Business Details
Sacramento's Premier Video Production Services
Christensen Media has operated in Northern California for over 30 years, delivering award-winning video production services to diverse clients. Our team combines field recording expertise with advanced post-production capabilities, supported by cutting-edge technology like fiber-optic connectivity for rapid content delivery. With 11 Telly Awards and an Emmy nomination, we specialize in creating high-impact TV commercials, documentaries, training videos, and live-streamed events. Our Sacramento Media Center serves as a hub for production excellence, featuring state-of-the-art studios equipped with green screens, teleprompters, and professional lighting. We maintain a full arsenal of cinematic tools including Steadicams, jib-arms, and Super 35 cameras with cine lenses.Our post-production workflow utilizes industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Composer to ensure polished final products. Having produced over 3,000 TV commercials, we combine technical mastery with creative storytelling to meet client objectives. Our commitment to quality extends to using LED lighting technology that balances energy efficiency with traditional craftsmanship. We maintain rigorous data management systems with on-site and off-site backups to protect client content. Backed by decades of experience and memberships in professional organizations like the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, we deliver reliable, high-quality production solutions tailored to each project's unique needs.
Services
Field Recording
Post-Production
Live Streaming
Podcast Production
Fiber Optic Delivery
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of Northern California production expertise
- 11 Telly Award-winning creative team
- Fiber-optic connectivity for instant content delivery
- Full-service in-house post-production capabilities
- Owner-operated with hands-on industry veteran leadership
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- Silver Council
Services
Field Recording
Our field recording services capture professional-grade video and audio on location using cinema cameras, Steadicams, and multi-cam setups. With 30+ years of experience, we handle everything from time-lapse photography to live event coverage. Our mobile production capabilities include grip trucks, lighting rigs, and fiber-optic connectivity for real-time content transfer.
Post-Production
We offer comprehensive post-production services using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Avid Composer. Our team handles color grading, motion graphics, sound design, and final delivery preparation. With 2000+ completed TV commercials, we ensure polished results meeting broadcast standards while maintaining fast turnaround times.
Fiber Optic Delivery
Our fiber-optic internet connection enables rapid content delivery to broadcast stations nationwide. This technology supports secure transfers of large video files to FTP sites, ensuring timely distribution for national TV campaigns and urgent projects requiring immediate turnaround.
Live Streaming
We provide professional live streaming services for events, combining multi-camera setups with real-time encoding. Our fiber-optic infrastructure ensures reliable broadcast quality, while our production experience guarantees smooth execution from setup to post-event file delivery.
Podcast Production
Our podcast production services utilize professional audio equipment and studio environments. We handle everything from recording and mixing to final distribution preparation, leveraging our decades of broadcast experience to ensure broadcast-quality audio content.
People
John Christensen
Owner/Producer
With 35+ years in media production, John has created 3,000+ TV commercials and won 11 Telly Awards. He founded Sacramento Media Center and brings hands-on expertise in producing commercials, documentaries, and TV series.
Questions
What video production services do you offer?
We provide complete production services including field recording, post-production editing, live streaming, podcast production, and fiber-optic content delivery.
How experienced is your production team?
Our team has over 30 years of experience producing 3,000+ TV commercials and winning 11 Telly Awards, with owner John Christensen personally directing many projects.
What equipment do you use for video production?
We use professional cinema cameras with Super 35 sensors, Steadicams, jib-arms, grip trucks, LED lighting systems, and fiber-optic connectivity for high-speed transfers.
How quickly can you deliver completed projects?
Our post-production team delivers projects rapidly thanks to cutting-edge software and fiber-optic infrastructure, with many projects completed within 48 hours.
Can you handle large-scale TV commercial campaigns?
Yes, our systems support simultaneous delivery to 30+ TV stations nationwide, with proven experience managing high-volume commercial campaigns.
