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06/03/2020

#blacklivesmatter

05/09/2020

UNICEF WON'T STOP

Our next endeavor - this one is EPIC.

Sheryl Crow.
Pink.
Sting.
Rod Stewart.
CHER.

Just to name a few - don't miss this incredible concert that benefits UNICEF, tomorrow 8PM - they are doing incredible work and it was an honor to put this one together.

https://www.unicefwontstop.org/

Official Spokesperson for the Special Olympics – UNICEF USA Partnership for Young People with Disabilities Champion for Generation Unlimited

04/25/2020

Billy Porter, Pete & Chasten Buttigieg, Rosie O'Donnell, Jonathan Van Ness, Brian Michael Smith, and more to join GLAAD's "Together in Pride: You are Not Alone" livestream event

Our next BIG event is tomorrow night - an INCREDIBLE cause:

https://www.glaad.org/blog/billy-porter-pete-chasten-buttigieg-rosie-odonnell-jonathan-van-ness-brian-michael-smith-and

Tune in to see tall the hard work put in by our team, and donate to this cause if you can.

Today, GLAAD announced that Billy Porter, Pete & Chasten Buttigieg, Rosie O’Donnell, Jonathan Van Ness, Brian Michael Sm

04/23/2020

Todrick Hall, Troye Sivan, Cyndi Lauper, and More Perform for the Stonewall Gives Back Initiative!

Tune in tonight for some incredible and moving performances and messages from the LGBTQ+ community, for our nightlife, and our allies during this crisis, donate if you can to this incredible cause...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-wvRinLBbw&feature=youtu.be

The Stonewall Gives Back Initiative, the official charity of the Stonewall Inn, has partnered with World of Wonder Productions for a livestream concert to su...

04/22/2020

So excited to be the production team for this incredible event - be sure to tune in this Thursday and donate if you can!

THURSDAY | 4/23 | 8P ET/5P PT⁠
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We are feeling the love and can't wait to share it with all of you THIS THURSDAY! Its gonna be a night of amazing talent, music and support for the LGBTQ+ nightlife industry.

We can't wait to celebrate our industry professionals with you and give back to a part of our community that is so deeply committed to providing safe spaces to all of us!
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➡️ for the full lineup | Give: StonewallGivesBack.com⁠
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#stonewallgivesback #thestonewallinn #lgbtq #savethenight #nightlife #safespaces #concert #livemusic #covid19 #covid19relief #fundraiser #charity #instagood #worldofwonder #stoli #jetblue #jagermeisterusa #bethemeister #brooklynbrewery

04/20/2020

The Brief with Kristin Kovner - CEO K-Squared Strategies

New episode of The Brief from Diagonal Media!

We sat down with Kristin Kovner, CEO K-Squared Strategies (ksquaredstrategies.com) to talk about ways brands can navigate the Covid 19 pandemic.

What should brands be doing or NOT doing?

Super intuitive and an honor to pick her brain - as a CMO, Kristin has an acute ability to distill the current situation into super digestible and actionable insights.

Check out the video on ways you can apply these ideas to your business as well!

04/11/2020

Saturday Night Seder

We are incredibly honored to have been the finishing editor for Saturday Night Seder, a star-studded Passover event benefiting the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund.

Tonight at 8PM on YouTube and at the link below.

https://www.saturdaynightseder.com/

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Garrett Kafchinski
Jonah Crespi
Sydney Otieno
Blake Drummond

Thanks Cory Crayn for making the connection!

Watch here on Saturday, April 11 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT!Also available streaming on YouTube starting at 8PM ET on 4/11 A streaming Passover Seder to benefit the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund. DONATE NOW A Passover seder with the family you never knew you had.The ...

04/06/2020

Diagonal Media

Diagonal Media

Are you "telepresent"?

Diagonal Media brings you Episode 2 of The Brief, our virtual "talk" show, where we chat with experts in their respective fields.

In this episode, we got a chance to pick Bill Smartt's brain about being "telepresent" - maximizing your effectiveness on a video conferencing call.

