Elements Studio

What Elements Studio does

ELEMENTS Studio LLC is a privately held, founder-operated full-service creative studio headquartered in a 22,000 sq. ft. production facility at 803 W. Ward Ave., High Point, North Carolina. The studio delivers photography, video production, CGI/3D and motion graphics, licensed drone cinematography, creative consulting, and experiential media (LED arrays, projection mapping, AR/VR, FPV drone) to brands and agencies. Its primary verticals are furniture and home décor, consumer brands and agencies, sports organizations, and tourism and hospitality, with adjacent offerings in dealer-network enablement programs.

The technology stack is built around a four-stage physical production environment (Stage A with cyclorama, Stage B sound stage, Stage C, and Stage D), supported by DMX-controlled lighting, 80–120 AMP power distribution, and green-screen capabilities. On top of that physical base, ELEMENTS has layered a service branded VISION.AI, which applies third-party machine-learning models across computer vision (retouching, video upscaling, noise reduction, smart rough cuts), NLP (script/storyboarding, caption and content writing), speech synthesis (voice cloning and AI voiceover), and generative AI (art and image expansion), plus workflow batch automation for high-volume content such as e-commerce and catalog shoots. Drone production includes both cinematic and FPV fleets operated by licensed pilots.

The business model combines two revenue streams: project-based professional services (photography, video, CGI/3D, motion graphics, drone, creative consulting, and AI-enhanced post-production, priced by quote) and studio-rental unit pricing for the facility (e.g., $1,500 for 12 hours on Stage A with cyclorama; $1,300 for 12 hours on Stage B sound stage; $800 for 10 hours on Stage C; $350 for a 12-hour Green/Holding Room). Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, with prospective clients submitting project requests via a form on the company's website and engaging in creative consultation prior to scoping work. Distribution is primarily direct to enterprise clients domestically, with a stated global on-location production capability delivered through an extended creative network. The studio operates active Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, and LinkedIn channels that support portfolio-driven demand generation, and management is led by founder Steve Jolly (CEO and President).

Name

Elements Studio

Legal name

ELEMENTS Studio LLC

Website

https://elements-studio.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELEMENTS Studio is a founder-led, full-service creative production studio in High Point, North Carolina, operating from a 22,000 sq. ft. facility with four stages to deliver photography, video, CGI/3D, drone, experiential, and AI-enhanced (VISION.AI) content for furniture, sports, tourism, and consumer-brand clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Creative production services
• Photography videography studio
• Drone cinematography services
• CGI 3D visualization
• Studio rental facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

High Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Creative Production Services: Professional services revenue generated through photography, videography, CGI/3D, motion graphics, drone production, and creative consulting engagements. Services are priced as project-based or hourly engagements.
2. Studio Rental: Revenue from renting out the 22,000 sq. ft. production facility including four production stages, cyclorama, green screen, and support spaces to external production teams and clients.
3. Dealer Program Services: Custom-branded dealer portal development, marketing-in-a-box digital delivery systems, and training & enablement content creation for brand networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ELEMENTS Studio is a full-service creative studio and hybrid-style agency that provides professional photography, video production, CGI/3D and motion graphics, drone cinematography, creative consulting, and experiential media services for brands, sports organizations, tourism boards, and dealer networks. Its work is augmented by VISION.AI, an in-house AI capability for retouching, video upscaling, script writing, voice cloning, generative art, and batch automation. The studio also rents its 22,000 sq. ft. High Point, NC facility — featuring four production stages, cyclorama, and green screen — to external production teams.

Product overview

Elements Studio is a full-service creative studio and hybrid-style agency offering a comprehensive suite of visual and creative production services. The core offerings include Photography, Video Production, CGI/3D & Motion Graphics, Drone Production, Creative Consulting, and Experiential Media. The company has introduced VISION.AI as an AI-powered service module that enhances traditional photography and video services with machine learning capabilities. Service-specific offerings span Branding & Campaigns, Dealer Programs (custom-branded dealer portals and marketing systems), Sports & Leisure content production, and Tourism visual content. Additionally, the studio operates a 22,000 sq. ft. production facility with four stages available for rental. The portfolio is anchored by expertise in the furniture market, promotional content, marketing campaigns, and digital & broadcast media production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VISION.AI: AI-powered services including AI-enhanced retouching, video upscaling, script writing, voice cloning, generative art, and batch automation for content production.

