a space to create - almost gold
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A SPACE TO CREATE
Almost Gold is 3000 sq/ft of meticulously designed work space built to foster creativity, and provide a comfortable, yet stimulating environment. Originally founded as a design driven production studio focused on 3D, motion design and VFX, Almost Gold’s offered services have grown to include editorial, color, finish, VO record and audio mix. Additionally, we’ve built out a new production wing, expanding on the best looking studio in town.
In response to the growing demand for four-walling facilities in Chicago, Almost Gold has expanded. The new build includes two bays capable of editorial, color and audio, along with a conference room, assistant editor stations and client service amenities. A midcentury aesthetic flows throughout the space, featuring cozy rooms wrapped in beautiful hardwood.
Beyond the new build, Almost Gold maintains over 2000 sq/ft of space for digital artists, production and administration. This includes a lounge, production office, kitchen and bathroom. Located in the Hubbard Street Lofts in West Town, the creativity is everywhere.
The South Side bay is over 200 sq/ft and features custom hardwood that dramatically wraps the room from floor to ceiling. New modern furniture and custom lighting create a comfortable, and stylish atmosphere to create. But, the South Side is more than just a pretty face.
- MacPro workstation
- Dual 27” Apple Cinema Displays
- 55in LG OLED professionally color calibrated client monitor w/AJA LUT Box
- Yamaha HS8 reference monitors
- BlackMagic UltraStudio Express
- BlackMagic Web Presenter
SOUTH SIDERoom includes:
- 2018 Mac 3.2GHz 6-core i7 w/ 64 GB RAM
- Dual LG 27” 4K UHD Monitors
- SONY 25” Trimaster Professional Video Monitor, 10-Bit OLED
- 65in LG OLED professionally color calibrated client monitor
- 6TB Thunderbolt 3 M2 RAID
- BlackMagic eGPU Pro
- BlackMagic UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- BlackMagic DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel
- BlackMagic Web Presenter
- Yamaha HS8 reference monitors
- Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller and Interface
NORTH SIDE
The North Side is the crown jewel of the new wing with beautiful decor and a full 4K pipeline. Alongside the color and edit equipment in the room, lives the city’s most memorable VO booth with custom lighting and golden crushed velvet walls.
Room includes:
Here at Almost Gold, we have painstakingly curated our residency with industry leading editors, colorists and sound engineers that we have personally worked with for years. Detailed artist information and reels are always available upon request.
RESIDENT ARTISTS
Fred Keller
Jeff Altman
Jeff is a Senior Colorist and Chicago native with over a decade of experience coloring national commercial campaigns, television series and independent films. He has colored projects that have gone on to SXSW, Sundance, Cannes, TIFF, and Berlin. Some of his national clients include Capital One, Jeep, Toyota, Makers Mark, Michelob, Wendy’s, Disney, GE, Jack Daniels and many more.
As a Senior Colorist working on commercials, music videos, and long-form programming, Fred is known throughout the industry for his talent and dedication to the craft. Working with industry leading directors and advertising agencies, including Leo Burnett, DDB, FCB, Burrell, BBDO, Havas and McGarryBowen. He has tackled huge campaigns for McDonald’s, State Farm, Coors, Walmart, Alfa Romeo, Capital One, Skittles and many others.
Dean Gonzalez
Kenneth Browne
Nate Pence
One of our most adventurous residents has made a career traveling the world creating and editing epic content that makes everyday life look absolutely cinematic. As an FAA licensed drone pilot, Kenneth has shot and edited from both poles of the planet, and everywhere in between. His client’s include Toyota, MAC, SC Johnson, Red Bull, The Food Network, Samsung, Caterpillar and Jack Daniels.
Nate has cut for some of the finest post and design boutiques from the PCH to LSD. With over 15 years in the business, he’s cut campaigns for Groupon with Tiffany Haddish, Intel’s collaborative launch with Tag Heuer, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Illinois Lottery, and Nike Air Society.
Beginning his career more that 20 years ago in LA, Dean has been the go to for musicians like Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, NAS, LL Cool J, Kid Rock, Nicki Minaj, and commercial clients such as Reebok, Nike, Bose, J Crew, Michelob, McDonald’s, Kohl’s and many more. Additionally, Dean somehow finds time to cut countless award winning Indie films, and documentaries.
Sarah Krohn
Hailing from the rocky shores of Southern England, Sarah has been engineering audio for both agencies and post houses on this side of the pond for nearly 10 years. Noteable clientel include: Google, Oscar Mayer, BCBS, Bud Light, Pepsi, Quaker, Samsung, SXSW Film Festival, Aleve, Wrigley, Hilton, Marriott, Disney, and CVS.
- 2018 Mac 3.2GHz 6-core i7 w/ 64 GB RAM
- ProTools audio suite
- Sound Miner & SFX Library
- Dual LG 27” 4K UHD Monitors
- Yamaha HS8 reference monitors
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB Audio interface
- Neumann TLM 103 microphone
- Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller and Interface
- Isolation booth with talkback capabilities
VOICE OVER & MIXRoom includes:
