The Artist Access Plan
SugarCaned is built for independent artists who are building something real — even when the budget isn't there yet. Every project can be split into monthly installments, no fees, no interest, no markup.
Every artist who works with SugarCaned gets access to these terms. No tiers. No gatekeeping.
You have a feeling. A sound, a season, a moment you want people to feel before they understand it. I build the visual engine to deliver it.
Your business deserves a digital presence that actually works — found by the right people, built to last, maintained so you never have to think about it.
Every project starts with an emotional target. Then I build the visual engine to hit it.
Straightforward work for local businesses who need a real digital presence.
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Teams, leagues, and event organizers who need cinematic production that matches their ambition.
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Local to national touring artists who want releases that feel like events, not just uploads.
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Content creators who need professional motion branding and a fresh visual identity.
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Clean, professional WordPress + Elementor builds. Starting at $1,500.
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E-commerce setup, Google Business Profile, SearchAtlas, citations. Starting at $2,500.
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Your digital operation, handled. From $200/mo Basic Care or $350/mo with SEO.
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Teams — Hype & Promo
Team intro, roster reveal, hype reel, social promo cuts.
from $500
Events & Leagues
Season openers, cinematic trailers, tournament broadcast packages, multi-deliverable productions.
from $1,000
Cinematic Scale
Multi-scene narrative productions, full league visual identity packages. Scope determines final price.
from $2,000
Add a content bank to any package — bank credit toward season launches and expansion drops.
Teams
Bank credit toward season openers, patch launches, and roster reveals. Credit accumulates monthly.
from $100/mo
Events & Leagues
Higher volume for leagues with regular content cycles and tournament schedules.
from $300/mo
Credit rolls over each month. Deploy when the season demands it.
Lyric Treatment
Kinetic typography, atmospheric color grading, synced to your track. Clean, professional, shareable.
from $350
Full Production
Custom VFX sequences, 3D elements, atmospheric lighting, cinematic edit. Built to make the release feel like an event.
from $800
Cinematic Scale
Multi-scene productions, narrative concepts, full motion identity packages.
from $2,000
Not sure which tier? Describe the feeling you're going for in the form below and I'll scope it.
Pay a monthly rate, bank the credit. Every dollar you put in rolls over and stacks up — deploy it toward a lyric video, a full production, or social content whenever you're ready. No rush, no expiry.
Local
Keep your local fanbase engaged between shows. Bank credit toward a release, EP drop, or music video — it all adds up.
from $200/mo
Regional
For artists touring a multi-state circuit. More shows, more cities, more content needed — build toward something bigger.
from $500/mo
National
For artists on full tour cycles with active release schedules. Fastest turnaround in the queue.
from $900/mo
4 months at $200 = $800 banked — nearly a full production. Your credit, your timeline.
Powered by Auxx Funk — 20 years broadcast · 10 years touring
Live Show Videography
Professional on-location video capture of your live performance. Edited highlight reel or full-set footage delivered for social, EPK, or post-production use.
from $350
Live Audio / Field Recording
Broadcast-quality field audio capture at your live show or rehearsal space. Delivered as stems or mixed. Great for EPKs, social clips, and live releases.
from $250
Live Demo Recording
Audio + video captured together at your show or rehearsal — ready to use as a demo for booking, labels, or licensing. Both elements delivered separately or combined.
from $500
Add-on: Post-Production
Pair any live capture with Nikole's post-production pipeline — color grade, VFX treatment, motion graphics, or a full lyric/music video edit built from your live footage.
quoted per project
Lafayette & Acadiana area shows available now. Field recorder and camera equipment being added to kit — contact for current gear availability.
Starter Package
Stream starting, BRB, and ending screens + animated overlay elements. A finished logo is required before production begins — logo design is not offered.
from $400
OBS Transitions
Add-on to the Starter Package. Smooth, on-brand transitions between scenes.
+ from $150
Need a logo first? I can point you toward the right people.
Monthly
New seasonal intros, event-themed animations, fresh overlays. Small but consistent.
from $50/mo
Perfect for streamers who want their branding to evolve without a big upfront cost.
I take on a small number of projects at a time so every deliverable gets the full weight of my focus.
I work with a focused client list so every project gets proper attention — not a ticket in a queue.
✦Esports organizations and private leagues building a cinematic identity around their brand and season cycles.
✦Music artists and labels who want a release to feel like an event, not just another upload.
✦Local and touring musicians who need consistent visual content without the upfront cost of a full production.
