Award-WinningServices
Pre-Production Planning
Comprehensive preparation — concept development, scheduling, and budgeting.
Videography
Lighting, camera work and visual storytelling tailored to your style.
Production Sound
High-fidelity location recording using industry-standard audio equipment.
Post Production
Video Editing, Color Grading, Audio Mixing, and Mastering to polish your production.
SelectCredits
A Plan to Kill | S2 E9 →
Production Sound
LG Presents: The Rivalries →
Production Sound
The Michael MacKelvie Podcast →
Editor, Post-production
In Practice: Jeffrey Gibson →
Production Sound
90-Day Fiance: Pillow Talk →
Production Sound
Designing Spaces of Hope →
Production Sound
Inside The Blueprint →
Production Sound
Timeless Hearing Brand Introduction →
Producer, Director
Control Menstrual Cramp Cream Vox Pop Ads →
Producer, Director, Production Sound, Co-Editor
About Us
Elevating Stories Through Audio & Visual Excellence
James June Media is an award-winning boutique media production company located in Syracuse, NY. We're focused on elevating storytelling through audio and visual excellence. With deep experience in narrative, commercial, and branded content, we bring a holistic approach to media production from concept to delivery.
I’m Jim Kulakowski, founder of James June Media. For over a decade, I’ve partnered with local small businesses as well as renowned brands like Microsoft and Ryans World, delivering creative strategy, sound design, and media production that drives results. My work has been recognized with a New York Emmy® Award and other industry honors.
I look forward to learning more about your project and helping you achieve your vision.
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Ready to Roll?
Let’s collaborate and bring your story to life.
Cue the CollaborationSignaturePackages
Spotlight
For small businesses, artists, or personal brands looking for a polished way to share their story.
- Dual-camera interview setup with cinematic B-roll
- Professional lighting and sound capture
- Essential shot planning and sound design
- Short-form promo or docu-style video designed for web and social
Typical Investment
$2,000 - $4,000
Signature
For established businesses ready to elevate their message and reach audiences across multiple platforms.
- Multi-camera interview setup and cinematic B-roll
- Complete lighting + audio package (boom + wireless)
- Light scripting, shot planning, and creative guidance
- Premium 2-minute brand video (horizontal)
- Short social cutdowns (vertical, square)
Typical Investment
$3,500 – $7,500
Podcast
End-to-end podcast production for creators, teams, or businesses.
- On-location or studio recording
- Professional audio editing + sound balance (remove bulk unwanted discussions, normalize audio, noise removal, mix balance, basic mastering)
- Intro/Outro development and integration
- Options for video recording, editing, and enhanced sound design
Typical Investment
$1,500+
Director’s Cut
For commercial clients, agencies, and film productions.
- Complete pre-production (storyboarding, scripting, scheduling, crew coordination)
- Multi-day, multi-location shoots with full sound + camera packages (gimbal, drone, etc.)
- Casting, location scouting, and creative direction
- Full sound design, music supervision, and voiceover
- Feature-length or multi-format campaign delivery with social cutdowns
Typical Investment
$10,000+
Packages reflect typical deliverables and general rates. Final services and costs are tailored on a case-by-case basis to meet the specific needs of each production.
Looking for something else?
Only need video? Just audio? Just editing?
Whatever you're working on, we’re happy to tailor a solution that fits your needs and budget.
Rate sheets available upon request.
Gear
CAMERAS
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
- Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Digital Camera
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
- Tilta Full Camera Cage for BMPCC 4K
- Tilta Tiltaing Side Focus Handle Type III
- Tilta Xeno Top Handle
- Lightdow Professional DSLR Rig Camera Cage/Follow Focus/Matte Box
- Neewer PS004E NP-F Battery Adapter Plate
LENSES + ADAPTERS
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Zoom Lens
- Rokinon 35mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens
- Meike 35mm F1.4 APS-C Prime Manual Lens
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
- Metabones T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x Adapter
- Viltrox EF-EOS M Lens Mount Auto Focus Adapter
- K&F Concept 77mm ND2-ND400 Variable ND Filter
- K&F Concept 49mm ND2-ND400 Variable ND Filter
LIGHTING
- Amaran COB 200x S Bi-Color LED Monolight
- Aputure Light Dome SE 33.5inch Softbox
- Neewer NL480 Bi-Color LED Panel Light (2x)
- Salarlo CF140C Black RGB LED Light Panel
POWER
- Neewer 6600 mAh NPF750 Li-ion Battery (2x)
- Wasabi 4900 mAh NPF750 Li-ion Battery (4x)
FIELD RECORDERS
- Zoom F6 6-Input 14-Channel Recorder | 32-Bit
- Deity PR-2 Stereo Pocket Recorder | 32-Bit
- Zoom H4 2-Channel Handy Recorder | 24-Bit
WIRELESS + TIMECODE
- Sennheiser EW-100 G2 SK100 TX, A Band w/ SMA (2x)
- Sennheiser EW-100 G2 SK100 TX, A Band (1x)
- Sennheiser EW-100 G3 SK100 TX, G Band w/ SMA (1x)
- Sennheiser EW-100 G2 EK100 RX, A Band w/ SMA (2x)
- Sennheiser EW-100 G3 EK100 RX, G Band w/ SMA (1x)
- Rode Wireless GO II Dual Channel Wireless System
- VOCOPRO SilentPA Comtek Monitor/IFB TX (1x)
- VOCOPRO SilentPA Comtek Monitor/IFB RX (1x)
- Deity TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box (3x)
STUDIO MICROPHONES
- Sennheiser MKH-416 Shotgun Mic
- Audio Technica AT875R Condenser Microphone
- Shure SM7b Dynamic Mic
- Rode NT1A Cardioid Condenser Mic
- MXL 990 Condenser Mic
- MXL 991 Condenser Mic
LAVALIER MICROPHONES
- Voice Technologies VT500
- Deity Microphones W.Lav Pro, Nude
- Deity Microphones W.Lav Pro Black (3x)
- Sennheiser ME 2-II Lavalier Microphone
- Deity Microphones W.Lav Black (2x)
HANDHELD MICROPHONES
- Shure SM58
- Shure SM57 (3x)
HEADPHONES + MONITORING
- Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Open-back Studio Headphones
- Sony MDR7506 Pro Closed-back Headphones
- Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Closed-back Headphones
- Sony ZX Series Black MDR-ZX110 Closed-back Headphones
- KRK V4 Series 4 Powered Studio Monitors
AUDIO INTERFACES + PRE-AMPS
- Zoom F6 6-Input 32-Bit Recorder/Interface
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-input Interface
STANDS + ACCESSORIES
- 10.8ft Heavy Duty C-Stand with Holding Arm (2x)
- On-Stage SB9600 Studio Boom Mic Stand
- OnStage MS7701B Tripod Mic Boom Stand (2x)
- Rycote Superblimp Windshield Kit 416
- 10’ Gitzo Carbon Fiber Boom Pole
- Orca OR-268 Sound Bag for Zoom F6
- 80” X 72” Sound Absorbing Blanket (8x)
- Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate
- Wireless Audio Accessory Kit (stickies, deadcats, straps)
STORAGE
- Samsung T7 Portable SSD - 2TB
- SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD - 2TB
- SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card - 512GB
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Flash Memory Card, Video Class V30 - 128GB
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Flash Memory Card, Video Class V30 - 64GB (3x)
Let’s Collaborate
Whether you're planning a commercial, a docuseries, a podcast, or something totally unique, we would love to hear from you.
Fill out the form or drop a DM on Instagram @jamesjunemedia to start the coversation.
No bots. No pressure. Just thoughtful, creative collaboration.