SYBEX STUDIO
SYBEX STUDIO

SYBEX STUDIO

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Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction: Hello, My work has been featured on ABC, CBS and other TV networks by millions of viewers. Inspired by a unique background in graphic design, visual effects and digital sculpting, photographer and artist. I discovered my true passion for imagery when I first gazed through the lens of a camera shortly after graduating, and went on to create my own signature pieces while also acting as director of photography for a diverse range of projects. Now, I create dramatic and dream-like images of realistic settings that combine a directors clever eye for composition with an imaginative approach to editing and processing that results in truly magnificent pieces. We are fully sponsored by top equipment companies such as Anton Bauer, Litepanels, Sachtler and SmallHD as well as have our own studio space. No project is too small for us!
Overview

Hired 513 times

Serves San Jose, CA

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5 employees

17 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2019

Featured Projects

225 photos

  • KYS2 Event hosting and lighting

    Video Production

Specialties
Number of cameras

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

Good 4.4

187 reviews

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Randy T.
Sep 25, 2018
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Ruben was very professional, on time, and skilled at working with wedding parties and navigating the excitement of a busy party. When some equipment failed, Ruben kept shooting footage like a champ, which was important, and treated me and my bride very well. I am looking forward to seeing the final product!! UPDATE It has been a year and we have not received the final product. We received an edited version without any audio and Ruben has been very slow to respond to my emails. He said it was an encoding error and he would mail us a new copy ensuring it had audio, but that has not happened. We have mentioned taking legal action to get a refund, and that still hasn't gotten me and my wife our complete wedding video. I am dissatisfied!
Wedding Videography
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Amanda S.
May 22, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack

I interviewed about 15 photographers to try to find the perfect one and I finally did! I had a lot of specific requests that I wanted photos and video footage of many special things so that my video can turn out the way I want it to and give a specific story,both Ruben and Omar jumped in no problem! They were always around me whenever I needed and it was fast and easy to get pictures with everyone and not waste time. I can not wait to are the final product! So far the preview pictures I have got have had emotion and been beautiful! Here is a picture of my husband and dad and probably one of my favorite photos ever now! I really suggest using these guys... I have already had 3 friends from the wedding ask for their contact information! They won't disappoint!
Wedding Videography
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Grace C.
Nov 13, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

Ruben was a wonderful videographer and he indeed captured great videos of my father's 80th birthday celebration on a private yacht! He was very responsive to my request and also was very flexible. We loved the videos that Ruben taped for us. He was very thoughtful and paid close attention to details the important moments to capture. He had great equipment and the quality of the videos were really clear and steady even on the water! He was very easy-going and strived to do his best to deliver the best videos for this very special life event of our family! He also delivered the videos to us very promptly. We're very grateful for his excellent service and highly recommend him to anyone who's looking for highly professional video/photo services with reasonable prices. We look forward to working with Ruben in the near future as well. Thank you very much for all your great efforts, Ruben!

Details: Videography • Single camera • One location

Video Production
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Victor I.
Jan 14, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack

Update: Recieved our photos and they are great. Video is inbound. We are very excited and happy with the product. I want to be fair and objective in my review. Full disclosure, we are still waiting for our photos and video. Our wedding was on August 12, 2017. And I'm writing this a couple of days after Christmas. Initially, Ruben was great. Very professional, and his work looked great on the website. He was very accessible, answered our questions and addressed our concerns. On the wedding day he was great as well. Even as we changed locations and dealt with some issues (caused by some of my family members), he and the photographer were great. Calm, cool, and collected in the chaos. Where things turned around was was a couple of months after the wedding. I would call or email Ruben to check in but got very few responses. No ETAs on when we could expect anything to be finished. I havent received a response since October 2017. I understand that these things take time, and that some people have waited longer for photos, But to ignore a customer inquiry after they've paid in full is unacceptable. It's my hope to update this review with a more positive experience. But I honestly can't recommend Sybex at the moment. P.S. when choosing a vendor, ensure you review the contract thoroughly. And make sure your vendor has the time and capacity to follow through for you. In the end, you're making an investment to preserve the memories on your special day.
Wedding Videography
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Lenietta Britton &.
May 8, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

I was not sure what to expect because I have no media experience whatsoever. In fact, my first time ever holding a camcorder was two weeks before I reached out. Ruben responded and immediately began working. I sent him two videos from my church that I recorded. They were dark and the sound was echoing from the empty room. He cleaned them both up to look and sound absolutely amazing. He did it all in just a couple of days. I am so grateful. Greet find on thumbtack.

Details: 30 minutes • Videography • Lighting during filming • Single camera • One location

Video Production
Credentials
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Ruben Contreras