Joshua Aldrich
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Director of Photography with 8 years of production experience. Editing, cinematography and camera operating expertise and scripted and unscripted content proficiency. Seasoned in photography, videography, strategy development, and content production for various distribution channels and brands. Oversees creation of high quality photography and video productions to support marketing needs, and both creative and strategic communication efforts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and deadlines. Proficient at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicates with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Foreverlasting Films
09.2019 - Current
- Develop creative approaches to wedding filmmaking to create unique narrative documentary wedding films.
- Collaborate with other creative teams and vendors to achieve successful results for all departments.
- Utilize a variety of video formats and equipment such as professional audio, lighting, and camera equipment to create desired audiovisual effects.
- Support all aspects of creative production process, from ideation through distribution.
- Use Adobe Suites and Davinci Resolve for post production workflows.
- Produce 20-30 weddings films annually and managing 5-10 subcontractors.
Creative Director/Owner/Operator
Motion Sickness Media
08.2015 - Current
- Design innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for b2b organizations, and both small and medium businesses.
- Evaluate and contribute to creative team ideas and translate into actionable project plans.
- Develop high-impact creative trailers, promotional videos and photo content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Manage and direct external and freelance photographers and cinematographers to deliver on-location projects for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.
- Direct and supervise creative production teams to create compelling visual media campaigns.
- Oversee implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
Camera Operator
Ambient Skies & Carvana
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Set up and operated RED cinema camera equipment in harsh outdoor locations.
- Worked with a Carvana's creative department to capture desired shots.
- Directed Red Bull athletes to perform high level, technical maneuvers in order to achieve desired results.
- Liaised with directors and producers to accomplish desired look and feel for on-location mountain biking commercial scenes and provide advanced knowledge of sport terminology.
Director of Photography
Arbor Drive & NCL
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Captured action footage, talking head interviews (on the fly, on-location, studio, and cyclists while riding), green screen collateral, and a wide variety of b-roll of two professional cycling teams and NCL staff during their team camp.
- Collaborated with production team to consulted on layout and lighting for multiple settings and environments.
- Recommended and managed the camera department equipment and technology decisions in order to capture desired elements to meet clients visual expectations.
- Maintained brand standards and processes for the client.
- Fostered highly communicative and collaborative team culture during a week long production shoot.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film, Video Production
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Creative Team Leadership
- Pre-Production Skills
- Technical Illustration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Media Industry Expertise
- Complex Problem Solver
- Photo & Video Editing (Adobe, Davinci)
- Directing Experience
- Advanced Lighting Experience
- Story Idea Generation
- Task Prioritization
- Color Correction
Timeline
Camera Operator
Ambient Skies & Carvana
08.2023 - 09.2023
Director of Photography
Arbor Drive & NCL
01.2023 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
Foreverlasting Films
09.2019 - Current
Creative Director/Owner/Operator
Motion Sickness Media
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film, Video Production
Grand Canyon University
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