On this episode, we had the great opportunity to speak with veteran Film and TV Cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin. Jendra has worked on an extensive list of top shows and films including “The Sopranos,” “Sex and the City,” “Law & Order,” “Gotham,” “Mozart in the Jungle,” “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,” David Mamet’s Spartan, Spike Lee’s She Hate Me, Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale, Asking For It, and “East New York”! An amazing conversation covering her roots, education at NYU, experiences on a variety of independent film sets and large-scale television shows, on through her lensing the series “East New York”. An inspiring and educational chat; thank you Jendra for joining us.
The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:
AJA Introduces FS HDR v4.2 and ColorBox v2.0 Updates
Announced at NAB 2023, ColorBox 2.0 and FS-HDR 4.2 both feature updated camera support including Arri LogC4 and Sony S-Log3. Other updates include an expanded Colorfront TV mode, and a new gamma compensation control in the Orion-Convert color pipeline. BBC HLG Luts have been updated to v1.6 and ColorBox 2.0 adds the ability to overlay framelines for shot framing or .png files for branding or watermarking needs. www.aja.com
Featured Event of the Month:
Cine Gear LA — June 1-4, 2023
Cine Gear is the premier event for professionals engaged in the film & entertainment technology industry. Taking place June 1st – 4th with exhibits June 2nd – 3rd at The Studios at Paramount, Cine Gear features exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, and ample opportunity to network with peers. Learn more here
OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock
The OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is the first of its kind, full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply and 11 ports, for additional ease and connectivity while on the Go. It’s a one-dock solution that works with all past, present and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories. Browse here
Workshop of the Month:
Small to No Crew: Cinematic Video Lighting Workshop with Jem Schofield of TheC47
This one-day hands-on workshop with Jem Schofield of theC47 will take attendees through how to light for documentary, in-house & corporate based projects. This will include going through the process of planning & lighting using largely low-key, cinematic techniques and will feature lighting, lighting control, composition and camera set-ups to teach you how to light for a wide range of projects. Jem will also discuss and demonstrate certain "rules" that can be followed to help you consistently shoot great and natural looking one & two-camera interviews in different shooting environments. The workshop will be delivered in a conversational style that will allow Jem to work effectively with his crew (attendees of the workshop), while still teaching process & craft. Exactly like being on an actual, working set!
June 1, 2023 — 9:30am - 5:00pm PDT | AbelCine Los Angeles
Click here for more info and to register.
Film Festival of the Month:
Mallorca Film Festival — October 18-24, 2023
The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 12th edition with a clear mission: Bridging Cultures, Bridging People. Recognized as "One of Europe's 10 Most Exciting Film Festivals" by The Guardian, MovieMaker Magazine’s “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee” six years in a row, and appearing on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival list on FilmFreeway.com, EMIFF shapes a creative community, encouraging independent filmmakers to network and thrive in this idyllic Mediterranean island paradise. Visit evolutionfilmfestival.com
Submission Discount Code: “ThemakingofMallorca” on Filmfreeway. Link here
Podcast Rewind:
May 2023 - Episode VIII…
The Making Of is created & hosted by Michael Valinsky.
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