About Hamil Bros
We're open books with a bit of redaction.The foundational concept of Hamil Bros Studios predates its official establishment as a video production company. For Ross, the seed was planted during his high school years, specifically within his Spanish II class, a period where he occasionally enlisted Jacob’s involvement in his creative endeavors.
This early collaboration hinted at a future partnership built on shared interests and a nascent understanding of visual storytelling.
Jacob’s initial foray into this world, though brief, occurred in 2012 when he began working alongside Ross. During this time, Jacob was enrolled in a multimedia class, and it was Ross who provided significant assistance in helping him produce a mock movie trailer titled “6 STRIN6S.” This project served as a pivotal moment, solidifying their collaborative dynamic and exposing Jacob to the intricacies of video production in a more formal setting.
The business itself officially commenced operations in 2011. Since its inception, Hamil Bros Studios has experienced remarkable growth, demonstrating an exponential trajectory. Starting with modest commercial budgets, sometimes as low as $500, the company has successfully expanded its capabilities and client base to handle projects with budgets soaring upwards of $500,000.
This significant increase in project scale reflects the company’s commitment to quality, its evolving expertise, and its ability to deliver high-value productions, cementing its position as a formidable player in the video production industry.
Ross Hamil
Owner/Creative DIrector
I grew up in Odessa, Texas, where I spent my early years playing city baseball, shooting competition archery, and doing gymnastics. I also hunted with my dad… A lot.
I began my video career around the age of 15 years old, my sophomore year at Midland Christian School. Having grown up loving movies, and television shows, I didn’t really know that it was a field that I would eventually end up in.
In the tenth grade, I was taking my second required year of Spanish. My teacher, Mrs. Terri Crockett, assigned our class a video project. The assignment: a “fashion show” showing the students’ comprehension of the Spanish words for different articles of clothing. When she made the assignment, she took some time out of class to show examples that previous students had turned in.
I remember sitting there and thinking to myself, ‘these are horrible. Doesn’t anyone try to have fun with these?
They were boring and lacked any kind of imagination. It was the kind of stuff that it just seemed no one did more than they needed to just get by. Now, understand that I put in very little effort in school, but, it just wasn’t my thing. But, something just clicked when I got the assignment.
While my project was, for all practical purposes, terrible, it was fun. Everyone loved it. If our information is correct, that video project was shown as an example by my teacher up until her retirement (15+ years).
Flash forward a couple years and I had convinced my parents to invest in some editing software (Pinnacle Studio) and a whopping 120gb hard drive. Other students were hiring me to shoot and edit their projects and, at one point during my senior year, I had been hired by the softball coach to shoot a banquet video and was sent home from school until it was completed.
Over the next several years, I shot several weddings and music video projects, but, nothing serious.
In 2011, after parting ways with a band of musicians I had been playing with, I decided to reinvest in some newer equipment. I started a small wedding video business. In the summer of 2011 I received a phone call from one of my high school coaches requesting my services for my high school alma mater’s football team.
It was my first opportunity to finally do my video work full time. I shot football for two years alongside shooting weddings. During my time shooting football, I transitioned into shooting television commercials. I gained rapid popularity because I was offering services, especially in the realm of visual effects, that were not available in the greater West Texas area.
My visual effects work has spread internationally and continues to be utilized in helping businesses further their brands.
Outside of my professional life, I spend a lot of time with my family.
At the ripe age of 40 years old, I began taking karate with my son. We are learning the art of Korean Tang Soo Do from our wonderful masters at West Texas Karate.
Beyond that, Jacob and I have a hard rock band, LABOR XII. I also attend Raintree Christian Church with my family where I play guitar and drums in the worship band as well as lead worship from time to time.
Jacob Hamil
Vice President/Asst. Director of Marketing
Growing up in West Texas, in Odessa, I was always surrounded by awesome stories. Ever since I was little, I’ve loved movies, and that passion came straight from my parents and grandparents. Movies weren’t just something we watched; they were how we connected, explored new worlds, and understood life. And just as much as I loved movies, I loved music too. All of it together created this cool mix of art that really shaped my early life and still sticks with me today.
So, I got into music when I was eight, right around the time Ross was really getting into video production for his Spanish class. Somehow, I ended up as “talent” – and I use that term loosely – in one of his early videos. Even though it was pretty basic, that first performance totally lit a fire under me: I knew I had to be a musician.
High school was basically all about that dream. My days were packed: I was always sketching, practicing guitar till my fingers hurt, and writing tons of songs about all my teenage angst. Looking back, they were probably pretty melodramatic, kind of whiny and just about how “tormented” my high school life felt. But every note and every lyric I wrote just cemented that music was what I was meant to do. Haha!
