line-item quote after a free 15-minute scoping call, so you know the full cost before production begins.
What types of video production does Argus HD specialize in?
For video production in San Francisco, we specialize in corporate video, executive communications, event filming, live streaming, earnings meetings, all-hands broadcasts, hybrid events, interview and testimonial videos, product launch videos and brand films for Fortune 100 companies, startups and agencies.
How quickly can you start my project?
Simple interview shoots can usually be scheduled within one to two weeks. Larger productions such as multi-day conferences, brand films or hybrid events need more lead time for planning, permits and crew booking, so contact us as early as you can.
Do you handle permits, insurance and location logistics?
Yes. We manage San Francisco Film Commission permits, certificates of insurance for venues and all location logistics across San Francisco and the Bay Area, including venue load-in rules and parking.
Can you film at our office, or do we need a studio?
Both work. We film on location at your office, venue or a Bay Area location, or in our green screen and broadcast studio in South San Francisco, which is lit, mic’d and teleprompter ready.
Do you offer live streaming and hybrid events?
Yes. We produce multi-camera live streams and hybrid events with remote guests, branded graphics and bonded backup, streaming to YouTube, LinkedIn Live, Zoom, Vimeo, Facebook Live, X and custom RTMP destinations.
What is the difference between video production and videography?
Videography is operating the camera on the day. Video production covers the full process: strategy, scripting, location scouting, permits, directing, lighting, audio, editing, color grading, motion graphics and delivery. Argus HD is a full-service video production company.
How do you help executives who are nervous on camera?
We use teleprompters, conversational interview techniques and short rehearsals, and our director coaches on pacing, eye line and tone. A calm, prepared set is the fastest way to a natural performance.
Do you travel outside San Francisco?
Yes. We work across the Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley, Marin, Palo Alto, Mountain View and San Jose, and nationally from our New York office and with trusted crews in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
What makes Argus HD different from other San Francisco video production companies?
A senior-led, dedicated team runs your project from pre-production to delivery, with live broadcast experience dating back to YouTube’s first live event in 2014. You get one point of contact, a written scope and no handoffs.
What deliverables will I receive?
Deliverables are agreed in your written scope and typically include edited master files, highlight reels, social cutdowns in vertical and square formats, captions and full-session recordings for events, shared through a review link before final delivery.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute call or contact our team with your date, venue and goal. We will confirm availability and send a fixed, line-item quote.
Now booking
Ready to Plan Your San Francisco Video Production?
Argus HD · 432 North Canal St, Suite #12, South San Francisco, CA 94080 · info@ArgusHD.com
- Fortune 100 clients
- Live production since 2014
- South San Francisco studio
- Bay Area + New York crews
Our process
How Your Video Production Runs, Start to Finish
01
Scoping Call
02
Pre-Production
03
Shoot Day
04