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City Copy & Print Center is a great resource to have when it comes to printing large posters. Praz…read moregave me a quote the same day I requested and was extremely accommodating with my order.

Wow, I forgot service like this still existed! I needed some MiniDV tapes transferred to a digital…read morefile on short notice. The store had some other priority orders, but said they'd do their best. They did and then some! I think they must have stayed late just for me because the files were uploaded to the cloud by the next morning. And for an amazingly low price. Plus, they have a lovable store dog. It doesn't get better than this. Highly recommended.

Kino4U

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I had some old VHS videos with my childhood birthdays on them, that I wanted to get them digital…read morebefore they fell apart. I looked at several online solutions, but most of them seemed to destroy your videos by default and charge an expensive fee to return them. I wanted to keep my videos, in case I wasn't happy with something or wanted to try converting them again. Having Kino4U as a local option was very appealing for being local. I ended up getting my videos converted by Kino4U and am very happy with the results. The timeline for the process and communication was excellent. Andrew explained everything about the conversion during the finally dropoff and i am very pleased the quality of the digital copies. For something that you are probably only going to do once and you want it done well, Kino4U is a very trust worth source.

I am Russian living here in this foreign country and there are instances (actually many) when I…read morebecome so nostalgic and want something that will remind me of the time I was back home....movies that I grew up with, holiday concerts and silly TV shows - this store makes it possible for me. I am not one of those people that downloads movies, I like to go rent my DVD out and enjoy a peaceful time at home over a glass of vino. They have a great selection, stellar customer service and many other services that would be helpful for you. I love their staff and helpful approach in my movie selection - they keep me up to date with best films, shows and concerts.... Oh, and much more...they do transfer private recordings (tapes, films) to DVD, making possible to view old and awkward formats on american television sets via DVD. I've done a couple of those, some old VHS copies that I had from old family gatherings and they put it on DVD for me...how great is that? It was done in no time....coolness :) Definitely highly recommended; thank you guys for making my nostalgia disappear from time to time ;)

Level 2 Productions

(55 reviews)

The photos from my event looked better than expected! Very easy to work with and delivered on time…read more Highly recommend

I've worked with Nick & Jared for three years now and they are incredibly talented and easy to work…read morewith! They are seasoned pros that always work to meet your vision while also providing their own insights to ensure that everything goes smoothly. You can tell that they really care about the end product and want you to walk away with the best possible version of your project. On top of that, they are very adaptable and easy-going when presented with challenges. They're really great at thinking on the fly and solving problems quickly. Truly can't recommend them highly enough!

Sunset Media Preservation

(1 review)

SMP is my #1 go-to for digitizing and preserving home videos. I recently gave them my dad's Hi8…read morecollection and the transfers look wonderful! George communicated clearly with me about the condition of tapes; I was worried they would be in rough condition after being briefly stored in below freezing temperatures several years ago. The tapes showed minimal errors/defects and SMP uses the latest video digitization and QC software so you know you're getting the highest-quality results. Plus, Kathy and George are both very experienced in video production and preservation. It gets emotional re-watching family video footage that I haven't seen in years, and I am grateful to SMP for preserving these tapes and bringing back wonderful memories that I can share with my entire extended family!!

