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Sports Videographer for Athletes, Teams & Brands

Basketball. Football. Baseball. Volleyball. Sports videography from AAU courts to the Big Ten Conference: highlight films, game-day coverage and athlete stories, shot documentary-style and built for the feed.

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Sports Videography, Explained

What a Sports Videographer Does

A sports videographer films and edits video of athletes, teams and events. The camera work is only half of it. The other half is knowing the sport well enough to read the play before it develops, so the dunk, the pick-six or the walk-off is in frame when it happens, and knowing what the person watching the final cut actually needs to see.

That person changes from job to job. A college coach watching a recruiting film wants your position skills in the first 20 to 30 seconds. A tournament organizer wants a recap that makes next year's event sell itself. A brand wants an athlete on camera who looks like the star of a national campaign. Good sports videography is built backwards from that viewer.

Mack Media started in 2017 filming AAU basketball as Hoop Editz, and the same sports-first crew now covers Nike EYBL, the Big Ten Conference and the CFP National Championship. Read our complete guide to sports videography for the full breakdown.

What You Get When You Hire Us

  • A plan before the shoot. Deliverables, formats and a delivery date agreed in writing, so nothing is vague on game day.
  • Coverage built for your sport. Camera positions and shot lists for how your sport actually moves, from the baseline to the sideline to the dugout.
  • Edited film, not raw footage. Recruiting highlight films, game and tournament recaps, or athlete features, color-graded and cut to the right length.
  • Social cuts from every shoot. Vertical clips for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, so the content lands while the moment still matters.
  • Photography on request. Action and portrait stills shot alongside the video for recruiting profiles, programs and press.

Our Services

Sports Videography Services

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Highlight Films

Professionally edited recruiting reels built to catch college coaches' attention in the first 20 seconds.

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Game-Day Coverage

Multi-camera cinematic coverage of games, tournaments, and events at every level.

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Documentary Content

Long-form athlete stories, behind-the-scenes series, and pre-draft docuseries.

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NIL Content

Commercial campaigns for brands featuring college and professional athletes.

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Photo Activations

Instant-delivery photo stations and branded VIP photo booths at live events.

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Drone Footage

Aerial cinematography for stadiums, venues, and outdoor events.

Watch the Work

One Film From Every Court and Field

Max Clark's senior baseball season, Cooper Flagg at Nike EYBL, and Bryce Underwood's senior night. Three sports, one standard.

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Max Clark Senior Season Baseball Highlights 293K+ views on YouTube
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Cooper Flagg Highlights | EYBL Memphis 2023
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Bryce Underwood Senior Night

Who We Film For

Who Hires a Sports Videographer

Sports video does a different job depending on who is paying for it. These are the three people we work with most, and what each one usually needs.

Athletes & Families

Recruiting highlight films, single-game films and player features, built so a college coach or a future sponsor sees what makes the athlete different.

Best for: High school and AAU athletes heading into recruiting, and college athletes building an NIL presence.

Basketball highlight films →

Teams, Tournaments & Events

Game-day cinematography, tournament coverage and event recaps, with social clips delivered while the event still matters.

Best for: High school programs, AAU organizations, tournament circuits, conferences and event operators.

See our Big Ten coverage →

Brands & Media

Campaigns and branded content featuring athletes, produced by a crew that already knows how sports moves on camera.

Best for: Brands running athlete partnerships, NIL programs and sports-adjacent campaigns.

Brand & NIL work →

What to Ask Before You Book a Sports Videographer

  1. Can I see game footage? Montages hide a lot. Real game film shows whether the shooter knows where the play is going.
  2. Have you filmed at my level or above? A crew that has covered Nike EYBL or a national championship will not be rattled by your event.
  3. What exactly do I get? Minutes of edited film, number of social cuts, aspect ratios. Get it in writing.
  4. When do I get it? Recruiting windows and social feeds do not wait, so get a delivery date before you book.
  5. Who has hired you before? Reviews and past clients with real names attached. More on this in our complete guide to sports videography.

Client Love

What People Are Saying

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Mack Media is a true standout in the sports media and content space. Founder and CEO Kage McCorkle is wise beyond his years with an impressive blend of passion, work ethic, and entrepreneurial drive. His deep understanding of modern content creation and the sports media landscape sets him apart. I highly recommend Mack Media for your next project. Expect nothing less than executional excellence.

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They are top notch. I def recommend them. They shoot with elite equipment and have amazing editing skills.

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Our son's highlight film was unreal. Coaches started reaching out the same week we posted it. Worth every penny.

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Mack Media covered our AAU tournament and the footage looked like it belonged on ESPN. The kids and parents couldn't believe it.

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Mack Media filmed our entire season and the highlight reel helped my daughter land a D1 scholarship. Can't thank them enough.

Coverage Area

Areas We Serve

Based in Indianapolis. Traveling nationwide. These are cities we cover regularly β€” but we go anywhere there's a story to tell.

Don't see your city? No problem. Mack Media travels nationally for sports events β€” no location is off limits.

Tell Us Where You Need Us

FAQ

Sports Videographer FAQ

What sports does Mack Media cover?

We cover basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball at every level β€” from AAU and high school through college and professional. Our team has filmed at Nike EYBL, Prep Hoops Circuit, the Big Ten Conference, the CFB National Championship, and the Indy 500.

How much does sports videography cost?

Sports videography is custom-quoted based on the event, location, and deliverables needed. Fill out our sports inquiry form with your event details and we'll provide a quote within 24 hours.

Do you travel for events?

Yes. We're based in Indianapolis but travel nationwide. We've filmed in LA, San Diego, Atlanta, and across the Midwest. There are no travel restrictions β€” if there's a story to tell, we'll be there.

How quickly do we get our footage back?

Turnaround depends on the project scope. Highlight films and event recaps are typically delivered within 1-2 weeks. Larger documentary projects have custom timelines that we agree on upfront.

What does a sports videographer do?

A sports videographer films and edits video of athletes, teams and events: recruiting highlight films, game and tournament coverage, athlete features and branded sports content. The difference from general videography is anticipation. A good sports videographer knows where the play is going before it happens, so the moment is in frame when it counts.

How do I choose a sports videographer?

Ask to see real game footage, not just montages, and look for work at your level or above. Get the deliverables and the delivery date in writing, and check reviews or past clients with real names attached.

What do I get when I hire a sports videographer?

Edited film built for where it will be watched: a recruiting highlight film, a game or tournament recap, an athlete feature, or a branded piece, plus vertical cuts for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Photography can be shot alongside the video. Every scope is agreed in writing before the shoot, including deliverables and delivery date.

Is sports videography different from regular video production?

Yes. In sports the moment happens once, on the game's schedule, not the crew's. Sports videography means pre-planned coverage, reading the play before it develops, and editors who know what a college coach, a fan or a brand wants to see. That is the work Mack Media was built on, starting with AAU basketball in 2017.

Do you film youth and high school sports, or only college and pro?

Every level. Mack Media started at AAU games, and we still film high school and grassroots events alongside college and national work like the Big Ten Conference, Nike EYBL and the CFP National Championship.

Where is Mack Media located?

We're based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We travel nationwide for sports events, brand campaigns, and weddings β€” no travel restrictions.

How do I book Mack Media?

Fill out the inquiry form on our contact page or call us at (463) 275-6225. Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with next steps.

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