[ Video Production · AI Proof-of-Concept · Brand Film ]
Most production houses quote a shoot first. We lead with AI proof-of-concept — pre-viz, storyboards, and concept cuts (Veo / Nano Banana in the stack) so stakeholders approve direction before camera day. Then full cinematic production when the story is locked.
[ 001 / The offer ]
Production · Differentiated path
From $25,000 · multi-day package
3–5 day shoot: brand trailer + explainer + social cutdowns. AI-assisted pre-viz so you see the film before shoot day. Full creative direction and post — twenty years of production, not a gear-rental invoice with a logo.
[ 002 / Why this is different ]
Video quotes vary wildly because "video" means everything from a phone testimonial to a multi-day brand film. Comparing a $2K freelance day to a $25K package is comparing a sketch to a gallery show.
The AI proof-of-concept path is the differentiator: you approve look, story, and shot plan on pre-viz before committing full crew. That is rare in this category — and it protects budget and taste. Start with the free 2-minute diagnostic; we respond within 1 business day.
[ 003 / How it works ]
01 / Diagnostic
Scope: proof-of-concept only, full brand film, or ongoing cutdowns. Goals, audience, and usage rights shape the package.
02 / AI pre-viz
Storyboards and concept cuts so stakeholders say yes to the film before shoot day.
03 / Production
Creative direction + capture for trailer, explainer, and social assets.
04 / Delivery
Post, formats for web/ads/social, assets you own. Ongoing sprints available via Momentum Retainer if you need a content cadence.
[ 004 / Track record ]
You work with Paul Sparks — Huntington Beach operator, 20 years of production systems, not a project-manager relay. One decision-maker from diagnostic to delivery.
[ 005 / FAQ ]
At Sparks Tech Lab, Cinematic / Brand Film starts at $25,000 for a multi-day package — typically a 3–5 day shoot covering brand trailer, explainer, and social cutdowns, with AI-assisted pre-viz. Day rate for consulting or creative direction alone is $1,500/day.
A lower-risk entry path: AI-generated pre-viz, storyboards, and concept cuts so stakeholders approve direction before you commit to a full camera crew. No camera crew required upfront for the concept phase. You buy clarity first, production second.
Not always. Ongoing social cutdowns and content sprints can live on a Momentum Retainer ($2,000–$3,500/mo). Full Cinematic packages are for flagship brand films — not every Reel.
Paul Sparks — production credits including Dole.com art direction and Black Eyed Peas music video. One operator for creative direction and delivery coordination; crew is scoped to the package.
Run the free 2-minute diagnostic. Brand films from $25,000. AI proof-of-concept first. We respond within 1 business day.