David Josade Project - Sosmed In Love

This song is composed by my friend David, where he produced and composed this song in relation with our daily experiences in using social media and instant messaging applications to interact with someone we have interest in.

This is an everyday problem in our generation, when we check our phones, our social media, hoping to see a post or a reply from that specific person but we didn't see any.

In pre-production, we came to a decision which specific social media will show up on screen, so I did leave some empty space on some shots while in production.

I came up with a different style of cinematography, where I usually shoot with camera movement, this time a lot of still shots were used for the storyline part.

On Camera DP: Taro Jonathan
Assistant Camera: Dicky Yong Salim

Medis Band ft. Anzela - Cintaku Itu Kamu

A story about a girl who fell in love with a boy she mesmerized, but she's unable to confess. Then she decided to write about it in a song.

Medis Band is a team of doctors who is also active in the music industry. Each band member is currently working professionally as doctors and musicians.

In this new single, Medis Band collaborated with Anzela, a young talented musician and YouTuber.

On Camera DP & Editor: Taro Jonathan
Camera Assistant: Andrew Mandala

Irvyn Wongso - I am Home

I am Home

Recently I got a chance to work with Irvyn Wongso, to create a music video for the song he composed.

Due to our busy schedule, we weren't able to have a meet up before the shoot to discuss and talk about the concept.

Special thanks to Rio Okta Gunawan for being my 2nd camera operator on the first shooting day, and Aldrian on the second day of the shoot.

Please do watch and enjoy!

Role: Director of Photography & Editor

Tipikal Anak Muda Indonesia - Lastday Production

This music video was made to celebrate the 71st Independence Day of Indonesia.

Combining 5 folk & patriotic songs to remind the youths that traditional songs are not meant to be forgotten.

Music mashup was produced by Eka Gustiwana (instagram: @ekagustiwana)

Out of 3 production days, I was only able to attend 2.5 days.

Overall we all had fun shooting this video.

Role: Director of Photography

Kulihat Ibu Pertiwi - Kezia Amelia

A few days ago I shot this music video for Kezia Amelia.

This video collaborates Music and Batik, and was made in the event of Indonesia's 71st Independence Day.

Happy 71st Independence Day, Indonesia!

Duet Untuk Cinta - Christian Bong

Here's a video I shot for Christian Bong from IndoMusikGram.
I met him a few weeks ago when IndoMusikGram was collaborating with HandsInFrame and WishYourWatch to create a hands music video competition.

Listen to the lyrics, the moral message is very meaningful.

Role: Director of Photography, Editor

WISH x IMG x HIF by Ananta Vinnie

A short music video I shot for IndoMusikGram when they are collaborating with HandsInFrame and Wish Watch for a "Hands Video" competition

Role: Director of Photography, Editor

WISH x IMG x HIF by Christian Bong

A short music video I shot for IndoMusikGram when they are collaborating with HandsInFrame and Wish Watch for a "Hands Video" competition

Role: Director of Photography, Editor

WISH x IMG x HIF by Rio Okta

A short music video I shot for IndoMusikGram when they are collaborating with HandsInFrame and Wish Watch for a "Hands Video" competition

Role: Director of Photography, Editor

JOKOinBERLIN - 3AM

An original song by JOKOinBERLIN

Written by Fran Rabit

JOKOinBERLIN are

Mellita Sarah Sie - Vocalist
Kelana Proehoeman - Guitarist
Peter Lumingkewas - Drummer
Fran Rabit - Bassist
Popo Fauza - Keys

Featuring. Cindy Thefannie

This is a music video directed by my friend, Billy Sutedja

My role in this project: Assistant Director, Lighting & Camera Operator

Rio Okta Gunawan - Bimbang (OST AADC) Tiny Piano Cover

A tiny piano music box cover by Rio Okta Gunawan (@rioktag)

Shot & Edited by Taro Jonathan

Shooting location: Koultoura Coffee

Joyful in Vesakh - Sadhu Band

A song composed by Sadhu Band to celebrate Vesakh Day.