✦Streamers who want professional motion branding that grows with their channel.
✦Commissioners and team managers who need AAA-tier production without AAA-tier overhead.
✦Busy clients who want to hand it off and trust it'll land — not babysit a creative through every frame.
✦Local businesses with a physical storefront who need their digital presence to actually reflect their quality.
✦Shop owners whose Google listing shows the wrong hours, wrong address, or nothing at all.
✦Businesses that tried a cheap website and ended up with something they're embarrassed to show customers.
✦Owners who want one person to handle everything — site, store, SEO, and ongoing maintenance.
✦Anyone who's been burned by an agency that disappeared after launch.
Discovery — your way
Online chat, email, or Discord DMs with or without screenshare — no phone calls required. Tell me the emotional target, the deadline, and drop the assets.
Vibe Check & Curation
I define the color theory, lighting direction, and visual language independently — then send you a concept for approval before a single render runs. One checkpoint, not ten.
Digital Alchemy
The render phase. I go heads-down — physics simulations, atmospheric effects, motion timing. You get a draft when it's ready to actually look at, not before.
Delivery
Color-graded, candy-glossed, and ready to hit. Files in the formats you need, on the timeline we agreed. Done.
Discovery — your way
Online chat, email, or a quick screen share — no phone calls required. Tell me about your business, what's broken or missing, and what you want it to do.
Plan & Quote
I put together a clear scope of work and flat project fee before anything starts. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs. No surprises mid-project.
Build
I design and build in Elementor, set up your store or SEO foundation, and configure everything to work the way your business actually operates.
Launch & Handoff
Everything tested, everything working. I walk you through what was built — then either we're done, or we roll into Monthly Care and I stay on.
I work the way my clients live — online, on Discord, and deep in a project. No phone tag, no scheduling headaches.
No scheduled calls, no status report theater. You get real updates when there's something real to report.
I work the way my clients live — online, on Discord, and deep in a project. No phone tag, no scheduling headaches.
Text chat
Discord DMs or the form below. Best for references, async feedback, and quick questions.
Discord audio
Hop in a voice channel to talk it through — no phone needed, no friction.
Screen share
Review drafts together live. Walk the timeline or show me references as we talk.
Traditional phone calls aren't my strong suit — Discord keeps things cleaner for both of us anyway.
No phone calls, no scheduling headaches. Reach out however works best for you — I check in daily and respond fast.
Live chat
Use the chat bubble on this page — I try to respond same day.
Screen share
Walk me through your current site or show me what you have in mind. Easy to set up.
Not a phone call person — async works better for both of us and keeps everything documented.
How many revisions do I get?
Unlimited within scope. If the direction changes significantly mid-project, we'll talk timeline — but normal tweaks and adjustments are included.
How long does a project take?
Depends on scope. A streamer package might take a few days. A full esports cinematic could take 2–4 weeks. I'll give you a realistic timeline during discovery.
Do I need to provide the audio?
For music videos, yes — your track is the foundation. For esports content I can source licensed audio from my Envato Elements library if you don't have something specific.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, for projects that require it. Just flag it during discovery.
Can I bank minutes across retainer tiers?
Yes — unused minutes roll over each month. They accumulate toward bigger releases or season launches whenever you're ready to deploy them.
How many revisions do I get?
Unlimited within scope. If you want to change something after we've already built it, we'll talk about what that means for timeline — but standard corrections are always included.
How long does a project take?
Depends on what's being built. A straightforward business site might be 1–2 weeks. A full store setup with SEO foundation takes longer. Timeline is agreed on before we start.
Do I need to already have a website or platform?
No. If you're starting from scratch I'll recommend the right platform and set it up. If you're already on something, I'll work within it or advise on switching if it makes sense.
What platforms do you work with?
WordPress + Elementor for websites. Lightspeed, ECWID, and Shopify for e-commerce — others on request. If you're on something not listed, ask and I'll tell you honestly if I can help.
What's included in Monthly Care?
Basic Care covers site updates, inventory, social pages, review responses, citation corrections, and tawk.to chat setup. Care + SEO adds SearchAtlas management, GMB optimization, rank tracking, and regular photography visits.
Fill out the form with your vision, vibe, and deadline. I'll follow up within 48 hours.
Tell me about your business. I'll follow up within 48 hours.
However you prefer I reach back out.
Most important field. A song, a movie scene, a feeling — anything helps.
Don't worry if you're missing things — I can work with a lot or a little.
Plain language is fine. The more context you give, the faster I can scope it.