Cinematographer
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Collaborative role facilitated by communication and relations skills to co-ordinate all aspects of lighting, filming and sound design by working closely with industry professionals to achieve the best result.

• Develop strategic filming plans by analyzing screenplay before hand to develop an understanding of the requirements.
• Collaborate with industry professionals like the Principal director and director of photography to establish priorities and define creative goals.
• Employ technical skills to operate a range of digital and analog cinema cameras while leading a team of camera operators and lighting crew members.
• Scout locations and provide on-set direction to production crew to achieve artistic innovation.

Led camera and lighting crew of 8 individuals to deliver finalized visuals and shots for automotive industry commercial project over 3-week timeframe. Maintained cross-functional collaboration with set crew to stay ahead of tasks and meet goals under tight deadlines.

• Met with project director, producers, and senior scriptwriter to understand project parameters and visual goals.
• Partnered with writing and editing crews to define cinematographic requirements.
• Supervised camera and lighting operations for pre- and post-shoot tasks.
• Coordinated lighting, spacing, angles, and visual cues during commercial shoots.
• Worked with editors to maintain visual integrity and improve shot compositions following completion of photo and video shoots.