Featuring 150 young Indonesian buddhist singing and dancing along to the song. The video was shot at Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi Indonesia

Role: Director of Photography, Camera Operator & Editor

True Direction - Dhamma Is My Way

True Direction consists of people spreading Dhamma through music.

They came from different background, tradition and organization, spreading kindness and happiness of Dhamma.

This song is recorded live on Practice Room Studio, Kuningan, Jakarta.
Shot by Taro Jonathan & Michael Jaya
Edited by Taro Jonathan

Alice Grace ft. Christian Winarto - LOVE YOURSELF

Alice Grace's first music video project on YouTube.

Produced and Arranged by : 
Alice Grace (www.instagram.com/alicegrace28)

Recording by :
Alice Grace
Yedidyah Yehezkiel (www.instagram.com/yedid__)

Editing, Foley, Mixing by :
Yedidyah Yehezkiel

Mastering by :
Made Indrayana (www.instagram.com/m.indrayana)

Piano, Vocal, etc. :
Alice Grace
Bass, Vocal, Beatbox :
Christian Winarto (www.instagram.com/christianwinarto)

Photographer :
Monica Karina (www.instagram.com/_monicakarina)

Director of Photography & Video Editor :
Taro Jonathan (www.instagram.com/tarojonathan)

Cast & Storyline :
Alice Grace
Christian Winarto

Echa Soemantri & Friends - Christmas Medley 2015

A medley of Christmas songs, specially made to celebrate the season.
The whole song was arranged & produced by Echa Soemantri.

In this project, he collaborated with his friends in order to make this recording possible.

Echa Soemantri is well known as a drummer playing for notable Indonesian solo artists like Glenn Fredly, Gita Gutawa and Tompi.

I took part in this project as a Director of Photography, Editor & Colorist

Shot & Recorded at Roemah Iponk's Studio, Karawaci, Tangerang

Echa Soemantri & YES! - Nothing is Impossible (Planetshakers)

YES!:
Dave Gerard Que - Vox
Iswara Giovani - Keys
Ofel Obaja - Bass
Rico Hutajulu - Guitar
Yesaya 'Echa' Wilander Soemantri - Drums
 

Arranged by Echa Soemantri
Shot & Edited by Taro Jonathan

Kiwi Haya - Wahstaga

This is a Music Video I made for my friend Franky, featuring Larry Rainald & Jodhie Gunadharma.

Echa Soemantri & Friends - Christmas Medley

A medley of Christmas songs, specially made to celebrate Christmas.
The whole song was arranged & produced by Echa Soemantri.

In this project, he collaborated with his university friends in order to make this recording possible.

Echa Soemantri is well known as a drummer playing for notable Indonesian solo artists like Glenn Fredly, Gita Gutawa and Tompi.

Shot & Recorded at SSR Jakarta, Digico B1 Studio.

Birthday - Katy Perry (EMANON Project Cover)

First of all, Thank God, without His Grace, this music video would have never been possible.

It's an honor to direct, shoot and edit this beautiful piece of art.

This is a one-shot music video, which involves everyone to take part and not to make any mistake. The hardest part of all goes to the drummer as he had to remember all his fills and chops.

We spent 6 hours building the set and it was worth it. Shooting the actual video went on for about an hour.

As for the choreography, I had to figure out the best way to maximize the space available on set. In order to do that, I took measurements of every corner in the room. Then, I took that measurements to Photoshop and After Effects to create the best choreography presentation.

What's the best way of doing a presentation? A video!

I used 16 pieces of 40watt bulbs and a 100watt bulb to light up the set. Thanks to all people on set, we managed to beautifully light up and decorate the set.

Light setups

Again, thank you to all my friends on set (they are the ones you see in the video), you guys did a great job!

Make it like your birthday everyday!

EMANON Project - All of the Stars (Ed Sheeran Cover)

This is a Music Video by EMANON Project, covering Ed Sheeran's All of the Stars, a soundtrack of The Fault In Our Stars.

Its an honor to be a part of this project as an Editor and Colorist!