As a public speaking coach, Bill has tons of great advice on how all of us can improve our technique when we are presenting to a group - which SO many of us are doing these days as we utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and myriad other video conferencing solutions to connect with our clients and co-workers.

This episode is chock full of great information that will last you a lifetime.

Check out Smartt Talk @ www.smartttalk.com

#presenting #presenter #talk #publicspeaking #publicspeakingcoach #telepresence #zoommeetings #microsoftteams #webexteams #videotips #thebrief #dgnl #wemakecontenthappen

04/06/2020

Are you "telepresent"?

Diagonal Media brings you Episode 2 of The Brief, our virtual "talk" show, where we chat with experts in their respective fields.

In this episode, we got a chance to pick Bill Smartt's brain about being "telepresent" - maximizing your effectiveness on a video conferencing call.

As a public speaking coach, Bill has tons of great advice on how all of us can improve our technique when we are presenting to a group - which SO many of us are doing these days as we utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and myriad other video conferencing solutions to connect with our clients and co-workers.

This episode is chock full of great information that will last you a lifetime.

Check out Smartt Talk @ www.smartttalk.com

#presenting #presenter #talk #publicspeaking #publicspeakingcoach #telepresence #zoommeetings #microsoftteams #webexteams #videotips #thebrief #dgnl #wemakecontenthappen

03/30/2020

Diagonal Media presents a new series, THE BRIEF, where we talk to experts in their respective fields.

In EP1 we spoke with Karen Sergeant, an Operations Strategist and Fractional COO who has successfully run her business for the last decade out of her home office.

Karen gave us some awesome advice on how to stay productive, and stay grounded during the current quarantine.

03/26/2020

UGC Filming Guidelines

Ultimately, brands are powered by people. Although some marketers may believe brand-created content is 2.1x more likely to resonate as authentic with consumers, consumers are 2.4x more likely to believe that UGC (or UCC user created-content) is more authentic.

With the steady increase of UGC as a tool for marketers and consumers in social media, testimonials, etc., now more than ever, we all need to be equipped with the right creative and technical know-how to create the best UGC possible.

To learn how to create high quality UGC, just watch the video. Diagonal Media specializes in many aspects of video production including UGC to create the best content for your brand. Contact us for a quote or consultation now!

Animation Sydney Otieno
Original music and sound design Adam Trilling

#WeMakeContentHappen
#videoproduction #socialmedia #videoproducer #videoproductioncompany #videoeditor #videographer #corporatevideo #marketingvideo #socialmediavideo #mediaproduction #videoservices #animation #dgnl

03/21/2020

Our team finds great comfort in good content.

We hope to kindly propel some of that comfort forward to you, so please practice social distancing responsibly, and enjoy the latest TV and movie recommendations from our crew.

Gabe Reyes - I’m currently watching Elite on Netflix, it’s a Spanish soap opera surrounding a group of elite, private school friends in Spain. Season 3 premiered last week, and I’m a really big fan of the show. The plot is very dramatic and everything is shot really beautifully. If you are not a big fan of soap operas and always wanted to *get* them, Elite is a good bridge for such a journey.

Sydney Otieno - With all the free time I have these days, I’ve been rewatching How To Get Away With Murder as a refresher for the final episodes that will air soon. I’m constantly impressed by the easy-to-follow storytelling despite its non-linear narrative, and the show's complex characters. As a big fan of crime TV, I still find myself surprised by the plot twists - even on my third rewatch.

Adam Trilling - I’ve been watching Dave, on Hulu. It’s interesting to see how Dave, also known as professional rapper Lil Dicky, navigates and explores his passion as an (unconventional) music artist. Being a musician myself, just listening to artists expand genres in new ways is one of my favorite things to experience. To be able to watch a show dedicated entirely to that has been a blast!

Garrett Kafchinski - I just finished watching Bojack Horseman and loved it! Bojack is an anti-hero that I love to watch; it had lots of animal puns, good music, and also dark humor.

