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
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
Artist Visual
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
Narrative Release
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
Cinematic Campaign
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
ADD-ON PRICING
MUSIC-MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
From $899/month — ongoing release promotion once the visuals are locked in.
Artist Signal
One active release, introductory playlist promotion, YouTube advertising, one press placement and three short-form clips.
Artist Momentum
Up to three songs and videos, expanded playlist promotion, YouTube advertising, two press placements and up to 10 clips.
Artist Breakthrough
Up to five songs and videos, higher-capacity playlist promotion, expanded advertising, two high-authority press placements and up to 15 clips.
Artist Movement
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.