Spiral Moon Media, Inc.

I simply do not understand how this company has a five star rating. In the interest of fairness, let me start by stating that they are actually pretty good at producing videos. That is the only reason they get two stars instead of one.
Dan will never call you when he says he is going to call you. «I’m busy,» seems to be the go-​to cop-​out for not following through with his commitments.
Since dealing with more BS than I care to fill this review with, I found a few other local video production companies that actually have integrity. They also happen to have five-​star ratings.
In the interest of brevity, I will just say that Spiral Moon is over-​priced, under-​qualified and generally a waste of time.

I was looking for a production company to film my first short film, needless to say I was a little worried about picking the right firm. I talked to 4 different companies and for some reason didn’t get the right feeling, then I spoke with Dan at Spiral Moon and everything seemed to click. We discussed the script, different scenes, locations, props, actors etc… Dan made me feel comfortable and walked me through the whole filming process. His attention to detail was tremendous!!! My project came out terrific. His shooting style was concise and his direction and vision were much appreciated. Spiral Moon took care of all of the extras also. Anis did an amazing job with hair and makeup and Jake is an editing master. It was a collaborative effort that I was extremely happy with. The whole film was done on budget and on time. Overall… I was completely satisfied with the job that Spiral Moon did. My film came out better than I could have expected and I look forward to working with Dan and the good folks at Spiral Moon on future projects.

Reliable, honest, artistic, creative and responsive. We hired Spiral Moon Media to record 3 shows of our annual production of «The Nutcracker». Anyone who is in performing arts know’s how hectic producing the «The Nutcracker» can be. Dan and Adam where able to overcome our mini obstacles and were able to adapt to last minute changes. They are professional, and we were not disappointed. Did I mention how great our videos turned out? We will hire them for our spring productions as well. I recommend them to all.

Everyone!
I can’t say enough good things about Dan and Spiral Moon Media. Did I say… I CAN’T say enough good things about Spiral Moon Media… I can’t… it’s impossible. :)
I belong to an advocacy group called March for Elephants (San Francisco), We hired Spiral Moon Media to produce a promotional video for a Billboard in New York’s Times Square advocating for elephants who are vanishing in the wild to poaching. He blew us and everyone else away. He rocks. He was courteous accommodating and is a great listener, while a the same time (and this IS a good thing) refusing to compromise his product… he has the eye of an artists and the heart of a storyteller. Dan and his buddy Adam (writers, directors and editors) are A+++. I would recommend them all day, every day, ²⁴⁄₇.
Gooooooooo Spiral Moon Media!
Check out the video here:
Check out our promotional site for the billboard here: (hope you can help!)

I enlisted Dan’s help for a professional client video and I was absolutely impressed with the whole process. First, he was incredibly helpful on the phone (because I seriously had no insight into video projects), his friendly demeanor in person and quality of work.
The project was even more complicated because we were just interviewing one person in San Francisco and then sending the footage to the UK so our videographer there could piece everything together. It was a pretty long and arduous task — the whole process probably took about four hours because we had been tasked to take three different shots of the interview (close up, wide screen and full). He was very patient and helpful during the setup, recording and file transfer. He was especially great during the setup because I wanted to try multiple potential backdrops to be sure I matched the UK interviews.
My client loved the footage! It looked so crisp and modern and they are currently working it into multiple videos for their promotion.
I would absolutely recommend working with Spiral Moon Media!

I hire Dan for all my companies videos and professional photos. He’s creative and always responsive to our time and needs.

Dan from Spiral Moon Media was great.
Me and my 3 colleagues needed professional business attire shots.
Dan came to our office and shot multiple scenes for us and was more than helpful. Our company has used Dan’s service for many photoshoots and will continue to be his loyal customers.

Dan and his production team are fantastic! I worked with him to create a short testimonial video for our company, and the entire process from start to finish was fun and easy.
He has a great eye for details and is a true perfectionist. During filming, we shot about seven different interviews over the course of two days, and throughout the whole thing was very patient, professional, and continually checked in with me to make sure I was happy with how everything looked. He provided invaluable input and was completely open and accepting of our many suggestions, edits, and back-​and-​forth emails. I didn’t work personally with the editors, but their skills are evident and top-​notch as well. Everyone loved the final product!

Dan is not just the only videographer and photographer we turn to, but also a great guy to hang out with. We have used Dan’s help with our affiliated businesses, and he has always delivered top quality results. We will continue to request for his impeccable service, and would recommend our friends to do the same.

Working with Spiral Moon Media was a really great experience. Dan took the time to understand our product offering, and designed a video that presented a complex concept in a fun, easy to understand animation video. He was very willing to go through the iterations needed to perfect it. The end result was an exceptional video that we were extremely happy with. We will certainly go back to Spiral Moon Media for our future video needs.

