I work for a PBS documentary crew, and we needed a green screen space on short notice in Oakland…read more Luckily someone recommended Artichoke Productions. What a neat space! Paul was an excellent host and willing to have us on a Sunday morning. The space was perfect for a sit-down interview with green screen. A relaxed atmosphere made the crew and the interviewee comfortable for the shoot. There is nice garden patio outside perfect for lunch on a sunny day. I would highly recommend this space if you have a small crew and need an interview space. I hope we can go back next time we shoot in the Bay Area.

The day we selected Paul Kalbach of Artichoke Productions as Director of Photography for our…read moreindependent feature, The World Famous Kid Detective Agency, was a very good day. Throughout pre-production, Paul advised us on crew, predicted the snags we would hit and offered practical solutions, and was a consummate professional as we worked to finalize our scheduling, crew and locations. I can honestly say that he was the rock on which we, the producers, built the production. He called me personally when he noticed an oversight that could have cost us dearly. He also generously shared his contacts which led us to an absolutely ace crew who came through every day of filming. As a low budget film, we could not supply the full crew to support him, but that never stopped Paul from pushing for quality and getting the absolute best that our grueling schedule allowed. He is an artist and combines that sensibility with decades of experience in the world of independent film. His genuine easy-going temperament kept many of us going when our locations/circumstances were challenging. And our locations/schedules were always challenging. Our director constantly spoke of Paul in the highest terms, an opinion shared by everyone on set - cast and crew alike. As Director of Photography, he was instrumental in getting us through our pages. And we made our days every shooting day, letting us stay on schedule and budget. And, in the first stages of post production, I can say the footage is excellent. The use of his Zephry cam (an amazing steady cam mounted on a Segway) gave our film production values far exceeding our budget. The jib shots he designed are beautiful. His technical knowledge of his equipment is expert level and his prices beat every rental house in the Bay Area by a significant amount. I do not believe that we could have made this film without Paul and on behalf of the producing team for The World Famous Kid Detective Agency, I recommend him without reservation.

Crushpix is incredible. I run a small nonprofit, and we had a volunteer videographer just ABANDON…read moreus in the middle of a project. (Note to volunteers - we love you, but if you can't finish what you start, then please go home and work on that skill first). Crushpix was willing to step in and fulfill some 'community service hours' - and by "some," I mean over 50. They finished the job beautifully, including shooting more footage where it was necessary. These people are extremely detail oriented - no frame is except from editing it might need. They are artists - I found they were always thinking critically about how the final viewers will consume the video and adjusting it accordingly, sometimes with astonishing technical creativity. But more than that, they will not stop until they get it right. I never once felt like I had to "push" to get my video intense attention and quality control. At the same time, I was deeply respected and listened to the entire project through. And this whole experience was provided PRO-BONO. I wonder what paying clients get!!

Crushpix worked along side my production company and helped create effective videos for out…read moreclient's in-house use. Crushpix team was responsive, highly competent, and professional. It was a pleasure to work with the Crushpix team and I expect to call on them for projects. David Burckhard former V.P. of National Podcasting System current owner, PicturePoint On-line

I debated whether I wanted a videographer for our wedding for quite a while. I didn't want to drop…read morea ton of money on a short music video as a lot of other companies advertise because I preferred something less "cinematic"/was looking for more of a "documentary/authentic style" of the highlights and ceremony. Graham (Final Frame) was the perfect fit! He is very professional and readily available for any questions, etc. He has a quicker turnaround for the video which is a bonus, and I really liked that his presence was very subtle (doesn't feel like you're on a movie set with a ton of bulky equipment). He edited a wonderful video (documentary edit), and I feel like I really get to relive the wedding day, and I love that I get to re-watch all the speeches/special moments of us with our friends and family. One of my favorite parts is that he will interview the guests (optional) and you get to hear and see family/friends video messages. It was awesome and really special. I'd highly recommend Graham! He is excellent!