Wooden Lens Productions

4.0

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I only give 1 star because negative is not an option…read more Do NOT work with these people! They LIE, oversell their services and lack any kind of follow through or professionalism. Here is my personal experience: My wife and I run The Oakland Poetry Slam & Open-Mic. The show's been going since '99, we've run it since '05. In 2010 the "Team Finals" show, where the The Oakland Slam Team is selected by the people to go and represent them at The National Poetry Slam, was held at The New Parish. This is generally the biggest show of the year and we always capture video, with the goal being to produce a DVD. Whether we have a salable product or not we at least have a visual record of the evening for posterity. In previous years this has come from a single unmanned camera on a tripod in the back of the room, a volunteer in the audience, a two person team and even been professionally shot in a television studio. A few weeks before the show Tim from Wooden Lens Productions contacted me. "Good Afternoon, My name is Tim ---------- and I'm emailing you to express my interest in recording the Slam Finals. My partner and I, Dave ----------, have access to three cameras and light kits to capture the show professionally.We've been shooting a lot of the local Oakland punk bands (live shows and music videos) since we moved here from Chicago last year and would love to add something new like a slam to our reel. We would not charge you guys. We are in the process of getting our site up this week. If you would like to meet and see some of our work that would be great. We live in west Oakland. I look forward to hearing back from you. Word. Tim ---------- woodenlens.com" I wasn't happy with what I'd set up video-wise so I jumped at the offer. We've often used volunteers and I was thrilled to be perfectly honest so I got right back to him. I dealt with Jessica ----------, a producer to set up the logistics and everything seemed to go well with the actual show and shooting it. A week or so later I asked for a copy of the raw footage. "Hi Jessica, So what did you all think of the show? Were you able to get good video? I'd really like to get a copy of the raw footage at your earliest convienie convenience as we're planning on compiling a DVD to sell to raise funds for the trip to National's this summer." A week or so after that Tim responded saying that it'd be about a week before he'd get it to me. "The show was great. Very talented bunch there. I'm looking into digitizing the footage this week and will keep you updated. Then we will schedule a time to meet up and i'll give you the footage. Feel free to give me a call. Tim" I did call Tim 3 or 4 times over the next several weeks leaving 2 messages. In the beginning of June, more than a month after the show, I sent another email to both Tim and Jessica. "I'd really like to get a hold of video from finals as soon as possible. We're loosing precious fundraising time on this end. the team has lots of gigs coming up and it'd be great to have a dvd for. thanks for a prompt response, d" Jessica got right back to me; "Sorry about the delay. It takes our team a bit of time to do the post production for our shoots. I thought you and Tim were in contact. He is in charge of our post. I talked to him today and he said he could get a finished product rushed for next week. When do you need it by exactly. Also feel free to call Tim ---------- directly and talk about the editing progress @ 707 501 ----. Sorry about the confusion. Let me know if you can't get through to him again because he is often on shoots during the week. Thanks!" More calls and texts ensue I can't deal and get wifey involved she calls and texts but in the end we never end up with anything. That was back in June & July when we were scrambling to raise funds for the team. In December I sent Tim a note on Facebook and was basically told to eff off. tl:dr - don't work with these folks, you won't be happy. they may seem nice but if you ask around like I did after the fact you'll find that this kind of antic is far too common with them.

I have worked with Dave and Jessie Lee at Wooden Lens on multiple film projects (short format and…read morefeature format) and they always exceed expectations. Whether it's help producing content or just crewing up, they always bring an A Team and a good attitude. I will always put them on the top of my list for whatever job I'm on because they just have a great energy for production. Not only do they know gear and how production works, they bring an artistic quality to all the projects I've worked with them on. Lovely and talented people, truly.

Sign Awning

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Working with this company was fantastic! We were in a real bind to get a difficult sign project…read morefinished, and we could not have done it without Bob, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was done perfectly.

From the owner: Sign Awning is a licensed signs and awnings contracting company. Our State of California…read moreContractors State License Board license number is 985058. We have three classifications including C45 - Electrical Signs, C61 / D42 - Sign Installation, and C61 / D03 - Awnings. We are qualified to apply for permits and master sign programs. Our company works custom made signs and awnings. We handle the entire process ourselves, from drafting plans to manufacture and installation. We can also perform sign maintenance and repairs. We own heavy duty lifting equipment, and provide emergency services when signs and awnings are damaged, whether it may be from environmental causes or vehicle-related accidents. We have access to a welding machine, bending machines, a heavy duty sewing machine, as well as computer cutting and printing equipment. We weld our own awning frames and sign supports. We bend metal tubes into curves for awning frames and sheet metal to cabinets for sign boxes. We custom sew

AVC Video Production

(22 reviews)

I used AVC to record the memorial service of my wife, to post on my website for friends and family…read morewho could not make it to the event. Stu was easy to work with, and made a quality recording that captured the event really well. I got good value for the money I spent.

Stu is great! Very professional and courteous. Turnaround time is great. Product produced is very…read moregood. Highly recommend !

Dianne Griffin Films

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We hired Dianne to film and produce a short documentary as well as some promotional video clips of…read morethe work our nonprofit, Honoring the Path of the Warrior (www.honoringthepath.org), does with veterans. This was an extremely important investment for us, and we are very happy with the results. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vdkTSZy0dU In general, my experience was that Dianne brings exceptional vision and professionalism to her projects. She is a very gifted communicator, cinematographer, editor, as well as a highly organized project director. Her attention to detail and positive attitude ensured success for everyone.