Pete Davidson is having a moment right now with his standup on Netflix and the movie Big Time Adolescence on Hulu. They’re both filled with raw humor that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

When I’m looking for new things to watch I check out my friend Ben’s Can I Be Reel Instagram page for hot takes on what’s watchable on all of the streaming platforms!

My wife and I are enjoying American Idol. Don’t tell anyone.

Blake Drummond & Daniel Yund - We watch everything together… for the most part we agree on what to watch - every once in a while though, you can catch Dan or Blake staring at their phones instead of paying attention to what’s happening on the big screen. That is usually a sign of “yawn factor” - but hey, it’s 2020 and we can multitask, so what are we watching?

LOTS of HBO, they are definitely the masters of quality over quantity - we loved The Outsider - the adaptation of Stephen King’s novel was simultaneously thrilling, unsettling, and innovative with incredible performances from the entire cast. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 10 is absolutely hysterical, Larry David and the writers are still finding seemingly banal moments to mime for endless laughs.

Netflix has a few sleeper hits when you sift through the endless stream - for an absolute raucous and oft nonsensical romp, check out former Wet Hot and The State members’ Medical Police - you’ll laugh out loud at least once per 22 minute episode, and very digestible. We also watched the thriller Last Ferry about a gay man who witnesses a murder on Fire Island, definitely innovative for the LGBTQ narrative feature genre.

On Hulu we have really loved Ramy - it’s poignant, funny, and ground-breaking.

Alex Tragellis - Sherlock with Eggs Benedict Cumberbatch & Marty Freeman is incredible. Each episode is like a mini-movie and somehow manages to retain its unpredictability. A wonderful modern update on the master of deduction and his trusted doctor sidekick. I’ve also been watching Curb Your Enthusiasm and enjoying Larry being Larry. Also I watched this show Vikings on Prime Video. It’s not great but pretty good. It’s more than just a ridiculous amount of battles, and I mean a ridiculous amount. The more interesting aspect is the overarching narrative with the constant threat of political coups, in depth religious debates, and a dash of historical accuracy. It’s just satisfying enough to fill the Game of Thrones void.

Jonah Crespi - Blood Simple - The first feature film from the Coen Brothers is a nice precursor to the legendary career that follows.

Only God Forgives - This movie is brutal to sit through. Widely panned by critics and I can understand why, but after sitting with it for a few days, I’ve come to appreciate Nicolas Winding Refn’s bold and unrelenting approach. One thing I really loved about the film was the very stylish, Neo-Noir cinematography.

LOTR Return of the King - There are many different aspects of a good film - story, cinematography, music, production design, costumes, etc… These components separate good films from the unassailable masterpieces. The LOTR trilogy as a whole is the culmination of what movies are supposed to be. An expansive, immersive, epic look into a fantasy world. Return of the King is the final act of one of the greatest stories ever told. This is a perfect film.

Big Brother (spoiler alert) - I’m the one that makes fun of reality TV. Every time I walk into my girlfriend’s apartment and see someone crying in some confessional room I roll my eyes. Naturally, I was hesitant to jump into Season 15 of Big Brother. After three days, 36 episodes, and a sore throat from screaming at the TV because Elissa had to evict Aaryn after Amanda blindsided Helen by winning the power of veto to keep her showmance power alliance going with Mcrae, I’m not ashamed to say, I’m a fan.

Brittany Carragher - I’m currently watching a series called Carnival Row, on Amazon. The show is about mythological creatures struggling to coexist with humans. Although, this is a show that by description should captivate me... it hasn’t and I can only justify Orlando Bloom’s good looks for so long.

Speaking of captivating, I watched Drive on Netflix last night and I’m in love with this film and now with Ryan Gosling. Gosling plays a Hollywood stuntman by day, then by night is a getaway driver for criminals. The score, color grading, and use of lighting are some of the standout aesthetics that I appreciate most. I don’t normally gravitate towards action movies, but this film has a cool factor that separates itself from the genre.

