We're not into showing off, just showing up; and producing really great content that's really effective, too. That's because we combine artistic vision with marketing savvy to spotlight our clients' brands and help them build their audience. Whether it's a local non-profit or a global corporation, we're putting everything we've got into creating stunning videography that delivers results.
It all begins with an idea, and we're full of 'em! Whether you have a concept in mind, or are in need of a full creative treatment, this is where the light bulbs go off. It takes a lot of work to go from the page to the screen, so we begin to plan, plot, and place: pre-produce if you will. The gears start turning, and we're on our way!
It all begins with an idea, and we're full of 'em! Whether you have a concept in mind, or are in need of a full creative treatment, this is where the light bulbs go off. It takes a lot of work to go from the page to the screen, so we begin to plan, plot, and place: pre-produce if you will. The gears start turning, and we're on our way!
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Telling stories, shooting videos, being creative, doing cool stuff; that pretty much covers all our bases. For us, it's not just a career, but a lifestyle; a lifestyle that unites our motley crew of passionate directors, producers, videographers, and editors, all working tirelessly to perfect the craft of turning one-dimensional ideas into cinematic realities.
If variety is the spice of life, then our work is filled with flavor! On a daily basis, we have the great pleasure of working with a diverse group of clients across a wide range of industries and disciplines. And, although we tailor our approach to each specific client, one thing remains constant: each piece of content that we produce is handcrafted to speak to that client's specific needs.
We are proud to say the corporate video is one of our specialties, having filmed hundreds; in fact, we are award-winners in this arena. The reason for our success is that we understand the key features that make for a painless production experience, resulting in an awesome end product. Our videography teams, with their wealth of experience, understand how to minimize disruption on location, while achieving incredible results.
The long and short of it is, we love commercial work! Conceptualizing, constructing and capturing a commercial video taps directly into our production team's narrative and aesthetic passion. Whether this commercial be for television, the internet, or in-store purposes, we approach each and every project with an eye towards emotive visuals, and a brain charged with awareness of your marketing goal.
For us, few things are as fulfilling as the honor of working with our nonprofit partners. While we love all of the work that we produce; the promotional, educational, and fundraising projects that we undertake for various nonprofit organizations add a great deal of depth to our work. And, after over a decade of working within this genre, we can confidently claim to be one of the premiere non-profit video production companies out there.
Reviews (11)
Paige Galassini
Nov 05, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
They did a wonderful job listening to what we were hoping for, and bringing the story to life. In particular, Michelle was so great to work with - responsive, thoughtful, and personable! They provided us with a clear timeline, and they delivered the final product even earlier than expected. I would absolutely recommend them!
They did a wonderful job listening to what we were hoping for, and bringing the story to life. In particular, Michelle was so great to work with - responsive, thoughtful, and personable! They provided us with a clear timeline, and they delivered the final product even earlier than expected. I would absolutely recommend them!
Bill Allan
Aug 02, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
Motion Source brings all of the creativity and professionalism of a Chicago production company to the near southwest suburbs. Their competent staff, top notch equipment, and incredible facilities can handle a wide variety of media production and post-production needs.
Motion Source brings all of the creativity and professionalism of a Chicago production company to the near southwest suburbs. Their competent staff, top notch equipment, and incredible facilities can handle a wide variety of media production and post-production needs.
Gary Zabinski
Jun 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Motion Source is an exceptional company with a team of top-notch professionals that provided us the opportunity to continue presenting concerts through the pandemic lockdown. They are efficient, reliable, and know their craft inside and out. A great organization and well worth looking into for all your video production needs.
Motion Source is an exceptional company with a team of top-notch professionals that provided us the opportunity to continue presenting concerts through the pandemic lockdown. They are efficient, reliable, and know their craft inside and out. A great organization and well worth looking into for all your video production needs.
Jon Flacke
Jun 30, 2021
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Joe Aliperta
Jun 18, 2021
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Austin Corbett
Jun 05, 2021
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Hallie Kobylski
Sep 24, 2020
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Plain and simple, Motion Source is the absolute best! I have had the privilege of working with them for years on numerous projects, and I am repeatedly impressed by their creative process and the resulting video production.
In my time with Motion Source, we have created numerous projects highlighting those served by an ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) nonprofit. Working with differently-abled individuals doesn't always come naturally to many people. But the team at Motion Source are truly experts in their field - solving problems and ensuring our featured guests were comfortable at every step of the
In my time with Motion Source, we have created numerous projects highlighting those served by an ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) nonprofit. Working with differently-abled individuals doesn't always come naturally to many people. But the team at Motion Source are truly experts in their field - solving problems and ensuring our featured guests were comfortable at every step of the
Rhonda Leeson
Sep 28, 2017
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Dwight Turner
Aug 02, 2017
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Igor Galijasevic
Mar 06, 2017
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Paul Elliott
Jan 25, 2017
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I needed a venue with a large white space for a low-budget music video shoot. I contacted several places, but most were either too expensive or unresponsive. When I emailed Motion Source, I was astounded by the… quick response time. I sent around 20 emails with various questions related to our various budgeting issues and our constantly-changing schedule. Each time, I would receive a reply from Libby Smith within a day, most often within an hour or two, and sometimes immediately. As any filmmaker knows, this makes the entire chaotic process of planning a production infinitely easier. When