I kinda fell into video production. My first big gig was with Ross—we suddenly had to film a wedding in San Antonio. Problem was, it was the same weekend I was supposed to move out of my dorms for the summer. But the pay was good, and honestly, I still wasn’t super into video back then.
After that, I kept helping Ross out on different projects. We did all sorts of stuff, from high school football games on Friday nights to a commercial for a local furniture and interior decoration store in Midland. Even though I wasn’t passionate about it at first, each of these jobs ended up pulling me further into the whole video production world.
I don’t honestly remember the defining moment that I decided that production is what I wanted to do with my life, but here we are! I hope you enjoy learning a little bit about us and how we got to where we are!
Favorite films include: Skyfall, Airplane!, The Road to Perdition, Django Unchained, and The Avengers.
Favorite Tv shows include: Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, AWAKE, and Scrubs
Favorite food: Fried Chicken
Favorite Bands/musical artists: Alter Bridge, Tremonti, Shinedown, Seether, Michael Buble, John Williams, Frank Sinatra, And Melody Gardot
Favorite Directors: Frank Darabont, Sam Mendez, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarrantino, Steven Spielberg, and JJ Abrams.
Favorite Cinematographers: Shane Hurlbut, Roger Deakins, Janusz Kaminski, Conrad Hall, and Douglas Slocombe
Industry Accolades
2014
Illumination Experience - Dallas
In the fall of 2014, Ross and Jacob attended Shane Hurlbut’s Illumination/Experience workshop and masterclass. This was a two-day event where they learned directly from the director of photography responsible for movies such as Terminator Salvation, Act of Valor, and Into the Badlands.
This proved to not only porovide valuable information, but friendships that span the entire industry all over the United States.
2014
After Effects World - Seattle
Immediately after the Illumination Experience, Jacob and Ross traveled from Lubbock to Seattle for the After Effects World Conference. Professionals from all over the world came to learn from the top experts. In addition to the breakout sessions, the keynote speakers included Jayse Hansen (Iron Man 3, Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Andrew Kramer of Video Copilot.
Aside from the educational side of things, they were able to meet plugin/software developers and vendors such as Maxon, Pond5, and BorisFX.
2015
Sound Advice Tour - Houston
Having written a well-received review of the Illumination/Experience Tour, Ross and Jacob were invited by the tour host, MZED, to attend and review another workshop. This workshop was called the Sound Advice Tour and was to be taught by Frank Serafini (known for his sound effects work on TRON). Unfortunately, Frank was unable to make the tour and Mark Edward Lewis was chosen as his replacement. This course was a day-long crash course in everything audio.
2016
Cinema Sound - Lubbock
Due to the wild success of the Sound Advice Tour, another course was planned through MZED. If Sound Advice were the Cliff’sNotes of audio, Cinema Sound was the encyclopedia. The Hamil Bros did not simply attend this course, they produced it.
Starting with the most basic information in audio, to advanced mixing techniques, and the biology of human hearing, the course was nothing if not comprehensive.
Clocking in at nearly 80 hours of intense education, it is no stretch to say that Hamil Bros Studios are the foremost experts in audio for video in the greater West Texas area.
2016
Hurlbut Workshop - Los Angeles
Jacob traveled to Burbank, CA to attend a Hurlbut Visuals cinematography workshop over the course of three days. Those three days were action packed with invaluable knowledge imparted by Hollywood level Cinematographer, Shane Hurlbut. The course covered everything from big set power distribution, camera builds, lensing, lighting for day interiors and night exteriors, gimbal operation with a full team for each camera, to poor man’s process for car night interiors, and so much more. The course really laid the foundation for working with larger production units and how to communicate with each department to get the best possible outcome.
Our Expert Services
Contract Video Shooting
At Hamil Bros Studios, we provide professional camera crews and state-of-the-art cinema-grade equipment to support a wide range of productions. Whether your project demands comprehensive coverage from pre-production to post-production, or simply requires expert assistance in capturing that perfect, elusive shot, our team is equipped to deliver.
We proudly serve clients in Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, and surrounding regions, extending our services to meet the diverse needs of the filmmaking and content creation industries. Our commitment to quality ensures that every frame shot and every scene captured meets the highest standards of visual storytelling.
Color Grading
At Hamil Bros Studios, we believe that color is more than just an aesthetic choice—it’s a powerful narrative tool. Our expert color grading services are designed to elevate your visuals, transforming raw, flat footage into captivating cinematic storytelling. We meticulously craft every frame, infusing your project with emotional depth, vibrant tones, and a professional polish that captivates audiences.
