Got scammed here…read more Bought their used 600d light for $550. Tested it at their shop it worked. Take it straight to set literally an hour later, doesn't turn on. Immediately text the owner to let him know. Had to send talent home and cancel the shoot. Show up next day, they test it, it doesn't turn on. I'm extremely polite, not blaming them at all. I'm saying let's work something out. They had another identical unit that worked. I offered to add cash to exchange the dead one for the one that worked. Staff seemed hard working and normal. The owner though got immediately confrontational and tried to get me out of there. I remained calm and asked him to put himself in my shoes and work something out with me that was fair. Nope. He immediately accused me of lying, put words in my mouth, accused me of threatening him ( what? ), etc. Well here's how I know I got scammed aside from just bad business. He claimed multiple times that in 20 years in the biz that he's never had the 600d break on him ever. He goes "You probably dropped it" ( I did not ). When I offered to go half and half to cover the damage he literally said "It costs $500 to fix that light I don't want it, we tested it, you bought it, it's your problem". He said the dollar amount confidently, not a random number, he said $500. Meanwhile the talent is waiting for me on set I'm running super late. Super stressed out. No apology of any kind by the way. I beg for at least a free 1 day rental, he immediately accuses me of trying to swap the bad light for the good one ( what? ), but finally to get rid of me agrees to 1 day of free rental ( $75 value ), puts a $500 hold on my CC, I shoot return the light. Well here's the fun part, he sends me to the repair shop ( Lux ) that he says "will fix it for sure". Just got the estimate from lux. Guess how much. $514 ( light has multiple issues ). So if he's NEVER had a 600d go bad in his 20 years in business how did he know the repair was gonna cost exactly $500? Lol. If I had to guess he plugged in the good one during the test and slipped me the bad one. I have no proof of that but I'd bet my house that's what happened. But what I do know for sure is that he treated me like some lying scammer homeless bum off the street, super rude, disrespectful, unapologetic, couldn't care less that he wasted my time, money, and ruined 2 days of my shoot. Having a keylight to not turn on on set in front of talent and makeup and client is extremely stressful and embarrassing to have to send them home, they drove 2 hours each way to get to the location. I'd stay away from these guys at all costs. If anything goes wrong you'll get treated like trash. Would have been one thing if I had it for a week. But for it to not turn on after 1 hour is crazy. I told lux unless they wanna do me a favor and half the repair cost due to the circumstances that light will have to go straight in the trash can. Lesson learned.

Super sweet staff! So nice, answered all the questions I had and educated me :). Would highly…read morerecommend!

The VES (Visual Effects Society) just finished our 22nd VES Awards Nomination Event at this…read morelocation. We've done it here for as long as I remember, and I feel almost ashamed that I'm just writing this review after so many years. FotoKem has 6 screening rooms and a marvelous staff that is always friendly and helpful. It's a great facility for screenings, and they have a small kitchen in one building and a snack lounge in the other building. Their wifi handled all 100 of us logging on and using it - though we might have been reaching its max when we were all using it and streaming at the same time. Also, FotoKem delivered all our media all across the globe with their globalDATA -- they have 24 hour round the clock support M-F. We had media delivered to NZ, UK, Germany, France, India, Canada, East Coast States and West Coast States -- every delivery was smooth and fast. One of the locations had some issues, and FotoKem walked them thru everything they needed to do. (It was user unfamiliarity on the other side, and FotoKem was very patient in walking thru things and explaining and resending for us)

Fotokem is run by self-absorbed people who couldn't give a crap about their customers. The lab guys…read moreare competent, but "management" is composed almost entirely of people who are incompetent but don't know it.

I highly recommend going with studio carts. Customers service is great. They come from a film…read morebackground so when ordering or modifying your carts you get a great product. Arguably the best!

