Each session runs within a set window that covers everything, from setup to packdown, not just the recording. A half-day session runs within a half-day window: I arrive and spend roughly 60 to 90 minutes setting everything up, we work through your recording, and then I pack down. A full day runs within a full-day window on the same basis. As a friendly heads up, it helps to aim to wrap your recording around 30 minutes before the window closes, so there is time to pack down properly without any rush.

Most people are surprised how much they can record in a single session once everything is set up and running. A full day is usually enough to record several episodes. If you know you have less to record, start with a half day, and you can always move up to a full day later when your output grows. You will never pay for a size you cannot use.

Each full episode is edited into a finished cut, ready to publish. That covers multi-cam cutting between angles, an intro and outro, titles, colour grading for a clean and consistent look, and clean, mastered audio. If there are images or b-roll you want shown on screen at certain moments, I can overlay those where you supply them. The episodes are not b-roll heavy by default, but occasional visuals are no problem at all.

Yes. You get a video file of each episode ready for YouTube and Spotify, and a separate audio file of each episode ready for your podcast feed. Both are finished and ready for you to post.

Yes, on the Complete plan. Every video that goes to YouTube comes with a designed thumbnail: one for your full episode, and one for the extra YouTube video. Thumbnails do more than almost anything else to decide whether a video gets watched, so they are part of the plan rather than an afterthought. They are yours to use or change whenever you like.

It is a standalone 5 to 10 minute video built from one strong topic in your episode, titled and cut to rank on YouTube search and suggested videos. It works as a front door: someone discovers the video, likes it, and comes through to your full show. It is a separate video to the episode itself, so it pulls new viewers toward your full show without cluttering your podcast feed.

Yes. Everything I deliver is yours to keep and use however you like. What you receive is the finished, edited content ready to publish, rather than the original camera files, which run to hundreds of gigabytes. If you would like the originals as well, that is no problem, just supply a drive and I will copy them across.

The more you share ahead of time, the smoother the day runs. Send through your episode topics and any guests, your talking points or a rough running order, and anything about the look you are going for. On the day itself, you just focus on the conversation, and I keep everything running.

I use professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment, and I am not tied to any specific brand. I choose the right tools based on the project rather than forcing everything into a fixed setup. My current kit includes a mix of Canon and Sony cameras and lenses, along with professional lighting and audio gear, and this evolves over time as I upgrade and refine my setup.

In terms of capture, I use my discretion to select the most appropriate settings for the job. As a general guideline, most projects are filmed in 4K, often in log where appropriate.

If your project has specific technical requirements, such as particular camera bodies, lenses, codecs, or workflows, or if you or your editor have preferences, email me to discuss in advance and I will accommodate where possible.

This package is built around a two-person podcast by default. It comes standard with a 3× camera and 2× microphone setup, which is ideal for a two-person show. If your podcast involves more than two speakers, the setup can be scaled to suit, with additional cameras, microphones, lighting, and supporting gear organised as required. Larger setups fall outside the standard package pricing, so if you are planning a more complex recording, email me at braden@motionrise.com with the details and I will organise the required gear and provide a custom quote.

Easy. The Complete plan includes a curated selection from each session. If you want extra clips, an extra video, or a bigger push for a launch, we add that as a one-off at your membership rate, on top of your plan, so your regular payment stays the same.

That is no problem at all. As long as you give me reasonable notice, we simply move that month's session to another date that works for both of us, so you never lose it. Your plan keeps running and your billing stays exactly the same. The only thing we avoid is skipping a month altogether, since keeping your show consistent is the whole point.

At the end of each three month block we check in. If life gets busy, work slows down, or your priorities change, you can step away then, no questions asked. And remember, your very first month is risk free, so you can try the whole thing with almost nothing to lose.