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About
Marketing has become a very personal undertaking, as social media integrated itself into everyone’s daily lives. This is why I love focusing on story driven media with strong educational and entertaining elements, which are more likely to resonate in a young, professional audience.
I work closely and directly with my clients from start to finish. No outsourcing or assigning someone to shoot and someone else to edit the project. This way I’m as much involved, and as close to the project as my client is. No mixed up messages, nothing lost in translation.
I encourage my clients to integrate personal experiences or anecdotes into their projects where applicable. Show your human side and let potential customers connect with you and your story.
Serving clients from corporate levels, small businesses and startups alike, I have happy customers in the continental US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, China and India.
Even individuals like you and me will find affordable, but more importantly, effective video services with ISDesigns.
Having been in business for over 12 years, I know what drives powerful media that engages and connects to your audience.
Create brand awareness across all your social media platforms with updated, fresh materials for a young and evolved market.
Try your next round-table discussions in 360˚ VR media.
Or cover your event in 4K.
ISDesigns - Your Business, Your Product. Yourself.
Quite frankly, there is nothing more fulfilling to me than being creative. And sharing this creativity with my clients who are equally enthusiastic and excited about their unique projects is the absolute highlight of my work-day.
It is delightful to work with such a diversity of individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and life styles.
It's the daily exchange of ideas and exercise in critical thinking that allows the projects I produce to grow and evolve.
Overview
Hired 159 times
Serves Berkeley, CA
Background checked
1 employee
20 years in business
Business hours
Sun6:00 am - 10:00 pmMon6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Event to be filmed
Wedding
Corporate event
Anniversary
Final video product requested
Raw footage
Full feature video (30 - 40 minutes)
Additional services requested
Raw footage
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Brandon R.
Dec 10, 2025
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This was one of the best experience I’ve had working with a videographer. He made sure that my creative vision was brought to life & offered very creative ideas to make my project more visually appealing. I am definitely working with him again for future projects!
Details: Music video • Videography • Editing • Lighting during filming • Music overlay • As suggested by the professional • I'm flexible
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Judy F.
May 6, 2026
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Ilya showed genuine interest in my project and delivered beyond my expectations! He is an outstanding choice for any photo/video projects you may have.
Details: 2 hours • Videography • Editing • Single camera • One location
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Katerina N.
Feb 7, 2025
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Ilja for a music video project at my home, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! From the moment he arrived, it was clear that he was not only skilled but also incredibly passionate about his craft.
The attention to detail was impressive, and Ilja went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect—from the lighting setup to the overall mood of the shoot. Each shot was carefully crafted, showcasing his expertise and artistic vision.
During the editing process, Ilja exhibited remarkable talent, transforming our footage into a polished and professional final product that exceeded all our expectations.
Overall, working with Ilja was a fantastic experience, and I am thrilled with the outcome of our project. If you're looking for a dedicated and talented video producer, look no further!
Details: Music video • 5 minutes • Videography • Single camera • One location
Video Production
Gwendolyn B.
Dec 3, 2018
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I am so happy I decided to have a videographer to film my special day but even happier it was ISDesigns Studio. Ilja did SUCH an amazing job with my 60th birthday video. I’ve watched it over and over and over again! The day of the party was so hectic, and I knew there was a bunch of traffic getting to our venue (downtown Berkeley UC Campus), but Ilja was there RIGHT on time, and ready to go! He was on top of everything, and filmed all the key parts, and even more creative shots that I would never have even thought of. He was very professional and so nice, and everyone in my birthday party had nothing but good things to say about him. I would DEFINITELY recommend Ilja for any event. AWESOME! Thank you so much Ilja for making my special day a memory to last forever. It was a pleasure doing business with you. Gwendolyn B.
Details: Birthday • 51 - 100 guests • Indoors • Raw footage • DVD / USB copies • $$ (Standard)
Wedding and Event Videography
Amit B.
Aug 28, 2020
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I couldn't have been happier about my collaboration with Ilja. He was genuinely excited about my project, and went above & beyond in making our video amazing. He used multiple types of cameras, incorporated all my feedback, and brought an amazing amount of attention to detail - working diligently on minor things I didn't even notice. He was super innovative in filming our closing "FX" shot, and kept the whole project within our agreed upon budget. I would welcome the chance to work with him again.
Details: Commercial / promotional video • 1 minute • Videography • Editing • As suggested by the professional • Multi-camera • One location
Video Production
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Ilja Sarro
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
ISDesigns produces customized video projects that are designed to meet your specific needs.
While for a lot of projects I can apply an umbrella price, many projects are unique, require different types of equipment and a different approach to develop a strategy.
The typical question "How much does a 1-2 minute video cost?" will give you a quote range that's not helpful. "How much does a car cost? Or a house?" Don't compare the numbers, look at the building blocks and the content.
Often I can adjust my initial quote, once we've discussed the project in more detail.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every customer has a unique set of desires and goals for their project, may it be video, photos or motion graphics. This is what makes my job so fascinating and fun.
I usually collect as much information as I can about the customer's project, so that I can give an accurate customized quote.
If the customer agrees with the above, we exchange contact information so that I can setup a customer account which later helps with communication, agreements and invoices.
We then proceed to develop a strategy for production and post production before the hands-on work begins.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a professionally trained videographer, editor and filmmaker. I studied video and multimedia at Berkeley, CA.
Every professional in the field has to stay on top of things. Especially in the fast paced digital media world, where new equipment and software is being introduced almost on a daily basis. One cannot rest. You take a break, you fall behind.
Attending seminars and networking events to collaborate and learn the latest trends is an important factor in my business.