We hired Graham for our videography in late 2019 for our June 2020 wedding, but then the pandemic…read morehit and we had to postpone. Graham was incredibly supportive and flexible. Graham is very responsive and easy to work with. The day of our June 2021 wedding, Graham showed up on time and got right to work. You hardly even know he's there, which is exactly what we wanted from a videographer. He films "documentary style" and gets all the parts of the day that are such a blur to the bride and groom. My favorite thing about his style is the interviews he does with the bride and groom separately and the interviews he does with guests. It's such a nice touch that makes watching the video even more special. Graham is so affordable given the INCREDIBLE work that he does. I can't believe some people don't get a videographer for their wedding as it was such a special experience to rewatch our day through the eyes of our guests. My sister used Graham a few years ago, and I will be recommending Graham to every future bride and groom. His work is stunning, he doesn't interfere or get in the way, and he adds special touches that make the video even more fun to watch. Thank you so much Graham!!

I recently hired these guys to do a video of a hip hop concert I held in San Francisco and I…read morecouldn't have been more pleased with their work. They were punctual, professional, and knew where to focus to get the best footage. Ben, the owner, also met with me on a follow up meeting to ensure he captured the exact story I was looking for. If you're looking for a quality team who do incredible work and are really cool, then you should talk to their team. I know Ben will do his best to take care of you and make sure you have a quality production time and time again.

Called Silicon Valley Video once to do photo shoots of my my classic cars that I have for sale and…read morehave been using him ever since. Does great photos and quick Profesional service.

I reached out to a few videographers on Yelp. Not only were they first to respond but had the best…read moreprice for the service. We had a lot of expectations and specific ideas/directions which were fulfilled beyond expectations. I highly recommend Mana Light Films

Would definitely recommend Mana light films. Had my wife's baby shower photos done…read more Good quality of work Thank you!!!

I highly recommend REB6Studios!…read more My wife and I got married in July 2021. We booked REB6Studios for our wedding because after watching their films you can tell they have everything you'd want in a wedding video: all the emotional and fun moments captured with amazing cinematography, perfect music and tearjerking storytelling. We received our wedding video earlier than expected and it blew us away. All the shots were beautiful, carefully put together with many details weaved into the film. REB6Studios even incorporated audio from the speeches, and the bride and groom letter readings from before the ceremony. They included many heartfelt stories from our night, such as the emotional moments mentioned in those speeches and letters. The best part is they perfectly balanced the happy and emotional moments, also including the extra fun scenes like the reception dance performances, money dance, and dance floor footage! The video overall made my wife and I cry (in a good way!) because we got to relive all the amazing emotions. After sharing our video on social media, so many people have told us how it made them cry as well. Additionally, Sig and Mariane were super professional, experienced, friendly and easy to be with! My wife and I felt comfortable the whole day with them. I also noticed they're very detail-oriented and attentive, they always have their eyes on you (in a good way as well!) because they understand how important you are as the bride and groom. They worked seamlessly with our photographers, too! Thanks to REB6Studios, my wife and I will never forget how special are wedding was; we can relive all these moments, and relive all the feelings over and over. Can't wait for our family members to get married next so we can suggest REB6Studios, and I'll always be recommend them to everyone. Definitely check them out! :)

This review is WAY overdue. We first heard about REB6Studios when our friend had them as her…read morevideographer for her wedding and her video was absolutely stunning. We fell in love with REB6's emotional storytelling style and we were instantly sold. We originally planned to have a wedding with 200+ guests in December 2020. Unfortunately, COVID was surging during that time, so we decided to downsize to a microwedding. We continued to work with the majority of our vendors including REB6Studios. Our experience with Sig and his team was exceptional and the final product will be cherished for a lifetime. When we changed venues and significantly reduced our guest list, Sig was very understanding and accommodating given our situation. We mainly communicated via email and he was always responsive, helpful, and professional. On the day of the wedding, Sig and Mariane were very detail oriented, adhered to the wedding timeline, gave incredible direction, and worked well with our photographer. When we received our highlights video, we were blown away. It was like watching a movie of our wedding day and it perfectly captured all the emotions and events of the day. The editing and production value were of the highest quality. We also opted to get the ceremony cut so all our friends and family who were unable to attend would be able to watch the big day. On our first anniversary, my husband and I watched our video together. It brought back all the feels as REB6Studios was able to capture the love and happiness we felt on our special day. If you want a top notch videographer who is passionate about their work and will provide you with the most creative, beautiful, and tear-jerking film, look no further than REB6Studios! You won't be disappointed!

