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Best in the West Since 1981
Crystal Pyramid Productions brings over 43 years of documentary and broadcast storytelling to corporate, nonprofit, and event brands, including Lockheed Martin, Netflix, and the History Channel. Its award-winning team covers interviews, b-roll, drone footage, and full post-production...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Crystal Pyramid Productions Reviews & Testimonials

Video Production Review from Chad Densen
Mark and Patty from Crystal Pyramid Productions are our go-to for any and all shoots in southern California. We have been working with them for more than a decade and know our projects are in good hands with them behind the lens.

Video Production Review from Chris Roberts
I've worked with Mark and Patty for years and they consistently churn out quality video products with perfect lighting, sound to match, and expert editing. Choose experience, because so often you only have one shot at getting it right.

Video Production Review from Martin Shapiro
Crystal Pyramid [P]roductions did my video production [and] editing, and finish[ed] work in a very efficient and cost-effective manner. They are true pros who get the job done right and in a timely manner! I am thrilled with their work! (Verified via email)
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Synchronous Pictures specializes in original documentaries and branded docs, with credits including a PBS-streaming feature and a SXSW EDU selection. As proof of expertise, the documentary production company has earned Emmy Nominations, the Telly Awards, and the ISF Awards Presidential Medal...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Synchronous Pictures Reviews & Testimonials

Documentary Review from Nicole Wriedt
James and Synchronous Pictures are producing a documentary on Rise Up Industries, a San Diego nonprofit with a mission to minimize gang involvement. I've worked on Rise Up's development team for the past four years. After seeing the 5-minute trailer, I'm amazed at how James has captured the heart of our mission with such clarity and beauty. Thank you, James and team!

