I've used The Casting Link several times when I had an important audition, and needed professional…read moreresults with a good reader on very short notice. Amato has always come through for me. He is very personable and smart. He's helped me with a variety of auditions, from silly comedies to serious dramas. And...he has good lighting! Highly recommend.

The Casting Link is a place where you can rely on getting terrific looking footage with Amato…read more I highly recommend him and I always know, when I go to him, I'm getting top quality - along with a great price. Whether it's shooting an audition or getting your footage edited, he's your guy... Go to Amato!

Octofilms is an excellent professional company for getting aerial footage via a drone. They…read moreactually have a number of drones they choose from depending on the specific job. I hired them for my work to get some shots around the city; a smaller and more stealthy one was chosen for the job to attract minimal attention. Size did not matter as far as imagery. The video was high quality (4K) and the skill of the drone operator and video camera operator were of exceptionally high quality. The video was smooth in movement (both flight and camera moves) and I was extremely pleased with the results. Shane and Jen were a delight to work with. They went the extra mile to make me, the customer, happy. Communication with them was clear & easy and their talent and symbiotic relationship in operating the system led to us finishing ahead of schedule - how often does THAT happen? Prices were very competitive and they adhere to a high level of ethics and safety. I highly recommend them if you are in need of aerial video.

There are so many positive things to say about the Octofims team that I don't even know where to…read morestart! First, watch some of their footage on YouTube... http://youtu.be/zS1lXcjSXwg http://youtu.be/V3XYVdGU0I0 Simply amazing. Shane and everyone on the Octofims team are very professional and detail oriented yet extremely approachable and fun to work with. They respect your opinions and what you want and will stop at nothing until you get perfect shot. Their incredible skill and advanced equipment will produce quality footage that is incomparable to other companies. If you have any videography needs, especially aerial cinematography needs, you can rely on Octofilms!!

I recommend Hot Shots! My auditions were vague and general before checking out a self-tape class…read morehere, even after going to a handful of other schools and classes. Since joining, I have a strong technique and approach that is applicable for film/tv auditions, callbacks, and being on set. If you're like me and you want to stand out in your auditions, looking for something new, then try Hot Shots.

I normally don't write reviews but I had to write one for Hot Shots because of its unmatched…read moreprofessionalism and quality of service. I've been to quite a few self taping businesses since I've been in L.A. and none of them come close to Hot shots. Jonathan is awesome and works extremely well with actors. It helps that he's an actor himself and that he is able to speak in actor's language. When you work with him he says all the right things that can take you where you need to go with your material. The conversation is always grounded in what is happening in the scene. I was referred to him by my manager after having a day's notice for a self tape. I went to his website booked an appointment for a self tape with coaching and Jonathan immediately responded. It was a fruitful experience and well worth the cost. I paid the extra $15 for a quick turnaround and received the final cut within a couple of hours! To top it off, my manager and agent commented on how well the tape came out. I highly recommended Hot Shots Self Taping to any actor that is seeking quality material! Lastly, if you find yourself needing reel material you should hit this place up as well. Jonathan and Yasmeen are extremely talented at what they do and make sure that the work you create is well suited for tv and film!

Have you ever felt the pressure of an impending deadline? Has your own livelihood ever depended on…read morethe speed and efficiency of someone you don't even know? If you are ever in this bind again and your impossible mission has something to do with Media duplication, replication, authoring or even getting your demo reel edited and posted online for that next big audition, then pull yourself together and contact the folks at Lightning Media. When I say they do it all, I mean it. They are a true full service facility that can handle damn near any post-production or multi-media need. In almost five years of utilizing their services I have NEVER been done wrong. And trust me; I've given them ample opportunity to mess things up. So on Friday my boss calls me at the end of the day and tells me to get a project dubbed on DVD...what me worry? Then he calls back just a bit later and tells me to "make it 100 copies and make sure you get them delivered by Tuesday, I'll send you a list of recipients" OK, by this time it's 6pm. That means I got til 4:30pm Monday to pick up a finished product and stuff who knows how many FED EX envelopes and make the East Coast deadline by 6pm. I was seriously looking at my phone sideways as he's telling me all this. Of course, I'll need to put custom artwork on the DVD's, and of course the person with the artwork needs to re-format it first. Naturally, I have a crazed look in my eye as I head out the door with product minus artwork. I walk into Lightning Media and they're packed (was there any doubt at this point?). I explain my mission to the young lady and then tell her I absolutely need it completed by Monday afternoon no if's and's or but's. She doesn't even flinch and then has me fill in the info on the work order. When she asks me if I'd like any artwork added to the DVD's I answer "yes, but I don't have it yet." Like a zen warrior she picks up a phone, mumbles something and then asks if I can have it by tonight... "of course" I reply. "Then it's no problem" she re-assures me. Dutifully, I verify that our artwork was emailed in by 7:15pm that evening. Later that night my phone rings at 10:52pm from a number I don't recognize. I cautiously answer, "hello". It's Lightning Media, I can come by at noon on Saturday to pick up my order. And just like that, my impossible mission is accomplished. Yes, there are cheaper facilities in town, but would you pay just a tad more for peace of mind? I would, and if my ass is on the line I want someone who scoffs at the impossibility of silly little mission's like my own.

