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Baseline Cinematic · Pekin & Peoria, IL

Footage Worth Stopping For

Cinematic drone and ground video for real estate listings and local businesses across Central Illinois.

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Services & Pricing

Aerial view of a red-roof estate with a striped lawn in Peoria Founding Client Rate

Real Estate Media

Give your listings the premium treatment. Seamless aerial-to-ground property tours and custom color grading make homes stand out in a crowded market.

  • Cinematic Property TourAerial and ground footage, custom color grading$399$399 $199
  • Aerial-Only ShowcaseDrone footage only, no ground shots$199
  • Vertical Social Add-OnA vertical cut for Instagram and TikTok$75

Delivered in 1–2 business days. Founding Client Rate — limited spots available.

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Aerial view of a local small-town storefront with red picket fence and painted signs

Commercial & Brand Films

Tell your company's story. Cinematic overviews for local businesses, dealerships, and attractions, combining sweeping aerials with smooth ground tracking.

  • Brand ProfilesA cinematic overview of your businessfrom $850
  • Commercial CampaignsLarger multi-scene productionsfrom $1,500

Custom-quoted based on project scope and licensed audio needs.

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Judith holding a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera, filming for local businesses

Social Media Retainers

Stay relevant without the stress. We drop by your business monthly to capture and edit a steady stream of vertical reels for Instagram and TikTok.

  • Monthly Retainer (4 Reels)We visit monthly to film and edit$299/mo

Just need a one-off reel? Add a vertical cut to any property tour for $75.

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🛡️ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: if you're not happy with your final video, we'll re-edit it at no additional charge.

No travel fee within 50 miles of Pekin and Peoria.

Same Shot, Before and After Grading

Drag the slider. On the left is the flat log footage straight from the camera. On the right is the same frame after color grading.

Peoria bridge at dusk after color grading Peoria bridge at dusk as shot, before color grading As shot (log) Graded

The Cinematic Difference

10-Bit Cinematic Capture

We do not just point and shoot. By filming in high-dynamic-range log color profiles, our cameras capture billions of colors. This preserves crucial details in bright skies and deep shadows, completely eliminating the "blown out" look of standard video.

Precision Color Mastering

Every single project is custom-graded. We build advanced node trees to isolate cinematic skin tones, seamlessly match our aerial and ground cameras, and apply a premium, stylized look to your final film.

AI-Powered Post-Production

We leverage cutting-edge tools for intelligent upscaling and advanced motion tracking. This ensures your final product looks flawlessly polished and perfectly framed, whether your clients are watching on a smartphone or a 4K display.

Our Work & Portfolio

Inside a Hidden Lakefront Oasis in Pekin, IL

Showcasing our seamless aerial-to-ground transitions and 10-bit color grading, this private lakefront property tour demonstrates how Baseline Cinematic elevates real estate marketing.

Event Coverage & Community Storytelling: Church Chops

A dynamic highlight reel of the annual Church Chops fundraiser at Gethsemane Church in Pekin, IL. This showcases our ability to capture the energy of live events, combining sweeping aerial establishing shots with intimate ground tracking and strategically mixed customer soundbites.

Luxury Estate Aerial Showcase

A cinematic flight highlighting the grand architecture and sweeping landscapes of premier luxury estates. Featuring buttery-smooth tracking and precision node-based color grading to elevate high-end properties.

Exploring 150-Year-Old Mansions in Peoria!

A stunning aerial showcase of the timeless historic architecture found throughout Peoria's luxury residential neighborhoods. This highlights our smooth, sweeping drone operations and rich cinematic color grading.

Golden hour magic in Washington Square!

We took to the streets and the skies to showcase the timeless charm of historic downtown Washington, IL, blending golden-hour aerials with ground footage of the square.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★
We had a fantastic experience with Baseline Cinematic. The quality of the video work was impressive, and the drone footage added a whole new level to the finished project. Everything looked polished, smooth, and professionally produced. You can tell they care about the details and take pride in their work. The final result exceeded expectations, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing high-quality videography or aerial footage.
Nathan Noyes Car SalesGoogle review · Commercial video
★★★★★
These folks know how it’s done! They made a gorgeous video of my property, including my home and the lake that it sits on when I put it up for sale. They knew exactly how to highlight the best features of the property and I highly recommend Baseline Cinematic!
Missy S.Google review · Lakefront home listing
★★★★★
Baseline Cinematic did an outstanding job for us! Their drone footage was excellent, and the overall cinematography was professional, creative, and beautifully done. They have a great eye for capturing the right angles and moments, and the finished video work really stood out. We were very impressed with the quality of their work and would gladly recommend Baseline Cinematic to anyone looking for professional video, drone footage, or cinematic production. Great work from start to finish!
Gethsemane ChurchGoogle review · Event coverage, Pekin

Our Process

A simple, fast path from booking to a finished film.

1. Book

Choose your package and reserve a date online or by phone — most bookings are confirmed within 24 hours.

2. Shoot

Our licensed, dual-operator team captures aerial and ground footage on-site. If weather won't cooperate, we reschedule at no additional cost.

3. Edit

Every clip goes through our in-house, node-based color grading and editing pipeline — no outsourcing, no shortcuts.

4. Deliver

Your finished film lands in your inbox in 1 to 2 business days, ready to publish.

Shot on professional cinema drones and stabilized ground cameras. Fully licensed and insured for commercial flight, with all local airspace authorizations handled before takeoff.

FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to receive the final edited video?

Because we handle all of our editing, motion tracking, and color enhancement in-house, our typical turnaround time for standard promotional and real estate projects is 1 to 2 business days. We ensure every frame is polished to perfection before delivering the final product.

Do I get an unbranded version for the MLS?

Yes. Every real estate video comes with an unbranded version, with no logos or contact details, so it's ready to post on the MLS, listing sites, or any social media platform.

Do you charge a travel fee?

Shoots within 50 miles of Pekin and Peoria have no travel fee. Beyond that, it's $50 for 50–75 miles, $100 for 75–100 miles, and a custom quote for anything over 100 miles. You'll always know the travel fee before you book.

Are you licensed and insured to fly commercially?

Absolutely. We operate under full FAA Part 107 Certification for commercial flight and carry comprehensive liability insurance. Safety and compliance are our top priorities. We handle all local airspace authorizations in the Peoria and Pekin region before the drone ever leaves the ground, ensuring your property and project are completely protected.

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Headquartered in the Greater Peoria area, Baseline Cinematic serves clients throughout Central Illinois within a 50-mile radius, with extended-range coverage available for select projects.