Cloud To Ground

06/29/2022

Today we’re celebrating commemorating cameras, photographs (and moving pictures) and their invention. We’re particularly fond of this one….available for rental!
Camera: Sony FX9 (6k Full Frame Camera)
Lens: DZO FIlm Pictor Zoom 20-55mm T2.0
Monitor: SmallHD 503
Wireless Video: Teradek Bolt 500

06/02/2022

Business is booming and we are excited to share some BIG news with you! We've recently moved into a new space to accommodate our growth, including a new overhead lighting grid in the studio. The grid allows us to offer clients a quick and seamless lighting experience without bringing in or setting up additional lighting. Just flip the switch and be ready to shoot in minutes!

With 4x more square footage, we are better positioned to offer Atlanta's very best post-production and production equipment rental services. Call us today and let us find the right products and services for your project!

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03/31/2022

Today we want to introduce you to Jorge Garcia, our rock star Assistant Equipment Manager! We got to know Jorge better recently with a little Q&A:

Q: How long have you worked at Cloud to Ground?
A: I started interning in the fall of 2017 and came on full-time at the start of 2018.

Q: What's a typical day like for you?
A: I’ll come in at 9 AM and immediately check my emails for any urgent requests from our office or our productions that are shooting. After that, we check in with any teams picking up or dropping off orders and make sure that the transition of items is flawless. If we don’t have any urgent orders for that day, we will be working hand in hand with Crazy Legs Productions on making any adjustments to their gear requests. Once those shows are completely satisfied with their changes, we work on cleaning, repairing, and QCing any necessary items within our inventory.

Q: What do you like best about your job?
A: I enjoy working up close with both our talented crew members and all of the new gear that comes into our system. I am always eager to learn. Having knowledgeable crew members teach us even the most simple tips and tricks is always beneficial. I am privileged to access some of the most remarkable camera and lighting equipment at my disposal. Having to learn the ins and outs of all the gear in our inventory is something I don’t think I would ever be able to do if I worked outside of a rental house.

Q: What is your favorite part about being on a set?
A: I really enjoy getting to work with the DPs. They’re some of the most skilled and knowledgeable people in this industry, and working alongside them to fulfill their vision is always rewarding.

Q: Favorite TV show:
A: My favorite TV show is The Office. I have watched the show in its entirety over 10 times. Since last year, I figured it was time to take a break from rewatching and get into some other shows. Some of my recent favorites have been Succession, Demon Slayer, and Insecure.

Q: Did you pick up any new hobbies during the pandemic?
A: I wouldn’t necessarily call it a hobby, but because everything shut down for a while and I needed a haircut, I bought a hair clipper and learned how to cut my own hair. I wouldn’t say they’ve been good haircuts, but they haven’t been bad enough for someone to notice, haha.

Q: Favorite restaurant in Atlanta:
A: I have phases depending on the weather for my favorite meals/restaurants. One of my favorite restaurants is Food Terminal. I’ve been enjoying their braised beef noodle soup a ton during the cold months. Some of my other favorites include Zunzi’s and B&L Wings.

Q: What makes Atlanta a great place to live and work?
A: Atlanta offers a beautiful demographic of cultures not only with the people but with the restaurants and activities happening across the city. Several prominent sports teams boast incredibly supportive fans, even when they’re bad ;). Finally, the city has one of the highest job growth rates in the country, especially within our industry.

Q: What makes Cloud to Ground the best facility of its kind?
A: Cloud to Ground is a small team that allows us to work more hands-on with our clients and ensure we are their one-stop shop. We make sure that any additional request is always taken care of before, during, and/or after the shoot.

03/28/2022

02/01/2022

We’re so excited to bring you another season of - Season V2.0 kicks off 😜 April 16, 2022 in Atlanta!

