St. Louis Video Production with Dependable Vision
Hydraulic Pictures creates bold, authentic videos with the reliability you can count on. Led by filmmaker Bill Streeter, we’ve helped nonprofits, startups, and foundations tell powerful stories since 2013.
Let’s talk about your next project.
Why Work With Hydraulic Pictures?
What Our Clients Say :
When you hire us, you’re in good company.
We produce videos that inspire action and build trust:
Nonprofit & Fundraising Videos – Connect with Donors through Authentic Storytelling.
Brand & Corporate Films – Showcase Your Values and Vision Clearly.
Event Video Production – capture conferences, performances, and community events.
Documentary & Creative Projects – original films with depth and impact.
Every project is tailored to your goals, not a cookie-cutter template.
Rooted in St. Louis Creativity
Hydraulic Pictures isn’t just another production company—we’ve helped shape St. Louis culture. Our music series, Lo-Fi Saint Louis, and annual Lo-Fi Cherokee project highlight local creativity, while our documentary, Brick by Chance and Fortune, tells the story of the city’s unique architecture. That same creative drive is behind every client production we take on.
Video Production Services and Capabilities
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Video Planning and Strategy
We start by really getting to know you and your business. We then identify your audience and develop a plan for video content that will connect.
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Video Pre-Production
Once the strategy is in place, it’s time to plan the actual video production. This is when we decide all the nuts and bolts of how the production will go, from casting to scheduling.
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Video Production (Videography)
Showtime! The production phase of your video project is where our professional videographer (DP/cinematographer) captures all the raw video assets that we will use in your plan.
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Arial Drone Videography
If needed, we can capture video with our drones. It adds a very cinematic touch to your video. We are fully FAA Part 107 certified and ready to fly for you.
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Post Production (Video Editing)
Post-production is where we craft the raw footage into a polished video. Post-production includes editing, sound mixing, color grading, and adding titles and graphics.
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Video Motion Graphics
Motion graphics in your videos include titles and or animations that help drive your point home.
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Video Placement and Targeting
Your video can’t make an impact if it’s not placed or targeted for the right audience. We help you navigate the sometimes confusing task of finding the right audience.
Ready to Tell Your Story?
Your story deserves a partner who is both reliable and visionary. Let’s make it happen.
Contact us:
3407 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63118
We are proudly located in the Cherokee Street Business District.