WE MAKE MOVING PICTURES THAT ACTUALLY MOVE PEOPLE
Des Moines Video Production Company
Let’s be honest. Most video content is a total snooze. You scroll past it. Your customers scroll past it. It disappears into the void. Ours doesn’t. Flying Hippo is a Des Moines video production company that makes brand films, commercials, animation, and social content that stop the scroll, explain fast, and stick.
In a crowded digital world, video is the quickest way to turn a complex message into something people get and remember. Investing in video production services can yield significant returns for your business. Video amps up your brand and pulls double duty across web, social, and email.
Flying Hippo has a full in-house video production team right here in Des Moines, Iowa. We concept, write, shoot, animate, edit, and deliver. All in the same building. All with the same team. No handoffs. No third-party freelancers. No guy named Derek disappearing mid-project.
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Video Production Capabilities
WHAT WE MAKE
If it moves, we make it. If it doesn’t, we’ll add motion graphics.
TV commercials
that don’t feel like TV commercials
Brand videos
that actually say something
Social clips
sized for thumbs and short attention spans
PSAs
people might actually share
Explainers
that explain without putting people to sleep
Product demos
that show off and sell
Long-form stories
that stick
Training videos
your team won’t zone out on
Recruitment content
that attracts humans, not just applicants
The Benefits of Video
PROOF IT WORKS
Marketers
say video
delivers
good ROI
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good ROI
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Consumers
say video improves
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of a product
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WHY FLYING HIPPO FOR VIDEO IN DES MOINES?
One team, one building in downtown DSM, built for speed.
Brand‑first approach: We make the right story, not just a pretty reel.
Local roots, national reach: Serving Des Moines, the metro, and clients nationwide.
Flexible packages: From single spots to multi‑video campaigns with social derivatives.
Video Production That Fits Your Budget
PICK YOUR LEVEL. WE’LL HANDLE THE REST.
We offer three flexible production tiers to match your goals and budget.
TIER 1:
The Big Splash
High-end production with custom scripts, actors, sets, and complete creative direction.
TIER 2:
Solid and Smart
Professional on-site video with motion graphics, VoiceOver, and a lean crew.
TIER 3:
Lean and Mean
Quick-turn content utilizing stock footage, templated graphics, and minimal editing.
Video Production Process
WHAT WE COVER
We handle the full video process in-house. Here’s how it breaks down.
Pre-Production
We write the script, build the storyboard, scout locations, handle casting, and line up every detail so shoot day runs like clockwork.
Production
Lights, cameras, action. Our team handles the filming, direction, lighting, and sound. Whether it’s on location or in studio, we make sure every shot hits the mark.
Post-Production
Here’s where it all comes together. We cut the footage, add sound, color, motion graphics, and effects, whatever it takes to tell your story clearly and make it look great.
Editing That Matters
Editing isn’t just trimming clips. It’s shaping the story. Our editors know how to keep things tight, smooth, and on-brand from start to finish.
VIDEO PRODUCTION FAQS
(Des Moines & beyond)
How much does a typical brand video cost?
Budgets vary by scope (script, crew size, locations, animation, length). We’ll provide you with options after a brief call, then tailor the production to your goals.
Do you handle scripting and creative?
Yes. Strategy, scripting, storyboards, casting, locations, shoot, animation, edit, color, sound all in‑house.
Can you deliver vertical/video‑for‑social cutdowns?
Absolutely. We plan deliverables up front for web, social, CTV/broadcast, and paid placements.
What’s your service area?
We’re based in Des Moines and work across the U.S. If you’re in the DSM metro area (West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Ames), we can be on-site quickly; we also produce remotely and on location nationwide.
LET’S MAKE
SOMETHING
WATCHABLE.
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See What We've ShotDifferent brands. Same goal: move people.
See a sample of what we’ve done.