Kimberly Cohen
Freelance Cinematographer
Los Angeles,United States
Summary
As a cinematographer, I create and capture content for various clients on a project-to-project basis. I've worked on a variety of projects including celebrity focused content, commercials, brands, short films, music videos, documentaries, and more. Being a freelance cinematographer has taught me how to go after my ambitions, the art of designing my life to match what I see in my head, and how to thrive in a unfamiliar situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Cinematographer
Self
01.2022 - Current
- Create compelling visuals that aid in communicating the content or any given story
- Clearly communicate complex creative and technical ideas to multiple teams
- Manage schedules, budgets, and various crew members to ensure the success of the project
- Skilled in working under pressure and managing time efficiently to meet deadlines
- Focus on lighting, composition, and camera work to build an aesthetically pleasing and polished end result
- Easily and quickly able to overcome challenges presented from pre-production, production, and post-production
- The ability to understand and adapt to new technologies
Assistant Director at the Teaching Learning Center
UCLA
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Followed plans of the Director and executed in a timely manner
- Communicated with on-camera subjects and made sure they felt prepared and comfortable with the production process
- Built multiple cameras, set up lighting, and edited videos that supported Undergraduate online education
- Conveyed ideas, provided updates, and relayed feedback to the Director about ongoing projects
- Lifted up at 50lbs of equipment when necessary
Studio Creative
Sandwich Video
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Resourced materials and talent during the construction of the company's in person production studio
- Edited social media cuts of commercials created by the company for Instagram
- Built teams and shot 3 commercials as the in-house Cinematographer
- Assisted in numerous on set tasks like managing footage and organizing equipment
- Gathered, presented, and maintained an inventory surrounding virtual production
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 09.2011 - 06.2015
Timeline
Freelance Cinematographer
Self
01.2022 - Current
Studio Creative
Sandwich Video
09.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Director at the Teaching Learning Center
UCLA
08.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
DePaul University
09.2011 - 06.2015
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