I needed Head Shots to develop my professional presence on-line. Diane made it possible for me to…read morerelax enough so that she captured aspects of my persona that I am convinced will increase my client base. Her expertise, patience and competence had a lot to do with how well my portfolio was received. She's worth every penny I invested and much more.

Clement Store Passport Photo

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Walked in to get a passport photo. Super friendly and kind owners, fast service, and would make…read moresure everything looks good. They even let me borrow some hair gel to help my fuzzy hair calm down. $25 for two printed photo and a digital copy. Cash only.

Great, quick, mom and pop customer service store! Came here to get passport pics done. $18 cash…read moreonly. Everything is cash only in the store. Street parking.

TR Proz Photography & Videography

(23 reviews)

I randomly called four companies but they replied the quickest. So glad they did. Very courteous…read moreand professional phone manner. And, they were meticulous about the quality of the video, highly recommending a drone. The price was reasonable even with the drone and a 2 person crew. We were so pleased with the final video! Perfect edits from one on one interviews to aerial shots. We will definitely hire them again!

Wow! I'm not really sure where to start here. TR Proz is amazing. They are amazing people and…read moreamazing photographers. I met Tiffany on my search for a photographer to take photos for my fashion blog. After talking to Tiffany a few times via phone and text message, we finally got a time and date set to take pictures. When I arrived and met TR Proz, I was so happy we were working together. Tiffany was very opened with what I wanted on my blog. She took me to Merrit Lake in Oakland to take photos. The day we took photos was beautiful outside. There were several people walking around, probably hundreds. However, in the pictures you can't see one person. That really amazed me. During the photo shoot I had several outfit changes. Tiffany was patient and helped me out with my accessories and matching the perfect shoes. We spent about two hours taking pictures. She got some amazing shots. She was creative in her positioning of the pictures and certain angles. The shoot ended and she said that she'd get back to as soon as possible with proofs. A few days later she sent me several pictures from the shoot. They were great! She did such a great job with the photos and the editing. My family and friends saw the pictures and they loved them. I'm looking forward to working the TR Proz again. I'd highly recommend!

House Cleaning SF

(271 reviews)

Had a deep clean yesterday by House Cleaning SF and I could not be happier with the result. Great…read moreservice, and attention to detail, leave everything sparkling clean. This has been the best experience I've had with a cleaning service. Highly recommended!

I contacted this company for a deep cleaning quote for my bedroom and was initially given a quote…read more Afterward, I mentioned that I had already hired another cleaning company first but was unhappy because several areas were still left dirty, which is why I was looking for a better service. Once I disclosed that another company had already cleaned the room, I was told they do not like taking jobs previously cleaned by other companies and that I should ask the original cleaners to come back instead. The response honestly felt dismissive, and almost as if they no longer wanted the job because I had not chosen their company first. What confused me most is that the room still clearly needed cleaning regardless. It also left me wondering whether they would have accepted the job normally if I had simply never mentioned that another cleaner had already been there. I understand businesses can choose what work they take on, but the interaction felt unprofessional and disappointing after already discussing pricing and the scope of the cleaning.

Grey Matter Technical Services

(210 reviews)

I contacted them about an issue with the charging port on my laptop, and they immediately got back…read moreto me with super helpful information that solved my problem. Thank you!

Always excellent communication, excellent thorough work, and very fair prices.. I wouldn't go…read moreanywhere else!

Kamei Restaurant Supply

4.2

(458 reviews)

Best place to shop in the city for cookware, dishware, and anything kitchen related! Especially…read moreanything Asian like matcha bowls, teapots, etc. Everything is well priced and affordable, and they have aisles and aisles of stuff! I could easily spend over an hour walking through all the aisles to check everything out. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for things for your kitchen or are nearby. Btw they are closed on Sundays.

