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www.postmagazine.com 4 POST NOV/DEC 2024 BITS & PIECES JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX GRADED AT COMPANY 3 SANTA MONICA, CA — Company 3's (www.company3.com) Jill Bogdanowicz performed the color grade on Warner Bros.' Joker: Folie à Deux, reuniting her with director Todd Phillips and director of photography Lawrence Sher, as the team also partnered on the 2019 feature, and before that, on Hangover films. The prior Joker film gave Bogdanowicz a starting point for the latter's look, noting that the first film was made to feel very gritty, resembling film stocks of the late 1970s and early 1980s. "We [had] the same idea for the second movie," she explains. "We wanted to feel very filmic and react in a very filmic way." At the same time, she wanted to expand the color range and idea that it may have been shot on a different film stock than the first film, even though the new one was actually shot digitally using Arri's Alexa 65. "During the musical pieces, it was able to hit higher notes in a way," she says of its look, adding that she was "still trying to keep it very organic (and) kind of gritty, but allow the colors to shine a little bit brighter." Bogdanowicz used Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve to grade the fea- ture, working out of one of Company 3's large theaters, which features digital projection and a 30-foot screen. "It's really just like sitting in a theater," she says of the studio's setup. "We have the same type of projectors that are out in the field, but highly calibrated." The similar environments help ensure that the intended look translates to what audiences see at their local commercial theater. For more on Bogdanowicz's recent work, check out our Wicked feature on page 16. — By Marc Loftus DIGITAL DOMAIN LAUNCHES 'ADVERTISING EXPERIENCES' GROUP LOS ANGELES — Digital Domain (www.digitaldomain.com), which specializes in visual effects and immersive experiences, has added two industry veterans to its newly-formed "advertising experiences" group. Neil Gabriel joins Digital Domain as executive producer, bringing with him extensive experience in leading produc- tion teams and establishing in-house studios at ad agencies such as TBWA's The Collective, Attn and Hawthorne Advertising. His credits include work with Home Advisor, Vari, L'Oreal, McDonald's, Petco, Google, Airbnb and Dyson. Marcus Wesson will serve as principal creative director of the newly-formed group. He is a respected creative leader known for his work at top-tier agencies, including TBWA\Chiat\Day, DDB and 72andSunny. His work with Activision, Nissan, Honda, CKE Restaurants and Nestlé earned him awards and accolades from a number of prestigious organizations. Together, Wesson and Gabriel will revitalize and reshape the development and implementation of unique advertising experiences across various projects, platforms and media. As creative partners for production companies, agencies and brands, they will lead teams in creating and delivering innovative con- tent to bring ideas to life by leveraging Digital Domain's award-winning talent and cutting-edge tools. Both Wesson and Gabriel will report directly to Lala Gavgavian, president and COO of Digital Domain. "Today marks an exciting new chapter for our advertising experiences unit as we relaunch under the visionary leadership of our newly appointed executive team," states Gavgavian. "With their wealth of experience and forward-thinking approach, we are not just reviving the business — we are transforming it by combining fresh innovation with our proven legacy. This relaunch isn't just about returning, it's about redefining the future, leveraging new insights and strategies to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are stronger, more agile, and ready to take on tomorrow's challenges with renewed focus and energy." Gabriel and Wesson (L-R) will head the studio's new advertising effort.

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