NEW REEL ALERT // It's been a long time coming, but I finally created a new reel from the ground up.
For years I just kept the same music and cut points, only switching out projects as they got stale. It's gotten to the point that the whole reel was stale, and at the advice of @codyebbeler I went about creating a new one from scratch.
I hope you like it. I hate picking out new music.
#dp #dop #directorofphotography #cinematographer #cine #cinema #onset #setlife #filmlife #filmgrind #filmset #film #bts #behindthescenes #camera #cameraop #sony #sonyvenice #arri #arrialexa #ultraprimes #cinegear #filmgear #video #easyrig #demoreel #featurefilm #narrative #commercial #signatureprimes
Today's the day! Proud of @jazzynicolecollins and all her work in launching @treeswiftjewelry - a new DTC jewelry company. It's been months of work leading up to this launch, and I'm excited to share this brand with the world.
I got to go a little out of my comfort zone and shot all the stills for the website, product shots and all that, but for the brand film @codyebbeler came onboard and we got to do our thing π
Models:
@imanibaptiste
@ezfitness.la
@mayamavlonazarova
EP: @jazzynicolecollins
Director: @codyebbeler
DP: πββοΈ
1st AC: @salmon__belly
Gaffer: @ihavedoubleshadows
Key Grip: @itzbocaj
MUA: @thelastsinclairmua
Casting: @soulsticecasting
Production: New Sponge Media
Camera package from Heindl Cinema @dustinheindl
#dp #dop #directorofphotography #cinematographer #cine #cinema #commercial #setlife #filmlife #filmgrind #filmset #film #blackowned #womenowned #camera #cameraop #sony #sonyvenice #anamorphic #oconnor #danadolly #cinegear #filmgear #video #easyrig #cameraporn #teradek #smallhd #tilta #nucleusm
2021 is ending and it's time for an end-of-year post. I didn't do one of these during the hell that was 2020, but it's time to start back up.
I wasn't super active on social this year, so here's a breakdown of the year:
- 2021 saw me produce more than ever before. I spent more time producing this year than on set as a DP, and was lucky enough to produce over $2M in content (physical production budgets - incl celeb talent probably over $6M)
- Since I had so much producing work, I "only" DP'd 20 projects this year, the least since I've been posting these end-of-years starting in 2017
- I flew around the world, and this year worked in LA, San Francisco, Denver, New York, Florida, and Switzerland
- Somewhat film related, @jazzynicolecollins and I sold our company Production PPE in May and used the money to buy our first house this year. I'm so thankful to all our customers who made that business a success
Who knows what 2022 is going to bring. More union DP work? Tons more producing? Selling more companies?
All I know is I'm ready to grab that shit by the horns and ride.
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Big 2021 thanks to @rallyonmedia (@hubbawater and @doochainzz) for all the fun @grubhub times, @somewheremusicalfilm for a my first time producing narrative, and working with the best crews @johnwilbersdp @themerlinshow @codyebbeler @3dalchemist @acejsalvador @kampkennedy @ihavedoubleshadows @get2jeremy @michellemkwong @i_gavran @mikescottjustin @melissalynne_ @kyle_sorvig @jescakate @hoffmannglh (and many others I'm sure I forgot to tag)
New work alert! It was great shooting this campaign for @usaa a bit ago with a super small crew - just myself, director, and sound! As a USAA customer myself who comes from a military family, it's nice to shoot commercials for a service I actually use every now and again.
FUN FACT: Our Amira overheated and somehow uninstalled its 4K license during this shoot!
Prod co: @courageous_studios
Director: Ray Zablocki
LP: Shannon Fitzmaurice
DP: πββοΈ
Sound: Beckie Usnick
Great little rig put together by Key Grip @kyle_sorvig on the short film I'm producing, @somewheremusicalfilm!
All rigged to a butt dolly, we can capture POV on a bowling ball with our @arri #AlexaMiniLF (by @bokeh.rentals) and @leitzcine #Thalia glass from @leicacamerausa & @cinevisuals, operated by our DP @themerlinshow. Directed by @alexandercraven
Excited to share this @grubhub campaign that I produced for @rallyonmedia! Two weeks, three cities, four Olympians. It was a sprint, but we made it happen and it turned out great!
EP: @hubbawater
Director: @doochainzz
Producer: πββοΈ
DP: @joelumbroso
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FLORIDA UNIT
UPM: Anton Church
Steadi Op: @cameraguy97
1st AC: Andrew Patania
2nd AC: Haley Smith
Sound Mixer: @t.reckson
Gaffer: Mike Ruthardt
Key Grip: Alan Cowart
PD: @brandonaganpd
Culinary Producer: @dinewithdana
Alex's HMU: Monica Franco
Production HMU: Jennifer Drouillard
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LOS ANGELES UNIT
Steadi Op: @themerlinshow
1st AC: @mikescottjustin
2nd AC: @hoffmannglh
Sound Mixer: @nolanaudio
Gaffer: @3dalchemist
Key Grip: @lord.of.lights
PD (Allyson): @theeletterk
PD (Hunter): Philip Hoffman
Culinary Producer: @dinewithdana
Food Stylist (Allyson): @gerardo_cagigal
Food Stylist (Hunter): @realschwimshady
Allyson's Makeup: @autumnmoultriebeauty
Allyson's Hair: Marjorie Lightford
HMU (Hunter): @jescakate
New work! Had a blast shooting this @physiciansformula spot with some great friends.
Shot on @sonyprousa Venice with @arri signature primes
Director @codyebbeler
Producer @acejsalvador
1st AC @joegunawan616
2nd AC @melissalynne_
Gaffer @lord.of.lights
Key Grip Erick Vizcaino
1st AD Cody Boesen
Production Designer @rashi_designs