Being leaders in this industry is very important to us.
Behind the scenes, taking one last look at talking points before our interview for Ares Management and Convergint. Corporate Documentary. Chicago, IL. 2022.
Refine, shape, and perfect. We love details, lighting, lens choice, camera placement, set design, composition, wardrobe, help guiding talent, capturing crisp clear audio. We provide the highest quality and utmost care for all of our clients and projects.
Services
We’re a full-service production company, end to end.
No need to worry about anything else except your vision and brand.
No matter how big or small your budget is we will make your vision a reality.
Any genre.
Scripted / Unscripted / Documentary / Commercial / Reality / Live Action / Narrative / Experimental / Art & Exhibition / Publishing Print & Lay Out / Branded / Short & Long Form Content / Social Media / Live Stream / T.V and beyond. We do it all.
We’re a growing company able to provide the same quality and care as the big industry leaders.
From documentary bare bone skeleton crews to commercial big budget multi-cam shoots, we do it all. We offer a truly one of one authentic filmmaking experience.
The Process
Pre-Production
Creative Services, Script Writing & Development, Production Management, Budget & Scheduling, Talent Search & Auditions, Location Scouting, Studio & Space Rentals, Gear Assessment and Rentals (Camera, Lighting & Grip, Sound, Teleprompter), and Crew Building.
Production
Directing Talent & Story, Principal Photography, Light Design, Set Design, Grip & Electric, Hair & Make Up, Wardrobe, Crew Management, and Sound Capture.
Post-Production
Media Off Loading, Editing, Coloring, 2D & 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual FX, Digital Files for Web, Sound Design, Music, Mastering, and Final Cut.
For all of our clients we make it top most priority to ensure,
Team Building, Strategy & Management, Collaboration, and Leadership
Critical Thinking, Analytical Critique, Refinement, and Development
Budgeting, Negotiating, Pitching, Buying, and Closing Deals
Relational & Partnership Outreach, Creation, and Development
Marketing, Business, Art, and Creative Consulting
Camera settings are everything, a frame right from our B camera captured with one of our SmallHD Cine External Monitors. Reality Series. Los Angeles, CA. 2023.
We don’t leave any stones unturned. Having in depth conversations throughout the entire process, connecting to one another on a human level, realizing the project together, collaborating, and executing the desired vision is what we stand by.
The best creating comes from true, open, and authentic collaboration.
In between takes discussing Chicago sports with the one and only Patrick Muldoon. This is our form of water cooler chat. Narrative Feature Film. The Corner. 2022.
Story, performance, moments is everything to us that’s why we choose multi-cam.
(2) RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema Camera
Lake Forest Studios LLC Cinema Package Compact, Light Weight, and Versatile. Always ready for handheld with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K.
How you build your camera affects every shot.
Only the best, no compromises.
A 4-Stage Matte Box thanks to Bright Tangerine’s ultra lightweight Misfit Atom Pola+ and Black Hole Donut, along with their Carbon Fiber Top Flag, Cheeseplate, LeftField Expert Cage System, and their robust Sterling Titanium Drumstix, relying on (2) Angelbird’s 1 TB AV PRO CFast 2.0 memory cards, powered by 150 HyperNEO Core and (2) 90 HyperNEO Core Batteries, framing with Industry Standard Small HD 7” Cine Monitor with RED Control Kit, shooting through unrivaled Schneider 4” x 5.65” RHOdium Full Spectrum Neutral Density Filter Kit, True-Polarizing Water White Glass Filter, and Optical Flat Clear Glass Filter, all on top of the MILLER Arrowx 7 Sprinter II 1-Stage Alloy Tripod with Ground-Level Spreader.
Lightest Weight and Most Versatile Digital Cinema Camera Package on the market. Built for Features, Documentary, Music Video, and High End Commercial Work.
Lake Forest Studios is fully insured and guarantees safety of In Studio and On Location Production, Rigging, Company Travel. Protects and maintains a safe work environment for all employees and staff by adhering to all Union Labor Laws and On Set Safety Protocols in compliance with OSHA, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, and CDC most recent guidelines.
Reach us at LakeForestStudios@gmail.com
Follow us at @LakeForestStudios