Daniel Salazar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Music-focused director, cinematographer, and editor shaping visual identity for artists, platforms, and music-tech brands. Known for building OffTop’s In The Vault aesthetic and expanding its audience, delivering music videos and campaigns for artists and athletes, and supporting makeLayers through launch content and educational media. I specialize in fast-moving productions, social engagement, and modern music culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer / Editor @
Offtop.com
Los Angeles, California
01.2023 - Current
- Offtop is the first advanced creative interface to organize, share, & interact with music
- Lead cinematographer and editor for 'In The Vault,' a music performance series on OffTop’s YouTube channel with 34,000+ Subscribers
- Developed a distinctive multi-camera shooting style tailored to emerging artists and modern music culture.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor @
Freelance
Los Angeles, California
01.2017 - Current
- Produced music videos, event recaps, brand promos, spotify banners, and social campaigns for artists, startups, and nonprofits. Clients include Leon Thomas, Ty Dolla Sign, Buddy, Boogie, Son Tung, Lekan, and more
- Known for creative agility, fast turnarounds, and compelling visual storytelling.
Cinematographer / Editor @
Wolf & Shepherd
Los Angeles, California
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Wolf & Shepherd is a modern men’s footwear company known for sleek, dress-athletic hybrid shoes designed for comfort and performance.
- Provided cinematography and editing across social campaigns, vertical deliverables, and long-form content—including interview, comedy/skit, and product-review formats—collaborating with brand ambassadors and NFL athletes Matt Leinart and Rob Gronkowski.
Cinematographer / Editor @
makeLayers.com
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Layers is a DAW-connected tools to create short videos of your process and a musicians-only social network
- Edited launch promos, walkthroughs, and educational content for audio production tools.
- Shot supplemental footage of music sessions and edited content targeted at modern music producers.
Skills
- video editing
- cinematography
- audio recording
- content production
- visual storytelling
- media coordination
Websites
Timeline
Cinematographer / Editor @
Wolf & Shepherd
04.2023 - 06.2025
Cinematographer / Editor @
Offtop.com
01.2023 - Current
Cinematographer / Editor @
makeLayers.com
01.2022 - 01.2024
Director / Cinematographer / Editor @
Freelance
01.2017 - Current