I wish I had before photos of this location to show you how much we transformed the look. This was commercial 1 of 2 that we lit last year for Bitwise. It was a Crazy night-for-day blackout location with only one day to light and shoot. Was really happy with how everything looked even with the time crunch.
Prod company: Bonfire Labs
DP: @doug.e.porter
Gaff: Patrick Walter
This was a really cool project with an awesome team! It first premiered during the Winter Olympics and as aired directly after the Super Bowl! Not quite a Super Bowl spot but pretty darn close!
With simultaneous capture happening globally I was humbled to help in the little ways I could. Shout out to the entire team all over, there are so many folks I'd love to tag, feel free to comment and I will edit the post accordingly!
and to my hands + LA units a huge thanks!
Creative Director: @neshotah_park
Directors: @leeorwild + @jason_nocito_studio
Asia unit: @franklinspov
Gaffer: @hotpointslighting
Key Grip: @codyingham (LA)+ @tangibleproof (Hands)
Company Grips: (spread across both units) @boogie_savage@tonysandalena@stephendchang@__drjake__
Company Electrics: (Spread shoots)
@lac_tid@lights_camera_chris@gordonhalesinstagramaccount
1st AC: @hellyeahmike (LA) + @karlamariechristensen (Hands)
2nd AC: @jenroh (LA) + @scottsison (Hands)
DIT: @colinericw (Hands)
VTR: @pay10marin (LA)
And Many Many More! Wardrobe, Production, all my friends across the other groups and units shout yourself in the comments, I want to make sure everyone gets included and credited for their hard work!
Here’s a fun little spot we shot last year for the State of California’s new mental health app. Love this team and cheers to many more. Threw in a little 3d prepro snapshot at the end to show y’all this stuff doesn’t just happen on accident. We try to come to set dialed. Thanks for the call Matt! & @johantanderson plz keep bringing jobs to LA. We need you & love you.
Director: @johantanderson
Producer: Jake Brown & Lauren Yach
1st AD: Adam Hein
2nd AD: Rileigh Qualls
And a rockstar team of PA’s whom I remember keeping me super hydrated and sunscreen covered; thank you!!!
DP: @matthewtompkins.dp
Gaffer: @hotpointslighting
BBE: @charliewibert
ELT: @lac_tid
KG: @tangibleproof
BBG: Danny Green
Dolly Grip: @codyingham
Company Grips: @helloitskip & @scotts_been_shooting
1st AC: @hellyeahmike
And our wonderful 2nd, DIT, and VTR all of whom I can’t be certain of without the callsheet, but we made it through our days with so much fun around every corner.
Special thanks to our Art, HMU, and Wardrobe teams too— if you see this, please share your team with me so I can send them some credit!
Featuring the electric @kenjeong . We had to step it up from the commercial we did for @airalocom last year. This was commercial 2 of 3 that we shot in 2 days on a very spread out ranch in Malibu. This one was tricky because we had only seen the space in the day and had to light it all and hope the plan worked out. As soon as it got dark we were rolling. I had a fantastic crew who crushed it and our fearless DP @matthewtompkins.dp made sure we had everything we needed to do this right.