Documentary Review from Jonathan Yackley
Synchronous Pictures, led by James Parker, delivered an extraordinary experience from start to finish. James has a rare ability to combine technical excellence with emotional storytelling.Our team at Rise Up Industries saw our story come to life in a unique and powerful way. James approached each interview and filming day with care, professionalism, and a listening ear. The resulting documentary captures both the heart of our mission and the dignity of those we serve.If you're looking for a creative partner who will honor your story while elevating your brand with cinematic excellence, I can't recommend Synchronous Pictures enough.
Ralph Klisiewicz's Review Sourced from Google
James and the Synchronous Pictures Studios organized an incredible event at the Siskel Center to premiere their documentary film, In Our Nature. The event was well organized, and the communication between our team and theirs was smooth. The film was well-received, and the Q&A that followed was engaging. Well done!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsCreative Animation and Video Production Company
Luminoustudios is a full-service video production company that specializes in docu-style testimonials, crowdfunding videos, and socially-conscious content. Its portfolio includes 150+ videos and clients, like Polaroid, Google, and the Smithsonian Institute...
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- Video Production
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
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Luminoustudios Reviews & Testimonials
Jennifer Skinner's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Luminoustudios on several projects of different scopes, and I always enjoy our work together. They are professional, creative, reliable, and truly care about the work they produce. It’s clear that they take a lot of pride in what they do.I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and dedicated video production team. I’m always excited to work with them!
Kelsey Fain's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked with Luminous Studios as a still photographer on a couple of their video productions. The team is always kind, great with communication and collaborative. They put a lot of heart and energy into their productions and are all around lovely people to work with!
Michelle Li's Review Sourced from Google
I worked with Luminoustudios on a commercial earlier this quarter as a stylist. They were lovely and respectful, and I’d recommend working with them!
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eImage is a trusted provider of marketing, advertising, promotional and documentary videos, catering to corporate and medium-sized businesses...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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eIMAGE Video Productions Reviews & Testimonials
Fabiola Price's Review Sourced from Google
eImage did a great job producing our nonprofit video. Our end product was a result of a great collaboration between our team and theirs. We appreciated their expertise and patience with us. I would definitely recommend them and work with them again. Thank you Andy and Angie!
Wayne Rickard's Review Sourced from Google
Due to COVID-19, my company needed a professionally produced video to support a trade show that had "gone virtual." Andy & Angela took on our project despite an aggressive deadline and lots of technical content, eIMAGE communicated regularly during the process, provided valuable input, and over-delivered at a fair and reasonable price. The final product was perfect for our purpose, and helped generate interest in our company from several targeted customers and partners. We are looking forward to using them again, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend eIMAGE for any video project.
Michael Gamburg's Review Sourced from Google
My combustion engineering business is very technical and we needed a video about a breakthrough new product we were marketing to Utility Power plants worldwide. Andy Linda took the time to thoroughly understand the principles that made the product work and therefore he was able to creatively contribute to presenting our subject with the very limited footage and photographs we had available. He then wrote and edited a program, including animation, which explained the product better than I could have. In fact, when my customers watch the video they discover new applications for the product! eIMAGE helped me create the perfect sales tool.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsA Creative Digital Agency
Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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Film & Brand Content
We make films that capture your brand's unique spirit, are told in your authentic voice, and emotionally connect with your audience...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Where Animation Comes to Life and Your Brand Gets an Animated High-Five!
Inovit specializes in the art of crafting captivating 2D animation. Let's join forces to create videos that not only convey ideas but also educate and promote your brand and values...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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Inovit Reviews & Testimonials
Colin Hoobler's Review Sourced from Google
We contracted with Inovit because of the quality shown on several of their website videos. They assured us that they could replicate that level of quality for us. After several months of revisions, we realized they just didn't have the ability to make it happen. We ended up doing their job because they refused to listen, producing videos that didn't come close to being accurate or professional. After months of trying to get a video that we liked, we gave up and lost our $3K deposit.
Eugene Lin's Review Sourced from Google
Inovit created a terrific animated explainer video for us. Every aspect of the video and creation process was professional and high quality. They have excellent storyboarders, writers, translators (we created another language version), and animators. The communications with the staff were seamless and prompt. Will definitely use Inovit again in the future!
Donald Steven's Review Sourced from Google
Working with them was a fantastic experience. They made 5 whiteboard animated advertising movies for my company, and they were fantastic. Their service left me very happy. Strongly suggested.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsDesign That Leaves A Mark
Natalie Jasmine Harris is an award-winning Black queer filmmaker from Maryland. Her work focuses on telling stories that explore coming-of-age experiences and reimagine liberation for marginalized communities...
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- Video Production
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Ignite Your Content
Fire Starter Studios is the ONLY independent studio in the country to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in our documentary category. Then, we did it twice! Animation, video production and virtual/augmented reality...
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Create Video Globally
Filma aims to help you create any type of videos, from anywhere in the world. We provide a seamless video production experience for businesses, connecting filmmakers and brands globally. For more information, contact us today and bring your videos to the next level !...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Custom Built Websites No Templates.
High-impact. Custom-built. Clean and simple. We're a Webflow-only agency specializing in fully custom websites built from the ground up – no templates, no shortcuts. What sets us apart is our full suite of in-house creative services: professional photography, video production, drone work, and graphic...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Good humans. Good work.
Be a good human, make exceptional work, and care about both. Goodwork Productions is a queer-owned Los Angeles production and casting company: every crew and cast is built around the project, not the other way. Music videos, commercials, film & TV, for Netflix, AmEx, Sony, TikTok, Hilton, and more...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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We Create Videos That Bring Your Stories, Ideas and Brands to Life!
Blue Ocean Productions is a full-service video production company that provides professional video production services for B2B. We can shoot in a studio, in the field, using drones from the air and underwater with underwater cameras. Contact us for a free consultation to design the video you need...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ventura, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Blue Ocean Productions Reviews & Testimonials
Dr. Jose R. Garcia, DC's Review Sourced from Google
FANTASTIC!I called/emailed 5 local video production companies to seek help with a live stream issue and Blue Ocean Productions were the quickest to answer and set up a meet to troubleshoot our issue. I appreciate the transparency regarding process and fees. They really made it easy for us. Thank you for your service and expertise.
Rudy Calasin's Review Sourced from Google
Jim from Blue Ocean Productions recently helped my church with livestream issues that we've been having over the past year. The problem involved the video lagging significantly behind the audio with the lag getting progressively worse throughout the duration of the stream. Jim was brought in to diagnose the issue, and after sending him some information about our set-up, computer specs, etc., he was able to spend a couple of hours with me and another church elder testing various settings in the streaming software, OBS, as well as other settings for the computer, mixer and wireless microphone.Ultimately, we determined that we'll need a more powerful PC, but Jim was able to help us adjust certain settings so that we can have a stable video stream with synced audio. The ultimate test will be this Sunday when we stream our church service for 60+ minutes, but we're optimistic that the help Jim provided will lead to success. Jim was knowledgeable, kind and patient throughout this process, and I would recommend his company to anyone looking for some tech support.
Victoria Voss's Review Sourced from Google
Jim is absolutely fantastic to work with! He's a wonderful listener and keen observer. He's present, kind, and attentive to his client's needs. He gives 100% attention and commitment and we are so grateful for his help with drone footage for our brand.
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C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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C&I Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Paige Johnston's Review Sourced from Google
As someone who has an anaphylactic allergy I was worried for what set days would look like. The entire team was so attentive and made sure I was safe and fed. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Brenda freeman's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve worked with C&I Studios on many projects and they never fail to over deliver on expectations. The team is incredibly professional, creative as well as strategic. They understand brand storytelling with flawless execution. As a seasoned c-suite executive who has worked with some of the largest agencies in the world, C&I ranks right up there.
YGBL's Review Sourced from Google
Read there yelp reviews. We had a very successful event here, but once a problem about contract terms arose this team caused an uproar and trying to hold our equipment hostage to enforce an uncharge for storage. Very Criminal like and illegal. They ended up letting the doors open after a long day. But they are a mature group of immature business people.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsTrusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.
Werehaus is a full-service production company made for marketing teams, agency producers, and iconic brands...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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The Werehaus Reviews & Testimonials
Alan Dean's Review Sourced from Google
Look no further if you’re seeking production experts that will offer you personalized attention and an engaged, positive experience. With a proven record of producing excellent video, photo, and animation content, The Werehaus treats each project with care, transparency, and a high level of commitment. Their intimate knowledge of the production landscape, vendors and crew, and industry trends makes them an excellent firm to partner with to bring your next campaign to life.
Madeleine Dean's Review Sourced from Google
If you're seeking high-quality end-to-end video production and talented, attentive creative collaborators -- look no further! The Werehaus can do it all. They're agile and adaptable, with a proven track record of helping companies big and small tell their story with engaging, innovative, and aesthetically-beautiful content. They have a great studio space in the Dogpatch, an impressive knowledge of Bay Area production specifics and logistics, and a wonderful roster of local crew members and vendors with whom they collaborate. I can't recommend them more highly.
Joel Farbstein's Review Sourced from Google
As Studio Manager at Meets the Eye Studios, I know it’s always going to be a good shoot when The Werehaus brings its productions here. Along with extensive production backgrounds and impressive creative capabilities, their staff is always professional and courteous and they pay close attention to budgets. Clients appreciate their flexibility and their ability to offer appropriate suggestions when needed. They’re certainly a preferred production company for Meets the Eye Studios!
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