Looking for a specialist Youtube video production partner or a Youtube videographer? Based in London & New York, we have built our entire agency around producing, filming & editing Youtube videos for some of worlds largest brands and youtubers. Ready to level up your Youtube game?
GET IN TOUCHIf you're looking for a London based video production company that oozes creativity, we're the crew for you!
If you're looking for a London based video production company that oozes creativity, we're the crew for you!
As you know, YouTubers and brands don't just post one video, they post very frequently. Keeping a Youtube channel thriving & generating revenue requires a whole eco system of multiple full time Youtube strategists, producers & videographers; if you don't want to hire in-house, Trendy Grandad solves that problem.
We act as your full time production team of Youtube idea generators, strategists, videographers, producers and editors. From the ground up, we have built our entire agency around Youtube video production, our advantage is that we work across multiple channels, have lots of full time & in-house Youtube specialist resource for our clients and own all of our kit & equipment needed to produce small & large scale viral Youtube video formats.
We are the one stop shop for viral Youtube video production & that gives us a huge advantage over traditional video production companies. So, if you're looking a Youtube specialist video production partner & want to increase your Youtube engagement? Contact us here!
As we said, we have built our entire Youtube video agency around helping YouTubers, brands and the Youtube platform, such as AFTV & Quickbooks, produce high quality & storytelling Youtube videos on a monthly regular basis, and that is what we're really good at. Here are just a few of the benefits of working with our Youtube specialist team on a monthly subscription, such as:
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So, what part of the process do we actual manage and what's our approach? Well we look after the Youtube creative strategy, pre-production, filming & videography, post production, distribution, monetization and the metric tracking for our clients. View our latest video work for the very popular youtube channel, AFTV here. So, if you're looking for a London based video production company or a New York based video production company that specialise in Youtube? You've landed in the right place - Lets chat!
For over a decade our agency has produced social-first videos & Youtube videos that deliver growth, make noise & increase revenue for the worlds most ambitious brands.
We don't just hit record and hope for the best, we build YouTube strategies that drive real results. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling up, we’ll dive deep into your audience insights, competitors, keywords, formats, budget and channel goals to map out a content plan that actually works. From deciding what types of content to make, when to post, and how to hook your viewers in the first 10 seconds, we help shape your channel into a binge-worthy brand. It's all about getting you a higher subscriber number, more watch time and a bigger digital footprint.
From storyboarding to post-production polish, our in-house team brings your YouTube videos to life. We produce engaging, high-retention content tailored to the algorithm, your audience, and your goals. Whether it's educational, entertaining, cinematic, or conversational - we’ve got all the gear, all the crew, and all the know-how. We've worked with global brands and creators, so whether you're filming in London or on-location, you’re in good hands. High-quality visuals, crisp sound, and storytelling editing that sticks - this is YouTube video production made to convert, it's a simple as that!
Short-form is king, and we know how to make scroll-stopping content that hits hard and fast. From YouTube Shorts to TikToks and Instagram Reels, our video editing team knows how to turn moments into momentum. We craft punchy, visual-first edits with fast cuts, bold captions, and catchy hooks to maximise retention. Whether you're after weekly content or campaign-based batches, we’ll help you build a consistent stream of high-performing vertical video designed to grow your audience and drive traffic to your long-form content.
Need slick intros, animated explainer videos, or motion graphics that elevate your channel’s professionalism? Our animation service & super skilled in-house animators helps bring your videos to life visually, whether it’s 2D logo stings, stylish lower thirds, or full-blown animated explainers. Having solid animations will make or break your social-first content, it can bring it alive and make your videos even more stand out from your competitors. At Trendy Grandad we have built an animations department to produce 2d & 3d integrated animations and stand alone animated videos. Basically, if you're looking for sick animators - we're your animation and editing team!
Don’t sleep on your thumbnails - they’re just as important as the video itself and our door to your video. At Trendy Grandad, our thumbnail design service is all about making your content stand out and get clicked on your audiences phone. Our in-house editors work hand-in-hand with our production company team to ensure your thumbnail matches the video’s style, tone, and target audience and creates the curiosity gap. Whether it’s bold text, punchy colours, or that perfect freeze-frame moment, we craft thumbnails that stop the phone scroll and boost your click-through rate. We know what works (and what doesn’t) on YouTube, and we use that insight to bring you designs that are as strategic as they are eye-catching.
