Matthew DiScala
West Orange
Summary
Cinematographer with 2 years serving as visual architect for photography and videography assets while driving creative process from strategy to execution. Teaches and mentors photography and videography staff to accomplish creative and inspiring results that achieve corporate mission. Strong prowess with digital video cameras and lighting, sound and production equipment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Swing Grip&Electric
186 Productions
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed safety during the build and breakdown of equipment on set
- ran distribution of electrical power across set
- organized and maintained equipment truck
- communicated with equipment manufacturers to assess damaged equipment before repairing or removing it from set
- built and positioned light fixtures to the DP and Gaffers specifications.
1st Assistant Camera
Hodge Cinema
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
Best Boy Electric
Paracosm Motion Picture Company
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed distribution of responsibilities of electric crew
- ran distribution of electrical power across set
- organized and maintained equipment truck
- communicated with equipment manufacturers to assess damaged equipment before repairing or removing it from set
- built and positioned light fixtures to the DP and Gaffers specifications.
Key Covid PA
Big Indie Pictures
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Developed and adapted the weekly work schedule
- Coordinated with department heads to establish ideal working conditions
- mediated conflict between crew members and staff
- maintained hygienic and safe work spaces on location and studio grounds.
1st Assistant Camera
Lone Wolf Productions
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Studio Production
- Lighting and Angles
- Scene Continuity
- Director Collaboration
- Color Correction
- Scene Preparation
- Active Listening
- AC/DC Control Circuitry
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
Swing Grip&Electric
186 Productions
04.2023 - 04.2023
1st Assistant Camera
Hodge Cinema
09.2022 - 09.2022
Best Boy Electric
Paracosm Motion Picture Company
07.2022 - 08.2022
Key Covid PA
Big Indie Pictures
06.2022 - 07.2022
1st Assistant Camera
Lone Wolf Productions
05.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Montclair State University
Similar Profiles
Daniel J. CarpenterDaniel J. Carpenter
Director / Editor - “Existentialism” - Prime Video at 186 Productions LLCDirector / Editor - “Existentialism” - Prime Video at 186 Productions LLC
Jessica RamirezJessica Ramirez
ENL First Grade Teacher at P.S. 186ENL First Grade Teacher at P.S. 186
Jake JurgensJake Jurgens
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 5th Grade at Springfield District 186, Springfield,Il.Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 5th Grade at Springfield District 186, Springfield,Il.
Jordan TurnbullJordan Turnbull
Attendant at West Mills Gardens PoolAttendant at West Mills Gardens Pool
Isely NoelIsely Noel
Order Processing Specialist at Crate and BarrelOrder Processing Specialist at Crate and Barrel