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Side by side
| Hop On Stages | SPKR Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000 flat per reel | Not published |
| Payment | 50% to begin, 50% on completion | Not published |
| Core service | Editing your existing footage | Speaker demo reels and keynote filming |
| Filming | Available on custom quote: we film it or book a local crew (and a venue, if needed) | Yes, multi-camera 4K |
| Edits footage you send | Yes | Not stated on their site |
| Location | Fully remote | Not published |
| Turnaround | 2 to 3 weeks | Not published |
| Style | Story-first, built from your strongest moments | Cinematic, narrative |
| Booking outreach | Yes, separate done-for-you service | Not offered on their site |
| Names on their site | Keith Ferrazzi, Kian Gohar, Courtney Clark and others | Ryan Campbell, Kevin Hekmat, Tucker Bryant |
What actually matters
Cameras vs the archive
SPKR Studio leads with filming: multi-camera 4K coverage of your keynote, shaped into a cinematic narrative. Fresh, well-lit, multi-angle footage looks great and gives an editor far more to work with than a single locked-off camera. If your existing footage is thin or dated, that is worth paying for. If you already have good recordings, a shoot adds cost without adding much. Hop On Stages edits what you have, and can arrange a custom-quoted shoot if you do not; SPKR Studio leads with filming, so it is the more natural fit when the shoot is the main thing you are buying.
What is not published
SPKR Studio's site does not list price, location or turnaround, and does not say whether it edits footage you supply. None of that is a red flag; plenty of good studios sell by conversation. It just means you need to ask. Before you sign with any studio, get these in writing:
- The total price, and what triggers extra charges (travel, extra cuts, more footage)
- Whether it will edit footage you already have, or only footage it films
- How many revision rounds are included
- Turnaround from the shoot (or from receiving footage) to final delivery
- Whether you receive the raw camera files, and who owns the finished reel
Our guide to choosing a speaker reel company has the full checklist.
Our side of the same list
Price: $3,000 flat, 50% to begin, 50% on completion. Footage: we edit what you send, and send a shot list if you need more. Revisions: two rounds. Turnaround: 2 to 3 weeks from receiving footage. Deliverables: one story reel, typically 2 to 5 minutes, plus a vertical cut for social. Filming: not included in the flat price; available on custom quote (we film it or book a local crew, and a venue if needed).
After the reel
SPKR Studio's site focuses on reels and filming. Hop On Stages also offers a separate booking outreach program that pitches you to event organizers with the reel in every email.
What SPKR Studio is
SPKR Studio is a production studio that makes speaker demo reels and films keynotes with multi-camera 4K setups, with a cinematic, narrative style. Its site does not publish pricing, a location or a turnaround. Testimonials on its site come from Ryan Campbell, Kevin Hekmat and Tucker Bryant. If you need high-end filming and like the look of its reels, it is worth a call.
Which one should you choose?
SPKR Studio is the better choice if
- You need your keynote filmed with multiple 4K cameras
- You love the cinematic look of its reels
- Your existing footage is thin, dated or single-camera
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You already have usable footage from real talks
- You want a published price and turnaround before any call
- You do not want to schedule a shoot
- You want outreach to event organizers after the reel
Questions people ask
SPKR Studio vs Hop On Stages: which should I hire?
SPKR Studio if you need a keynote filmed with multi-camera 4K. Hop On Stages if you have footage and want a story reel for $3,000 flat in 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does SPKR Studio cost?
SPKR Studio does not publish prices. For context, published filmed packages from other studios start at $1,500 to $2,500 and run past $12,500. See the cost guide.
Does SPKR Studio edit footage I already have?
Its site does not say. Ask before you book. Editing existing footage is what Hop On Stages' flat $3,000 covers.
Is 4K footage necessary for a speaker reel?
No. Clear audio and a real audience matter more than resolution. Most reels are watched on laptops and phones. See how event planners evaluate speaker reels.
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