Discover Top Commercial DPs in Ventura, California, USA

My name is Derek Ellis. Im a professional Director of Photography. Most of my work is corporate and broadcast documentary but im open to all genres and stories. I have a calm demeanor, and pride myself on my professionalism. My interests include, philosophy, reading, traveling and outdoor adventures.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Editor
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer

Alexis is a versatile entertainment professional with over 9 years of experience in physical production, creative development and managing content strategy. She specializes in creating premium content, both scripted and unscripted - including short and long form branded, lifestyle and docu-series programming. Alexis is a Writer, Editor (+ motion graphics), Shooter and Producer.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager

I produce high-quality content for all news, marketing, and branding needs. I’ve worked with multiple Emmy Award winners. A project produced by Andy Edwards, Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, aired nationally on PBS, and won a Silver Telly Award in General TV. Interviews include Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Jeffrey Wright, Rosanna Arquette, Regina Hall. I was a cameraman, drone pilot, post producer, & editor. Since 2008 I filmed, produced and/or edited several hundred videos for companies like Samsung, FICO, HP, etc, & passion projects like a Mt. Baldy Fire Dept fundraising video San Diego food pantry; It's All About The Kids Foundation, which served 3 Million+ meals since 2017. That footage has made Fox5 News KGTV News [ABC affiliate] in San Diego, included in a segment by Mike Rowe on Returning the Favor, which has 2.4 Million plays on Facebook. My specialties include all stages from concept to writing as well as pre-production to filming, and post production. I own all my gear

• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

liminalvisuals.com Raised in Northern California, then went to Boston University for 3 semesters, majoring in Film and TV. I freelanced throughout my time at college, then dropped out to take a full-time job in Alabama for a start-up lifestyle magazine called Society South. There, I was Director of Photography, was mentored by Emmy Award winning group StillMotion, and got invaluable experience on RED Epic cameras. After about 2 years there, I moved to New York and began working for Eater.com under Vox Media as a shooter/editor. The Meat Show, a series I helped to shot and edited for Eater went on to be nominated for a NY Emmy. From there, I went on to be the Director/Producer of Video for GQ Magazine. I was the only in-house video person, wearing many hats, and created over 100 videos in 1 year for them -- many receiving several million views. I recently moved to Los Angeles to freelance and pursue creating more narrative shorts. Some of my clients include Condé Nast, Hearst, Vox Media, The Chive, and Univision. I am a RED Epic Dragon owner/operator.

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

I served the U.S. Department of Defense for 5 years engineering, manufacturing and piloting unmanned aircraft. In 2012 I saw the "rise of the drones" and co-founded Drone Tech Aerial. I hold a Private Pilots License, Remote Pilot Part 107 License, SCUBA License, Motorcycle License, Fishing License and well, the license list goes on... Establishing shots, jib shots, crane shots, inside buildings, having pigeons fly our aircraft...We have done from mild to wild that's for sure. Drones are an awesome tool that instantly add production value but customers demanded we have a ground game. We answered with gimbals, motorized sliders, mirrorless cameras, sound, lighting and all the basics for a lightweight production. We have done work for some big names and a few features including Netflix, ABC, NBC, American Music Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Travel Channel, lululemon, Sony Pictures and other smaller but equally as important customers.

• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company

Bret Hamilton, born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, has always been passionate about creating captivating entertainment for those around him. Pursuing this passion, he left his hometown to study cinematography at Columbia College Chicago. In September 2016, Bret moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon). There, he served as the Digital Content Director for local media start-up Vietcetera, producing and directing numerous short documentaries. He later became the Director of Photography for the Webby-winning Best Ever Food Review Show, where he scaled the visual and editorial direction of the channel from 300k subscribers to 3.5 million, earning almost half a billion views from a diverse, global audience. In the fall of 2019, Bret relocated to Los Angeles, bringing his unique skills and experience to a new market of brands, digital outlets, and content creators. When the pandemic hit, Bret adapted seamlessly, transitioning to virtual production as a Technical Director for commercial and documentary shoots operated entirely over Zoom. More recently, he worked with clients such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Salesforce, New York Times, and Meta.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Sound Mixer

