LIVEARTS, CULTURE AND NONPROFIT VIDEO PRODUCTION // 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.
- One senior crew, start to finish
- Broadcast-grade cameras and audio
- Live production since 2008
- Fixed, line-item quotes
TRUSTED BY
Leading arts and nonprofit organisations trust us for galas, performances and mission films
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.
- Planning, crew and equipment in one team
- Multi-camera filming and live streaming
- Stage A/V, lighting and audio
- Editing and fast delivery
HQ STUDIO // SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
432 North Canal St, Suite #12
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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18+
Years of live production experience
100K
Peak viewers on a single live stream
4K
Multi-camera live streams
7
Platforms streamed to at once
WHAT WE COVER // SAN FRANCISCO
Corporate eventsConferencesLive streamsProduct launchesInterviewsBrand films
Argus HD at a glance: arts, culture and nonprofit video production in San Francisco
FOUNDED
2014 by Tim Kay
STUDIO
South San Francisco, CA
GOOGLE RATING
5.0 ★ on Google
LIVE SINCE
2008, YouTube’s first live event
CLIENTS
Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, OpenAI
AREAS SERVED
San Francisco, Bay Area
Project videos
Watch Our San Francisco Video Production Work
Google Doodle
Brand film · Google
Side Hustle Kickstarter
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.
Planning your event
What arts, culture and nonprofit teams should plan for
Performances, galas, fundraisers and public lectures need coverage that respects the audience in the room while reaching people who could not attend. Budgets are often tight, so every camera has to earn its place.
- Discreet coverage. Camera positions that keep sightlines clear and operators who work quietly during performances.
- Rights and releases. Music licensing and performer releases need to be confirmed before anything is streamed or published.
- Fundraising moments. Plan the live appeal, donor thank-yous and a recap video for supporters who give after the event.
- Right-sized crews. We scale the crew to the event and your budget, from a single camera to a full multi-camera stream.
We have streamed live concerts from historic San Francisco venues, including the Concert for America at the Curran Theater.
Our process
How We Produce Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Events in 6 Steps
A right-sized workflow that respects the room, clears every right and gets the most from a tight budget.
01
Event and Budget Brief
We learn the program, the audience and the budget, and scale the crew to match, from one camera to a full stream.
02
Rights and Releases
Music licensing and performer releases confirmed before anything is streamed or published.
03
Venue and Sightline Check
Camera positions chosen to keep sightlines clear, with quiet operators who work around the performance.
04
Performance Capture
Discreet multi-camera coverage and clean audio, with the live appeal and donor moments planned into the show.
05
Donor and Recap Edits
Thank-you videos and a recap film for supporters who give after the event.
06
Archive Delivery
Full performance recordings delivered for your archive, website and future fundraising.
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
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
NOW BOOKING
Planning arts, culture and nonprofit video production in San Francisco? Let us help.
Share your goals, date and location. Get a fixed, line-item quote after a 15-minute call with our producers.
- Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Production in San Francisco
- Crew, cameras and live streaming
- Editing and fast delivery
- One senior crew, start to finish
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 Arts and Nonprofit Teams Say After the Curtain
From galas to performances, nonprofits rebook us because the story is filmed with care and the budget is fixed before the shoot.
They consistently deliver excellent results… They make even complex productions run smoothly and are a pleasure to work with.
Ray Tarara
Google Review
Argus HD is my go to production company… Their gear is quality, their crew is experienced and professional, and they make complex shows feel easy.
James Christianson
Google Review
Their camera packages are top-notch and the team was professional, easy to work with, and knew exactly what they were doing on set.
Taylor Jenkins
Google Review
True professionals, I highly recommend… They took direction well and handled our last minute curveballs with grace and creativity.
George Zisiadis
Google Review
They consistently deliver excellent results… They make even complex productions run smoothly and are a pleasure to work with.
Ray Tarara
Google Review
Argus HD is my go to production company… Their gear is quality, their crew is experienced and professional, and they make complex shows feel easy.
James Christianson
Google Review
Their camera packages are top-notch and the team was professional, easy to work with, and knew exactly what they were doing on set.
Taylor Jenkins
Google Review
True professionals, I highly recommend… They took direction well and handled our last minute curveballs with grace and creativity.
George Zisiadis
Google Review
Trusted on productions for Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, OpenAI and the Golden State Warriors
FAQ
Arts, Culture and Nonprofit Video Production Questions, Answered
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 Video Production?
Share your goal, date and location and our producers will build a clear plan and quote for your San Francisco project.