Overview
Join us on Friday, May 22 for Creative Forces Online! This FREE event will feature cinematographer Chris Teague and colorist Nat Jencks, who will discuss their experiences working together on projects such as Netflix's Russian Doll, as well as how they got started in the industry and what inspires them in their careers and beyond. The event will be moderated by Geoff Smith, AbelCine Camera Tech Specialist, with time for Q&A throughout.
Chris Teagueis a cinematographer for features and television, and was recently awarded an Emmy for his for his work on the hit Netflix series Russian Doll. Most recently, Chris shot three episodes of the FX on Hulu limited series Mrs. America, starring Cate Blanchett. Six of the feature films Chris has photographed have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and he was awarded Best Cinematography at the Tribeca Film Festival for his work on the 16mm feature drama Love After Love, starring Andie MacDowell.
Chris graduated with an MFA in screenwriting and directing from Columbia University, and has also written and directed several award-winning short films. See more of his work at www.christeaguefilm.com and check out our previous blog, DP Chris Teague Shoots Netflix's Russian Doll on RED Cameras.
Nat Jencks has over 15 years of experience in post production. His past projects range from studio features to indies and documentaries and include work for directors Steven Soderbergh, Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze, Todd Haynes, Barry Levinson, and many others. In addition to feature films he enjoys working on music videos and has worked for bands such as Sigur Ros, The Dirty Projectors, Phantogram, MGMT, The Polyphonic Spree, King Krule, Jenny Lewis, and more.
Nat has been on the frontline of many emerging technologies, from DV to DI, working on some of the first films to use FCP for 35mm film workflow, and designing and implementing the digital workflow for Steven Soderbergh's CHE, the first large feature film shot on the RED camera. He has a longstanding background in photography, art, and computer science with a degree in Technology and Art from Oberlin College. He has taught classes on Color and VFX, has guest lectured at SVA, Columbia, Local 700 Editors Guild, SMPTE as well as other institutions, and is a member of the Editors Guild and the Visual Effects Society (VES). Learn more about his work at natjencks.com and www.goldcrestpostny.com.
