Who we are
Justin Lee
Justin Lee is a New York city based cinematographer.
Justin graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. His foundation of engineering is reflected in his vast experience and innate understanding of film in the Camera, Electric, and Grip departments. Over the course of 15 years, Justin has succeeded in each area of expertise and now leads these department as Cinematographer.
Justin is known of for his deft use of technology and challenging the boundaries of cinematography. He developed a modern DMX lighting control workflow that designs on-set lighting with real-time color-timing and effects. With his skill-set and ability to create exceptional teams through his network, Justin is developing a virtual production system to bring together the virtual world and real world.
His past work includes lighting photographic art such as Gregory Crewdson (Cathedral of the Pines), as well as commercial work with Mack Weldon, Blueland, Makespace and Drizzly.
Jeff Brink
Jeff Brink was the Co-Founder and Director of Flight Operations at Aerobo, a premiere aerial cinematography drone company that garnered industry attention when they launched the company with a short film shot in Chernobyl, a place no drone had flown previously. During his 3 years at Aerobo, he led the team of engineers and pilots in developing complete, production-ready, aerial systems for filming services. Jeff wrote the General Operations and Safety Manuals which allowed Aerobo to secure one of the first 333 Exemptions to fly legally in the U.S. Furthermore, using his background in film, Jeff helped pioneer heavy lift drones through many world's firsts including being the first to fly the Alexa XT and 3D stereo REDs. Jeff continued to provide aerials for films such as Fate of the Furious, Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, and Bad Boys for Life until he saw a new opportunity in LED technology.
Jeff has recently transitioned to lighting programming and has now started Blackout Lighting Console, a full-featured console in a mobile iPad App for film productions, while he continues to program on TV shows and movies such as John Wick 3 and West Side Story.
Jeff has strong New York film connections and brings with him extensive skills in both lighting and camera movement having worked on productions of all sizes. Additionally, through his experience creating an app and managing iOS developers, he has picked up a great deal in computer networking, programming, and managing and diagnosing DMX issues. Jeff’s unique skill set allows him to make changes in lighting at the same time in the real world and virtual world. Once the content is created in Unreal, Jeff is responsible for managing and manipulating the content in the way Directors and DPs need. As LED walls are becoming more popular with the booming virtual production opportunities, Jeff strives to continue furthering his skillset by creating a film production friendly workflow for managing and operating LED volumes.
Tom Wong
Tom Wong is our creative director as well an IATSE Local 600 Digital Imaging Technician, and Phantom Technician. A New York based film set professional, has spent nearly a decade working in digital imaging, ranging from television commercials, features films, and television shows. With an extensive background in post production and production, he has spent the last decade honing his craft. With the combined skillset of working with the latest technologies, doing on set creative color, understanding workflow, and finishing color, he’s able to combine his cumulative knowledge and bring it into his directorial vision.
Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee is our lead colorist. He began his career in film co-producing the award winning documentary “The House of Suh”. Joseph then moved to New York to pursue a career as a online editor and colorist at Final Frame. His most notable work during his tour at Final Frame was the Oscar winning documentary “Inside Job”. He is proficient with the Baselight, Resolve and Scratch.