Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Films
Miami Heat / Carnival Cruiseline Shoots
Music Videos
Certification
Timeline
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Eric Avila

Miami,FL

Summary

Veteran DP, AC, and camera operator with expertise in production planning and implementation for film shoots. Well-organized and hardworking with a detail-oriented nature and in-depth understanding of efficient filming strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Cinematographer

SoulSnack
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment

Freelance Videography

Self-employeed
11.2018 - Current
  • Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing, and framing shots.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.

Video Coordinator

The Miami FC
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Shoot Practices, Games, and Content
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.

Tv Broadcasting Intern

Miami Heat
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Log, Ingest and Edit Footage
  • Assist with shoots, corporate, media day etc.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content

Sports Media Associate/Videographer

Overtime
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio

Videographer

HoopMIA
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio

Education

Bachelor of Science - Film Production

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
07.2023

Associate of Science - Film Production

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Cameras: ARRI, RED, Blackmagic, Sony, Canon, Panasonic
  • Lights
  • Film Equipment
  • Film Photography
  • Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe After Effects
  • Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools

Films

  • Que Colombianada, 2023, Director of Photography, Samuel Vargas
  • I Dreamt of This Esther, 2022, 2nd AC, Nicole Santiago
  • There's Someone in the House, 2023, Camera Operator / Poster Coordinator, Carol Nuñez
  • Memory of a Daughter, 2023, Director of Photography, Havana Durango
  • Tres Leches, 2022, Camera Operator, Christian Campocasso
  • Sup3rn0va, 2021, Editor, Anel Vasquez
  • This Years Girl, 2023, 1st AC, Elizabeth Acosta
  • New Life, Hard Choice, 2023, 1st AC, Marcus Limbo
  • Airwaves, 2023, 1st AC, Alex Ontiveros
  • I'm in the Mood for Love, 2020, Director
  • Not For Sale, 2021, Director of Photography, Guadalupe Cao
  • I Am - Superhero Film, Unknown, Director of Photography, Victor Peixe

Miami Heat / Carnival Cruiseline Shoots


  • Carnival Scholarship Shoots 2019 -2021, PA, Grip, Camera Operator Sony FS7, A7iii
  • Media Day Sit Down Interviews 2019 - 2021 , PA, Interview Camera Operator, Grip, Sony FS7, A7iii
  • 'Where I'm From' - Precious Achiuwa -2021 Producer & Editor

Music Videos

  • One Step Closer To Heaven, Director of Photography, Roc Chamberlin, Raphael Vulcain
  • Big Tyme, PA, Rick Ross, Blakpro
  • Dying Slowly, 2nd AD, Pouya, The Brainwave, Julian Alicea
  • Relationship Advice, Director / Director of Photography, Danny Gauchier

Certification

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro License Apr 2023 - Apr 2026
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects Dec 2022 - Dec 2025


Timeline

Cinematographer

SoulSnack
08.2023 - Current

Video Coordinator

The Miami FC
01.2022 - 11.2022

Tv Broadcasting Intern

Miami Heat
08.2019 - 08.2021

Freelance Videography

Self-employeed
11.2018 - Current

Sports Media Associate/Videographer

Overtime
07.2018 - 01.2019

Videographer

HoopMIA
06.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Film Production

Miami Dade College

Associate of Science - Film Production

Miami Dade College
Eric Avila