1st AD: @jennakir
2nd AD: Spencer Hood
Director of Photography: @matthewtompkins.dp
1st AC: @hellyeahmike
2nd AC: @jackdeichert_
Operator: @g2arch
Techno Provided by: @elitecamerasupport
Techno Tech’s: Randy Johnson, Sean Dommett
Gaffer: @hotpointslighting
BBE: @markjosephramsey
SLTs: @michaelroseman.cine@johnhepfordfisher@drunken_frenchman@joseruiz1818
Generator: @_power_hous3
Key Grip: @breofreeman
BBG: @bobbyrose84
Grips: @rumblenutzz@findingawayc@edubarraza@kingrandor58
Sound Mixer: Brian Cushin
PD: Mark Davis
Set Dec: Barbara Lago
Prop Master: Patrick Reidy
Leadman: Collin Lebrasseur
Set Dressers: Guido Bryant, Mike Clark, and Dustin Gustaitis
Stylist (KJ) : Reiko Schoenfeld
Wardrobe Costumer (KJ): Patty Vaughn
Wardrobe Stylist: Jolene Nava @jolene.nava
Stylist Assts: Nayana Estanislau, Amanda Tirado
KJ Stand-In: Phil Tan (icon)
HMU (KJ): Ali Carbajal
Hair (KJ): Patricia Lansingh
HMU: Monica Gutierrez @monicagiselle
HMU Assts: Desiree Penaloza, Amy Taylor
Casting: @demingcasting
Production Company: The Wild Factory @thewildfactory
Executive Producer: Yura Liamin @yuraliamin
Producer: Laura Dubois @lauradubois7
Production Coordinator: Catherine Heath
Post Supervisor: Jiwon Uhm
Editor: Johan T. Anderson
Colorist: Zack Chalmers @zakchalmers
VFX: James Mato
Sound: Bobb Barito
Featuring the electric @kenjeong . We had to step it up from the commercial we did for @airalocom last year. This was commercial 1 of 3 that we shot in 2 days on a very spread out ranch in Malibu. The logistics of making that happen made my brain hurt, but we figured it out and made it happen. I had a fantastic crew who crushed it and our lovely DP @matthewtompkins.dp fought for everything we needed to do this right.
1st AD: @jennakir
2nd AD: Spencer Hood
Director of Photography: @matthewtompkins.dp
1st AC: @hellyeahmike
2nd AC: @jackdeichert_
Operator: @g2arch
Techno Provided by: @elitecamerasupport
Techno Tech’s: Randy Johnson, Sean Dommett
Gaffer: @hotpointslighting
BBE: @markjosephramsey
SLTs: @michaelroseman.cine@johnhepfordfisher@drunken_frenchman@joseruiz1818
Generator: @_power_hous3
Key Grip: @breofreeman
BBG: @bobbyrose84
Grips: @rumblenutzz@findingawayc@edubarraza@kingrandor58
Sound Mixer: Brian Cushin
PD: Mark Davis
Set Dec: Barbara Lago
Prop Master: Patrick Reidy
Leadman: Collin Lebrasseur
Set Dressers: Guido Bryant, Mike Clark, and Dustin Gustaitis
Stylist (KJ) : Reiko Schoenfeld
Wardrobe Costumer (KJ): Patty Vaughn
Wardrobe Stylist: Jolene Nava @jolene.nava
Stylist Assts: Nayana Estanislau, Amanda Tirado
KJ Stand-In: Phil Tan (icon)
HMU (KJ): Ali Carbajal
Hair (KJ): Patricia Lansingh
HMU: Monica Gutierrez @monicagiselle
HMU Assts: Desiree Penaloza, Amy Taylor
Casting: @demingcasting
Production Company: The Wild Factory @thewildfactory
Executive Producer: Yura Liamin @yuraliamin
Producer: Laura Dubois @lauradubois7
Production Coordinator: Catherine Heath
Post Supervisor: Jiwon Uhm
Editor: Johan T. Anderson
Colorist: Zack Chalmers @zakchalmers
VFX: James Mato
Sound: Bobb Barito
Thank you @hotpointslighting for choosing us to build your unit! It took some time and I’m proud of the outcome with this beautiful rig. Complete with all aluminum jockeys and skirting, @palfingerag Aluminum ILK33, and custom interior this ready to bring you the entertainment Hollywood is famous for. Thank you!
Up next in our team highlight is gaffer @colepisano & DP @matthewpothier . Once considered by NASA to shoot the fake moon landing in 1969, they weren’t hired due to fear that it would look too damn good. That job ended up going to Stanley Kubrick. So if you want your project to look even better than a Stanley Kubrick film, hire these guys.
Production Co: Vertical Ray Productions
Client: Vivo
DP: @matthewpothier
Gaffer: @colepisano
BBE: Patrick Walter
KG: @mattplaneralreadyfamous
BBG: @coreymillikin