My work and skills are ever evolving and hard to pin down. I take on a wide variety of projects in the visual world. From documentary & commercial video to product & portrait photography. I have a team of experts that can be hired for big productions when needed. We have a production studio near downtown San Diego. But, do not be fooled by that, 70% of the time my shoots are in the field. My website bio reads: --> Drew McGill carves awe-inspiring portraits and adventure imagery. Drew has been shooting photographs and video for over 15 years. His love for imagery and stories started in high school, and has only multiplied since then. Shooting motivates him and keeps him inspired through its fluid, ever-changing, and never mundane nature. After earning a BA in Photojournalism from Brooks Institute, Drew’s professional career has taken many different paths. His diverse experiences have influenced a craving to shoot environments and people from all walks of life.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Colorist
• Portrait Photographer

Ellington Tynes is a Cinematographer and Director based in Los Angeles, California. As a director of photography he has worked with clients such as HBO, ARTE, STARZ, PBS SoCal, Billboard’s Wanted Concert series, France 2, and IRL Fr. Ellington DP'd Marc Levin's Stockton my Mind for HBO which debuted in July 2020 - Emmy Nomination 2021 "Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary"- and provided additional Cinematography on the new STARZ Documentary series "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult". He has worked with a number of French production companies when they’re on the West Coast and has lensed two documentaries for ARTE Europe’s premiere cultural channel. Ellington also DP’d three narrative projects in the last two years: Public Relations, a television-drama pilot by Thomas Stewart, and two short films. -Crew and Equipment- Per the needs of a given project Ellington has experience from large scale commercial productions to self produced single camera news gathering and everywhere in between. He has a dedicated crew of professional Producers, additional Camera Operators, Camera Assistants, Audio Engineers and Editors with years of experience working together. From the Arri Alexa/Mini to the Sony A7s iii Ellington has a number of camera and lens options available per a given budget. The same goes for Lighting, Grip, and Audio packages which are available as needed.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location

I've spent the last 8 years scripting, shooting, and editing content for social media (both organic and paid). In that time, my work has received more than 100 million impressions across social media platforms and supported multiple 7 figures of ad spend for a number of well-recognized brands, including Mr. Beast, The NFL, Salvation Army, The NBA, The Hoop Bus, Aubrey Marcus, Breathwrk, Nicole Arbor, and TopCourt. Luckily, this wide range of clientele has given me a clear sense of how to envision and produce thumb-stopping content for use on TikTok and Instagram - videos that capture attention and don't lose that attention quickly. A blend of sound choice, text overlays, and the right shot selection is the key to my secret sauce. (My tool of choice is the Adobe Creative Suite - Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop.)I'm pretty plug & play - depending on the structure & distribution of your current team. I can hit the ground running and start producing content pretty quickly. I would love to chat more!

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Audio Storyteller
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Digital Content Creator

Noah DeBonis was born in the Philippines, raised in Japan, and eventually settled in Miami, Florida where he received his BSC in Communications and an MFA in Film Production both from the University of Miami. Noah has directed, edited, and shot several award winning documentaries and short films. His documentary film “Do Tell,” won the Best Documentary Award at the University of Miami Film Festival and screened at Paramount Studios. “Do Tell” also screened at the Miami Short Film Festival, The Miami International Film Festival, where it won “Best Documentary” in the CinemaSlam Category. His Latest Film, Posthumous, has played at over 20 film festivals, winning best short film at 5. Posthumous has been nominated for a College Television Award, the student branch of the Emmy awards. Noah runs his own video production company and has worked continuously with such clients as the Miami Art Museum, Herzog and De Meuron, The Mardis Gras Casino, University of Miami, and many more

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

PABLO CHASSERAUX Los Angeles - Brazil x dpchasseraux.wixsite.com/home x Chasseraux is an award-winning Brazilian Director of Photography and camera operator based in Los Angeles and also works internationally. Pablo has a wealth of experience of filmmaking. In 20 years of experience, he has worked on a wide range of productions from feature films, documentary, reality shows, commercials, promos and television. During 17 year, he worked as a cinematographer and camera operator for the largest television networks in Brazil. Pablo also directed as well as shot hundreds of commercials for major Brazilian and International brands such as Reebok, John Deere, Sony, the United Nations, among others. The mastery of the technique together with the sensitivity to choose the best angles are among his abilities, always respecting the style and format of each work. Pablo has shot all over the world, working in 28 countries and holds Brazilian Passport and US work visa (O-1 - Extraordinary Abilities). He also worked as a professor of Direction of Photography for Television and Cinema in two major Universities, in Brazil. Bachelor's Degree in Film and Cinema (FAAP, São Paulo - Brazil, 2004) Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Awards: 2017 - Best Cinematography with the Feature Film "Another Forever", Hoboken International Film Festival, USA. 2015 - Best Cinematography with the Feature Film "Simone", LABRFF, Los Angeles, USA 2015 - Best Cinematography for the Short Movie "A Joke" - Curtas Histórias - RBSTV, Brazil 2014 - Best Cinematography for the Short Movie "Kassandra" - Festival de Cinema de Gramado - Brazil 2014 - Best Cinematography for the Short Movie "Kassandra" Film Festival Serra, Brazil 2009 - Best short movie "Amor a camisa" Short Stories Awards RBSTVEnglish and Spanish

