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The Art Of The Reel.
Reels that get your business seen.
Short videos are how new customers find local businesses now. We build scroll-stopping reels for Clark County businesses, from a quick clean edit of your own clips all the way up to a full commercial with a professional voiceover.
Made for Instagram Reels · Facebook Reels · TikTok · YouTube Shorts
Why a reel beats a text or photo post
Here's the honest truth about social media for a local business. When you post a photo or a status update, it mostly lands in front of people who already follow you. That's nice, but those folks already know you exist.
A reel works differently. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube all run a separate feed built for discovering new stuff, and reels get pushed into it. That means your video gets shown to people in town who have never heard of you. For a business trying to grow, that's the whole ballgame.
Source: Buffer, Instagram reach and engagement analysis, covering Instagram posts from 2022 to 2024.
The uncensored part: that same Instagram study found swipe-through carousels earned about 12 percent more total engagement (likes, comments, saves and shares added together) than reels did. But reels got seen by way more people, especially folks who don't follow you yet. So here's how we look at it: reels open the door for new customers, and carousels keep the conversation going with the ones you already have.
That's why we build tailored carousels too. Your menu, your before and afters, your tips, your specials, laid out slide by slide in your colors and ready to post.
People trust what they can see
A photo of a burger is a photo of a burger. A video of that burger hitting the grill, the cheese melting, and the owner saying "come see us" is a reason to drive over. Reels show your face, your team, your work and your space. That builds trust before a customer ever walks in or picks up the phone.
One reel, four platforms
The same vertical video can go up on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. You make it once and get seen four times. That's a lot of mileage for one piece of content.
So why isn't everybody doing it?
Because it takes time, editing know-how, and a lot of folks freeze up on camera. We hear it all the time at our Sunday networking Zoom. Great business owners with great ideas who just can't get the video part off the ground. That's exactly where we come in.
- You don't need fancy gear. Your phone footage works great when it's edited right.
- You don't have to be on camera if you don't want to be. Your products, your work and your space can carry the whole reel.
- You don't need to learn editing software. Send us the clips and get back to running your business.
What reels cost across the country
Before you hire anybody, you should know what the going rates are. Here's what businesses are paying nationally in 2026 for short-form video, depending on who they hire and how much they need.
| Who you hire | What that usually covers | National range |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner freelance editor | A basic cut of a video under 60 seconds | $25 to $75 per video |
| Experienced freelance editor | Cuts, captions, music and light color work | $75 to $500 per video |
| Marketing agency, single reel or ad | An edited short-form social video | $100 to $500 per video |
| Agency or studio project | A straightforward edited promo | $300 to $1,500 per project |
| Agency animated social video | A 10 to 30 second video with motion graphics | $1,000 to $2,500 per video |
| Production agency by the hour | Editing and production time | $100 to $300 per hour |
| Monthly content retainer | Ongoing video for social, every month | $2,000 to $10,000+ per month |
Sources: Ad Snipper, 2026 video editing rates · C&I Studios, 2026 editing costs · Enrich Labs, 2026 video agency guide. Agencies also tend to tack on 20 to 40 percent for revisions and rush jobs.
The 'Couve rate
Local marketing that won't price you out. Everything is negotiable, with package deals, payment plans and trades on the table. We quote you first, with no automatic sign-ups and no surprise charges.
Three ways to get your reel
Some folks love shooting their own stuff and just want it to look pro. Others want to hand it all off. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it before anything starts.
Clean Cut
Send us your photos and video clips. We put them in order, cut out the dead air, and shape them into a tight reel. It comes back with no music and no voice, so you can add your own sound right in the app.
- Your photos and clips, arranged and edited
- Captions or text on screen if you want them
- Silent and ready for your own trending sound
- Vertical size for every platform
Ready to Post
Everything in Clean Cut, finished all the way. Music, captions and your branding are already on it. Use your clips, or we come take them for you.
- Everything in Clean Cut
- Royalty-free background music (or leave it off)
- Burned-in captions for folks watching on mute
- Your logo and a clean opener and closer
Full Commercial
The works. We plan it, write it, shoot it at your place of business, and finish it with a professional voiceover from a guy who has spent decades behind a mic.
- On-site shoot anywhere in Clark County
- Script written for you
- Professional voiceover, with or without music
- Animated logo intro and outro with sound
- Vertical and widescreen versions
Add-ons for any level
How it works
Restaurant, food truck or bakery? Ask about Reels for Meals.
Trade three featured meals for a promo reel instead of writing a check. All three dishes can star in the reel, which means more of your menu in front of hungry locals. Just pick "Reels for Meals" in the form below.
Reel questions, straight answers
How long should a business reel be?
Most land between 15 and 60 seconds, and 20 to 45 seconds is the sweet spot for a lot of local businesses. Short enough that people watch to the end, long enough to say one thing well. We'll recommend a length that fits your message.
Can I really just use the video from my phone?
Yes. Today's phones shoot great video. Hold the phone up and down instead of sideways, face a window or good light, and keep it quiet when anyone's talking. Send us everything, even the takes you don't love. We'll find the good stuff.
Why would I want a reel with no music?
A lot of business accounts can't use every popular song, and trending sounds change fast. With a Clean Cut reel, the audio is wide open so you can pick a sound right inside Instagram, Facebook or TikTok when you post. If you'd rather not think about it, go with Ready to Post and we'll add royalty-free music for you.
Do I have to be on camera?
Nope. Plenty of great reels never show the owner at all. Your products, your work, your team and a voiceover can carry the whole thing. And if you do want to be on camera but get nervous, we'll write you a short script and keep it to one easy take.
Who do you make reels for?
We work with local and independent businesses in Vancouver and Clark County, Washington. If you're in the 'Couve, we want to help you get seen.
How much does it cost?
Promo reels run $150 to $600 at the 'Couve rate, depending on the level and the add-ons. Monthly plans, package deals, payment plans and trades are all on the table. Fill out the form and we'll give you a real quote first, with no surprise charges.
Tell us about your reel
The more you tell us, the better your quote. This doesn't sign you up for anything. We'll reach out to talk it through and give you a plan and a price.
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