Sunlift

The reel

Custom videos that feel like a commercial.

Send us a few photos and your idea. We turn them into custom videos: 15–20 second branded reels with original music and your logo in motion, ready for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.

  • 15–20 sec
  • 1080×1920
  • Original music
  • 48-hour delivery
  • First video $49

Reel styles

Three reels. One for every moment.

SunliftAI makes three styles of custom reel: Spotlight brand showreels, Beacon location reels and Marquee event reels. Each one is built from your photos, with original music and your logo animated.

SunliftAI brand showreel: the Sunlift logo and Shine online on a dark background

Spotlight · Brand Showreel

Your business in 15–20 seconds: what you sell, why you're different, and your logo landing on the last beat.

Best forIntroducing your business, a new menu or service, the pinned post on your profile

From $99

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SunliftAI Beacon reel: a glowing gold route through a 3D city toward Shine Online

Beacon · Location Reel

Shows people exactly how to find you: the search, the route and your front door.

Best forNew locations, moves, upstairs or tucked-away spots, grand openings

From $99 · 3D city flythroughs are Signature, $349

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LakeLight music festival reel: neon festival logo and August 6–8, 2027 beneath colorful lights

Marquee · Event Reel

Gets people to show up: what's happening, when, where, and why it's worth leaving the house.

Best forEvents, pop-ups, game days, holiday parties, limited-time specials

From $99

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The work

Made from their photos. Ready to post.

Motion graphics videos we made for local businesses, from their own photos.

SunliftAI brand showreel: the Sunlift logo and Shine online on a dark background
00:20 · Digital services · Wisconsin · NationwideSPOTLIGHTSunliftAI — Brand ShowreelSunliftAI's brand showreel: websites, AI visibility and Shine Online.Watch + breakdown →
SunliftAI Beacon reel: a glowing gold route through a 3D city toward Shine Online
00:20 · Digital services · Wisconsin · NationwideBEACONSunliftAI — Shine OnlineA Beacon reel tracing SunliftAI's journey from Wisconsin to nationwide reach.Watch + breakdown →
Daily Dose café reel: the words YOUR DAILY DOSE of GOOD in gold and white on black
00:15 · Café · Kenosha, WISPOTLIGHTDaily Dose15-second branded reel for Daily Dose: Your daily dose of good.Watch + breakdown →
The Happy Waxer reel: a pink smiley-face badge on a pink sunburst background
00:15 · Spa · Kenosha, WISPOTLIGHTThe Happy Waxer15-second brand reel for The Happy Waxer, a waxing studio.Watch + breakdown →
The Happy Waxer location reel: a glowing car on 57th St E under an On your left, Floor 4 banner
00:20 · Spa · Kenosha, WIBEACONThe Happy Waxer — LocationBeacon location reel for The Happy Waxer's new downtown Kenosha spa.Watch + breakdown →
T-BIRDS Wings promo reel: a smoked turkey wing held in tongs under the words TURKEY WINGS
00:15 · Restaurant · Racine, WISPOTLIGHTT-BIRDS WingsBranded reel for T-BIRDS Wings in Racine, Wisconsin: smoked turkey wings.Watch + breakdown →
LakeLight music festival reel: neon festival logo and August 6–8, 2027 beneath colorful lights
00:21 · Event · Lakefront, WisconsinMARQUEELakeLight — Music FestivalMarquee music festival reel with neon titles, a lineup reveal, fireworks and ticket passes.Watch + breakdown →

SunliftAI breakdown · Digital services · Wisconsin · Nationwide · 00:20

  • 00:00 The sun rises over a gold horizon.
  • 00:03 WE BUILD Websites appears on a bright gold background.
  • 00:06 An animated phone mockup introduces the website delivery sequence.
  • 00:09 When customers ask AI, a search prompt types onto the screen.
  • 00:12 Introducing Halo: the ring mark appears in gold.
  • 00:15 The sun returns to the horizon for the closing transition.
  • 00:18 Sunlift logo lockup: Shine online. sunliftai.com.

SunliftAI breakdown · Digital services · Wisconsin · Nationwide · 00:20

  • 00:00 Wisconsin built: a gold outline of Wisconsin lights up.
  • 00:03 A vehicle follows a glowing city route beneath the Shine Online navigation sign.
  • 00:06 An airplane carries the journey beyond Wisconsin.
  • 00:09 Gold flight paths spread across a United States map: National reach.
  • 00:12 Serving businesses nationwide appears above the connected map.
  • 00:15 Your first video: $49. Ready in 48 hours.
  • 00:18 Sunlift logo end card: Start my video at sunliftai.com.