Truth Be Told (and Ken Fisher specifically) is an incredibly talented and well-rounded filmmaker…read more He truly invests himself in creating powerful narratives while managing every aspect of the process from direction, shooting, editing and marketing the story if relevant. Ken is also sensitive to and very good at working with individuals in our community, who also happen to be homeless. We've worked with Ken on vignettes and longer-form videos, and always look forward to working with him on new projects.

Truth Be Told merges high production value and cinematic skill with truly compelling stories that…read moreincite and ignite audiences to action. Ken Fisher is not only an experienced director, videographer, and editor, he takes the time to explore his subjects through an ethnographic lens. This empathic skill adds layers of wisdom and intensity to every piece TBT produces. Great work. Great company!

Allow me to expand upon MJVP's credentials and talent…read more We lost our sister in 2007... Three months later we lost our mother too. Sadly, we were not a "camera happy" family, so I'm left with few pictures and memories. Seven years later my father was laid to rest. He was a very private and humble man. The grief of losing my sister & mom added to his privacy with a final request that only the immediate family attend his funeral. This goes against Guamanian customs and knew it would cause concern for extended family on the island. We agreed to respect his final request along with no Celebration of Life. Arrangements were made to have Michael video the service so we could share it with extended family for their closure and remembrance. Our father received Military honors (for 20 years of service with the Navy) and was laid to rest at Golden Gate National Cemetery. Michael positioned his equipment perfectly to film the entire family, provide sound for the Chaplin, Taps, folding/presentation of the flag and 3-volley salute. Special pictures of our family, old pictures of gatherings with our father's siblings over the years and career achievements were incorporated into the video with instrumental background music. To say the least, MJVP did an incredible job memorializing and honoring our father. Michael's knowledge and keen eye produced a gift that will span the balance of my lifetime and generations to come. No words can express my deepest appreciation of the gift Michael has created for our family. I only wish we would have done the same for my mother & sister. Don't hesitate for a moment; you will not regret choosing MJVP as your videographer no matter the occasion.

Great experience with Michael. Great equipment. Fast on understanding what you need and want done…read more He comes to you and make it happen.

We used Gig to film our wedding and were very happy with the results. We had him film the ceremony,…read moretea ceremony, speeches, cake cutting, and part of the dancing. For being a one-man show, we were impressed with the footage he was able to capture and thought he was a very fair cost. Gig takes his job very seriously, and was working closely with our wedding planner throughout the evening to make sure he was set up in the right locations. In fact, its best if he is able to meet with your planner/day of coordinator (or yourself) early on the day of the wedding so that he knows exactly where he should set up for every part of the event you'd like footage of (i.e., where people be standing to make toasts). This way he can set up in advance and won't have ask your wedding planner during the event. Unlike a lot of high-priced videographers in the Bay Area, our wedding video is not like some kind of music-video (which I know is in style now), but more an actual record of our day that we wanted to be able to share with our grandparents, who couldn't be there, and have for ourselves. Our video was about an hour long (you can work with Gig on the length you want), which was perfect for us. We were also happy with the editing process. Gig did a good job shortening silent parts of the ceremony and consolidating the speeches so the video goes through the whole evening smoothly in a much shorter time. We worked with him through the editing process because we wanted to add our entire first dance to the video. We also added a chapter to the end of the DVD, which had the full-length speeches from the father of the bride, father of the groom, best man, and maid of honor. This process of adjustments was in our original contract and at no extra cost. All in all, we were happy with our wedding video, and felt like we didn't spend an arm and a leg in the process.

Gig and his team at Video Sparks Productions are solid! They are not just experienced, they are…read moregreat listeners and creative. From small business, weddings or full on events, none better! Oh and, they are nice people too.