Discover Top Commercial DPs in Bakersfield, California, USA

I am a Broadcast Journalism/TV and Film graduate from California State University Los Angeles. My work lies heavily in documentary production, but not limited to feature film work, creative shorts and much more. My technical working knowledge includes HD/4K cameras such as RED/Canon/Sony etc. I am an experienced focus puller and AC and also an exemplary writer with thorough research skills. For all intents and purposes, I can find, produce, write, shoot, light, and edit stories from conception to completion.

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Capturing and crafting images since a young age Mark aims to bring a story to life by bringing a perspective that is shaped by an earnest examination of the subject. Bringing a clear, honest, direct viewpoint to let the images come alive and speak for themselves. With over 15 years of experience shooting mostly commercial, corporate, and non-profit videos for brands ranging from Adventist Health, Abbott Labs and ALDI to Capital One, Choose Chicago, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mark will bring a creative eye to your project while helping to cultivate a collaborative environment.

• Commercial DP
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP

I'm an experienced Commercial and Documentary Director, DP, and Producer based out of North County, San Diego. Most Recently I have Directed branded content for Google, Disney, Coola, Verizon, Uber, Ryot, and many branded docs as well. My experience is diverse but I thrive in telling stories and bringing authentic narratives to commercial and doc work alike. In addition to many years of traditional production, I was also formerly a filmmaker and Creative Director at GoPro, creating content that has been seen by millions. I look forward to collaborating and working with you!

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

From surviving the harsh winters of northern Scandinavia to witnessing the aftershocks in Nepal, Andrew is a world traveler whose work has been featured by Apple, Billboard, Complex Mag, and Hypebeast. With experience of analyzing light and immersing himself in over 30 countries, he is able to fabricate any mood to enhance a story. His travels are what allow him to continue to find new stories and practice his craft. Andrew has an unrivaled technical eye for detail and the ability to problem solve through cinematic theory and lighting techniques.

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am multi-faceted DP, Director and Editor. I have solo-traveled to 10+ countries and document my journies. Sometimes I go out with a narrative in mind, other times I am able to build a compelling story in the edit. I have a Black Magic Pocket 4k that shoots RAW footage. Incredible for color information and achieving cinema quality film. My go to lens is the Olympus 12-100 IS and Laowa 9mm. I also have a Ronin-S for stabilization, and a shotgun mic for audio. Looking forward to working with you on your next project!

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Colorist

I am a dynamic, creative and multilingual professional with 17 years of experience in video production from start to finish, including filming, video editing, script writing, pitching story ideas, directing crews, strategic planning, budgeting and audience engagement. I've created Documentaries, Branded Content and Social Media Productions. I like to think outside the box, and I am comfortable working in teams or independently to achieve goals. I have a depth of experience in long-form episodic productions from ideation to rollout.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Hi! I’m a cinematographer who grew up in St. Louis before running away to live in my truck and be a dirtbag climber. I’ve fabricated puppets, restored and lived in an old sailboat, and was deeply involved in the immersive art community in Oakland. Nowadays, I specialize in highly technical story-driven cinematography. I do a lot of documentary work, but really love narrative comedy and other genre work that demands a high level of craft. I own: -an Arri Amira camera package -an Aaton XTR Prod 16mm s16 Film camera package -an a7siii camera package

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer

Hello! My name is Spencer Burnham, and I am a BAFTA nominated Creative Producer and Director. I have extensive experience in live action, stop motion, and virtual and augmented reality creation. I was the Creative Producer on the BAFTA nominated Augmented Reality storytelling app "A Brief History of Amazing Stunts by Astonishing People." I have produced and creative produced VR and AR projects that have shown at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Cannes. I also direct and produce claymation and live action shorts and music videos.

• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• VR / AR

I developed my skills in Australia and New Zealand, where I directed and edited specialty content for international formats such as The X Factor and Australia’s Got Talent. I get excited by pushing boundaries and coming up with new ways to tell stories. I have since progressed to editing specialty content for Americas biggest reality shows such as The Masked Singer, The Four, American Idol, America's Got Talent and directing Commercials & music videos, most recently Tinder's Don't Fly Solo Campaign and Meghan Trainor's - Hey DJ, that has just eclipsed 80 Million views on youtube.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer

I am a graduate of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Film. I have experience with underwater video in both nature cinematography as well as traditional film. I have worked in difficult conditions doing video work on sailboats and diving as well as on set experience with positions from gaffer, grip, assistant director, director, writer, etc. I have many skills that have come in hand as well from horseback riding and scuba diving, to ice skating and animal handling.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer

