Michael's definitely among the best producers in the country. He's hands on with really fantastic…read moresuggestions, but also a very peaceful and relaxed presence. He's very particular about what gear he uses for what, but also works super fast and you'll come out of the recording experience wanting to go back ASAP. Also, the newly renovated studio is swanky af. Attached a pic of the smaller room, not the big one you'd (likely) be recording in.

I've spent a ton of time at Empty Sea in the past year. Last summer, my band came here to record…read moreand mix our first album. I've been here for concerts, both as a performer and an audience member. I'll be returning to Empty Sea soon for more recording and to see more shows. I definitely recommend that you stop by and check this place out. Every neighborhood needs a venue like Empty Sea. It's essentially an old house that's been converted into a performance venue, teaching space, and recording studio. This is the proverbial "place down the street" where you can drop your kid off for music lessons during the day and saunter by to catch a show at night. Tiny local bands come here to record their albums. It's small, homey, comfortable. The place has a friendly neighborhood vibe, from the sign outside proclaiming "Phinney's Home for Acoustic Music" to the audience of locals who actually did amble down the street for some live music. But Empty Sea also has this secret superhero identity going on. It may be Phinney's neighborhood music venue, but it's also quickly becoming a hub for bluegrass/roots/acoustic music in the Puget Sound area. I receive Empty Sea's newsletter, and each month I'm impressed by the line-up of musicians due to perform. A lot of these folks come from out of town to play here. So when you head down the street to see a concert at Empty Sea, be prepared to have your socks knocked off. The performance space is like nothing I've seen before. What used to be a living room is now occupied by a stage. The stage itself is tiny - fits about four musicians (plus gear & mics) comfortably. But it's made of beautiful varnished wood, and all the stage lighting is professional quality. The venue seats an audience of only 35-40 people, making for a truly intimate concert experience. You'll be able to see every movement the musicians make and hear every note they play. My only complaint is that it's difficult to see the stage from the back rows - the level floor makes it so that you'll have to peer around those sitting in front of you to glimpse the musicians. Risers would definitely help. I really have to hand it to Michael, the one-man army who owns and manages this place, for having the knowledge and drive to make his vision for Empty Sea a reality. Michael is a lot of fun to work with. He definitely knows his stuff, whether it's related to sound engineering, instrument building, teaching, performing, the music business, etc. Not only did Michael record and mix our album with finesse and aplomb, he's also given us tons of advice on all sorts of music-related matters, from tips on writing a band bio to ideas for marketing. Give this guy a call if you ever need to record anything!

These guys are great! A small shop of actual film makers who cater to small productions or even…read moreamateur folks just starting out. They're also very each to get a hold of and are very hands on - answering phone calls and even texts to arrange pick up/drop off or extensions. Rates are very reasonable, and the equipment is top notch. Workshop is my new go-to spot for renting equipment, and it feels good to support a small business run by great people!

Workshop Media was great to work with in all ways. Super competent, responded to feedback, great…read morecreative ideas. Got us just what we wanted. Would work with again for sure. Here's the video that resulted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14lkK6ckDXc

Working with UpMedia has been very refreshing. I have worked with a lot of other video production…read morecompanies and no one else has been able to deliver on time and over deliver as far as quality and price. I would highly recommend working with UpMeda, you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: UpMedia Video exists to empower positive impact organizations with uplifting video and animation…read morecontent. As a video advertising agency, we use the power of storytelling to bring awareness and new leads to your organization or business! Commercials, 2D Animated Explainer Videos, 3D Animations, and Promotional Videos are what we do best. If you want a video that WORKS, reach out to us today!

Hammer is a great photographer not only because of his great skills but also because he is talented…read morein exploring the emotion, thoughts and experience of the people. Then he brings them all into life on the picture. It's an expression sometimes even hidden from themselves. I was very satisfied and impressed with both times of shooting. One was for my book and the other one was for my graduation. They were different styles but Hammer made them both very authentic!

Nice pictures Hammer! Love all the passionate shots!! We had great service on the other day…read more Everyone enjoyed the filming process! Thank you

I've been working with Create Video for 7 years, and they always deliver great results. From…read moreregular camera work to drone footage and video editing, they know how to make our real estate properties look amazing. They're reliable, creative, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Create Video is a top-rated Vancouver video production company delivering high-quality, creative…read morecontent to effectively communicate your brand message. We provide comprehensive video solutions for corporations, agencies, and individuals, driving customer engagement, increasing brand awareness, and maximizing sales conversions. Our services include video production, animation, video marketing, event and drone videography, video and audio editing, and more. Whether you need an animation studio to create an explainer video or a live-action crew in Vancouver to produce a corporate video or commercial, Create Video is your go-to choice for all video production needs.