This place, as the name implies, it's a restaurant supply company. They have an amazingly large…read moreselection of plates, bowls, and various types of cookware. We go here once or twice a year and shop for plates and bowls for our house. You can buy one or more of any style. The prices are excellent. The service is fast at the register. They wrap each dish in newspaper to keep it safe for your travels home. If you've never been here, I recommend checking it out. It's hard to imagine you wouldn't leave with a few things that you didn't know you needed. Lastly, it's worth noting that they are very consistent in their brands. So if you buy dishes and a few years later, need to replace one or two due to breakage or wear and tear overtime, they will likely still have the exact same item. This makes keeping your dishes, consistent as opposed to a mishmash of different types and styles.

Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners

4.7

(238 reviews)

I'm Daniel Garcia and I want testify the I was an a horrible housing situation and I look for help…read more Fortunately I found this Attorney that helped me to win my case So We are very satisfied with his work and professionalism I would recommend it to anyone that needs help

Same thing has happened to me as with other potential clients?? I provided the information for them…read moreto verify no conflict of interest. Then I spent a lot of time preparing a summary of my case and then they decide not to take on the case based on being too busy? All attorneys caseloads full?? You'd think they would've told you that in the beginning that they can't take on new cases? This has happened with a couple of other law firms as well. And they won't give an answer Why?? This is very unprofessional. I asked if they could put me on a waitlist and they said no once they've not taken the case they don't take it in the future?? So there's some ulterior motive here? Then they referred me to a few people that left their firm and formed their own firm and they did the same thing?

First Tech Networks

(130 reviews)

Another good experience with First Tech Networks and John Jiang…read more He installed a Doorbird entry system for us a few years ago and it was malfunctioning. John responded to my emails on a Sunday evening and he even power-cycled the system for us, which temporarily restored functionality. John contacted Doorbird on our behalf; happily, Doorbird were able to make a remote fix for us.

As the building manager of a 25-unit condominium building, I…read morehighly recommend this company--particularly to other building managers and property professionals. Their combination of technical expertise and customer-focused service is exceptional; | doubt you could find a more qualified or responsive team. From start to finish, their professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail were evident. They arrived precisely as scheduled and took the time to consult with us on optimal camera placement before completing a flawless installation of our new security camera system. The resulting video quality is exceptionally clear and sharp, exceeding our expectations. The entire experience was five-star in every respect. The only suggestion I would offer is to review your Wi-Fi upload capacity with them in advance to ensure the best system performance.

Life Remade

(55 reviews)

I reached out to Life Remade based on the Yelp reviews. I had been struggling with major life…read moreevents - death, loss of a friend, illness, lack of clarity on where I want to go or do in my life. One day, I reached out and was connected with Tess Zeito. Our first call was serendipitous - I knew at the end of the 30 minutes that we were meant to work together and meet. I started with the 8 weeks plan with the option to extend. I am finishing up my 8 weeks and I put in the work and stayed committed to working with Tess every week. I feel transformed, empowered and have so much clarity. I trusted the process and now am going to extend my time with Tess as there is more ground to cover, especially around professional development. I am so glad Tess is my life coach. She helped me transform and get out of a fear loop that was holding me back. I am beyond grateful to Tess. Thank you.

Leah is one of a kind! She is a true testament of an amazing life coach and it shows in her…read moreapproaches to help me with skills that I can keep developing for the rest of my life. She provides great tools and insight in all facets of my life in such a short amount of time (6 months). Before meeting Leah, I was lost and confused with my career, love life, and self worth. She helped nourish a certain part of me that I was always reluctant to feel and had a hard time in trusting in myself. She also empowered me to make the necessary changes and gave me the right tools to tackle all that problems that hindered my personal growth. She is extremely intuitive and empathetic in her methods of coaching and it made our sessions highly productive. I cannot thank her enough for the development and progress that I have made for the last six months. I highly recommend her to anyone that is having problems in any aspects of their life and are willing to change for the better. She has been a true blessing to my life and I am forever grateful for her.

Alphagraphics San Francisco Moscone

(24 reviews)

Truly the best print shop I've ever worked with. I am based on the East Coast and get faster…read moreservice with them than print shops local to me. I love their 15 mil PVC badges. Kana is amazing to work with. 10/10 recommend!!

I was at Moscone for a conference and didn't have a pop up vertical banner. I called Alphagraphics…read moreat 10:00, got them a picture at 10:30, and my banner was ready at 14:00!

