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.

Our production team had a music video to film here and our experience was highly professional,…read morecustomer service friendly and extremely amazing! I would definitely recommend Elev8ed studios for your next production needs. Parking is available in private parking and the studio has everything you need for your next project or media needs!

All I can say is... I've been inspired. I mean... the possibilities here are ENDLESS!!!! Soo much…read morecan be accomplished here in the world of media. It takes a little to find the place. Conveniently tucked behind some auto repair shops and a arc shop. No big visible signage for you to know you're there. So it's not of a hunt. But we found it. I had the pleasure of working here providing some BTS footage for a friend on his music video shoot. That big Cyclorama was everything we could ask for. Plus the facility operator was excellent with helping on setups and ideas. The lighting was perfect. My only hiccup was how damn hot it gets in there!!! lol gotta keep those fans blow full swing to counter that heat.. other than that it's pretty perfect. You can fit about two cars in there comfortably nothin more. There seating, water and a mini fridge on hand in case they're needed. I recommend this spot to anyone looking for good rates and help on filming location with complete studio setups available. Definitely a must rent.

We had the pleasure of working with Christina from Filmman Video for our wedding. We booked Filmman…read moreover a year in advance after finding a recommendation for them on Reddit! They have a very extensive portfolio on their website, which I loved as it really gave me a sense of the style of filming and editing they do. Once I sent an inquiry, Christina was very responsive and informative. She was also great with communicating with us and our other vendors the few weeks leading up to the wedding, making sure her team's equipment would work with our DJ's audio setup. On wedding day, Christina was absolutely lovely to work with. As someone with no experience being on camera, I loved that she gave tips on suggested movements to make that appeared really natural and beautifully on camera. She made us feel at ease with all the advice. Christina's ability to speak Chinese was a great bonus - it made coordinating with our Chinese-speaking family members much easier and kept everyone on the same page. The finished products turned out amazing. I couldn't be happier with the videos provided and how well everything turned out. Thank you so much to Christina and the team for making our wedding day so special! I'd absolutely recommend working with Filmman Video for anyone looking for a wedding videographer - you definitely won't be disappointed with the results.

We'd like to thank Christina and her team for their amazing work on our wedding day! They were very…read moreprofessional and made everything feel so easy. We had multiple meetings before the wedding day and she provided helpful tips and a checklist of items to have prepared for some cinematic shots. She also arrived early to check out the venue and find good locations. They helped us figure out how to pose and recorded shots in various angles. We didn't pick a great location for our sunset photos/video shoot, but our photographer and Christina searched & found the perfect location to capture the sunset and amazing shots with the drone. Christina sent us our edited video less than a week after our wedding. We also really appreciated she provided us with a USB that had the full-day video clips. Highly recommend 10/10!

Working with Filmtwist has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish…read more Their team brings a rare combination of creativity, professionalism, and heart to every project. From the very first conversation, they took the time to truly understand our vision and audience, and they brought fresh, thoughtful ideas that elevated our message far beyond what we imagined. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and commitment to quality were clear every step of the way--whether it was on set during video shoots, in photography sessions, or in the strategic planning behind our ad campaigns. They made the entire process feel seamless, collaborative, and even fun. Most importantly, the final products were beautiful, authentic, and impactful. We've already seen strong engagement and positive feedback from our community, and we credit them for helping us tell our story in such a powerful way. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a creative partner who listens deeply, delivers with excellence, and makes you feel supported every step of the way.

We have been working with Filmtwist for over a year now. They have been responsive and work…read morediligently to learn about us to become seamless members of our team. Jesse helped us redesign our website and in a short time was able to understand how we work and our company philoshophy and help us to create a beautiful website. Jackie and Emily are helpful in bouncing ideas off of and bringing our social media to a new level. Thank you!

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 had a great experience with this company. I came to San Francisco with the idea of getting…read moreengaged and Ben brought it to life. He was very professional, very resourceful and knew many beautiful settings around the Bay Area for our engagement. I would highly recommend anyone to work with him for any function. Great photography and drone work!!

Taka Kaplan did a very professional job making high resolution photos of 53 of my paintings for…read moredigital projection to scale in galleries and exhibitions in Paris. Zurich, Geneva, Dubai, Mallorca, Grenada Miami and San Francisco. I am a professional artist and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing high resolution accurate color rendering photos of their artwork for publishing in magazines or for projection onto walls or screens in art galleries and exhibitions. Brian Appleton

Taka was awesome! We needed some videography of our restaurant and some photos of food. Taka took…read moreamazing videos and pics of our place. He even brought a drone to do some outdoor shots that were super cool. He was super professional and creative. Really communicated well and got some great content. We would definitely work with Taka again in the future. The attached pics are me taking pics of Taka, not Taka's work.

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!!

If I could give more than 5 stars for this company, I would. I'm a small business owner with a…read moreunique story. I was looking for someone to do my brand shoot and got a referral for this company from my friend. I realized this company was local, so I immediately talked to David about my brand shoot idea. David liked my project and we both decided to move further. I had many phone and email conversations before the shoot. David shared all the insights to plan for the video shoot. He was very patient throughout the process. On the day of the shoot, I found David and Rob were so professional and very detail oriented about their work. They both have done phenomenal job I can't describe in words. They went above and beyond to help me with this project. I and my models enjoyed working with them so much. Super friendly and incredible service. Editor Rose has done a wonderful job putting all the pieces together. The music, the story, the message all give a special feeling. Beautiful compilation and smooth video which can hold anyone till the end. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Thank you so much David and his amazing team for bringing my vision to reality. I'm so grateful that I've found them. If you're in the market or know someone who is looking for videography, I highly recommend this company. You'll see 25+ years of David's experience in your result. Thank you so much. Rupal

Circle Visions is amazing! Worked with me on a tight timeframe for a lengthy photoshoot (interior,…read moreaerials, and twilight) on one of my listings. Shoutout to my photographer, Jared, for the pleasant and fantastic service! He showed up right on time, spent almost 3 hours for the interior & aerial shoot, and promptly returned that evening to take the gorgeous sunset shots w/a view. Both the Seller and I are elated with the A+ photo quality. Quick overnight turnaround too - could not ask for better service. Definitely will be using Circle Visions for all my future real estate needs!

We have been using Circle Visions for the last year and we couldn't be happier! They have always…read morebeen very flexible scheduling their photography and aerial shoots and we always get the photos the next day. They don't just walk through and snap shots, they take their time, look at the angles and lighting and take the best possible shot ... every time!