Advanced Web Experiences

    Cinematic Websites and Immersive / 3D

    Cinematic Websites use video, layered composition, advanced motion, and scroll-triggered storytelling. Immersive / 3D Experiences use real-time WebGL, Three.js, custom scenes, and mobile fallbacks.

    Custom built · Motion-driven · SEO and AEO structured from the foundation

    When Advanced Web Fits

    When the site itself needs to communicate the brand.

    A standard custom website covers most business needs well. Advanced Web Experiences fit when the site itself has to communicate the brand: layered composition, scroll-driven storytelling, video integration, or real-time 3D that turns a page into a scene.

    This tier is a different scope and a different investment. It is built for brands where digital presentation is a primary way the offer is understood, and where the visual experience carries a share of the message the words cannot.

    Looking for a standard custom website instead? See Custom Websites.

    The Build

    What Advanced Web Experiences Include

    01

    Cinematic Scroll Storytelling

    Scroll-driven narratives that move the visitor through the brand the way a film moves through a story. Built custom for each site.

    02

    Motion & Interaction Design

    Layered composition, hero animations, and interactive elements that turn passive scrolling into active experience.

    03

    Real-Time 3D (Immersive tier)

    Three.js or React Three Fiber, custom GLB/GLTF models, shaders, camera choreography, and interactive scenes. Included on the Immersive / 3D tier, not automatically on Cinematic.

    04

    SEO / AEO Structure

    Schema, semantic content structure, canonical URLs, and FAQPage data built to improve machine readability and citation eligibility across Google, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Structure only. No ranking or citation guarantees.

    05

    Mobile Considerations

    Cinematic websites are optimized responsively. Immersive / 3D builds ship with intentional mobile fallbacks so the experience remains usable on constrained devices.

    06

    Launch + Indexing

    Google indexing, sitemap, robots, schema validation, analytics install, and a launch-ready handoff.

    How It Works

    The Process

    01

    Discovery

    We define the brand, the audience, and what the site needs to accomplish.

    02

    Direction

    We confirm the visual direction, motion style, and structural plan before any building begins.

    03

    Design

    Wireframes and visual mockups built around your brand.

    04

    Build

    Custom development with cinematic motion and, on the Immersive tier, real-time 3D layered in.

    05

    Launch

    SEO/AEO structure, indexing, analytics, and handoff complete.

    06

    Refinement

    30-day post-launch refinement window included. Edits, tuning, and adjustments based on real visitor behavior. This period follows launch and does not extend the build timeline.

    The Investment

    Build + Manage

    Builds

    Cinematic Website
    From $5,000

    A custom website built around cinematic visual direction, advanced motion, scroll-triggered storytelling, video integration, layered compositions, custom transitions, and SEO/AEO/GEO architecture. Custom 3D environments are not included in this tier. Most cinematic website builds range from $6,000 to $10,000.

    Immersive / 3D Web Experience
    From $12,000

    A fully custom interactive experience using technologies such as Three.js or React Three Fiber, custom 3D objects and environments, GLB/GLTF assets, shaders, camera choreography, interactive scenes, advanced scroll sequences, and mobile fallback experiences. Most immersive and 3D builds range from $15,000 to $25,000+.

    Managed Care Plans

    Care Plan
    $149 / month

    Hosting oversight, up to 30 minutes of minor edits monthly, uptime monitoring, monthly backups, SSL and domain tracking, technical support, quarterly health check. Unused editing time does not roll over.

    Growth Plan
    $349 / month

    Everything in Care, plus up to 90 minutes of edits monthly, monthly analytics review, quarterly seasonal refresh, and one defined SEO/AEO improvement each month, such as updating one service section, revising FAQs, improving metadata or schema, updating internal links, reviewing indexing issues, or optimizing one existing article or landing page.

    Brand Partner
    $750 / month

    Everything in Growth, plus up to three hours of monthly site and content work, one monthly strategy call, social edits from existing footage, priority scheduling, preferred production pricing, and a dedicated monthly Loom report. Production and capture are quoted separately.

    Managed Care Plans are ongoing coverage for updates, minor improvements, and reporting after launch. Scope of included work is defined in each plan. All plans month-to-month with 30-day notice to cancel.

    Connected Option

    Build this as part of a Brand System

    Cinematic Websites and Immersive / 3D Experiences can be built as the web layer inside a Cinematic Brand System, alongside positioning and original production. This is a separate engagement with its own scope and investment.