Youtube is one of those platforms where it needs to be managed full time. From uploads, scheduling, SEO, and A/B testing thumbnails, testing multiple formats, we handle the day-to-day grind so you can focus on content creation. Think of us as your behind-the-scenes YouTube department that's just a phone call away - strategic, creative, and an agency ready to scale with you - we're not just one of those typical production companies, we're a creative extension of your team.
If you're looking for a London based or New York based Youtube & Social First Video production company that oozes creativity and will help grow your online following, we're the team for you.
Email us: Hello@trendygrandad.com
From humble beginnings and one trendy grandad (yes, there is a real life trendy grandad) best friends and co-founders, directors Stokely and Adam set off with a vision and purpose to help brands make noise on social media and Youtube.
Before we started our video agency, we were Youtube enthusiasts, filmmakers and directors of viral videos and lived and breathe the Youtube platform algorithms. So we decided to build our entire business model around helping brands grow on Youtube with specialist Youtube video production services, Youtube video editing, Youtube strategy & distribution.
It doesn't matter what industry you're in, if you're on Youtube or want to build a Youtube channel, we're the team for you.
Born out of London, Shoreditch & now across the UK, Dubai & the United States (NYC), our videographers have been in the Youtube game for well over a decade now. We have worked with some of the largest YouTubers and brands in the space. From Youtube strategy to full Youtube production, branding & thumbnail creation and ideation we have bags of experience. We don't just understand the algorithm, we know how to work with to yield the best results for our clients. From creating in studio format for Quickbooks, to producing challenge videos for AFTV our team of in-house Youtube filmmakers and videographers, strategists & Youtube channel managers are fully equipped & ready to handle your Youtube video production needs for your audience. Contact us to find out more.
By entrusting the team here at Trendy Grandad with your YouTube video production needs, you're not just getting a 'solo filmmaker' produced and editing your videos, you're gaining professional Youtube videography partners, creative strategy & an experienced in house London& NYC based Youtube production team that understand the Youtube audience & platform inside and out!
Our company holds over a decade of experience in this Youtube industry creating viral videos and we will be working and collaborating closely with you, to ensure we are creating the content that truly resonates with your audience and helps you achieve your YouTube goals and aspirations. Your success is our companies mission, and we're here to make it happen, one video at a time!
1. Thumbnail & Youtube channel branding creation
Thumbnail creation is a huge part of the success of your videos, if you don't have a good thumbnail, paired with a strong hook/title then your click through rate on your video isn't going to be high and therefore you're going to lose a lot of viewers and potentially a lot of money. Just as much effort needs to go into the thumbnail of your video as it does the concept and the video production - if not your video won't have any chance of going viral! Looking for thumb-nail creators? Lets chat!
2. Sound Operation
Having a decent quality camera is obviously important, but if your viewers can't hear you then it's all completely pointless. You need to think about how you will record the sound and dialog for your videos to ensure you get the highest possible retention rate! Don't overlook this as your engagement will plummet if not!
3. Concept/Idea
If your idea isn't strong, your video won't succeed. It always starts with the idea/storyboard and then you build on top of that. A good Youtube video isn't necessarily good Youtube video, it's a strong idea. How many times have you watched a video of low quality but just because it's a strong idea it will succeed. Make sure you put just as much time into the Youtube idea as you do the video production, cameras and tech.
4. Your Youtube videographer!
This one sounds pretty simple, but if you're looking to grow on Youtube, you need a videographer that specialises in Youtube and knows the algorithm inside & out. For example it would be a harder for you if they didn't know how to create thumbnails, channel branding or interesting hooks! Your watch time is important, but so is your click through rates! Hiring a specialist in the Youtube videography world is key to your success and key for high engagement! Looking for a New York or London based video team? Lets chat!
5.Understand your audience and business goals
Before you hit record, you need to know exactly who you're making content for. Are your videos trying to build brand awareness, increase sales, or drive traffic to a specific product or maybe you're aiming for monetization? Your approach to Youtube should align with your broader business goals, so every video has a purpose. This is where the experts step in - a strong video production company will help you craft content that speaks to your audience, not just the algorithm.
