Media Alchemy
Media Alchemy

Media Alchemy

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Introduction: My focus is always on quality - not quantity. I think it is vital to work with my clients to get the most production value within their budget, and to create productions that stand out. You only get one opportunity to make a good first impression - I want to make sure that your project makes a positive and lasting impact on your viewers. One of the best parts of my job is collaborating with my clients. My clients know their business and I know the best way to tell stories. Together we create excellent productions that precisely target their audience.
Overview

Hired 29 times

22 years in business

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

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Jo B.
Aug 3, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

My experience was an excellent one. Erik Holsinger helped me with a self-promotional video. I was told about a job offering Sunday to be due the following Friday, which involved sending a 5 minute video. I approached videographers the very next day - Monday, and Eric got me in on Wednesday. He came to Berkeley - we started the filming around 12:30 and were finished by the early afternoon. Erik edited it and was done by Thursday, leaving me plenty of time to review it before Friday. I was very impressed with the service I received. He was the only one to reach out proactively (by phone) and did so with a very clear outline of what he could offer - confident but not pushy. We had a number of conversations before he came around about what I wanted, and he was kind and encouraging. I think what most impressed me was his no fuss, can-do attitude. He clearly has experience with public speaking - he knows what and what not to say in front of a camera and how to get to the meat of what you want to say, while getting the essence and character of the person.This, from my own experience, requires tremendous skill. I appreciated Erik's directive coaching, which is exactly what I wanted, but he was soliticious of my needs and did so with warmth, humor and great generosity. I felt he genuinely cared about what I was doing, and felt he got me. Oh, and lastly, the end product was great. It was professional and had just the right amount of graphics and extras (and was just under 5 mins). I went with Erik because I liked his work. He has a confident, intelligent and sophisticated style, that puts in what is necessary, but doesn't add stuff just to be slick and clever (which in my experience mostly back-fires). Furthermore, his pacing, timing and editing is smooth, which having had some editing experience in the past, I know is what makes a great video. I will highly recommend him to folk, and hope you do too! I really don't have anything to suggest or improve. He was a complete delight to work with. Thanks for the opportunity to review.
Video Production
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Kim B.
May 18, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack

Erik did an outstanding job on my video. I had a idea of what I wanted and he totally understood my vision and his editing made it come alive. I was inexperienced doing interviews with my video camera but with the help of his editing the finished product looked very professional. I plan to work with Media Alchemy again and highly recommend them.
Video Editing
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Donna D.
Sep 30, 2017
Work Quality, highly Professional and very Responsive. Media Alchemy did a very good job on my video. Final work has not been edited but expectations are that it will be of excellent quality!
Video Production
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Denise K.
Apr 4, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

Erik Holsinger produced a video for my company's California state funded contract (CalRecycle) that will be viewed nationally and internationally. Erik was thorough; truly understood what it took to produce the video while having to educate me during the process; proven outstanding work quality; and the vision to understand what would make the video successful. CalRecycle was also impressed by the quality of work. Erik also prepared the majority of the final scripts for content and over 50 percent of the voice overs. In the two days since the video was finalized, I have received such positive comments about not only the video but the voice overs by Erik Holsinger. I was impressed by his work enough to recommend him to other clients while we worked on the video.

Details: Commercial / promotional video • 30 minutes • Editing • Videography • As suggested by the professional • Single camera • One location

Video Production
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Reynold L.
May 20, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

Erik is a delight to work with. He has many thoughtful ideas based on years of experience and is flexible on getting the work done on a timely and efficient basis. Especially for a newbie to video, he is very patient.

Details: Commercial / promotional video • Online • Editing • Videography • As suggested by the professional • Single camera • One location • $1,000 - $2,500 • $2,500 - $5,000

Video Production

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Every year, there are new versions of video software and hardware, so part of my job is to continually stay up to date on new developments. I've been doing product evaluations for many years, and have even written reviews on many media production products for Film and Video, Millimeter, Studio Daily, and many other trade publications.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Instead of just looking at the Thumbtack bid responses, take the time to look at the video examples on a vendors Thumbtack sites, and then take the time to call the vendors you are interested in. Regardless of whether I get a job, I'm always happy to provide some perspective and information to new clients. A quick conversation is a great way to know if you are compatible with a particular vendor, and to also get more insight into what your project will cost and how long it will take to produce.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    One of the common client misconceptions is that audiences prefer videos that are hastily put together over a production that is planned out. Yes, you can create a video using your phone - but properly planning out a video can mean the difference between success or having your production ignored.