Level 2 Productions

(55 reviews)

The photos from my event looked better than expected! Very easy to work with and delivered on time…read more Highly recommend

Ibarra Brothers Printing

4.7

(78 reviews)

Ibarra Brothers Printing does not need another five-star review, but I'm writing one anyway because…read morethe level of customer service and product quality I just experienced is beyond anything I've ever experienced. I have a small, 18-pg. booklet that was made for me over 20 years ago -- so old that the file was in PageMaker! But the booklet has important family significance, so I wanted to make copies for my upcoming cousins' reunion dinner in Portland. Assuming that my file was useless, I thought I could at least have flat photocopies made. I could have gone to one of the chains, but ever since the pandemic, I've made it a point to keep my business needs -- not to mention my dollars -- local, because it's been sad to see many local businesses fail after Covid struck the city so badly. And as a long-time resident, San Francisco's financial health is important to me. Well there's a reason Ibarra Brothers Printing has been around for 40 years. And that reason is that they wrote the book on customer service. Jose patiently spent quite a bit of time with my old file. And as we sat at his computer, he ingeniously found a way to convert PageMaker to an updated printable version. The fonts and other formatting issues did not translate in the transition, but Jose took the time to manually and perfectly match the original. I'm pretty sure FedEx Office would have taken one look at my job and said NO WAY! I went into Ibarra Brothers on a Friday. Jose sent me two proofs over the weekend with just minor changes. I couldn't believe it when on Monday morning, I received an email saying that my booklets were ready! Not only did Jose and his team do a fantastic job of recreating my booklets, but they even made an extra copy and then give me a UBS with the new file on it. I can't tell you how thrilled I am with the incredible customer service, attention to detail, reasonable price, quality of printing, and super-speedy completion. On top of all that, Jose Ibarra is a very nice and kind man. People! Please keep your money local! And when you need something printed, please go to Ibarra Brothers. I guarantee you will be as happy as I am.

Was in a bit of a bind with some prints - ordered prints that were too big for the frames I bought…read more Got a quote for resizing to be about 100 each and was shocked! Ended up being recommended to check out Ibarra and had a memorable visit. Jose helped me out and was an absolute delight. I shared my problem and with no questions asked, started working on the problem. After resizing the prints perfectly, I was charged 4 bucks for each print resized (he even offered to charge me less, but I refused to pay less). An extremely pleasant experience that made my day!

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Vicky P.

6 months ago

I had three cassettes of recorded conversations with my late mother that I had forgotten about, along with another cassette of a concert recording from the 80's, that I found in my closet. I looked online for a local service to transfer the cassettes to digital files and found VMT. Robert responded to my inquiry quickly and provided excellent service. I was very pleased with the quality of the digital recordings and thought his fees were very reasonable. read more

Hendro S.

8 years ago

Quick and professional service !! Have 25 years old videotape converted to DVD and USB with still very good quality results. Highly Recommended read more

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(9 reviews)

Express Media is as professional as it gets! This team of skilled experts will bring quality and…read moreexcellence to your production on all levels. As an AV Tech it is always a great pleasure to work with Steve, Louie, Dave and they get the job done right every time! Call them up and they'll take care of ya!

We have been doing business with (rented from, contracted to and collaborated with) Express Media…read morefor over 20yrs. They are the best at what they do in SF, LA and beyond. Steve Barger (the owner) works tirelessly to stay on top of the ever changing technical landscape to ensure his clients have the best possible outcome. Louis Martinez (partner) and the other staff keep it all organized and on schedule. Their company structure allows them to flex with the scope of the client needs and keep within budgets. Results tell and based on the many clients that book them months (or years) in advance I would say they are doing something right. Oh and they are super easy and fun to work with.

Audio Video Workshop

(7 reviews)

Audio Visual Workshop have been transferring my out-of-print jazz LP's onto CD and now on my third…read morebatch of recordings they are neither cheap nor fast but the quality of their work is to the highest professional standards. there is almost no surface noise from the old vinyl and sound is very well balanced working on my fourth order now

I have had all kinds of media transferred to digital by Audio Visual Workshop and have been…read moreextremely pleased every time. My projects included home movies on film and video, reel to reel tape and LPs. Every time the results were great and the price reasonable. I much prefer this local service to sending my stuff off to who knows where to be digitized!

Digitek Printing