Discover Top Drone Operators in Santa Rosa, California, USA

Matthew Boyd is an award winning cinematographer-filmmaker based in the Oakland working in feature film, short film, documentary, television, commercial and music video spaces. Boyd's recent feature work as cinematographer includes "Mine 9", (Netflix, Showtime) winner of Best Feature Film: Drama at Cinequest, The Festival Grand Prize at the Arizona International Film Festival and Best Feature Film: Thriller, Best Ensemble Cast and Best Director at the Bare Bones Film Festival. And "Hazard", a dramatic feature starring Sosie Bacon, Alex Roe, Steven Ogg based on the Appalachian opioid epidemic is currently in post production. Complementing Boyd's work as a cinematographer are self directed, shot and edited short documentary pieces including this submission, "A Boat for my Brother", and "El Pastor", a short film about a Peruvian goat shepherd's work in the Bay Area, currently in post production. And "The Space Between Us" about artist Janet Echelman.

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With over 20 years of experience in video production, I’m an accomplished DP, camera op, editor, and post-production specialist. My goal is to be the best at what I do, always striving for perfection and delivering it. I’m a dedicated and hardworking team player that always tries to keep it fun. I pride myself on being equally technical, creative, and resourceful. I have experience in documentary, commercial, corporate, and event production among others. My combined talents provide a full stack video production offering. As an editor and post specialist, I offer full-service post-production services. I can take a project from ingest to finishing and delivery. Color grading, motion graphics, compositing and cleanup, mixing/mastering, pretty much all of it. Additionally, this crosses over into production as a DIT. Behind the camera I have worked ENG, docu-style, events, fitness, action sports, and commercial to name a few. My recent work has been on Sony's FX line, Blackmagic and Canon cinema cameras. I am also a seasoned gimbal operator, with rigging and operating knowledge of the entire Freefly and DJI ecosystem.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Senior Editor
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• Post-Production Manager
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• Sound Designer
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Polar Productions is a Bay Area based production company that specializes in turnkey style projects. We collaborate with our clients on every aspect of the process, optimizing their ability to give input, while we do all the creative and technical heavy lifting – Pre-production through Post-production. With 12 years of experience in filmmaking, we bring cinematic techniques to every project to create engaging videos at the highest level. In following with our philosophy of creating the best videos possible, Polar Productions uses the highest quality equipment in the cinematic world, including our RED Epic Dragon 6k camera (the same camera The Hobbit films were shot on). We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to fully understand our clients and their business, and in doing so we create strong lasting business relationships that are grounded in trust and success.

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I'm an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker based in San Francisco, California. I have a passion for telling the untold stories, and for telling them in a way that lets the viewer into the lives of others in an intimate and view-altering way. My feature-length documentary "Waking Up to Wildfires" was nominated for an Emmy in 2020, and my short doc, A Brush With the Tenderloin, won an Emmy award in June 2013. I also create videos for editorial, non-profit, and corporate clients, favoring those clients who want 'story' to be the backbone of their video. Before embracing documentary film about seven years ago, I was a print journalist and investigative reporter. I worked on newspaper in my native Iowa and in California, and also worked as a foreign correspondent in Mexico City, Mexico for five years.

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My name is Henry. I recently graduated from The American University of Rome having received a Bachelor of Arts in Film. During my time at AUR I worked on a number of projects, primarily non-fiction narrative both for my senior thesis and the Film Festival Club. My primary role in all of these projects was director while also doing cinematography, editing and sound. In both Rome and here in California, I have pursued film photography as a hobby. In Europe my focus was architecture, and in the Western United States it was landscapes. I use Adobe Lightroom for editing. For video editing I use DaVinci Resolve Studio, though I am also proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro. Prior to college, I was a Boy Scout, having received the rank of Eagle. This instilled within me a strong work ethic, a trustworthy character, and the constant desire to learn new things and try out new ideas.

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Patrick Burns, founder and CEO of Still N Motion, has been creating innovative video and photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the globe. Patrick received a degree in Radio Television Broadcasting with an emphasis in Film and a minor in Journalism from San Jose State University. He started Still N Motion in 1982 after extensive experience as a Cinematographer, Aerial Image Special Effects Artist, studio and location Photographer and Producer for 5 years. He has worked with many of the top corporations and technology companies in the Bay Area and beyond. Patrick has extensive experience with green screen compositing in Studio and on Location in single and multi-camera configurations. He has worked as DP/Videographer for ABC, CBS, PBS, BBC, ESPN and many other broadcast agencies.

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I am a documentary filmmaker and photojournalist based in Bay Area. Currently I am attending Graduate School of Journalism, University of California at Berkeley. I bring more than ten years of experience in documentary photography, producing, directing and editing documentary films and video productions. My work spans diverse subjects, ranging from human rights and environmental sustainability to community empowerment and cultural preservation. As a versatile filmmaker, I am adept at navigating various production environments and collaborating effectively with diverse teams. Additionally, my professional journey has taken me to fifteen countries, where I've had the opportunity to immerse myself in various cultures and work with diverse teams.

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Esy Casey's directorial debut JEEPNEY (2014) premiered on the PBS World Channel program FILIPINO AMERICAN LIVES, was nominated for Best Documentary at CAAMFest and won the jury prize for Best Cinematography at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. She is the recipient of awards and fellowships from organizations including The Princess Grace Foundation USA, The Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Initiative, The Center for Asian American Media, and The American Association of University Women. Her cinematography work can be seen in the films BORN TO FLY on Independent Lens (with DPs Albert Maysles and Kirsten Johnson, Dir. Cat Gund) and BEFORE YOU KNOW IT on America Reframed (Dir. PJ Raval). Her clients include The New York Times, Condé Nast, and Filmmaker Magazine.

