Ottawa’s Music
Video Specialists
Hotcakes New Media has been in business since 2008 creating short films, corporate videos, music videos, documentaries, and other creative content. We are now working exclusively on music video production and our own pet projects. It’s win-win; You get the best part of us, and we get to be passionate about the work we do. For more information on our short films, visit our sister company at Moonrise Productions.
Creative Development
Creative development and brainstorming is our passion! We can help you come up with production concepts that fit your budget and style. From script to finished product, our creative solutions will help you get the best music video possible.
Quality Production
We’re always at the cutting edge of technology. Our cameras are 4k production ready, so you get the best possible quality at all times. We also have slow motion cameras, 1080p cameras, GoPros, high-end lighting equipment and more.
Music-based Editing
Our editor is a trained musician and composer. Musical editing is an art. Not only do we edit rhythmically in tune with your song, we know when to edit to a beat, and when not to. Music concepts and video techniques combine to create a seamless video that just feels right.
Stunning Post-Production
From color correction to animation to special effects, we can make your video look exactly how you want it with our post-production services. We made it easy to share your masterpiece! You get the full resolution final edit as well as special versions for YouTube and other social media.
Andy Owner, creative director, editor, and more
“Throughout my life, creativity has been the thread that weaves it all together.” Andy created Hotcakes New Media in 2008 as a creative production-based company, and has since grown it into the music video production powerhouse it is today. He is a trained musician who composes and plays piano, trumpet, violin, and more. He is responsible for all creative decisions, editing, and oversees all video production.
Lorelei Producer and director
Lorelei attended Humber College’s Film and Television Production program. Since then, she has worked on several productions in Ottawa, and produced two short films. Recently, she has taken on the role of director on some projects. She is a dynamic, multi-faceted, and creative person. She loves the creative and collaborative process of production.
What Clients Say About Our Music Video Work
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I just watched the first minute and LOVE it. (A few minutes later…) It’s fantastic. Absolutely nothing major in terms of pacing/colors/movement, we love it.
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Andy, Wow, really proud of what you’ve accomplished, video looks amazing and can’t stop tearing up….
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It was an incredible day of filming at the Shenkman Arts Centre and locations around Ottawa for the soon to be released music video for the song Awake. Special THANKS to Andy, Lorelei, Dave, Tina & MC from Hotcakes New Media…in Ottawa! An incredible team of creative professionals!
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Thank you so much for your amazing quality of production. I couldn’t be happier with how the video turned out! I love all the shots of Ottawa and surroundings.