Name: M-1 Studios
Address: 23452 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, United States, MI, 48220, US
Telephone: 2482467966
Price range: $100 - $149
Rating: 5.0

Visual Communications Content Creation Agency

M-1 Studios is a forefront leadership level organization dedicated to the creation of superior productions.

The M-1 Studios talented team of award-winning directors, producers, top rated crew and editors along with industry-specific writers collectively apply our knowledge, skill and expertise to transform concepts and ideas into first rate video productions and marketing solutions.

Min project size
$5,000+
Hourly rate
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Ferndale, MI
Year founded
Founded 2008
Languages

Service Lines

Video Production: 100%

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Animation Focus

Motion Graphics: 40%
2D Animation: 20%
3D Animation: 20%
Green Screen Animation: 10%
Other Animation: 5%
Stop Motion Animation: 5%

Production Services

Filming: 50%
Directing: 20%
Visual Effects: 10%
Scriptwriting: 9%
Casting: 3%
Sound Effects: 3%
Voiceovers: 3%
Storyboarding: 2%

Video Type

Commercial Production: 20%
Educational & Training Video Production: 20%
Explainer Video Production: 20%
Corporate Video Production: 10%
Interview & Testimonial Production: 10%
Live Event & Streaming Production: 10%
Branded Video Production: 5%
Documentary Production: 5%

Videography & Photography Specializations

Time Lapse Videography: 35%
360 Product Photography & Video Tours: 30%
Aerial & Drone Videography & Photography: 30%
Underwater Videography: 5%

Industries

Automotive: 20%
Advertising & marketing: 8%
Government: 8%
Manufacturing: 8%
Non-profit: 8%
Business services: 4%
Education: 4%
Energy & natural resources: 4%
Financial services: 4%
Hospitality & leisure: 4%
Information technology: 4%
Legal: 4%
Medical: 4%
Retail: 4%
Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport: 4%
Arts, entertainment & music: 2%
Media: 2%
Other industries: 2%
Real estate: 2%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 50%
Small Business (<$10M): 45%
Enterprise (>$1B): 5%

Video Production

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+

Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr

Rating for cost 5 /5

What Clients Have Said

M-1 Studios offers competitive pricing, typically under $10,000 per project, delivering high value and quality for clients across various industries. Clients consistently praise their responsiveness and ability to meet budgets, with several projects exceeding $30,000, indicating strong perceived value.

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Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 22 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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M-1 Studios Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 4.9
Schedule 5.0
Cost 5.0
Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Minor Improvement in Turnaround Time

While generally praised for timely delivery, a few clients suggested slightly faster turnaround times for final edits to better align with post-event marketing schedules. Overall, this was a minor area for improvement.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving

The team was noted for their adaptability to last-minute changes and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring project success even under challenging circumstances. Their solution-focused approach was valued by clients.
Positive Feedback and Impact

Clients reported positive feedback from their audiences and stakeholders, with videos contributing to increased engagement, brand awareness, and, in some cases, fundraising success. The impact of M-1 Studios' work was evident.
No Major Criticisms Noted

Overall, clients expressed high satisfaction with M-1 Studios, with no major criticisms noted. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and client service.
High-Quality Video Production

Clients praised M-1 Studios for producing high-quality, professional videos that met or exceeded expectations. Their work was used across various platforms, enhancing brand visibility and achieving good engagement.
Effective Project Management

The company's project management skills were highlighted as organized and reliable, with clear communication and a collaborative approach. This contributed to smooth project execution and client satisfaction.

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Video Production
Filming Scriptwriting Voiceovers
Less than $10,000
Jan. - May 2025

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.0

"M-1 Studios' ability to make changes and receive feedback very quickly was unique."

Oct 27, 2025

PIO, Government Law Enforcement Agency

Anonymous

Government
Mount Clemens, Michigan
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
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M-1 Studios produced recruitment videos for a government law enforcement agency. The team was responsible for supporting the client's hiring efforts via website and social media.

M-1 Studios' videos received positive feedback. The team managed the project well, responded promptly to the client's needs, and communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messages throughout the engagement. Moreover, M-1 Studios' ability to quickly implement changes stood out.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the PIO of a government law enforcement agency.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Law enforcement

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire M-1 Studios to accomplish?

Hire employees

SOLUTION

How did you find M-1 Studios?

Referral

Why did you select M-1 Studios over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from M-1 Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Provide multiple videos for website & social media to help recruitment efforts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Videos receieved positive feedback.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes. Quick to respond.

What was your primary form of communication with M-1 Studios?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

M-1 Studios' ability to make changes and receive feedback very quickly was unique.

Are there any areas for improvement or something M-1 Studios could have done differently?