6.Pricing transparency and production value
Let’s talk budget. Too many brands either over invest in the wrong areas or underfund their most important growth channel - Youtube. Your pricing should reflect your priorities, and your video production company should be transparent about how they’ll bring your vision to life. The best creators know how to deliver cinematic storytelling at scale while sticking to a sensible budget. Great content doesn’t have to cost the earth - it just has to be smartly planned.
7.Strategic video SEO = Growth
Even the most amazing video won’t deliver results if no one sees it. YouTube is the second biggest search engine after Google - so treat it that way. By optimising your titles, descriptions, products, and tags, you improve search visibility, build presence, and boost long-term growth. Want to generate more customers? Work with experts who know how to make content discoverable from day one.
8.End to end support from a Youtube specialist
From idea to export, everything needs to be tight - especially if you're serious about Youtube success. A solid video production company won’t just film and edit - they’ll support you with strategy, audience research, sales-driven storytelling, and turning your channel into a conversion machine. This is about more than likes - this is about business growth, monetization, meeting your goals, and making Youtube a core pillar of your marketing stack.
1. Planning and Youtube Creative Strategy
We'll sit down and have a chat about your YouTube channel in our creative meeting, your goals for your YouTube content you are wanting to share. This will place us in good-sted to put some exciting creative ideas together for your channel. As part of this pre-production process we can help you with the script, storyboard, storytelling, casting, channel branding & branding of you videos!
2. Lights, Camera, Action, Animation!
Now time for the fun bit. We'll get straight to work filming your YouTube video content. Whether it's a single video, a visual storytelling video or a series of videos, we're here for all the action, making sure we won't miss a second. Youtube cinematography & creative is our blood, we love to get involved in a storytelling and professional productions, from cameras to lighting, from promotion to monetization, we hold over a decade of experience doing it all!
3. Some Post-Production Magic
We take that footage and give it some post-production love, making sure it's all set to go live. We take control of the full post-production; script, editing, sound design, custom 2d & 3d animation, effects, graphics, thumbnail creation, video titles, storyboard & uploading and video marketing. Of course, you are the youtube expert so collaboration is most welcome at this stage, you would be more than welcome to be involved as much as you like.
We use a super easy-to-use professional review platform to make the post-production process painless for everyone involved. After we've made any tweaks and you're thrilled with the final video, we'll send over a download link, and you can get ready to share your video to the world, or alternatively, let us know when to upload it to your channel. Next up, advertising!
4. Marketing, distrubution, Advertising & Social Media
We are a results driven Youtube video production company. What does that mean exactly? It means we care about the numbers and your return on investment. Yes the script , lighting and storytelling is important but the promotion and marketing of your Youtube channel and videos is just as important as the creative, after all if no one sees your videos then what's the point in making them?
So, how do we do this? Before setting off creating your videos we will write down goals & work out a plan of action on how we can achieve your advertising metrics across social media and all other forms of marketing. Marketing is in our blood & that's what makes us different to another video production company. Looking for a London based video production company? Let's chat!
5.Insights and channel growth strategy
Once your content is live, the real work begins. We don’t just walk away, we track performance using YouTube analytics, giving you valuable insights into what's working and what can be optimised. Whether it's tweaking thumbnails to boost views, improving hooks for better retention, or adjusting upload frequency, we constantly iterate. Our team of directors, producers, and marketing strategists know how to grow channels from 0 to thousands of subscribers by applying tried-and-tested tactics. It’s not just about the upload, it’s about ongoing brand growth.
6.Long term Youtube Partnerships
If you’re serious about YouTube (and you should be), it’s worth thinking long-term. That’s where our monthly retainer model comes in, a flexible and scalable way to keep delivering consistent, on-brand video ads and content that connects with your audiences. We act as your extended team: a full-service video production company with in-house producers, directors, editors, and strategists, all aligned to help your business achieve long-term brand presence and high-performing distribution. It’s about building momentum and hitting big goals, not just going viral once.
7.Collaboration with brands and influencers
To boost subscribers, expand your audience, and increase views, we tap into our growing network of creators, businesses, and influencers for strategic collaborations. Whether it's integrating with relevant creators or aligning with like-minded brands, we’ll help you find the perfect partnerships to amplify your video ads, storytelling, and reach. As a social-first video production company, we know how to merge YouTube expertise with influencer energy, all while keeping your brand message front and centre.
