Luis Cruz
Photographer/Film Director/Video Editor
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Innovative Photographer/Director and Producer bringing comprehensive background in media and film industry. Builds high quality content with eye for creating innovative and entertaining pieces with commercial appeal.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Photographer/Film Director/Video Editor
Self Employed Services
East Palo Alto, CA
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Shot music videos/social media content for top name rap industry rappers, singers, music producers & music labels.
- Traveled & worked with different clients in San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami & Los Angeles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Menlo-Atherton High School
Atherton, CA 08.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Film directing
Location scouting
Shot capturing
Production Management
Editing expertise
Content Development
Camera and video staff direction
Pre- and post-production proficiency
Digital video production process
Social media
Project coordination
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe After Effects
Timeline
Photographer/Film Director/Video Editor
Self Employed Services
12.2019 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Menlo-Atherton High School
08.2014 - 06.2018