Ari Mauk
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Qualified Cinematographer and Camera Operator accomplished in different genres, environments and production types. Expertly manages equipment installation and operation for fast-paced work. Knowledgeable about scene composition and lighting optimization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Director of Photography
Dana And The Wolf
04.2024 - Current
- Youtube series "The Poly Couple"
- Crafted visually compelling stories by utilizing advanced camera techniques and equipment for various productions.
- Ensured consistent visual storytelling across multiple platforms by developing comprehensive style guides for video content creation.
- Balanced creative vision with practical constraints such as budget limitations or location restrictions for optimal outcomes in every project undertaken.
Gaffer
Bailey Co Productions
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Short film called "Dysturbian Utopia"
- Worked with the renowned DP Jason Blount.
- Collaborated with directors and cinematographers to achieve desired visual effects, contributing to overall production value.
- Managed electrical safety protocols, ensuring a secure work environment for cast and crew members.
Colorist
Sentience Entertainment
01.2024 - 02.2024
- "The Singles Series" pilot
- Enhanced visual storytelling by skillfully adjusting color grades, contrast, and saturation for various projects.
- Ensured color consistency across all media platforms by conducting thorough quality control checks on final outputs.
- Utilized the advanced software tool DaVinci Resolve to achieve desired results in a timely manner.
Director of Photography
HaHa Cinema
08.2023 - 02.2024
- A short film called "Safe Space"
- Utilized post-production software for color grading and editing purposes, creating polished final products that met client expectations.
- Improved production quality with expert lighting design and implementation, enhancing the overall visual experience for audiences.
- Managed complex shooting schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high artistic standards.
- Collaborated with directors to develop storyboards and shot lists, ensuring seamless capture of key moments in the narrative.
- Maximized creative potential through skillful use of composition, framing, and camera movement, resulting in dynamic visuals.
- Premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre with the Golden State Film Festival.
- Received the awards "Best Short Film" and "Best Actress" from the Zepstone International Film Festival.
Education
Associate of Science - Film Production
The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA03.2023
Skills
- Black Magic, Canon, Sony, Arri cameras
- Lighting Preparation
- Film editing
- Cinematic storytelling
- Focus Pulling
- Camera movement mastery
- Lighting techniques
- Color grading
- Reliability
Timeline
Director of Photography
Dana And The Wolf
04.2024 - Current
Gaffer
Bailey Co Productions
03.2024 - 03.2024
Colorist
Sentience Entertainment
01.2024 - 02.2024
Director of Photography
HaHa Cinema
08.2023 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Film Production
The Los Angeles Film School