Video that wins you customers.

Brand films, promos and social content — shot properly, delivered fast. St Albans, Hertfordshire and London.

Video that works as hard as you do.

The 4D is a video production studio for businesses that need marketing to actually deliver. Brand films, promos, social content, event coverage — shot properly, edited sharply, made to win you customers.

No agency bloat, no six-week turnarounds. You deal directly with the people behind the camera, and you get video built around your goals, not our showreel.

Based in St Albans. Filming across Hertfordshire, London and beyond.

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What we do


Creative direction

Most businesses don’t need a 40-page treatment — they need someone who asks the right questions and comes back with an idea that fits. We work out what your customers need to see, then plan the shoot around it. You approve the concept before a camera comes out.

Most businesses don’t need a 40-page treatment — they need someone who asks the right questions and comes back with an idea that fits. We work out what your customers need to see, then plan the shoot around it. You approve the concept before a camera comes out.

Production

Filming day is our problem, not yours. Locations, kit, drone, lighting, talent direction — handled. Most shoots wrap in a day, and you deal with the person actually holding the camera, not an account manager relaying messages.

Filming day is our problem, not yours. Locations, kit, drone, lighting, talent direction — handled. Most shoots wrap in a day, and you deal with the person actually holding the camera, not an account manager relaying messages.

Digital outreach

A great video nobody sees is a wasted budget. We cut platform-native versions for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn, built around how each one actually ranks content — so your film keeps working long after delivery.

A great video nobody sees is a wasted budget. We cut platform-native versions for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn, built around how each one actually ranks content — so your film keeps working long after delivery.

What clients say

What clients say

Some good words
from our clients

  • Lee Smith

    Smiths Coffee

    I have just sat down and watched both videos and have to say I am truly blown away by how amazing they are! Thank you so much for your time and your patience.

  • James Proto

    Proto Artisan Bakery

    Amazing! I'm really impressed with Ray's overall attitude from start to finish. I am busy running the business and trusted Ray and his team for full creative direction. He made me feel really comfortable on camera and the results look fabulous.

  • Steve Thomson

    Toms Wood Homes

    Wow wow wow! I've been blown away by the professionalism of Ray's work. He has beautifully captured the essence of our business. His video production has been first class and has really put us head and shoulders above the competition in marketing our new properties.

  • Tim Ashby

    Watford Borough Council

    Ray has consistently delivered outstanding videos, combining brilliant storytelling, exceptional videography, and stunning drone footage. His creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail shine through in every project.

How a project runs

How a project runs

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Creative development

Creative development

We start with your business, not our ideas. What are you selling, who needs convincing, and what's stopping them? The concept comes out of those answers.

We start with your business, not our ideas. What are you selling, who needs convincing, and what's stopping them? The concept comes out of those answers.

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Production

Production

The shoot itself, run by people who've done it hundreds of times. Planned tightly so we get what we need without turning your premises into a film set for a week.

The shoot itself, run by people who've done it hundreds of times. Planned tightly so we get what we need without turning your premises into a film set for a week.

The shoot itself, run by people who’ve done it hundreds of times. Planned tightly so we get what we need without turning your premises into a film set for a week.

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Delivery and outreach

Delivery and outreach

You get your masters plus social cuts, formatted per platform, with guidance on when and how to post. Then we watch what performs and tell you what to make next.

You get your masters plus social cuts, formatted per platform, with guidance on when and how to post. Then we watch what performs and tell you what to make next.

Put tomorrow’s AI to work today. We engineer content that adapts in real time, maximises engagement everywhere your audience scrolls, and evolves with shifting trends.

Got something you need filmed?

Tell us what you’re trying to achieve and we’ll tell you straight whether video is the right answer — and roughly what it costs. No pitch deck, no pressure.