MerchMonsters: Affordable Music Video Production for Independent Bands
In today’s music scene, having a music video is essential, but high production costs often put them out of reach for independent artists. At MerchMonsters, we offer a budget-friendly solution. Our approach focuses on capturing the essence of your band—whether it’s live or rehearsed—without the expensive extras like lighting, makeup, or elaborate locations. We provide simple, professional video services that fit your budget, giving you high-quality content without the frills.
We film using up to three cameras to capture dynamic angles of your live performance or rehearsal. While we don’t offer locations or special production elements, we make it easy for you to arrange your own setting. From there, we’ll handle all the filming and editing, delivering a polished product that keeps your focus on the music, not the price tag.
The selection of videos below are examples of each of the services on offer. You can use the form on the right to enquire about video services for your band.
Stock Footage Only
No live footage needed! We use licensed stock footage to create a music video that visually represents the mood and message of your song. Ideal if you want something creative but don’t need band footage.
Band Footage Only
For this service, we film one song with multiple fixed-position cameras and handheld shots for more dynamic angles. The result is a video that mixes action shots with a live-performance feel, fully synced and edited.
Band & Stock Footage
Like the “Band Footage Only”, but we can also incorporate licensed stock video to reinforce the song’s theme or subject matter, giving your video more depth and narrative elements.
Lyric Video
Using a pre-made template, we create a lyric video by hand-coding the lyrics to sync perfectly with your song. The artwork will be updated to fit your band’s branding, giving you a stylish and affordable video.
Live Footage Song
As with the “Band Footage Only” option, we film using multiple cameras but will then edit with pans and zooms to capture the full atmosphere of the live performance.
Full Live Concert
We film your entire live performance using multiple fixed-position cameras, giving you a single-take video that captures the energy and vibe of the show. We then sync and edit the footage into a polished final product.
AI-Generated Animation
If you’re looking for something completely different, we offer procedurally generated AI video clips that create an animated music video. No stock video or band footage—just unique, AI-driven visuals synced to your track.
Band-provided Footage
Already have footage from a live show or rehearsal? Send it over, and we’ll handle the syncing and editing to turn it into a professional music video. We can also add licensed stock footage if you want to enhance the narrative or visual appeal.