Record and produce effective, high-level creative seamlessly in English and Spanish.
Work with a bilingual engineer in a state-of-the-art studio, and get your projects done faster.
Ensure elite production value and accuracy in your content - for both audiences.
Elevate the creative?
Direct the talent and make last-minute copy edits?
Ensure the concept and tone speaks to both audiences?
Feel confident that the job is done right?
As we all know, there's a lot more involved in a quality production than just the copy on the page. From casting, to performance directing, to the sound design and final mix, there are always places where partnerships make all the difference.
We started HIGHBALL to bring production proficiency and language fluency together in one place. We're here to help you deliver your best creative ideas with the same elite production value and attention to detail in both languages.
As your audio post partner, we help you communicate effectively and flawlessly with both audiences, and look good doing it.
Whether you're at our studio in downtown Minneapolis or on the other side of the planet, we deliver the same extensive production expertise and peerless language skills honed from over twenty years in the field - all with superhero speed and Buick reliability.
JOHN LUKAS
Founder / Engineer
john@highball-msp.com
From the neighborhoods of Minneapolis to the barrios of Madrid, John’s built up a diverse portfolio in the media world. He’s got a black belt in audio and he's done everything from art installations to albums - and tucked in a few thousand TV and radio spots along the way. For the past 20 years, he's delivered original thinking, blinding speed and Spanish language skills to the Minneapolis agency scene and beyond.
Just a few of the businesses we're proud to partner with to produce content that connects accurately and effectively.
Synergy is key. Let's start the conversation and see if we're made for each other.
We can talk talent, translation, audience and engagement goals. Oh yeah, deadlines, too!
Press go, and deliver high-level content for both audiences - on-time and under budget.
Having worked in the industry for two decades, we understand agency budgets, time constraints and the need to pair the best ideas with the right production team. We can record and produce your content in English and Spanish in the same session, work at your pace and deliver in high-pressure situations.
From bar napkin to broadcast, we're here for you in all phases of the project.
We help you eliminate the language guesswork and keep your ideas on the rails.
You can produce confidently and efficiently in English and Spanish at the same time.
You're in charge. Bilingual production is our thing, but you still call the shots.
We bring the best tech and talent to every project we're on, but ultimately, we work with creatives. Yes, sometimes it's in another language, but it's always your content. Our role is to make sure you get to do what you do best, and shine.
Translators know language. Copywriters know ideas. Whenever possible, hire a Spanish-speaking copywriter to keep the concept in-tact and the script to-time.
Believe it or not, a lisp is a lisp (yes, even in Spain). Speaking the language doesn't automatically make you voice talent.
The peace of mind alone is worth it, but you can also save time, money and headaches from rounds of revisions and second-guessing. If you had to produce a spot in Esperanto, wouldn't it be helpful to have an engineer who spoke it?
As a boutique studio that doesn't go for volume of work, we invest heavily into every job we do.
Feel free to hold time in advance even if you're not 100% sure of your commitment with the client. We get it - we live in the agency world, too.
We're currently booking out 4 weeks in advance. If you have a project in the works, feel free to reach out now to discuss you and your client's needs.
We look forward to hearing from you.
As a product of our partnership, we donate 3% of all revenue to organizations and charities dedicated to peace, the environment and the well-being of others.
It’s a small token of our gratitude for being able to do what we love, and we thank all of you who help make this possible.