Feel free to reach out with any comments or personal recommendations! We appreciate the thoughtful dialogue. Stay safe everyone!

03/16/2020

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” - William A. Ward

At Diagonal Media, the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community is our first priority. And, as a small business we recognize the importance of flexibility, remaining agile so we can provide the services our clients need in this ever-changing landscape. We are still here for you.

DGNL pivoted to a work from home setup for all employees - how are we still making content happen? The most vital pieces of the puzzle are:

- TeamViewer for remote connection to our LumaForge Jellyfish server
- Zoom Video Communications to stay connected
- Slack for organization and comms
- monday.com for efficient project management
- Frame.io/Vimeo to share cuts and feedback on edits seamlessly
- WeTransfer/Dropbox for larger file-sharing needs
- Google Docs for real-time collaboration

We produce dynamic visual content, video messaging, webinars, livestreams, sizzle reels and much more - reach out to talk strategy - DGNL can help you craft a message that resonates, one that gets seen, and heard.

This is the time to band together, get creative, and “adjust the sails”.

Blake Drummond - Founder & CEO
Garrett Kafchinski - Partner & COO
www.dgnl.co

03/13/2020

Look Inside the Revamp of What Arch Digest Called NJ’s Most Iconic Building | Jersey Digs

So excited that our video for Bell Works is featured in this awesome article on Jersey Digs!

Read all about "NJ's Most Iconic Building":

https://jerseydigs.com/look-inside-the-revamp-bell-works-holmdel-nj/

The iconic Holmdel Bell Works property has been adaptively reused into a “metroburb” that blends historic features into a bustling modern setting.

02/25/2020

500 likes!!! Thanks to all our followers and supporters, we have some great things planned for 2020 - stay tuned!

02/17/2020

Bell Works

Bell Works

Up close and personal with our Lead Designer + Creative Director, Paola Zamudio, Founder of NPZ Style + Décor

Listen to find out more about Paola’s role in the repurposing of the once abandoned Bell Labs, and its transformation into the beloved Metroburb that we are today. 💥

Thank you Diagonal Media for helping us spread “the good news” 🎥

02/14/2020

Making the dual monitor setup work for us here @dgnlmedia @gabexreyes #productivity #videoproduction #makecontenthappen #dgnl #media #edit #fcpx

01/30/2020

The Good News - BellWorks

The Good News - BellWorks

Our interview with Paola Zamudio on breathing life into the BellWorks building.

01/30/2020

The Good News - BellWorks

The Good News Ep2 - Bell Works - with NPZ Style + Décor Founder Paola Zamudio; breathing new life into unused spaces.

https://vimeo.com/385540843

If you have a good news story, email us @ [email protected]

Our interview with Paola Zamudio on breathing life into the BellWorks building.

01/19/2020

The #easyrig is an incredible addition to our arsenal of gear - what’s your favorite piece of camera or grip equipment that you find instrumental on every shoot? @jonahcrespi @easyrig #sony #fs7 #corporatevideo #communications #dgnl #dgnlmedia

01/15/2020

#CES2020 was just a week ago and we are already looking forward to #CES2021 - we always rack off a few timelapses on the show floor, this year we utilized our @canon #c300mk2 to do interval recording with a slow shutter for a silky smooth motion blur effect - what’s your favorite timelapse camera?

#canon #c300 @canonusa @ces #vegas #travelingvideographer #dgnl #dgnlmedia #makecontenthappen

01/05/2020

Packing gear is one of the more challenging aspects of being a #travelingvideographer - over the years, you realize what you don’t need, what you always wish you had, and every single time you start a new list of things to get for the next time you fly. From Carnets to media IDs we have learned a lot about flying with camera gear - hit us up if you ever have a question!
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#wemakecontenthappen #dgnl #dgnlmedia #canon #sony #pelicancases #gearnerds #flying #vegasbound #ces2020 @ Newark Liberty International Airport