Daily Dose breakdown · Café · Kenosha, WI · 00:15

  • 00:00 “YOUR DAILY DOSE of GOOD.” builds word by word on gold, then flips to black.
  • 00:02 SCRATCH KITCHEN — pill labels slide over a melting egg sandwich and a grilled wrap.
  • 00:04 CRAFT COFFEE — photo strips split the frame, then collapse into dots.
  • 00:07 “Kenosha's favorite” — circle photo reveals for Lunch., Sandwiches. and Coffee., each on its own color.
  • 00:09 Crafted. Served. — a photo collage orbits the words.
  • 00:11 The storefront polaroid drops in, then a circle-framed breakfast sandwich.
  • 00:13 Logo seal lockup: Mon–Sat, 7AM–2PM, Kenosha, WI — Order online.

The Happy Waxer breakdown · Spa · Kenosha, WI · 00:15

  • 00:00 A glossy pink “DEEP BREATH…” button pops on white.
  • 00:01 “HI! WE'RE THE HAPPY” stacks in bold type, then wipes to pink.
  • 00:03 The smiley badge spins in over a pink sunburst.
  • 00:04 Service cards flip: LASER hair removal, DIAMOND GLOW resurfacing facial.
  • 00:06 Arch-framed photos of the lounge: DOWNTOWN, 4TH FLOOR.
  • 00:08 Scrolling type walls: judgment-free, body-positive, real results.
  • 00:10 Disco balls drop: THOUSANDS of confident clients served, since 2024.
  • 00:12 Logo lockup: hair removal & aesthetics — Book your visit at thehappywaxer.com.

The Happy Waxer breakdown · Spa · Kenosha, WI · 00:20

  • 00:00 A pink pin slams down with an impact ripple, and the pink floods the screen.
  • 00:02 The pink shrinks into a search bar, “the happy waxer” types out, and the route draws itself in pink on a dark map.
  • 00:06 57TH ST and DOWNTOWN KENOSHA street signs swing in on the beat, then Start gets tapped.
  • 00:08 The map tilts into 3D, the sky shifts from night navy to sunset pink, and a glowing car follows the route onto 57th St. “On your left.”
  • 00:12 The camera rides up the building one floor at a time, 1 → 2 → 3 → 4, until the 4th-floor windows light up: WE'RE UP HERE.
  • 00:15 “You've arrived” over the neon front desk, a whip pan to the lounge, and a services ticker.
  • 00:17 End card: Find us Downtown Kenosha, the logo, 625 57th St · Floor 4, thehappywaxer.com.

T-BIRDS Wings breakdown · Restaurant · Racine, WI · 00:15

  • 00:00 “Most wings are FRIED” — a red slash strikes out FRIED.
  • 00:01 SMOKED rises; the camera dives through the O into the smoker. “Not fried.”
  • 00:02 TURKEY WINGS. over the wing, with callouts: Cajun dry rub, marinated overnight.
  • 00:05 LOW & SLOW. — a hickory-smoked dial sweeps while the music slows.
  • 00:06 FINISHED HOT. — crisp skin, juicy bite.
  • 00:07 Menu whip-pans: wings, hand-cut cottage fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade. “Done right.”
  • 00:10 ALL FLATS, always. — naturally gluten-free, hickory-smoked.
  • 00:11 NOT ANOTHER WING. A better ONE.
  • 00:12 Logo lockup: smoked turkey wings, Racine, WI — order at tbirdswings.com.

LakeLight breakdown · Event · Lakefront, Wisconsin · 00:21

  • 00:00 Festival lights and a crowd introduce LakeLight on the Wisconsin lakefront.
  • 00:03 The neon festival logo reveals August 6–8, 2027.
  • 00:06 The lineup appears beneath the LakeLight logo.
  • 00:09 Concert spotlights illuminate the 3 DAYS title.
  • 00:12 Fireworks fill the sky behind bold neon type.
  • 00:15 3-day passes: on sale Friday at 10 AM, with tickets linked in the bio.
  • 00:18 Your event here: SunliftAI closes with its logo and sunliftai.com.

What is a SunliftAI custom video?

A SunliftAI custom video is a 15–20 second vertical reel with motion graphics, built from a business's own photos, with original music and an animated logo. It comes in three styles: Spotlight brand showreels, Beacon location reels and Marquee event reels. Your first video is $49. After that, each video is $99, or $249 a month for four (one a week), delivered within 48 hours and ready for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook. Signature reels with fully custom concepts are $349, and brand films for larger companies start at $1,200. SunliftAI is a Wisconsin studio making custom videos for businesses in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and Chicago, and anywhere in the U.S.