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Connor Gallagher is a documentary cinematographer and director with focus on outdoor stories rooted in wildlife, natural history, science, and conservation. His latest work has primarily been for blue chip natural history series for Netflix, BBC, National Geographic, and Disney+. He has also partnered with Patagonia and Peak Design on environmental documentaries. From drone, underwater, and everything between, Gallagher has a wide breadth of skillsets and experience. He has extensive experience on long shoots (6+ weeks) including 3 trips to Antarctica, months in Alaska, Hawaii, Indonesia, Central America, Canada, California, Nebraska, South Dakota. He is well known for working effectively on the water from a variety of boats, as well as in water.

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ROB HUMPHREYS is a Zimbabwean-born cinematographer and director based in the US, working in dramatic narrative, documentary and commercial production. He has shot numerous features in the independent film festival circle, and numerous broadcast documentaries for major broadcasters including PBS, Discovery, CNN, History Channel and National Geographic. Including Design e2, the 30 Part Autodesk series for PBS. He has also shot and directed commercial and marketing spots for leading brands which include LEGO, PlayStation, Genentech, 2k, IBM, Poly, Plantronics and Adobe. The projects he has worked on have won awards at film festivals internationally, including Sundance, South by Southwest, Venice, Ouagadougou and the Zanzibar Film Festival and a Webby to name a few.

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Here at Polarlight Productions, full-service production agency that shines a light on businesses, brands, and non-profits by creating one-of-a-kind visual stories that inspire viewers. We are dedicated to creating stories that drive exposure and growth. Our commitment to our clients is to create affordable, educational, and impactful visual stories that people want to watch and share. We offer everything from logo design to high-level creative pieces. Located in Sacramento CA, where we have a team of talented individuals who come alongside us as needed to create exactly what each client desires. We have a full filming studio, with top-of-the-line equipment, an editing bay, and studio space.

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Orange County Native living and working in San Francisco as a producer, Drone operator, and videojournalist for newsgroup AIO Filmz. With over 7+ years of experience, I have been able to deliver high-quality content from the field to newsrooms across California. I have experience in delivering stories in the harshest conditions and under strict and tight deadlines. Traveling into unknown territory, I have been able to make an impact in communities with my storytelling. My work has been featured in many media outlets like ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, DAILY MAIL, and TMZ, and has also been featured in countless documentaries.

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Tim Manning Productions is an award winning full service video production company with a focus on action sports, culture, and lifestyle, specializing in stabilized camera cinematography. Our services range from MōVI camera operation to full-service production: directing, filming and editing your completed content. We adapt to every situation promoting a creative collaboration to create compelling brand stories for our clients that resonate with viewers. Each project we work on is unique, with it's own requirements and goals. We are able meet strict deadlines and can accommodate any size project or budget.

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Swan Dive Media is a creative suite specializing in compelling, beautifully crafted video content. Our team is dedicated to developing our clients’ visions into high-quality digital media, enabling them to connect directly with more customers with ease, quickly and effectively. Based in downtown Santa Cruz and founded by local creative entrepreneurs, Swan Dive Media is passionate about working with Santa Cruz County businesses to help tell their stories and expand their digital presence. Reach out today to discuss your project!

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​I'm an Executive Producer at Al Jazeera's AJ+, managing three short documentary teams. Previously I was a Senior Producer, traveling around the world to produce short documentaries. I've won numerous awards including a National Edward R. Murrow Award for a series I produced on Korea. I haven't been hired myself on SH because I mostly hire people on here and/or suggest people and teams. But I keep this profile in case opportunities arise. I'm extremely skilled at writing, script-writing, producing and I can film and basic edit.

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• TV News Producer
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• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copywriter

As a versatile creative professional, I am passionate about telling engaging stories through creative videos and captivating photography. With comprehensive skills as a Video Producer, Director, Shooter, and Video Editor, I bring a holistic approach to every project. Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of traveling the world, crafting award-winning editorial films, and capturing stunning images. My expertise lies in creating visually captivating content that sparks interest and inspires the imagination.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
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• Product Photographer
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• Sound Mixer
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I am a photographer and video producer based in Northern California. I am currently a Senior Production Consultant for Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. I am an Associate Professor for Digital Media and Communications at Santa Rosa Junior College. And I am the Co-Founder of Oystercat Productions LLC, a digital media production company specializing in documentary-driven photography and video marketing content for organizations of all sizes. I am also an alumni of Columbia Journalism School in New York City, and a China Fulbright Fellow.

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I own a production company based out of Quincy CA, in the northern end of the Sierra Nevada. We specialize in adventure film making, and accessing remote, difficult terrain. We are proud to work with talented athletes and filmmakers who posses unique skillsets to reach some of the most remote and beautiful places not seen by other humans: climbers, class V kayakers, skiers, cyclists, and adventurers. Check out more work below.

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Solid experience in videography, digital marketing, and post-production. I've had the experience of working in different environments of TV production, be it camera, directing, editing, or motion graphics. my experience across all facets of this industry makes me a perfect fit to deliver high-quality content to my clients. Currently leading iStudios Media, to become Phoenix number one goto Digital Marketing Agency.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I'm a photographer and cinematographer. I am passionate about meaningful work and actively work with non profit organizations to help raise awareness of movements dedicated to positive global impact. I have an active social media presence prior experience representing brands and have had the pleasure, privilege and responsibility of working on dynamic international projects with marketing firms, tourism boards and NGO's.

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