About Us
With a 20 year film and TV career in Los Angeles, I bring expertise, customer service and my ears in ensuring quality product, at least as good as what I'm given and I will do what i can to improve your material. Whether it's straight duplication or cleaning audio or editing video, I love what i do and I'm here to help you get the most enjoyment out of your materials.
How We Got Started
Since I was a teenager I've made mix-tapes for friends and family. My knowledge of music expanded as did my understanding of recording and playback machines. At the studio I worked for, I was responsible for providing work tapes for editors on the mix stage as well as inserting mixed audio onto video masters when completed. Retired from the industry and relocated to Monterey, I noticed there was a need for the services I provide. I may have left the studio but the studio never left me!
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (10)
"Arno recently retrieved some videos from old VHS tapes for me and they were much improved by his..."
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"Arno recently retrieved some videos from old VHS tapes for me and they were much improved by his technical wizardry. My daughter was delighted to see the ONLY video we have of her with her dad and I was glad to let those old tapes go at last!"
"He is through and makes things work."
Products & Services
I will transfer your favorite rare albums to CD or thumb drive, tracked out so you can search to each song. I have the ability to remove pops/tics ...
I can help create or save your mix tape, EQ, edit audio. Also, can take video footage from DVD, DVCAM, VHS, Hi-8, 8mm or thumb drive and edit to a ...
Do you have rare or ignored albums you just don't know what to do with and aren't listening to? I will transfer to CD, thumb drive or whatever you ...
Recommendations Given (10)
"Top notch management and great productions like West End Celebration with years of experience...."
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"Top notch management and great productions like West End Celebration with years of experience. You just can't go wrong with SLV."
"A Downtown Salinas institution...lots of treasure to be found!"
Recent Activity
It seems only large corporations are making record profits during this pandemic while many small mom-n-pops are having to shutter or deal with severe limitations on their business. Small business is the lifeblood of a community and republicans have thus far given priority to forcing thru a...
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It seems only large corporations are making record profits during this pandemic while many small mom-n-pops are having to shutter or deal with severe limitations on their business. Small business is the lifeblood of a community and republicans have thus far given priority to forcing thru a radical supreme court pick than offering relief to millions of Americans. I'd like a government that works for ALL the people, not just a select few.
My business is not dependent on the government and is fairly pandemic-proof. I'm not in need of aid. However, I see huge problems with the food and entertainment industries who have not been able to return to normal workload in 7 mos. Congress is derelict in their duties, having turned their back...
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My business is not dependent on the government and is fairly pandemic-proof. I'm not in need of aid. However, I see huge problems with the food and entertainment industries who have not been able to return to normal workload in 7 mos. Congress is derelict in their duties, having turned their back on the needs of their constituents in favor of this supreme court farce.
I'm reading the responses and your responses to them...WHO are you getting in front of with your product? Start there. who is your ideal client? who might benefit from it? if you're doing marketing/promotional videos take a dose of your own medicine and produce one for yourself and get it in...
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I'm reading the responses and your responses to them...WHO are you getting in front of with your product? Start there. who is your ideal client? who might benefit from it? if you're doing marketing/promotional videos take a dose of your own medicine and produce one for yourself and get it in front of those who might make use of it. I'd say the big questions to answer are WHO is your customer and HOW are you reaching them?
Go knock on doors, meet people, hand them your card. Also, effective for me has actually been print advertising. An anomaly in this day and age but I use a popular paper, I get calls all the time. Depends on the business. It's important to get in front of the audience you want to get business...
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Go knock on doors, meet people, hand them your card. Also, effective for me has actually been print advertising. An anomaly in this day and age but I use a popular paper, I get calls all the time. Depends on the business. It's important to get in front of the audience you want to get business from - you might benefit fairs and festivals. Important tho, is to have a viable website. Not only does that help with search but you look professional, like you know what you're doing. Terrible or non-existent websites kill prosperity.
Well, don't just drop stuff off....introduce yourself briefly by phone call with actual person or dropping by to speak to actual person and show them the magazine with brief description and ASK them if they can spare a quick five minutes or can we schedule a time that works better for a quick chat?
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Well, don't just drop stuff off....introduce yourself briefly by phone call with actual person or dropping by to speak to actual person and show them the magazine with brief description and ASK them if they can spare a quick five minutes or can we schedule a time that works better for a quick chat?
the three for me are tire kickers, mildly curious or actual customers who dig what you do.
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the three for me are tire kickers, mildly curious or actual customers who dig what you do.
Everybody wants a deal. You don't want to compromise yourself just to make a sale but there are two ways I accommodate: One is - you're already a valued customer. I take care of those who repeat business. Two is - "Yes, I'll give you a deal and this is what I require of you" it's usually a...
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Everybody wants a deal. You don't want to compromise yourself just to make a sale but there are two ways I accommodate: One is - you're already a valued customer. I take care of those who repeat business. Two is - "Yes, I'll give you a deal and this is what I require of you" it's usually a larger order or guarantee of repeat business. see answer #1. I'm good at what I do and giving you a quality product. If someone is cheaper than me, chances are one or both of those two things is compromised for it.
