Photographic & Video Services

Compelling Visuals

The Secret to it All

Original artwork has become a thing of the past for a lot of creative endeavors. Stock illustrations and photography, even stock video footage is becoming the norm for most small and mid-sized businesses. Visual Research takes a flexible approach to production and is proud of the fact that we can create custom, high quality material for even the most challenging of budget situations. Our in-house film studio is equipped with gear normally found in high end, big city facilities, featuring the latest in digital cinema cameras, motion control mount systems, heavy lift camera drones and much more.

Facilities

Matter

SleepyDog Studios is an unassuming building, perpetually under construction, nestled in the forested mountains just outside of Seattle, Washington. Constructed with locally sustainable products, this purpose built facility features over 1,000 square feet of shooting space, 18 foot ceilings and can be configured in a variety of ways, including blue screen, audio production and live broadcasts. Featuring a number of advanced capture and lighting systems, Visual Research brings high tech still and video production to our clients, providing creative decision makers a wide range of capabilities for their projects.

Our Creative Photography & Video Services

Product Photography

 

Quality product photography is essential for capturing the attention of potential customers and conveying the value of your products. High-quality images can significantly enhance online presence, improve customer engagement, and increase sales conversions. Visual Research sets itself apart by employing advanced photographic tools and technologies that ensure every product is showcased in the best possible light. Our expertise in lighting, composition, and digital enhancement helps to create visually stunning images that not only look professional but also highlight the unique features and benefits of each product, making them more appealing to consumers.

High Speed & Specialized Capabilities

The world takes on a special texture when you can capture movement at 1/12,000 of a second, or shoot video at speeds in excess of 120,000 frames per second. Beverages take on a different life, coffee and beer become pliable, wine can be shaped into breathtaking illustrations. We love a challenge, especially if it makes a mess.

High Speed Photography has been one of the core disciplines here since the beginning. The name Visual Research is derived from our brief time working with Dr. Eugene Edgerton in the late 1980’s. Doc Edgerton was the first person to introduce us to short duration strobes and the science behind capturing high speed motion effectively. Since then we have plunged watches into water, splashed milk onto cereal, dropped glassware on the floor, and poured nearly every type of beverage into nearly every type of glass.
Plus, the latest in digital camera technology brings with it .RAW footage workflow, higher capture rates, better light sensitivity as well as the more precise control necessary for a professional, deadline driven commercial environment.

Food & Beverage Photography

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most talented and distinguished culinary artists in the world. The cultural foundation of good food is deeply ingrained in what it means to be from Portland, or Seattle, or Victoria. These international destinations have set standards that permeate down to the corner pubs, hot dog shacks and coffee bars.

Visual Research is lucky enough to be able to capture it in a wide variety of locations with some of the industries most innovative tools.