Video Production FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear most from biotech, life sciences, and tech teams planning a video with Best Friends Creative, a video production company in San Diego, California.

What does Best Friends Creative do?

We're a San Diego video production company that turns complex science and new products into clear, human stories. Most of our work is for biotech, life sciences, and tech companies: company overviews, product demos and explainers, lab workflow and training videos, client testimonials, mini-docs, investor and fundraising stories, crowdfunding campaign videos, and branded ads and social content.

Who have you worked with?

Our clients include Thermo Fisher Scientific, SCIEX, Abzena, SpeeDx, NRGene, Innovive, UC San Diego, Samsung, Fender, Experian, Union Bank, GoFundMe, Aptera, and Vessel.

Do you specialize in biotech and life sciences video?

Yes. A lot of our work lives in biotech and life sciences, for companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, SCIEX, Abzena, and SpeeDx. We're comfortable filming in working labs and controlled environments, and we know how to turn instrument workflows and technical concepts into visuals that researchers, customers, and investors can actually follow.

Can you film interviews and testimonials with our team?

Absolutely. Interviews and testimonials are at the heart of what we do. We help your researchers, founders, and customers feel comfortable on camera, so the finished video sounds like them, not like a script.

Where are you located, and do you travel?

We're based in San Diego and work throughout San Diego County and Southern California. We also travel for shoots across the U.S. and internationally, and travel is built into your quote.

How much does a video cost?

Every project is quoted individually. The biggest factors are crew size (from a solo shooter to a multi-person crew), the number of shoot days and locations, travel, and how much editing, graphics, and versioning you need. Tell us about your project and timeline and we'll send a clear, all-in quote.

What's included in a shoot?

We bring professional cinema cameras, lighting, and wireless microphones for clean interview audio, and we can add drone coverage for aerial and establishing shots. Editing and color grading are done in-house.

Do you make crowdfunding videos?

Yes. We make campaign pitch videos, product launch videos, and targeted ads that help campaigns tell a compelling product story and reach their funding goals.

Can we get the raw footage?

Yes, raw footage delivery can be included. Just mention it when you request a quote.

How do we get started?

Fill out the form on our contact page or email adam@bestfriendscreative.com with a little about your project, your timeline, and where the video will be used. We'll take it from there.