Our approach goes beyond technical correction; we delve into the heart of your story to understand its emotional core. This allows us to select and apply color palettes that resonate with your message, enhance character arcs, and build a consistent visual language. Whether you’re aiming for the dramatic tension of a muted palette, the joyful exuberance of bright and vivid hues, or the timeless elegance of classic film looks, our team works collaboratively with you to achieve your vision.
With state-of-the-art tools and a deep understanding of color theory, we address every aspect of the grading process, from precise primary and secondary corrections to sophisticated stylistic applications. We ensure color consistency across all shots, balance exposure and contrast, and enhance details to create a truly immersive viewing experience. The result is footage that not only looks stunning but also feels impactful, leaving a lasting impression on your audience. Trust Hamil Bros Studios to bring your visuals to life with the transformative power of expert color grading.
Visual Effect Compositing
At Hamil Bros Studios, we specialize in transforming your vision into breathtaking cinematic realities through our comprehensive visual effects (VFX) and compositing services. We seamlessly integrate digital elements with live-action footage, crafting scenes that are either impossible to film in the real world or require meticulous enhancement.
Our expertise extends to:
- Cinematic Realism: We meticulously craft visual effects that blend flawlessly with your existing footage, ensuring a believable and immersive experience for your audience. From subtle environmental enhancements to large-scale digital creations, our goal is to elevate the realism of your project.
- Distraction Removal: Our compositing artists can expertly eliminate unwanted elements from your shots, whether it’s a rogue crew member, a distracting object, or an unsightly background detail. We clean up your footage to ensure that only your intended visual narrative shines through.
- Impossible Scenes: When your script calls for the extraordinary—flying cars, fantastical creatures, epic explosions, or alien landscapes—we bring it to life. We leverage cutting-edge VFX techniques to create stunning and believable scenes that would be unfeasible or cost-prohibitive to film practically.
With Hamil Bros Studios, you can push the boundaries of storytelling, bringing your world to the frame with unparalleled visual impact and professional polish.
We Go Where the Road Leads Us
Hamil Bros Studios boasts an extensive reach, having undertaken projects across the United States. Our production endeavors have taken us to the vibrant cities of San Jose, California; the bustling entertainment hub of Las Vegas, Nevada; and the creative landscape of Portland, Oregon.
Closer to our home base, we have built strong relationships with a diverse range of clients, including industry giants such as Pennzoil, General Electric, Apache Oil, Occidental Petroleum, AutoNation, and The NFL Network. These partnerships have seen us serve clients in key Texas cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Tyler, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and Amarillo. Our regional ventures have also extended into New Mexico, reaching as far as Albuquerque, Hobbs, Clovis, and Carlsbad.
Our Valued Clients
At Hamil Bros Studios, we’ve had the honor of collaborating with a diverse roster of clients across Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, and beyond—bringing cinematic storytelling to brands, nonprofits, government agencies, and more.
Our work with past clients includes:
Affinity Steel – multiple Super Bowl campaigns highlighting local manufacturing and creative storytelling.
The Dream Sports Performance – brand story and marketing video capturing energy and movement in Lubbock.
Sustainable Crop Insurance – agricultural-focused storytelling that expanded their brand narrative in West Texas.
Float Spa of Midland – testimonial-driven video content designed to introduce and engage new audiences.
Hispanic Association of Women – nonprofit video production supporting scholarship and community initiatives.
Alström Angels – awareness and advocacy content for rare-disease research and fundraising.
Dobbs Law Firm – testimonial and commercial content for legal marketing in Odessa.
Lubbock County Tax Office – public service communication and civic media projects.
American Heart Association (Texas / Dallas) – heartfelt survivor stories and fundraising campaigns with emotional impact.
GermBlast – local service provider content crafted for Lubbock-area audiences.
Milestones Development & Play – promotional content tied to park development and fundraising events in West Texas.
Liggett Law Group – civic production for zoning board proceedings in Lubbock.
From corporate branding to nonprofit storytelling and government communications, each partnership shows how we craft tailored narratives with cinematic quality.
Let’s Create Something Unforgettable
You’ve seen what drives us—passion, precision, and a relentless pursuit of cinematic storytelling. Whether you’re building your brand, promoting a cause, or capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event, Hamil Bros Studios is ready to elevate your vision with bold visuals and a production experience that’s second to none.
You bring the story—we’ll bring it to life.