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

In addition to being the CEO of JYC Llc, an immersive journalism production company, Jean Yves has worked as a VR / 360 Producer for The New York Times and serves as the Executive Producer and Director of VR at the Global Editors Network. His freelance work has been featured internationally in publications such as the Washington Post, Discovery's VR brand Seeker and AJ+. Chainon is a French and American digital entrepreneur, photographer, writer, journalist and filmmaker. He's worked as a photojournalist and now specializes in virtual reality and 360 video immersive journalism. He has directed and produced a number of 360 news documentaries (including co-productions with Immersiv.ly) in North America, Europe and Latin America. Since 2015, he has been leading training workshops with news organizations on the subject of Virtual Reality, 360 Video and Immersive Journalism. He is also the founder of OOAworld, a website dedicated to creative, original and qualitative multimedia storytelling: http://www.ooaworld. His full bio is available here: http://jychainon.com

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• VR / AR

Lina Plioplyte is an Emmy winning, Silver Lion and Clio awarded Lithuanian born filmmaker and camera woman, living and working between California and Mexico. Her movie making journey began as a journalism student in Lithuania and later at CU Boulder. NYC was the best film school when she moved there in 2007, producing video content for NYLON magazine TV. She is in development for her third feature doc, while creating short films, travel content and documentaries about bright personalities, celebrating women, highlighting untold stories. Her work has been showcased on Netflix, Hulu, MTV, PBS and soon her documentary PERIODICAL to premiere on MSNBC, her work played in HotDocs, IDFA, Venice Biennale, etc. Lina's camera work, awarded with an Emmy, champions natural light. Understanding both camera and story makes Lina a skillful collaborator. She is interested in people who are living unconventionally, the solutions for the planet, urban spaces, activism, social issues and mindful entertainment.

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

My name is Justin Nijm and I am an Arab-American filmmaker. I specialize in directing as well as producing features and videos. I recently completed a short horror film for 20th Century Digital called "The Hug" and am currently in development on the feature. "Grasshoppers" is an indie feature I produced starring Saleh Bakri and premiered at the Bend Film Festival in Oregon. It plays next at the Bahamas International Film Festival and Cinequest. I worked as a staff director, writer, and editor for Funny Or Die for three years. I co-directed 2 seasons of the IFC show Stan Against Evil, now streaming on Hulu. My work has been featured on Comedy Central, Hulu, Funny Or Die, YouTube Red, The History Channel, Adult Swim, Jimmy Kimmel, The Super Serious Show, and more. I love projects that let me use genre to tell stories in visually compelling ways, and I try to incorporate activism and social commentary into everything I do. I am advanced in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and more. I own my own editing bay which I built myself and camera package that includes a Canon C500 MK II and (2) Sony a7s III's. I believe strongly that no project is worth hurting your crew. I believe in the power of a strong personal vision unified with thoughtful collaboration. I strive to create an environment on every set that is inclusive, safe, and fun.

• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist

Music is one of my biggest passions. I have written songs with Linkin Park and FKi 1st (one of hip hop's biggest producers), opened shows for Green Day and Twenty One Pilots, and have had one of my songs go RIAA certified gold. Cinematography started as a flirtation (a way to kick start my band) but over the years it has become a passion equally as large as music. I have worked with some of the biggest names in the business such as Nike, HyperloopTT, Palm Springs, Charlie Rocket, Vero, Bosch, Troye Sivan, Brat, Fashion Nova, and Ableton. My biggest accomplishment was contributing work on Nike's Emmy Award-Winning 30th Anniversary "Just Do It" commercial "Dream Crazy" featuring Colin Kaepernick, arguably their biggest commercial they've had to date. No matter what career path I take, my work ethic and my drive to be the best version of myself always results in success at the highest of levels.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Podcast Producer
• Content Strategist
• Social Media Producer
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer

