LIVEBRAND FILMS // SAN FRANCISCO
Brand Film and Company Overview Video in San Francisco
Argus HD creates brand films, company overview videos and founder stories that show Bay Area audiences who you are and why you matter. Documentary-style storytelling, cinematic crews and one in-house team from first idea to final grade.
- Story development in house
- Documentary and cinematic styles
- Live production since 2008
- Cutdowns for web and social
TRUSTED BY
Leading brands trust us for brand films and company overviews that tell their story
Your story, on film
Brand Films That Make People Care, Not Just Watch
A brand film is not an advert. It is the clearest way to show your mission, your people and your difference in two or three minutes. Argus HD builds every brand film around one true story, found in discovery interviews with your founders, teams and customers, then shot with cinematic craft so it feels like a documentary, not a sales pitch.
From Fortune 100 companies to fast-growing startups in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, we have helped teams turn company values into films they use on their website, in recruiting, at all-hands and in front of investors.
- Story discovery and scripting
- Founder, team and customer interviews
- Cinematic B-roll and locations
- Edit, grade, music and cutdowns
STUDIO // SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
432 North Canal St, Suite #12, South San Francisco, CA 94080
2008
Live production since YouTube’s first live event
1 team
Story, shoot and edit under one roof
BRAND FILM FORMATS // STORY READY
Brand filmsCompany overviewsFounder storiesCulture filmsCustomer storiesInvestor videos
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
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
Brand Film and Company Video Services in San Francisco
Story-led films for every place your brand needs to show up.
Brand Films
Cinematic, documentary-style films that capture your mission, values and impact, built for your homepage, campaigns and events.
Company Overview Videos
A clear, confident about-us video that explains what you do, who you serve and why customers choose you, in under two minutes.
Founder and Mission Stories
Intimate interviews and observational footage that tell the founder story behind your company and the problem you set out to solve.
Culture and Employer Brand Films
Real employees, real workspaces and honest stories that help you recruit and retain talent in a competitive Bay Area market.
Customer Story Brand Films
Customer-led films that show your impact through the people you serve, combining testimonial interviews with on-location B-roll.
Investor and Fundraising Videos
Concise, credible films for pitch decks, investor updates and fundraising pages that show traction, team and vision.
Our process
How We Create Your Brand Film in 6 Steps
A story-first process that keeps your team involved without taking over their week.
01
Discovery
We interview your leaders and teams to find the single story that makes your brand different.
02
Story and Treatment
A written treatment, interview plan and visual references, signed off before production starts.
03
Pre-Production
Casting, locations, schedules and permits, planned around your team and office calendar.
04
Filming
Cinema cameras, lighting and sound for interviews, observational scenes and aerial or studio footage.
05
Edit, Grade and Sound
Story editing, music, colour grading, sound design and captions with timecoded review rounds.
06
Distribution Kit
The hero film plus short versions for social, recruiting, website loops and events, in every format you need.
Why Argus HD
Why San Francisco Brands Choose Argus HD
Cinematic quality with the honesty of a documentary, made by one senior team.
Story First
Every film starts with discovery interviews, so the story is true to your company, not a generic template.
Documentary Craft
Interview direction that puts real people at ease and captures authentic moments on camera.
One Team, No Hand-Offs
Producers, crew, editors and colourists under one roof, from first call to final delivery.
Built to Be Used
A distribution kit of cutdowns for website, recruiting, social and events, planned from day one.
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
Our SF footprint
Brand Film Production Across the Bay Area
We film brand and company videos at offices, labs, factories and customer sites across San Francisco and the Bay Area, and in our South San Francisco studio.
Office, Studio or On Location
Interviews in our studio, observational scenes in your workspace and aerial footage of your campus, all in one production.
Permits, Venues and Logistics
We handle permits, insurance, releases and scheduling, so your team only needs to show up and be themselves.
Where We Work
SoMa & Downtown SF · Mission Bay · South San Francisco · Palo Alto & Menlo Park · San Jose · Oakland & Berkeley
▸ NOW BOOKING
Planning a brand film in San Francisco? Let us help.
Share your story, audience and timeline. Get a fixed, line-item brand film quote after a 15-minute call with our producers.
- Brand films and company overviews
- Founder, mission and culture stories
- Web, social and pitch cutdowns
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
Brand Film Questions, Answered
What is the difference between a brand film and a company overview video?
A brand film tells an emotional story about your mission and values. A company overview video explains clearly what you do and for whom. Many clients produce both from one shoot.
How long should a brand film be?
Most brand films run two to three minutes, with 30 to 60 second cutdowns for social and ads.
How long does brand film production take?
Typically four to eight weeks from discovery to final delivery, depending on locations and the number of interviews.
How much does a brand film cost in San Francisco?
Cost depends on shoot days, locations, crew size and deliverables. We send a fixed, line-item quote after a short scoping call.
Do our employees need to be on camera?
Not always, but real people make the strongest films. We direct every interview to make non-actors comfortable and natural.
Can you film at multiple offices or locations?
Yes. We regularly film across several Bay Area sites in one production and can travel nationally.
Do you provide music and licensing?
Yes. We source licensed music and handle releases for people and locations.
What will we receive at the end?
The master brand film plus agreed cutdowns in widescreen, square and vertical formats, with captions.
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Ready to Plan Your Brand Film?
Share your story, audience and timeline and our producers will build a clear plan and quote for your San Francisco brand film.
Argus HD · 432 North Canal St, Suite #12, South San Francisco, CA 94080 · info@ArgusHD.com