MadWerkz Studios

03/04/2025

Filmmakers!

Check out our new Netflix-Approved Framing charts designs! We've added charts for 4096 (4K) to 2.35, 2.39 (DCI Scope), and 2.40. Also for the Alexa Mini LF's 4:3 Sensor in 2.39 and classic 16:9 plus a few more.

We're going to add specific cameras such as Sony, RED Komodo, BMC Pocket 6K, and Pyxis very soon!

Shown: Sony 4K with 2.39:1 DCI Scope Active Frame

Filmmakers get it here:

For Netflix Partners, Framing Charts are a requirement. In simple, a framing chart is a visual tool to communicate which area of the captured image is meant to end up on screen in the final product. This area is also commonly referred to as the ‘active picture’. For more on how to create and use...

02/17/2025

Masterclass Color Management for Directors/Producers: Part 1 of our Road to Netflix Color Grading Series is out!
https://mightyjova.gumroad.com/l/Colorgradingclass1

Instructed by Director/Producer(NAACP nominated Iwaju, Apple’s Eden Song, Cannes Capital City Black Film Fest Best Doc Winner) and Post God Joddy Eric Matthews. Color Management instructs Directors and Producers on the language, workflow, and basics of Color Grading. Built for the beginning Colorist it covers Creating LUTs, DCTLs, CSTs, Colorspace, Display Referred, Monitors, NITs, NETFLIX HDR, Node Structure, and basic Davinci Resolve operation.

In this masterclass, you are invited into this unique color suite to watch how a professional Director, Finisher, and Colorist creates great-looking images and discusses color management workflow, techniques, correction, creativity, grading, and strategies that will help you become a better filmmake...

12/19/2024

Werk!

On July 11, It Begins. Superman - Only in Theaters 2025 up to get Fan First updates on all things DC Studios at DCStudios.com

11/07/2024

The Streetlight Commitee is here at American Film Market!

MadWerkz recently completed a HDR Color Grade for the feature film The Streelight Commitee. Color Grade for Director Rahim Branch and Chicago-based IllOhio Films. The 7-minute teaser was graded at MadWerkz ATL by Joddy Eric Matthews in Assimilate Scratch and then in Davinci Resolve by Benjamin Brooks for both HDR (PQ 2084) and SDR delivery.

The feature-length crime drama tells the story of neighborhood residents who take the law into their own hands. Cinematographer Candace Majors shot the film on RED Weapon in 5k, and Branch directed it.

For more information on Streelight Commitee, contact Rahim at [email protected]

Director: Rahim Branch
DP: Candace Majors
Color: JEM, Benjamin Brooks - MadWerkz

AFM color grade for the feature film The Streelight Commitee. Color Grade for Director Rahim Branch and Chicago-based IllOhio Films. The 7-minute teaser was graded…

08/03/2024

It brought me immense joy to come in and work with my brother Marquette on his feature, Interval. I was so proud of the work done by everyone on the team. Especially the three ladies who served as A Cam on the Alexa. Bravo ladies!

Along with the great work from Armond, Troy, Charlie, Jordan 1, Jordan 2, Sydney, Mike on sound, CK on VFX, and B Cam Darnell

Huge shout out to Andrew and Monty for the love.

05/30/2024

This! My man DD is getting work done! Off to a great start. Let's go!

'Moana 2' becomes most watched Disney trailer ever for animation title with 178M views

04/29/2024

MadWerkz' United in Code wins Cleveland Camera's Passion Projects Grant for SEE Program - https://mailchi.mp/3e54e70f0754/see-wins-grant

03/13/2024

MadWerkz' United in Code launches summer program for underserved youth combining social change and new filmmaking technologies.

Introducing SEE | The Soul Cinematic Universe Project - https://mailchi.mp/78d8bf945162/introducing-see-the-soul-cinematic-universe-project