08/20/2021

Getting bigger and better! We have recently upgraded our Avid Nexis capacity to 600tb of shared media storage to accommodate increasing client demands. We currently have 26 Avid stations in-house with another 36 remote seats in locations nationwide. Cloud to Ground also offers a suite of flexible office spaces and a ton of other resources. Book your projects with us today!

08/13/2021

❗️NEW Anamorphic Six-Lens Set❗️ - Available for short and long-term rental!

ORION SERIES ANAMORPHIC LENSES are built to be a universal filmmaking tool - ready for the latest Digital Cinema PL mount cameras like Arri Alexa or Red DSMC2, Canon Mount Cinema Cameras like the C300, or adapted Sony E Mount or Micro 4/3 cameras, and are even designed to accommodate the rotating mirror shutter of 35mm Motion Picture Film Cameras following Arri PL Fl**ge requirements. Whether your project requires you to shoot digital or film, the 65mm T2 has the coverage you need and boasts a larger than S35mm Image Circle. (Alexa Open Gate full height Coverage)

Call or email us today to learn more!

08/05/2021

🚛 NEW CUBE TRUCK🚛

Now available for your production needs: we have recently added a 3-ton Chevy Camera truck to our rental fleet. It comes with a hydraulic lift gate, integrated interior and exterior LED lighting, pass-through for charging batteries, built-in workstation for media management, storage shelving and e-track for securing carts and equipment. Call to book! 470-481-2276

07/21/2021

Today we want to introduce you to our fab Director of Post Production, Hailey Heins. We got to know her better recently with a little Q&A:

Q: What made you want to join the company?
A: I joined Crazy Legs originally in 2018 and didn't know much about the company, since I was so new to Atlanta. It didn't take long to realize that Crazy Legs is a very special company that's worked hard to push its employees to be their best both professionally and personally. Joining Crazy Legs again in 2020 was one of the happiest moments of my career, knowing I'd be rejoining such a wonderful group of people.

Q: What's a typical day like?
A: An average day starts out with a meeting with my immediate post team to go over each project, then emails and meetings.

Q: What do you like best about your job?
A: Seeing the final product! There's so much that goes into putting a production together and whether the project is big or small, getting it over the finish line, with a happy client, is always a very rewarding feeling.

Q: What makes Cloud to Ground the best company of its kind?
A: Our ability to evolve and adapt. Especially when 2020 hit with the pandemic, CTG quickly took the reins and created a remote workflow that has allowed us to thrive when times were uncertain for many companies and I feel so fortunate to be part of that process.

Q: Did you pick up any new hobbies or skills since spending more time at home due to coronavirus?
A: Planting! I never had a green thumb, so it's been exciting to have the time nurture a plant and watch it grow!

Q:Favorite TV show?
A: 30 Rock!

Q: The last book you read?
A: Wills of the Rich and Famous by Herbert E. Nass

Q: Last concert you attended?
A: It's been a while... the last concert was in California, 2016 Dave Matthews Band at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater before it was shut down.

Q: Favorite restaurant in Atlanta?
A: Fellini's! Nothing beats a good pizza.

Q: What makes Atlanta a great place to live and work?
A: The people and the versatility the city has to offer. I grew up right outside of NYC and lived in LA for 10 years, so I have a high expectation of what a city should be and Atlanta is certainly a great city, in my opinion. I find the people are welcoming, there's so much to do between the Botanical Gardens, Georgia Aquarium and getting outside for a hike or heading to a lake... it really has everything!

07/08/2021

We are excited to welcome a new class of interns this summer, and one student in particular will be focusing on post-production. Meet Tucker Turner!
I'm Tucker, I'm 22 and am currently a senior at the University of Georgia double majoring in Entertainment and Media Studies and Theatre with a desire to pursue post-production. I first became interested in post through Tim and Eric: Awesome Show, Great Job! (my favorite show of all time) and Takahiro Morita, one of the most unique and influential skateboard cinematographers I know of. Apart from post, I really enjoy playing the guitar mediocrely and getting steamrolled in chess!