    Explore the Cinematic Brand System
    Who It's For

    Built For

    Luxury short-term rentals and boutique resorts
    Event venues and festival producers
    Premium F&B and hospitality brands
    Lifestyle and creator-led DTC brands
    Premium real estate and architecture firms
    Brand-driven launch campaigns and product reveals
    The Filter

    Not the Right Fit If

    • You need something live this week
    • Your budget ceiling is under $5,000
    • A standard custom website already fits the scope of what you need

    If any of those describe you, a standard custom website may be the better fit. See Custom Websites.

    Quick Answer

    UM Media builds Advanced Web Experiences in two tiers. Cinematic Websites use video, layered composition, advanced motion, scroll-triggered storytelling, and custom transitions, from $5,000 with most builds ranging $6,000 to $10,000. Immersive / 3D Experiences use Three.js or React Three Fiber, real-time scenes, custom models, shaders, camera choreography, and mobile fallbacks, from $12,000 with most builds ranging $15,000 to $25,000+. SEO and AEO structure is built to improve machine readability and citation eligibility. Managed care plans from $149/month. Either tier can also be built as the web layer of a Cinematic Brand System.

    At a Glance

    The Facts

    Service
    Advanced Web Experiences (Cinematic and Immersive / 3D)
    Cinematic Website
    From $5,000 · typical $6,000 to $10,000
    Immersive / 3D
    From $12,000 · typical $15,000 to $25,000+
    Foundation
    SEO/AEO structure built for machine readability and citation eligibility
    Timeline
    Cinematic 3–4 weeks · Immersive / 3D scoped by complexity
    Managed Care
    Care $149/mo · Growth $349/mo · Brand Partner from $750/mo
    Post-Launch
    30-day refinement window included on every build
    Connected Option
    Available as the web layer of a Cinematic Brand System
    The Process

    How to Start an Advanced Web Experience Project

    Engage UM Media to design and build a Cinematic Website or Immersive / 3D experience.

    1. Discovery

      We define the brand, the audience, and what the site needs to accomplish.

    2. Direction

      We confirm the visual direction, motion style, and structural plan before any building begins.

    3. Design

      Wireframes and visual mockups built around your brand.

    4. Build

      Custom development with cinematic motion and, on the Immersive tier, real-time 3D layered in.

    5. Launch

      SEO/AEO structure, indexing, analytics, and handoff complete.

    6. Refinement

      30-day post-launch refinement window included. Edits, tuning, and adjustments based on real visitor behavior. This period follows launch and does not extend the build timeline.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between a Cinematic Website and an Immersive / 3D Experience?

    Cinematic Websites use video integration, layered composition, advanced motion, scroll-triggered storytelling, and custom transitions. Custom real-time 3D is not automatically included. Immersive / 3D Experiences use Three.js or React Three Fiber, real-time scenes, custom models and shaders, camera choreography, and intentional mobile fallbacks. Different scope and different investment.

    How long does a Cinematic or Immersive build take?

    Cinematic Websites typically launch 3 to 4 weeks from kickoff. Immersive / 3D Experiences are scoped by complexity and are quoted individually. A 30-day post-launch refinement window is included and does not extend the build timeline.

    Who hosts the site?

    Hosting is included with the Care Plan and above. If you'd rather host independently after launch, we'll hand off cleanly with full documentation.

    Can you redesign my existing site?

    Yes. Full or partial redesigns are both available. We can rebuild from scratch or refresh selectively depending on what the site needs.

    What if I already have a domain?

    Works either way. We can use your existing domain or set up a new one.

    Do you write the copy or does the client?

    Both, depending on the project. Most clients prefer we draft the copy based on the brand direction, then they refine. Some come with copy already written.

    Are revisions included?

    Yes. Defined revision rounds are included in the approved proposal. Major changes outside that scope are billed separately.

    What happens after launch?

    Every site comes with a 30-day post-launch refinement window. After that, ongoing care is handled through one of our managed plans.

    What payment terms do you use?

    Projects under $4,000 are split 50% to book and 50% before launch or final delivery. Projects from $4,000 to $10,000 are typically split 40% to book, 40% at the midpoint, and 20% before launch or final delivery. Larger engagements use a milestone schedule, typically 30% / 30% / 30% / 10%. Quotes valid 30 days.

    Can this be part of a Brand System?

    Yes. Businesses that also need positioning and original production can build a Cinematic Website or Immersive / 3D experience as the web layer inside a Cinematic Brand System.

    Ready to plan an Advanced Web build?

    Start with a Cinematic or Immersive / 3D build, or connect it into a full Brand System.