I've worked with Lightning Media for a very long time when I was working for production companies…read moreand networks. However I really found out how cool they were when I started my own company and had to do more than one job from pre-production through post. They have always been very helpful and super fast when I needed to get jobs done in a hurry. I recommend them to anyone working in production.

Anastasia and Meredith were great to work with. I combed through my footage, both old and new, and…read morebrought it to them in our initial meeting. In our meeting they allowed me the time to go through the scenes and moments that I felt were "reel worthy" with them. We then discussed what I was aiming for with this reel and they informed me that based on their own personal and professional experience, they would go over my footage and assemble a reel that showed my range and my acting in the best light. After a couple passes and some tweaking (adding a scene I felt I really wanted on my reel), we were finished within a few days time. This was a great experience and I can say that they will definitely give you what you want and what they feel will work for the footage you provide. The only reason why I did not give five stars is because it is VERY EXPENSIVE. I looked at a couple other companies that do the same, and I came across a company that charged less, but I liked AWR's work more. I have done my reels on my own in the past and wanted to see what someone else could bring to the table. What they provided for me may not have been what I would have provided for myself, but I am glad I did this. Just be sure you are comfortable paying upwards of $600 for a reel, but a very good reel.

You guys...hire Julien to edit your reel. Now. It is absolutely worth every penny. I considered…read morehiring a friend to edit my reel at a much lower cost but decided to invest in my career with a true professional. I am so glad I did! I brought Julien HEAPS of footage from all my projects with a quick deadline since my reel had been requested by a major network. Julien was so accomodating and listened to my needs. He and I sat together for several hours and selected all the very best footage that would most effectively show off my personality, range, and skill set. 3 days later, BAM! I have a professional hosting reel that I am proud to send to major networks and casting directors. Julien is a true pro. Not to mention a totally cool dude. Thanks White Swan Films!

Picture this: you have a rush turn around audition due in 3 hours, you're in DTLA and have to make…read moreit to LAX by 5pm and you need a self tape studio in 30 minutes. That's where Just Tape It Studios comes in. I was searching Yelp for something that was open & the words "women owned" caught my attention and thank goodness she had an availability in 30 minutes & could get it edited before the deadline. Tory was freaking awesome. Super nice, really easy to work with, and so cool. Tory went above and beyond to help me out in my situation, and I can't recommend her enough, especially if you're in a pinch! Thanks so much Tory!!!

Tory is amazing! My 9-year old son has his first self-tape audition and we looked for a studio…read morewhere he can do his video shoot since we don't have a set up at home. I was able to get an appointment the next day after talking to Tory. We started on time and she was ever so patient in coaching and encouraging my son. She did everything the audition instructions asked, and the turnaround of the edited final videos was under 3 hours! Great, awesome service! If/when my son gets another audition, we know where to go!!! Thanks Tory!

So happy with my new demo. Ryan Surratt has an acumen for this business which he applies when…read morechoosing what clips to include. He listened to my needs regarding how I want to present myself to casting and created a reel that promotes my work within those parameters. He's smart, efficient and fast with an eye for strong performances. Thank you BH Demo Reels!

Was able to get a great consultation before I committed to anything with Ryan. The thing I really…read moreliked about him is he shoots you straight, he doesn't beat around the bush when it comes to what he sees. He told me exactly how he would do things and when he would be done with it and he followed through on it. I really loved the way my demo reel came out. I'll be adding to it in the future with Ryan's help. -Kyle

Ken Jr. is an absolute fucking asshole. Do not rent from this place. They get mad when you ask…read moresimple questions about availability, what they have in stock, and rates change based on his mood. Considering the state of the film industry you'd think we'd be good to one another. Not the case with SPV.

SPV has all types of cars if I was to count cars would be like 500 all colors…read more If they Dont have will find it for me Always reliable and can call after hours. If you want the best Rental Here it is...