David Thomas
Videographer/Director Of Photography
London
Summary
Skilled Videographer with 12 years of experience. My background is in documentary so I've worn every hat. Competent in location sound, greenscreen shooting/keying, and stepping into the director role when needed. Dedicated professional and owner/operator (camera and lighting). Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer
Burning Reel Productions
London
2019.10 - Current
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, directors, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Handled Lighting/Camera lists for rental houses and prep
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Instructed junior operators/AC/Gaffer on setups, angles and other variables impacting image quality.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
- Used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer
Superflux Studio
London
2019.07 - Current
- Calculated proper lighting for interviews set-ups and managed multiple cameras through to post
- Operated cameras for live events and assisted director for larger projects
- Worked as producer on pre-production
- Cinematographer role on larger branded client work
Freelance Camera Op/Editor
Cinema Libertad
CHICAGO
2013.02 - Current
- Camera Operator on commercial and high end branded content
- Main Editor on branded content and occasional commercial
Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer
Roach Productions
Chicago
2012.04 - Current
- Organized all shoots in Chicago at Coors HQ , including creating lighting diagrams, shot list, and multiple camera set-ups
- Lead interviews for CEO and higher heads in the corporation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago 2010.05 - 2013.05
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Meramec College
St Louis, USA 2007.09 - 2009.05
Skills
Previsualization
Editor
Audio
Camera Op
Swedish
Basic Swedish
Timeline
Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer
Burning Reel Productions
2019.10 - Current
Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer
Superflux Studio
2019.07 - Current
Freelance Camera Op/Editor
Cinema Libertad
2013.02 - Current
Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer
Roach Productions
2012.04 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
Columbia College Chicago
2010.05 - 2013.05
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Meramec College
2007.09 - 2009.05