The cut

  1. 00:00 · Photos
  2. 00:03 · Concept
  3. 00:06 · Kinetic type
  4. 00:09 · Music
  5. 00:12 · Logo
  6. 00:15 · Posted

Fifteen seconds. Forty-eight hours. That was it.

What's included in every custom video

  • A custom concept built around your idea
  • Motion graphics: kinetic typography, your logo animated, camera moves and color transitions
  • Original music and sound design, so there are no copyright claims from licensed songs
  • A 1080×1920 vertical MP4 sized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook
  • Text kept inside each platform's safe zones, so captions and buttons never cover it
  • One round of revisions on single and weekly videos, two on Signature reels, three on brand films (extra rounds are $25)
  • Single and weekly videos delivered within 48 hours of receiving your photos

How it works

  1. 01

    Send your idea and photos. 3–6 photos, your logo and what you want to promote. It takes about two minutes.

  2. 02

    We design it. We write the concept, animate the motion graphics and score it with original music.

  3. 03

    You post it. Your 15–20 second video arrives within 48 hours, ready to post anywhere.

Pricing

From one reel to a whole campaign.

Custom videos start at $99, and your first one is $49. Video a Week is $249 a month for four. Signature reels are $349, and brand films start at $1,200.

For one location posting every week.

First video $49

Single Reel

$99Per video

  • 15–20s vertical 1080×1920
  • Any reel style
  • Made from your photos
  • Original music
  • Logo animated
  • 1 revision round
  • Delivered within 48 hours
Save $147/mo

Video a Week

$249/ month

4 videos · $62.25 each

Shine members: $199/month

  • Everything in Single Reel
  • A new video every week
  • Priority turnaround
  • Month-to-month, pause or cancel anytime

Add-ons · Extra revision round $25 · Alternate version (new date, location or offer) $29 · 24-hour rush $49

Included with Shine

Need a website too?

Shine ($99/mo) includes one custom video every month, and Video a Week for $199/month.

See website plans →

How often to post, what size, DIY or hire? Read the reels guide →

Who it's for

Custom reels for local businesses

Every business has something worth a reel. Here's what we make most, and the videos that prove it.

Restaurants & food trucks

Menu drops, specials, catering and new locations.

Example: T-BIRDS Wings, Racine

Bars, beer gardens & events

Event promos, trivia, live music and seasonal parties.

Example: LakeLight, Wisconsin

Cafés & coffee shops

Breakfast specials, new drinks, hours and online ordering.

Example: Daily Dose, Kenosha

Salons, tattoo & wellness studios

Openings, new services, flash days and booking pushes.

Example: The Happy Waxer, Kenosha

Contractors & home services

Before-and-after reveals, seasonal offers and reviews.

Grand openings & big news

Openings, anniversaries, hiring and announcements.

Based in Wisconsin. We make custom videos for businesses in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, West Allis and Chicago, and deliver anywhere in the U.S.

Versus

Custom videos vs. freelancers and agencies

SunliftAI

Typical price per short social video
$99 (first video $49; $62.25 on the weekly plan)
Monthly option
4 videos for $249/mo
Original music
Included
Delivery
Within 48 hours

Freelance motion designer

Typical price per short social video
$150–$800
Monthly option
Quoted per project
Original music
Varies
Delivery
Varies by project

Video agency

Typical price per short social video
$1,000–$2,500
Monthly option
Retainers from about $2,500/mo
Original music
Usually included
Delivery
Varies by project

Signature reels $349 · brand films from $1,200.

Freelance and agency ranges come from 2026 pricing guides by BizToolkit and Cueball Creatives.

FAQ

Custom video FAQs

How much does a custom video cost?

Your first custom video is $49. After that, a 15–20 second reel is $99, or $249 a month for four (one a week, $62.25 each). Signature reels with fully custom concepts like 3D map flythroughs are $349, and brand films for larger companies start at $1,200.

What do I need to send?

3–6 photos, your logo and your idea. Phone photos work great; screenshots don't.

How fast will I get my video?

Single and weekly videos arrive within 48 hours of receiving your photos. Signature reels take up to 3 business days, and brand film timelines are set on a call. A 24-hour rush is $49 on single videos.

What's the difference between a reel and a motion graphics video?

A reel is the short vertical format used on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook. Motion graphics is the style: animated text, shapes, logos and camera moves. Every SunliftAI custom video is a reel made with motion graphics.

