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Authentic video for

ambitious brands.

Let's make one

We’re High Tide, a video agency operating out of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Since 2017 our mission has been simple: give our clients a voice that’s true to them.

Our distinct documentary style approach to video content puts the authentic and human at the forefront of our clients stories.

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WHAT WE DO:

Like every story, it starts at the beginning.

Creative Strategy: We know it can be scary out there, and that's why we help our clients develop a creative strategy around their video content. Through discovery sessions, we create 'video blueprints' - a guide that outline effective video concepts, relevant tone and visual styles, and the practical considerations when commissioning content. Read more about our creative strategy process here.

Production: Whether we are creating content from our client’s creative video strategies or solely as a production partner, our documentary style approach to video content captures people as they are. Real people sharing genuine experiences communicate your brand's mission in a way that builds trust and drives meaningful action.

Flexible Partnerships: We work with other agencies, production companies and in-house teams who need flexible support at any stage of production. Whether that's producing and project management, camera operators or editors, think of us as an extension of your team, stepping in where you need us most.

content

we love to make:

branded micro-documentaries / case-studies / customer testimonials / event content / educational / commercial advertising

WHO we’re FOR:

Our collaborative process works best with people who care deeply about their brand's story and want it to feel genuine. We're small enough to be flexible and experienced enough to handle everything from business case studies to full commercial campaigns.

Unscripted, documentary style content works for brands who want to stand out by being themselves and connect more meaningfully with their audience. We believe this approach has a place in almost any sector or industry as every brand has a story to tell. What makes the difference is how it's told.

Where we’ve worked the most:

MedTech & FinTech - Third Sector - Sport - Food & Drink - Leisure & Lifestyle - Education

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  • A woman working on a clothing design at a table in a room with black storage lockers on the wall, clothing hangers, and various design supplies.

    "You know you will get professional service in all aspects of the production."

    DENTSU CREATIVE

  • A middle-aged man with closed eyes enjoying a sip of water from a glass, sitting on an orange chair wearing a grey and orange sweater.

    "10/10 would recommend."

    CONTAGIOUS

  • A man with a beard and short brown hair sitting on a yellow chair in an office, wearing a pink checkered shirt with rolled-up sleeves, smiling.

    "Creative and practical, High Tide delivered exactly what we needed."

    GENOA BLACK

  • A man and woman sitting together indoors, engaged in a conversation, with the woman looking down and the man looking at her.

    "impressed with their flexibility, professionalism and how easy they made the technical aspects of the project."

    CODEBASE

  • A man with a beard wearing a black baseball cap and black shirt looking at a comic book or magazine indoors, with a smile on his face.

    " Incredibly well organized and over delivered on all the assets we requested."

    PROXIMA STUDIO

  • A wooden chair on a dock beside a lake with swans and geese, with a grassy hill and trees in the background.

    "The process was highly enjoyable, creatively engaging and the outcome is exceptional. The team at High Tide are first class creatives and people."

    MANAGE YOUR MIND

  • A young man wearing a brown beanie and a brown corduroy shirt looking upward inside a building with stained glass windows.

    "Creative and ethical production company."

    HISTORIC ENVIROMENT SCOTLAND

  • Close-up of a printed page or magazine with text and images, slightly out of focus.

    "We are absolutely delighted with the results and are looking forward to working with them in the future."

    BELLFIELD BREWERY

  • A woman sitting at a desk in an office, smiling and holding a mug, with a computer monitor, notebook, and other office items on the desk.

    "a pleasure to work with, communicative, friendly and made great suggestions on the day to help put the whole team at ease."

    IMAGINARY FRIENDS

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