I can't say enough positive things about this business and the phone service I received from…read moreRobert. I was inquiring about a repair on my Canon L series lens. Which is way out dated, but still a nice lens. Canon Customer Service emailed me a list of people to contact. Concept lighting was on that list. Robert informs me they no longer repair their old lenses. The reason behind why he no longer repairs them was honest and direct. I really like that as a consumer. Especially for expensive items. And for that reason, I can't blame him for not. However he is the only business in the U.S that repairs Mamiya cameras. So stop taking to where ever it is your taking your Mamiya and send it to Robert. Your getting ripped off by taking it else where. Robert charges the same price to repair it as he would some 3rd party camera shop. But your 3rd party is going to mark it up wazoo! Thank you Robert for all your help. I'm spreading your good name all over San Francisco like V.D.

Sad to be reviewing them so late, but this team i think was and is the best audio sales/rental…read morehouse in LA and it breaks my heart to see them close down and join another company that will no doubt see some people without a job :( lots of great small businesses getting bought up by bigger ones feels like it never ends up well, but I just had to get it on record these these people were the best and nicest and most helpful out there. Never felt stupid for not knowing a certain piece of gear or how something worked etc. Hope nothing but the best for the whole team

Wow! I walk in baffled over a dead audio puzzle--amp, mic or cable?--only to find its a stupid…read moremistake and all is fine. But not only that, Gene swaps out a stripped set screw ring on the mic where I tried to turn it normal counter-clockwise (duh)... which involves some soldering, of course... as I stand there. And then refuses to charge me! Take your audio trust issues to this guy! I will from now on. And my layman's sound needs, too.

Great place for camera rentals, cool facilities, easy to get to and find. John is very nice and…read moreaccommodating, eager to get you a deal, very indie filmmaker friendly. Enjoyed dealing with him. Great rates, everyone is cool and professional. They have a small stage with a green screen. Very production friendly and cool folks, I can't recommend them more!

Super nice people over here. John is who I have worked with most, and he is a very nice guy. he is…read morealways willing to work with me one prices. Great gear. Super easy to get to from my place in silverlake. 15 minutes up the 5.

There's not enough words to describe our experience at STAGE THIS studios. We are making this new…read moreTV show entitled, 'Cherish the Day' - a collaboration between Warner Bros and Ava Duvernay (Selma, When They See us). We needed a sound stage because we were already filming in Frogtown and happened to stumble upon the studio. Everything we needed they provided, from green rooms, green screens, all the parking we needed for trucks and equipment, and an AC'd catering area. Filming in Los Angeles is a very challenging experience and in most cases it feels like we are in the way and not really invited. STAGE THIS was a breath of fresh air. The staff is super positive and super proactive to say the least. We can not wait for another chance to visit with them again. Leif Tilden Location Manager 'Cherish the Day'

As a Producer, this is my go to stage. Great rates and very user friendly.read more

I have Art Directed well over 30 different shoots at Ave. Six Studios over the years and have used…read moreall of the standing sets, their backlot, and installed partial and entire sets at the facility. From a design perspective, Ave. Six offers me the ability to created unique designs for my clients by providing what I call a "great foundation" to build on. For example, the wood plank floor in the East Stage would cost $1000's of dollars to install in a raw stage. By installing sets on this ready made floor, I can put my clients art budget towards other design elements more critical to their project. This also holds true for larger sets when I need to incorporate their standing set walls into my designs. Ave Six has great logistics (location, parking, truck space, easy load-in) They also have an exceptionally accommodating and wonderful staff whose goal is to help productions in their work, not hinder them. For example, on my last shoot there I was allowed to use Ave. Six backdrops in my designs from one of their stages not rented by the production company because it wasn't booked by anyone else. Ave. Six Studios is a great, unique stage facility and an invaluable resource for Art Directors looking to deliver the most for their clients. I would (and have many times) recommended them without reservation.

Working on a corporate training video shoot. So, there's limited power, located between an airport…read moreand the freeway. Not good for sound. The space is decent. But definitely limited here. Good luck.

I've worked on auditions with Jive Duck and they're all really solid guys that know their stuff…read more(they book network shows and all have lots of experience). I also worked with Dante who did headshots for me which my agent LOVED! Highly recommend to anyone that wants good product. Good stuff, fellas!

I absolutely love Jive Duck! I initially came to David off the recommendation of a friend. I have…read moresince sent multiple people to him and have done my own personal headshots a couple of times. Super professional, patient, and talented! You won't be sorry