Services
Heist is not only an end-to-end studio, but we are adept at seamlessly integrating into other teams too. This includes directing for agencies, supporting in-house teams with production management and offering full post production facilities.
Pre-Production
Pre-Production
Conceptualisation
Whether we are brought in at the very start of the creative process or continue to build upon groundwork already laid, we are always looking to push what's creatively possible while balancing budget and ideas to make what seems impossible possible. Leveraging our production experience, we position the creative campaign or idea within the broader advertising landscape, providing insights on optimizing asset creation during production to turn the seemingly impossible into reality.
Strategy
Our pre-production process starts with strategy because without it, your content won't achieve its full potential. By identifying your target audience, reviewing delivery platforms, and developing a campaign structure, we ensure success throughout the entire production process. And, once the project is complete, we activate and measure performance, providing valuable analytics for the marketer, because, let's face it, which marketer doesn't appreciate some insightful analytics?
Visualisation
Storyboards. Moodboards. Vision boards. However a project needs to be visualized best, we are on hand to bring that idea to life. It's common practice, of course, to storyboard a project not only to provide the creative framework for production to move forward but also to offer clients and brands a clear and detailed assurance of what is being captured. We work with our clients to decide on the best type of visualization for their project's budget and then begin bringing the idea to life.
Production
Production
Production
Need a stagecoach and horses to charge through a Wild West town? No problem, we've done that. Need product photography for one of the world's largest beer brands? We've got you covered. Need multiple crews to shoot in four different countries simultaneously? Yeah, we've done that too. We handle all the clearances, releases, risk assessments, logistics, travel, legal, and budgeting, ensuring our productions run smoothly. Plus, our global production partners can help us facilitate productions worldwide, making your next campaign global a breeze.
Cinematography
It's an area in which we constantly learn and experiment. Through shooting for some of the world's largest brands, we have acquired the expertise to make cinematography decisions that serve a story and bring a vision to life. Our extensive experience extends beyond providing cinematography for other studios and brands; we also have our in-house equipment available for rental. This allows us to be responsive, adaptable, and self-contained. Additionally, for any supplementary equipment needs, we maintain strong relationships with trusted and reliable contacts to hire any specialist kit that may be required.
Talent & Locations
We've got great connections with casting agents and location directories in the UK, Europe, and the US, so we can always find the perfect talent and setting for your project. Plus, we've been around the block a few times and have a little black book of awesome people with unique abilities that we can tap into for our documentary projects. Bottom line: we love people!
Post-Production
Post-Production
Editing
Our in-house post-production studio means we can smoothly move through all the different stages, from offline to online workflows, without missing a beat. Our team has post-produced TVCs, VoD, large format, print, broadcast, and everything else in between. And since we started in post-production, we know how to pack a punch in the edit or dial it in when needed.
Sound
Choosing the right sound components for a project is vital in adding pace, emotion, and those "goosebump moments." Whether it's the roar of a supercar speeding along the tarmac or the subtle sounds of wind blowing across the shore, we can create Dolby Atmos mixes that immerse you in the story. We work with a specialist boutique sound studio that mixes, designs, records, and composes original scores for our projects. This collaboration also provides us with the opportunity to bring talent into our studio to record narration and voiceovers.
Motion Graphics
Embark on a journey of dynamic visuals by incorporating motion graphics into your project. From stylized CGI 3D rendering that adds depth to your narrative, engaging 2D motion graphics for enhanced storytelling, to seamless compositing that brings it all together, our extended team can fulfill any motion graphic brief.
Grade
After all the effort on set and the meticulous editing in the suite is complete, we transition to the online phase, and the grade is arguably our favorite part of the post-production process. Enhancing a person's beautiful skin tone or making a product vibrant and crisp—everything is possible here. Our understanding of grading for various platforms and settings ensures that your images pop, regardless of where they might be seen.
Subtitling & Language
As more and more content is viewed online (commonly on mute, sorry sound department!), it's important to ensure your project is accessible for all. That's why we offer transcription, subtitling, and closed captions. With the rise of project versioning and localization, we also provide language and translation services.
Review
Heist has adopted a game-changing review system that offers a central hub to share media assets and track client feedback, streamlining the workflow and enabling stakeholders to collaborate seamlessly. Gaining approval is just a click away, eliminating the need for time-coded emails. Yay!
Delivery
Delivery
Broadcast
Don't worry if you're new to TVC delivery; we've got you covered! Let us be your guide and navigate you through the clearance and legal process, ensuring that your brand new ad is ready for broadcast. With our experience in compliance with OFCOM guidelines, you can trust us to advise you from the very start. We manage all Clearcast clearance, legal documents, releases, and the correct licensing needed to get your ad on TV. Once it's all approved, we then deliver the media assets directly to stations with the CRI. We can either work alongside your existing media buyer or bring in our partners who can offer the right selection of channels for your audience at your budget level.
Versioning & Strategy
Mastering content for TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook may seem daunting, but that's what we do. With a multitude of formats, durations, platforms, and aspect ratios, creating a brand asset suite doesn't have to be stressful. Let us support you in developing the right strategy and delivering a suite of content with a strategy calendar. We've been doing this since the very start of online campaigns, so it's in our nature to multiply the number of assets that can be derived from a production. It's just how our minds work.
Archival
After everything is delivered and launched, we operate both active and long-term storage solutions for rushes, files, and data. All of which are held securely both on and off-site for multi-point security. Our long-term storage solutions mean that when you need to dip into your archive, whether that’s in a week, a year, or a decade, it’ll be ready and waiting.