Products and services

• Photography Professional photography services capturing brand essence through high-resolution still imagery for products, lifestyle, action, and portraits, targeting brands, marketers, athletes, tourism boards, and consumer goods companies.
• Video Production Cinematic video production services including brand anthems, product reels, behind-the-scenes content, and campaign spots with full pre-production to post-production capabilities for brands, sports organizations, tourism boards, and agencies.
• CGI, 3D & Motion Graphics Visual graphics services including photoreal CGI product visualization, digital twins, environmental design, VFX integration, and kinetic motion graphics for broadcast, social, and digital platforms, serving brands that need 3D imagery and visual effects.
• Drone Production Aerial cinematography services with licensed drone operators capturing 4K+ footage for commercials, showrooms, tourism, and narrative film, including FPV drone and cinematic drone filming for brands and tourism clients.
• Creative Consulting Strategic creative consultation including brainstorming, brand strategy development, and pre-production planning to help brand clients shape bold campaigns before production begins.
• Experiential Media Full-service experiential content creation including LED panel arrays, projection mapping, virtual and augmented reality, FPV drone, and event production for conventions, conferences, trade shows, and installations.
• VISION.AI AI-powered visual content services supercharging photography and video with machine learning for retouching, upscaling, script writing, voice cloning, generative art, and batch automation, designed for brands scaling production volumes.
• Branding & Campaigns Brand strategy, identity systems, logo design, messaging, and multi-channel campaign production for product launches, cause-driven movements, and local activations targeting consumer brands and marketing agencies.
• Dealer Programs Custom-branded dealer portal development and management including asset libraries, marketing-in-a-box campaigns, pre-built templates, and training/enablement modules for brand-operated dealer networks.
• Studio Rental 22,000 sq. ft. production facility with four production stages, cyclorama, and green screen, available for rental to external production teams. Stages include Stage A with cyclorama, Stage B Sound Stage, Stage C, and a Green Room/Holding Room, with hourly and prelight package rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carolina Core FC launched their inaugural season with a cohesive and powerful visual identity; fans responded with enthusiasm, sharing visuals online and celebrating the club's modern look and feel

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Carolina Core FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELEMENTS Studio partnered with Carolina Core FC to provide comprehensive visual identity production for the club's inaugural season. Deliverables included photography (front office portraits, player headshots), animated player cards for social media and in-stadium screens, kit reveal hype videos, jumbotron animations for match-day experiences, community event visuals, and ongoing social media content. The partnership established Carolina Core FC as a professional-grade visual brand and helped generate fan enthusiasm through cohesive visual storytelling.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Muhtayzik-Hooper: Boutique creative production studio delivering photo, film, CGI, and design for advertising and branded content — directly comparable studio operating model.
• Hecho Studios: Creative content and production studio offering end-to-end video, design, and campaign work for consumer brands; comparable in service mix and client type to ELEMENTS Studio.
• Radical Media: Long-standing creative production company producing commercials, branded content, and experiential work across entertainment and corporate clients, mirroring ELEMENTS' production + storytelling approach.
• Tool of North America: Full-service creative production company offering photography, video, CGI, and integrated campaigns — a near-direct match to ELEMENTS Studio's hybrid agency / production model.
• Variable: Full-service creative studio producing brand, motion, and content work for consumer and sports clients, overlapping ELEMENTS' photography/video/design portfolio.
• HUSH: Boutique creative studio producing brand experiences, motion, and integrated campaigns; comparable size and full-service creative production model.

Emerging players

• Coolbox Studios: Production studio with physical soundstage and digital capabilities offering photo, video, and live-event production — overlaps with ELEMENTS' studio-rental + production positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Mill: Established VFX, design, and content production network offering CGI, post, and experiential at global scale — a broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise CGI/brand content budgets.
• Framestore: Global creative and immersive studio spanning VFX, CGI, AR/VR, and experiential — directly comparable to ELEMENTS' CGI/3D and experiential media capabilities, though at much larger scale.
• MediaMonks (Monks): Global digital production network (S4 Capital) covering creative, content production, and media at scale; competes for enterprise content engagements ELEMENTS also serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/elementsstudio
• Facebookfacebook.com/elementsstudiopro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elements-studio-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/elementsstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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