CINEMATOGRAPHER - ONE MAN BAND - PRODUCER - OWNER/OP - RED KOMODO X - SONY FX-9 - CANON C300 MK III - 32BIT AUDIO - LIGHTING - GIMBAL - TELEPROMPTER - MULTI-CAM - PRODUCTION COMPANY - 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE I'm here to execute your project & deliver excellence. Plain & simple. My name is Tony and I'm a DP in the Pasadena area and I work frequently across the country. I've done everything from features, corporate commercials, documentaries, music videos, live events, and online ads since 2011 when I began my professional career. I own and have access to a variety of camera and lighting gear such as 6K Cinema cameras, 4K 120FPS two camera setups, wireless focus/video, grip, and LED lighting. I have a RED Komodo X, Sony FX-9, Canon C300 Mark iii, Sony FX-3 and a Canon C70 ready to go for any shoot. Cinema or L-Series glass available. I have a sound Devices Mix-Pre 6 MK ii and a sound engineer I can bring along with me if needed. DEMO REEL: https://vimeo.com/848253859/14d6d0b403?share=copy I have a production company Pretty Sweet Films and a flexible team who are travel ready. We're ready to execute your project from concept to delivery. Shoot me an email and let's chat! - Tony Ahedo I have been in the industry since 2011.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Production Company

Mitchell Arens is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles working across multiple genres and moving image mediums. He holds an MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Throughout his career, Mitchell has been fortunate enough to work behind the camera on commercials, documentaries and narrative films all over the world, shooting everywhere from Borneo to Siberia. He recently returned from the Middle East where he was serving as the cinematographer on a documentary about Hyperloop development in the UAE. His credits include Dandelions (directed by Basil Mironer), an unreleased docu-series about a Russian refugee tracking down his long lost father; Kate Nash: Underestimate The Girl (directed by Amy Goldstein), about the rise and fall of the controversial pop star; and Oh Lucy! (directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi), which received the International Short Jury Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and 2nd prize in the 2014 Cinefondation category at Cannes. In addition, Mitchell has shot commercials for clients such as Chevy, Hyundai, and Mobil1 as well as music videos for an array of artists including Dorothy and Natasha Beddingfield.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer

I'm a documentarian, video journalist and photographer currently based in LA. When I'm not in LA I spend a good chunk of my time on assignment in either Chicago or New York City. Some of my past experience includes- head of video production for Sofar Sounds Chicago, camera operator for Audiotree Live Sessions, and photographer for festivals like the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMM Fest) and Lollapalooza. I am also currently an in-house photographer for Cinefamily in Los Angeles. My latest short form doc was featured on the first episode of the new PBS show 'Live @ 9:30'. I attended Columbia College Chicago as a cinematography/documentary major. My work in LA consists of camera operating, DP'ing, camera assisting (both in the film and editorial photo world) and DIT work on everything from short films to major television shows, music videos, commercials, and feature films. I am definitely an asset to have in your corner. I am personable, passionate, and devoted to my craft.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production

Known best for her narrative and documentary work, Alli has shot and camera operated stories for VICE’s Emmy-nominated news program Vice News Tonight, and has had one of her documentaries, which she also co-produced, headline a special screening at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. with recognition from the American Bar Association. Her narrative work has garnered awards and recognition from film festivals, most recently at Tribeca for Thaw. Lately, she has experimented with work for digital platforms, shooting for clients such as Refinery29, Apple, and Amazon and has lensed A-List talent including Kristen Bell, Sydney Sweeney, Sophie Turner, Flavor Flav, and even Senator Bernie Sanders. Throughout 2021, Alli produced, associate produced and shot commercial and social media content with internet star Zach King— creating content for brands such as Sony, Pronamel, and Mercedes-Benz while also capturing collaborations with other popular channels like Dude Perfect.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Social Media Producer

I currently specialise in automotive and tech content, offering directing, editing and cinematography services. But I have also gained a huge variety of experience in video and television productions in other areas. I have a proven track record in using all the major manufacturer's camera systems, as well as gimbal and drone technologies. I am also a highly skilled editor and have expert knowledge of Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve. I pride myself on being a resourceful creator, tackling ambitious content usually considered beyond the scope of single-shooters. I also have led teams and crews on larger projects, and can inspire the best from other contributors. My mantra is to always exceed the expectations of the client. Clients include; Ferrari, BBC Studios, CNBC and Xsolla. I am a US permanent resident and do not require any visa or sponsorships to work.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Landscape Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator