Nicholas Gosalvez
Summary
Detail-oriented Sports Cinematographer and Media Producer with extensive experience managing high-volume game-day media coverage across Greater Los Angeles. Highly reliable and mobile, providing end-to-end photo and video production for California Lutheran University and Saint Genevieve High School across extensive regional travel routes. Proven track record in camera operation, lighting control, and fast-turnaround video editing under tight deadlines.
Lead Sports Videographer & Photographer | Freelance / CLU & Saint Genevieve Athletics
Thousand Oaks & Los Angeles, CA | 08/2021 – Present
• Manage end-to-end sports media production for California Lutheran University (NCAA DIII) and Saint Genevieve High School athletic programs (Football, Cheer, Dance).
• Drive extensive regional coverage routes across the Greater Los Angeles area (Thousand Oaks to Pasadena, Brentwood, Claremont, La Verne, Whittier, Norwalk, Westchester, and Montebello), maintaining 100% on-time game-day reliability.
• Transport, assemble, and operate professional cinema camera rigs (Sony systems), gimbals, telephoto lenses, and wireless audio setups under variable stadium lighting conditions.
• Execute rapid post-production workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom, delivering polished highlight reels, game action photos, and media packages within tight post-game windows.
• Coordinate with athletic directors, head coaches, and players to capture high-impact content for web, marketing, and social media platforms.
Work History
Student Projects
2 Months- Managed [number] lighting setups weekly to shape mood and atmosphere during scenes.
- Operated camera rigs and drones to capture dynamic aerial shots and varied production angles.
- Edited raw footage into cohesive visual narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro for final presentations.
- Planned shoots by mapping camera needs, angles, lighting, and project timelines across multiple productions.