Clear Matter Music

Turn Your Release Into a Movement

Visual production and release campaigns for independent artists.

Music videos, release strategy, streaming promotion, YouTube campaigns, press and artist content — under one creative partner.

MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION

Priced above low-cost studio videographers and around established local production-company rates — with room to scale into premium campaign work.

Performance Video

$1,800

A polished performance-focused video for an independent artist releasing one song.

  • 30-minute pre-production call
  • One straightforward performance concept
  • Up to three production hours
  • One location, one camera operator
  • Standard camera, lens and lighting package
  • Up to two performance setups, one wardrobe look
  • Complete music-video edit, standard color grade, basic titles
  • One 15-second vertical teaser
  • One consolidated revision round
  • Delivery within 10 business days
Scope boundary: No actors, storyline, location changes, advanced effects or production design.
Best for: Studio performances, outdoor performances and uncomplicated visual concepts.
Recommended

Artist Visual

$3,500

A more developed visual with multiple looks, creative direction and release content.

  • Creative-development session
  • Written visual direction and reference board
  • Up to five production hours
  • Up to two nearby locations
  • One director/camera operator, plus production assistant
  • Professional lighting and camera movement
  • Up to three performance setups, up to three wardrobe looks
  • Light narrative or lifestyle footage
  • Advanced edit, color grade, basic motion graphics and titles
  • Three vertical promotional clips, one YouTube thumbnail or cover image
  • Two consolidated revision rounds
  • Delivery within 10–15 business days
Scope boundary: Light narrative footage is included, but actors, complicated scripts and extensive production design are not.
Best for: Serious single releases and artists developing a consistent visual identity.

Narrative Release

$7,500

A story-driven music video built around a major independent release.

  • Creative strategy session, original treatment
  • Narrative outline and shot list
  • Pre-production and scheduling
  • One full production day, up to 10 hours
  • Up to two nearby locations
  • Director, director of photography, production assistant or grip
  • Cinema-camera and professional lighting package
  • Performance and narrative scenes, modest production design
  • Advanced edit and cinematic color finish
  • Bounded motion graphics or visual effects
  • Five vertical promotional clips, behind-the-scenes photo selects
  • YouTube thumbnail and campaign key visual
  • Two consolidated revision rounds
  • Delivery within 15–20 business days
Scope boundary: Talent, studios, permits, specialty locations, wardrobe, props and extensive visual effects are separate.
Best for: Lead singles, narrative videos and professionally managed independent releases.

Cinematic Campaign

From $15,000

A premium music-video production and complete visual-release system.

  • Executive creative discovery, original concept and treatment
  • Script or detailed narrative structure, storyboard and full production plan
  • Producer-led pre-production
  • One premium production day, up to 10 hours
  • Up to three approved locations
  • Director and director of photography, camera/lighting/grip crew
  • Cinema-camera package, art direction and production design
  • Casting and location coordination
  • Advanced editing, professional color finishing
  • Sound design for narrative sections, bounded visual effects
  • Main music video plus alternate performance or social cut
  • Eight vertical promotional clips
  • Behind-the-scenes photo and video package
  • Cover image and YouTube thumbnails
  • Three consolidated revision rounds, priority post-production
Scope boundary: A second filming day, major casting, complex locations or advanced VFX will normally move the project into the $20,000–$40,000+ range.
Best for: Established artists, labels, management companies and high-priority releases.

ADD-ON PRICING

Additional filming hour $300
Additional half-day $2,500+
Additional full production day $5,000+
Drone footage $600
Additional location $500 + expenses
Location scouting $600
Casting coordination $750 + talent
Behind-the-scenes video $1,000
Additional vertical clip $175
Three additional clips $450
Lyric video $1,000
Animated visualizer $750
Advanced visual effects $1,500+
Raw footage license $1,500
Rush delivery +30%
Release landing page $1,500+

MUSIC-MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

From $899/month — ongoing release promotion once the visuals are locked in.

Artist Signal

$899/mo+ $350 setup

One active release, introductory playlist promotion, YouTube advertising, one press placement and three short-form clips.

Recommended

Artist Momentum

$1,799/mo+ $500 setup

Up to three songs and videos, expanded playlist promotion, YouTube advertising, two press placements and up to 10 clips.

Artist Breakthrough

$3,799/mo+ $750 setup

Up to five songs and videos, higher-capacity playlist promotion, expanded advertising, two high-authority press placements and up to 15 clips.

Artist Movement

$5,799/mo+ $1,000 setup

Multi-release campaign capacity, highest-level playlist promotion, large-scale YouTube advertising, three press placements, up to 20 clips and priority service.

Ready to plan your release?

Tell us about your release and we'll put together a custom production and campaign quote.