I highly recommend Spiral Moon Media. I actually found them via Unilocal to begin with and previous reviews are all spot on. Dan was so helpful, cooperative and communicative from the get go. He was great in helping us shape our vision for our video, and was so very patient when we pivoted or had any questions. I felt in very good hands with Spiral Moon and Dan and I would absolutely turn to them in the future with any of my video production needs. The quality of their work is awesome and we can’t wait to start circulating our video. Couldn’t have asked for a better partner on this project!

When it was time for me to create organizational videos for my employer, I knew I was looking for a company that would allow a collaborative approach. After speaking with Dan, I sensed that I would get so much more than a cookie cutter approach. It didn’t hurt that he also sent me 8 stellar references and that the Unilocal reviews were glowing!
Working with Dan was a pleasure. I had very definite ideas of what I wanted to see, and he provided excellent insight into how to incorporate them. The shots he took were so visually appetizing, and when I was able to show some of the videos to my team members, they became emotional and were incredibly complimentary. I got hugged!
Needless to say, I would recommend Dan in an instant. He has a real gift and was patient and professional throughout the entire process, which took some time due to delays on my end. I am so happy to have completed such a large project with the help of Dan and Spiral Moon.

I had the pleasure of working with Dan, from Spiral Moon. He helped us film a video advertisement for our business. The crew working with him were awesome. They were very professional. I was camera shy in the beginning, but they soon put me at complete ease. After their editing, I was given a video that surpassed my expectations. If you are looking for a company to create a video, they are truly a great choice.

We hired Dan Carlson to be the videographer for our wedding. The service that Dan’s Spiral Moon Media company provides is very professional. Dan has a fine eye for details and we’re looking forward to reviewing the footage with Dan. We plan to keep this video as a memory of our wedding for years (and hopefully generations!) to come. Thanks, Dan and Spiral Moon!

Dan shot our video for Vampire Lover (
) and brought the right combination of technical know-​how and creative insight to help us perfectly achieve our creative vision.
He was accomodating in all of the shots we wanted to pull off and he helped us find the perfect shoot location for the mess we needed to make :)
Quick turn time on some tricky editing and willing to listen to all of our inputs. Would definitely recommend to any band for a music video shoot.
–aa

Dan Carlson has that rare combination of competent craft, artful eye, reliable communication, and great personality.
He’s done high-​quality, professional work for my company MOG on our commercial (
) — and never sacrificed the human touch, in both his aesthetic approach and his awesome disposition.
Spiral Moon is a pleasure to work with. The company is creative, professional and fun. In my experience, it’s difficult to find the marriage of all three. I highly recommend Dan — he is a gem.

I requested a film promo reel from Dan Carlson at Spiral Moon Media. Dan was willing to hear my ideas and express his own about what the reel should include and how to orchestrate it. After nailing down the specifics, Dan put together a very professional piece that included smooth transitions and clean editing. It also created a «story,» tying togther and balancing different scenes from films I had been in. I immediately felt confident to send it to producers, film directors, casting directors, and talent agents. I would recommend Spiral Media’s talent reels for anyone serious about marketing and promotion in the entertainment field. Thank you Dan!
Adam Syd
SAG actor, LA and SF area

I am so excited by the service and product I received from Dan Carlson at Spiral Moon Media. I am creating my new website and wanted to include video. I am not an actress and do not consider myself to be particularly photogenic, but I am a confident speaker. I am also a bit of a technophobe and was nervous about the whole process of creating a professional vidoe.
DAN IS AMAZING! We spent less than 3 hours with him interviewing me on camera about my business. He then edited to create a video that I am blown away by.
I love his approach, the way he made the process very comfortable, and the fabulous work done to edit my footage and create a video that I am extremely happy with.
Thank you Dan Carlson and Spiral Media

Spiral Moon did an awesome job on my video!
I would highly recommend utilizing there services. I’ve used other sites before, but nothing compares to the work of Spiral Moon Media. Their attention to detail and creativity will catch your viewers attention.
I’ve recommend them to all my associates and friends whom were highly satisfied with their work as well. You can’t go wrong when choosing Spiral Mood Media!

I was recommended this company by a family member who had used them in the past. Dan, the owner, is meticulous. We shot a video for our creperie, Bonjour Crêpe Co. and it absolutely conveyed what I wanted to get across to our audience. The lighting and sound were just right and I could not be happier with the results!
Thank you Dan and Spiral Moon for adding a refreshing element to our website!

I used Spiral Moon for my
website which provides how-​to videos.
What I liked about Spiral Moon was Dan’s creativity and abillity to take what could be mundane content and turned it into something really engaging and fun to watch. Dan is extremely talented when it comes to creative concepts for videos.
Onsite, I was pleased with his attention to detail — he took several takes that allowed us to have a variety of content to choose from which in turn made for a more precise video.
Sprial Moon has been amazing so far and I definitely recommend them.