Where can I post it?

Anywhere: Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, your website or the screens in your store. It's yours.

Is the music copyright-free?

Yes. Every video uses original music made for it, so you won't run into copyright claims from licensed songs.

Can I request changes?

Single and weekly videos include one round of revisions, Signature reels include two and brand films include three. Extra rounds are $25.

How does the weekly plan work?

Video a Week is $249 a month for four videos, one each week, month-to-month. Pause or cancel anytime. Shine website members get it for $199 a month.

Do you only work with Wisconsin businesses?

No. We're based in Wisconsin and work with businesses in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and Chicago, and because everything happens online, we make videos for businesses anywhere in the U.S.

Can you build my website too?

Yes. SunliftAI builds custom websites in 7 days, and the Shine plan ($99/month) includes one custom video every month, plus Video a Week at the $199 member price. See website pricing →

How much does it cost to have an Instagram reel made?

It depends on who makes it and what is included. Published 2026 pricing guides put freelance motion designers at roughly $150 to $800 per short social video and agencies at $1,000 or more. SunliftAI makes custom 15 to 20 second motion-graphics reels from your photos for $99 each (your first is $49), or $249 a month for four, with original music, your logo animated and delivery within 48 hours.

How much should I pay someone to create reels?

Judge the price by what is included: concept, filming or use of your own photos, motion graphics, music, captions, revisions and turnaround. Ask whether music is original or licensed, how many revision rounds are included and who owns the final file. A monthly package usually lowers the per-video cost if you post consistently; SunliftAI's weekly plan works out to $62.25 per video.

How much does a motion graphics video cost?

It scales with length and complexity. A short 15 to 20 second social reel built from existing photos and a logo costs far less than a 60-second explainer with custom illustration and voiceover, which is usually priced as a larger custom project. For regular social posting, short motion-graphics reels built from photos you already have are usually the efficient choice.

Do I have to be on camera for business videos?

No. Many effective business reels use no on-camera talent at all: photos of products and spaces animated with motion graphics, kinetic text that carries the message and music that sets the mood. SunliftAI's custom videos are built from three to six of your photos plus your logo, so you never have to film yourself. On-camera video can build trust, but it isn't required to start.

How much of my time does a custom video take?

Very little. Sending an idea, three to six photos and your logo through SunliftAI's custom video form takes about two minutes. The concept, animation, music and editing are handled for you, and the finished reel arrives within 48 hours. You review it and request changes in the one included revision round; extra rounds are $25.

Where can I hire someone to make TikToks and reels?

Options include freelance marketplaces, local creators, social media agencies and productized services with set prices. Compare samples in your industry, turnaround time, revision policy, whether the music is safe from copyright claims and whether you receive the final files. SunliftAI is a Wisconsin studio making custom motion-graphics reels for businesses nationwide at $99 each (first video $49) with 48-hour delivery.

What makes a good promo video for a restaurant?

Lead with the food in the first second, keep it to 15 to 20 seconds and give one reason to come in now: a new item, a deal, an event or game-day hours. Show the name and location clearly, use large on-screen text for sound-off viewers and end with how to order. SunliftAI has made reels for Wisconsin food businesses such as T-Birds Wings and Daily Dose Café.

What's the difference between Spotlight, Beacon and Marquee?

They're SunliftAI's three reel styles. Spotlight is a brand showreel that shows what you sell and why you're different. Beacon is a location reel that shows people the route to your door. Marquee is an event reel that tells people what's happening, when and where. All three start at $99.

What is a location reel?

A location reel is a short video that shows customers how to find a business: a search, the route on a map and the storefront or entrance. It's most useful for new locations, moves and spots that are upstairs or hard to find. SunliftAI's Beacon location reels start at $99, and 3D city flythroughs are Signature reels at $349.

What is an event promo reel?

An event promo reel is a 15–20 second video that tells people what's happening, when, where and why they should come, posted a few days before the event. SunliftAI's Marquee event reels start at $99 and arrive within 48 hours.

Do you make videos for larger brands and multi-location businesses?

Yes. The Growth Plan is $599 a month for four videos in every size, including one Signature reel. Brand films start at $1,200 with storyboard sign-off and ad cutdowns, and brand retainers start at $2,000 a month, invoiced net-30. Book a call and we'll quote it.

Is the first video really $49?

Yes. Every business's first SunliftAI custom video is $49, with the same original music, motion graphics and 48-hour delivery as any other. After that, single videos are $99.

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