8.Optimisation for evergreen and algorithm performance
Not every video needs to be a flash in the pan. We optimise your content for long-term algorithm success, meaning it continues to bring in views, subscribers, and audiences months after publishing. From the right titles, tags, and thumbnails to strategic use of playlists, pinned comments and in-video CTAs, our expertise ensures each video is more than just content - it’s a business asset. With strong creative, smart distribution, and a production team who live and breathe YouTube, we position your content to work harder, for longer.
In two months of working with Trendy Grandad we achieved results that had previously taken us a year. TG helped us build YouTube content unlike anything else in our industry. Together we’ve driven 358K views in two months with an average watch time of over 8 minutes. That’s a lifetime on social – which tells me that Trendy Grandad know how to make content that people actually want to watch. The team know exactly how to develop interesting stories and bring them to life in a social-first way. And helpfully, they’re also genuinely nice blokes. From expert casting and pre-production, right through to post-production and delivery, Trendy Grandad have repeatedly pulled out all the stops to deliver high quality content. That’s really all we could ever ask for.
If you're looking for a video production company that oozes creativity, we're the crew for you! Get in touch!
Frequently asked questions
One of the fastest ways to grow on Youtube is to upload consistently and is crucial to your success. To achieve this you need an 'always on' content generation machine plugged into your brand channel. That's what our monthly retainers look like, a Youtube specialist extension of your team and not just lots of projects. Some say we're next level, but we'll let you decide!Our clients benefit from our specialist creative minds on a regular basis, have proven pre-built systems and have a consistent feed of videos being uploaded out on their socials & Youtube channels. We get that, and that's why whether you're looking for a Youtube documentary, Youtube videos or social-first Youtube shorts, we consider ourselves a video production agency that will never let you down.
At Trendy Grandad, we’re a YouTube video production company that partners with brands on a monthly retainer to consistently create scroll-stopping content. From concept, pre-production, communication to final cut, our process is built around storytelling that works across social platforms and formats.We handle everything - from script writing and casting to filming and editing - so that your footage isn’t just beautiful, it’s strategic. With a sharp focus on Youtube-first video marketing, we ensure each production hits the mark, drives engagement, and delivers lasting impact on YouTube, social media and beyond. (Did buzz lightyear write this?)
Video can cost £500, it can cost £50,000. We are very transparent when it comes to cost & why this question is so difficult to answer is because there are so many factors to video and film production. The reality is, if you're looking to grow on Youtube, the average cost would be anywhere between £5,000 to £20,000 a month and this would need to be invested for a couple of years.If you're a premium brand, you will want a good looking set, high quality talent, vibey footage and a high quality production - this won't be a small amount of money. Our best advice is to find as many references as you can to put in your brief so the production company you choose has an idea of your expectations. Secondly, if you have a budget, share this with us, as it helps us in the ideation stage come up with an idea that fits in with your costs.
Trendy Grandad have physical offices in London, Manchester & New York City. However, we have filmed in the field most corners of the world. We regularly film on location in the UK & America however have filmed for National Geographic in Switzerland and a online commercial in New Zealand - all part of our great video production service.So, yes, we travel and film in the field a lot!
We create Youtube videos, not just videos. This has been video agencies mantra and vision from the start and the reason why most brands fail in the Youtube space. Because they treat Youtube as their video dumping ground or attack it like they would a meta strategy. Youtube is an entirely new planet and with that, it needs a seperate strategy, budget & approach.Over the years we've become experts in building & growing channels for brands that want to build a community and new revenue stream in the Youtube world.Arguably, we are the now considered one of London & New York's leading Youtube & Social first specialist video production companies. So, if you're looking for a top level London based video production or New York based Youtube video production team - lets chat!
Trendy Grandad offer full end to end video production services. What do we mean by that?Well, from co-writing your brief to strategy, ideation, casting, location scouting, filming, lighting, editing, animation & Youtube channel management - we pretty much do it all!When it comes to creating a video project that grabs attention, we hold over a two decades worth on expertise - some would say we're next level! (But we'll let you be the judges of that!) Ofcourse we have fun and work with a smile - all part of our end to end video production service!