Ivan Rakov Studio · Los Angeles

Real
Projects.

A look at the actual work — weddings, live streams, podcasts, commercial shoots, and everything in between.

Guides & Info Projects
Creative video production for Sergei Tikhanovsky's new YouTube channel
Creative Video Production for Sergei Tikhanovsky's New YouTube Channel

Behind a creative video production launching a new YouTube channel for Sergei Tikhanovsky.

Multi-camera shoot for the Decoded Genius podcast
Behind the Scenes: A Multi-Camera Shoot for the Decoded Genius Podcast

Behind an on-location podcast shoot featuring episodes with Michael Franzese and Caleb Ralston.

130 Reels shot in one studio day for financial planner Ari Taublieb
130 Reels in One 10-Hour Shift for Ari Taublieb

Behind a single 10-hour shoot day producing 130 Reels across 4-5 content formats for a financial planner.

Livestream production for two National Guard service members
Livestream & Reels for Two National Guard Service Members

Behind a livestream and Reels session featuring two National Guard service members talking about life in the military.

The Recruitment — Cold War espionage short film
Behind "The Recruitment"

A single-scene Cold War espionage short film about a Soviet agent recruited into MI6.

About Frozen Hearts vertical mini-series production
Behind the Camera: "About Frozen Hearts"

Behind production of a 60-episode vertical mini-series drama — shot for mobile-first, swipe-to-continue viewing.

Beach podcast shoot with Sasha Nezlobin and Semyon Slepakov
A Podcast Shoot on the Beach: Sasha Nezlobin & Semyon Slepakov

Behind an on-location beach podcast shoot — three cameras, off-grid lighting, open sky and ocean.

Spec photo shoot for Uvex eyewear
A Spec Photo Shoot for Uvex Eyewear

A self-initiated product photo shoot built around Uvex eyewear — campaign-quality imagery, on spec.

Spec content series for Calvin Klein
A Spec Content Series for Calvin Klein

A self-initiated product content series built around Calvin Klein — campaign-quality work, on spec.

Spec product content series featuring Wilson tennis rackets
A Spec Content Series Featuring Wilson Tennis Rackets

A self-initiated product content series built around Wilson tennis rackets — campaign-quality work, on spec.

Reels production for a dance instructor
Reels for a Dance Instructor

A set of vertical Reels built for social — movement-first content for a dance instructor.

John Wick-inspired Halloween short film
Behind the Camera: A John Wick-Inspired Halloween Short Film

Camera work for a Halloween-themed short film with a John Wick-inspired action aesthetic.

A modern Romeo & Juliet short film set in Beverly Hills
A Modern Romeo & Juliet: Behind a Short Film in Beverly Hills

Behind the making of a modern short film reimagining of Romeo & Juliet, set in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

Behind the scenes on a Slaughter to Prevail music video shoot
Behind the Scenes: A Documentary BTS with Slaughter to Prevail

Documentary-style coverage of a music video shoot with Slaughter to Prevail and Alex Terrible.

Minimalist bedding and pillow brand content shoot
A Soft, Minimalist Content Set for a Bedding & Pillow Brand

A styled content shoot for a blogger in partnership with a bedding and pillow brand — soft, all-white, built for social.

30 Reels shot in one studio day for auto broker CARSOCAL
How We Shot 30 Reels in One Day for CARSOCAL

Behind a single studio shoot day producing 30 conversational Reels for auto broker CARSOCAL.

Black-and-white film editorial concept shoot
Grain & Contrast — A Black-and-White Film Editorial

A raw, analog-inspired studio editorial with heavy grain, high contrast, and '90s/Y2K styling.

Kim & Roy's wedding — from inquiry to delivery
From Inquiry to Delivery: Kim & Roy's Wedding

From the first call to a full gallery delivered in 10 days — behind the process of Kim & Roy's wedding.

Interview shoot with a youth hockey club in Seattle
Traveling for the Story: A Youth Hockey Club Interview in Seattle

Behind an out-of-town interview shoot in Seattle — and why distance is never a dealbreaker for us.

Live stream production at Palisades Charter High School graduation
Live Streaming a High School Graduation

Five cameras, one switcher, one live feed to YouTube — behind the broadcast at Palisades Charter High School's 2026 graduation.

Testimonial video production for businesses
Testimonial Video Production for Businesses

We help businesses capture authentic testimonials from their own clients — planned, shot, and edited into content that builds trust.

Styled pink birthday studio shoot with balloons
A Styled Birthday Shoot — Pink & Balloons

A soft, playful pink studio session built around balloons and a light, celebratory mood.

Podcast shoot on the coastal cliffs with Sasha Nezlobin
A Morning Podcast Shoot on the Cliffs: Sasha Nezlobin

Behind an on-location podcast shoot on the coastal cliffs of Los Angeles — three cameras, off-grid lighting, three hours.

Four-podcast production day featuring Jennie Garth and Tracy Tutor
A Four-Podcast Production Day

Behind a four-podcast production day on location, featuring Jennie Garth and Tracy Tutor, including a three-camera shoot for Cake for Dinner.

Multi-camera podcast production for Crosses & Converses
Multi-Camera Podcast Production for Crosses & Converses

Behind the shoot for Crosses & Converses — a multi-angle podcast setup filmed in a skyline studio in Los Angeles.

Reflections mirror editorial concept shoot
Reflections — A Mirror Editorial

A conceptual studio shoot built around a single object — a round mirror — exploring duality and self-perception.

Birthday studio photoshoot for lifestyle creator Liv Shine
Birthday Studio Shoot for Liv Shine

A birthday-themed studio photoshoot for lifestyle creator Liv Shine (1.5M followers) — styled, lit, and shot to be feed-ready.

Live stream production for IKO International's global conference
Live Streaming a Global Corporate Conference

Three cameras, a remote speaker, and a live presentation feed — behind the broadcast for IKO International's conference, reaching Japan, the US, and beyond.

Aerial drone photography for real estate developers and realtors in Los Angeles
Aerial Drone Photography for Real Estate Developers & Realtors

Licensed aerial drone photography for developers, realtors, and property managers — listings, inspections, and construction progress.

Podcast production Standup LA
Behind the Lens — Podcast Production for Standup LA

From lighting setup to capturing raw, unscripted moments between takes — this is the kind of work we love.