California has long been celebrated for its diverse topography and its role as the nation’s dream factory. These qualities are captured with beauty – and humor – in “Dreamers,” airing now. Created via MeringCarson, directed by Chace Strickland of Room Service and cut by Einar of bicoastal Union Editorial, the spot features singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, pro skateboarder Big Bob Burnquist, pro surfer Rob Machado, Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings and national treasure William Shatner showcasing the many offerings of the Golden State.nn”After years of working with MeringCarson and VCA, Einar has a real sense of the California Lifestyle and Attitude that is reflected in his editing,” said agency Head of Broadcast Liz Ross. “His passion for music and its prominence during the edit process sets him apart and pushes the boundaries, which results in fun collaborative experience and a great final product.”nnStrickland acknowledged that the sheer volume of footage from 9 days of shooting in myriad formats – including A-cam, B-cam, mini-helicopter cam and time-lapse-cam – created editorial challenges. “It was all dropped onto the laps of Einar’s team to find that magical :60 seconds of footage to be played worldwide,” Strickland said. “And they pulled it off in spades.”nn
nn”Pulling selects was a long process,” Einar concurred. “However, once I began to edit, it became a blessing. I was never wanting for coverage and the footage was so stunning that the only concern became deciding what to lose.” nn”Einar is the best I’ve ever worked with,” the director concluded. “He looks like Dirty Harry and edits like Harry Potter.”nn”Dreamers” broke October 21 with a :30 broadcast version and a :60 version online.nnProject CreditsnClient: Visit CalifornianSpots Title(s): Dreamers :60 (web), :30 (broadcast)nFirst Air Date: 10/21/2013n nAgency/Location: MeringCarson Sacramento, CAnCreative Directors: Dave Mering, Greg CarsonnArt Director: Rob PetrienCopywriter: Kerry KrastsnAgency Producer: Liz Rossn nProduction Company: Room Service Los AngelesnDirector: Chace StricklandnDP: Kris KachikisnEP(s): Kelly Amato, Eric BonniotnProducer: Kelly Amaton nEditorial Company: Union Editorial Los AngelesnEditor: EinarnAssistant Editor: Zack KashkettnPresident/EP: Michael RaimondinSr. Producer: Joe Rossn nTelecine Company: Company3 Los AngelesnColorist: Stefan Sonnenfeldn nPost/Effects Company: resolution LAnVFX Artist(s): Todd Iorio, Evan Guidera, Maury Rosenfeldn nMusic Company: YessiannComposer: Michael Yessiann nAudio Post: resolution LAnMixer: Milos ZivkovicnnAbout Union EditorialnUnion Editorial has offices in Santa Monica, CA, New York City, and London, where it maintains an alliance with Marshall Street Editors. The company is presided over by Partner/Executive Producers Michael Raimondi and Caryn Maclean. The Union roster is comprised of Partner/Editors Jim Haygood, Einar, Jay Friedkin, Sloane Klevin, and editors Nico Alba, Jinx Godfrey, Nicholas Wayman-Harris, Rachael Waxler, Daniel Luna, Jason Lucas, Laura Milstein, Marco Perez, Eric Argiro, Mike Colao, Lawrence Young, and select projects with Jono Griffith and Alex Hagon. www.unioneditorial.com
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Goldcrest Post Speeds Delivery of “Severance” Season Two
The New York Times recently wrote that the just-released Season Two of Severance will “blow your mind”—and we couldn’t agree more. Created by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ drama is smart, spellbinding, distinctly original and packed with surprises. For those who aren’t already devoted fans, the show centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), leader of a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a “severance” procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Goldcrest Post provided post services for both seasons of the show, including picture editorial support, sound editorial, ADR and sound mixing. Editorial for Season One began in 2020. Due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Goldcrest supplied both onsite production offices and edit suites, and remote editing systems for individual editors, with everything linked to a central server. "Mixing at Goldcrest with our team has been a great experience,” says Stiller. “Bob and Jacob are in sync with our creative process and so good at what they do that the experience is always one where it's about how we can enhance the creative vision, with a baseline of knowing everyone is totally committed to making something as good as it can be." Diana Dekajlo, the show’s co-producer, says that the arrangement worked so well, they chose to continue the hybrid approach for Season Two. “We’re a remote friendly show,” she explains. “Whether we’re at Goldcrest, our studio in the Bronx or at home, our workflow is seamless. I conduct remote daily meetings with my immediate staff, and weekly meetings with editorial and VFX, and we talk to each other as if we were just down the hall. It makes for great staff... Read More