Hey Guys - I've worked as a writer/director/editor for the 4 years. I've worked on a variety of projects, with a variety of clients, both by myself, and in a team. I own all of my own equipment, including two 4k cameras, audio equipment, tripods, stabilizers, and drones. I'm also a licensed drone pilot. My areas of expertise have been viral videos (I have 12 viral videos to my name) and corporate videos, and shorts. I can take a project from conception to social all on my own if need be, and don't mind dawning different hats to get the job done.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Hello, my name is Laura, and I work as a freelance filmmaker through my company, Leprika Productions. I received my B.F.A. in film and TV from New York University. After working in the New York film industry, I moved to South Florida and made several short documentaries and one feature documentary for non-profit organizations, as well as over 30 local Walmart commercials. Currently I live in Los Angeles and do freelance work as a director, shooter and editor on commercials, social media videos and documentaries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer

Andy is a well rounded artist who enthusiastically tackles every aspect filmmaking, from Preproduction, Production, to Postproduction. He creates branded content, commercials, music videos, and short films as a Director, Producer, and Editor both professionally and as a personal craft. Andy's previous experience includes working with clients such as Grammy-winning artist The Alabama Shakes, Georgia's celebrity "badass lawyer" Jamie Casino, and other numerous brands such as Itau Bank, Guinness, and Coca-Cola.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Michael S Donaghey is a Los Angeles based creative, producer and director. He has shot, produced and directed for agencies, brands and artists large and small. In 2013 he co-founded Scratch Empire, a creative collective and digital design studio with a base in both NYC and Dublin, Ireland. Michael has a passion for exploring new forms of creative expression and thrives working and playing at the intersections of art and technology. His pursuit of adventure and search for inspiration have taken him across the world from Alaska to Africa, always with a camera in hand.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Audio Storyteller

Helki Frantzen is a documentary cinematographer and director based in Los Angeles. Helki has worked as a cinematographer with PBS SoCal, Vice News, Frontline, the Atlantic, the LA Times, BBC, Rollingstone Magazine, and the Dutch public television network, HUMAN, and the short films she has lensed have been screened at various festivals, including Camden International Film Festival, DOC NYC, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Short of the Week, and AFI Fest. She is the recipient of a Los Angeles Press Club award.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP

I'm a freelance filmmaker with experience in producing, directing, shooting, and editing web video content for corporations, small business, and creative narrative projects. My narrative work includes an episode of the Broad City web series and sketches that have been featured on the Funny Or Die front page and the Huffington Post. I work with boutique corporate video producer Executive Video (execvid.com) on projects for science and technology companies, and founded Four a Minute Productions (facebook.com/fouraminute) in 2015 for narrative, branded, and small business projects.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

COLDEA Productions is a Southern California based creative-services provider that specializes in producing video content and commercial photography for individuals and corporations. The company utilizes the latest audio/video technology to produce cost-efficient promotional, instructional, and original video content. Services are targeted to several markets, including television stations, corporations, advertising agencies, and individuals. We provide a full-range of video-related services including pre-production consulting, production, post-production editing, and video placement

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Award winning director/cinematographer: awards include best film at SXSW and best film nomination from the International Doc. Association...and work has screened/broadcast widely, from PBS to HBO to the Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, DP'ed award winning Sundance Film, "City of Gold". Portfolio: City of Gold: https://vimeo.com/205329068 Shopwell Spot (grocery/nutrition app): https://vimeo.com/154819623 Swell Spot (podcast recommender_acquired by Apple and developed into the recently announced News app): https://vimeo.com/134129882

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Director of Photography and Camera Operator with a passion for refined unscripted and documentary projects with strong stories as well as creative/off-beat social experiments and competitions. Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJ_gdUhrWQ Credits: https://staffmeup.com/profile/buttervizion IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7336405/fullcredits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buttervizion/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buttervizion/ Equipment List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ms8gEffomfSjNmfNCcnS0uz67fmsGP5x0C-j-urZ5TI/

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

Justin McAleece is a multi-talented director and cinematographer of narrative and documentary projects both personal and commercial. He has been dedicated to filmmaking since 1999 and has won dozens of awards and directed hundreds of hours of content and lensed even more. He has conducted hundreds of interviews in a variety of spaces and is equally comfortable directing a team of 50 in a corporate setting or shooting solo on the Serengeti. Justin also wrote, produced, directed, and edited the feature comedy Brick MADNESS and often returns to his comedy roots.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist