XYST

Journal

Journal

Craft, process and the thinking behind the work — plus straight answers for brands planning video.

How much does a beauty brand commercial cost?

A clear breakdown of what drives the cost of a beauty or fashion brand commercial in Los Angeles — and how to get the most from a production budget.

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Shooting beauty texture that stops the scroll

The craft behind scroll-stopping beauty content — lighting, lenses and pacing XYST uses to make product and hair feel tactile on camera.

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What a one-day beauty shoot delivers across TikTok, Reels and broadcast

How XYST plans a single beauty shoot so it yields a hero film and dozens of vertical social cutdowns — one production day, every platform.

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