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
Corporate Video Production Live Event & Streaming Production
Less than $10,000
February 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The M-1 Studios team was very easy to work with and responded to all requests in a timely manner."

Feb 21, 2024

Executive Assistant, Foris Solutions

Jenessa Preston

Consumer products & services
Plymouth, Michigan
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A garage door service company hired M-1 Studios to produce a livestream of their CEO's company address. The video was streamed to all client employees and included the speaker and the PowerPoint presentation.

M-1 Studios produced a polished livestream that included all the content the client wanted. M-1 Studios was accommodating, receptive to feedback, and responsive through virtual meetings, emails, and messages. The team fostered easy collaboration, and their efficient response time also stood out.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Assistant of Foris Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Garage door service and repair.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire M-1 Studios to accomplish?

Live stream our CEO's company address

SOLUTION

How did you find M-1 Studios?

Online Search

Why did you select M-1 Studios over others?

Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Very responsive via email

How many teammates from M-1 Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

M-1 produced a livestream of our CEO's company address so everyone in the company (including people in other locations) could watch live along with the in-person audience. They included both the speaker and the PowerPoint presentation in the production.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were looking for a polished live stream that included both the speaker and the presentation, and we got exactly what we were looking for.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

M-1 was very responsive and accommodating.

What was your primary form of communication with M-1 Studios?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The M-1 Studios team was very easy to work with and responded to all requests in a timely manner.

Are there any areas for improvement or something M-1 Studios could have done differently?

We discussed feedback with the M-1 team after our project so we can make next year even better and they were very receptive and are ready to come back again in 2025.

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
Confidential
Jan. - Aug. 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They were always on time and quick to respond to our needs."

May 3, 2023

Curriculum Development Manager, Swim School

Anonymous

Education
Troy, Michigan
11-50 Employees
Online Review
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M-1 Studios provided video production services for a swimming school. The team was in charge of producing a series of training videos within a set budget.

The internal team loved the videos, describing them as creative and extremely helpful. M-1 Studios was very professional to work with — they delivered outputs on time and responded to the client's needs promptly. They were skilled, efficient, and collaborative throughout.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Curriculum Development Manager of an education company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Franchising

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire M-1 Studios to accomplish?

Training Videos

SOLUTION

How did you find M-1 Studios?

Online Search
Referral

Why did you select M-1 Studios over others?

Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit

What was the size of M-1 Studios’s team?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

To create training videos for a franchise business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Employees feel the training videos are extremely helpful to producing a quality product.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes. They were always on time and quick to respond to our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with M-1 Studios?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Creativity for the videos, amazing equipment, and people to work with!

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
Less than $10,000
July - Jan. 2020

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"It was quite effective, going back and forth with the team."

Jul 24, 2020

COO, Environmental Engineering Firm

Anonymous

Other industries
Los Angeles, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

M-1 Studios filmed a series of videos to promote an environmental engineering firm's pilot. The team provided interviews, B-roll, and drone footage.

Internal stakeholders praised the video clips for being exactly what they wanted. M-1 Studios regularly communicated back and forth with the company, which allowed them to deliver the project as expected.

Video Production
Less than $10,000
May - July 2020

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They met and even exceeded expectations and left smiles on our faces."

Jul 14, 2020

Co-Founder, Consumer Product Startup

CJ Karchon

Other industries
United States
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

M-1 Studios produced a video for a consumer products startup. They filmed several launch products in a variety of scenarios depicting their features.

M-1 Studios exceeded the client's expectations. Their workflow was very effective and they completed it with smiles on their faces. The team beat the client's desired timeline even when given flexibility during a holiday.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a startup who manufactures consumer products. I am one of the Co-Founders.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire M-1 Studios?

Video production

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to have M1 create a Kickstarter video for our startup on short order.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Their history of work spoke for itself. Once the project was officially kicked off there was great communication and fast turnaround on a high quality product.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

M1 filmed several of our launch products in a variety of scenarios depicting their features. They needed very little direction and were complete professionals.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

The review process was done through a software that allowed us to make edits on the actual video itself. This made for easy communication and speedy finalization of the output video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

They met and even exceeded expectations and left smiles on our faces.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Once things were kicked off they beat our desired timeline even after I gave them some flexibility around the 4th of July holiday.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

RATINGS

5.0

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M-1 Studios Review Insights

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Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Minor Improvement in Turnaround Time

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Positive Feedback and Impact

No Major Criticisms Noted

High-Quality Video Production

Effective Project Management

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M-1 Studios Reviews

Video Production for Government Law Enforcement Agency

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Livestream Production for Garage Door Service Company

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Video Production for Swim School

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Video Production for Environmental Engineering Firm

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Product Launch Video for Consumer Products Startup

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OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

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