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Robert Didier

Saint Charles,IL

Summary

Accomplished Cinematographer offering 10+ years of related experience. Adept at planning and preparing for shots in different locations. Excited to offer talent to visionary director. Videographer experienced managing all stages of projects, from pre- to post-production. Talented planner with proven field execution and knowledge of video production. Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cinematographer

Bureau Gravity
06.2023 - Current
  • Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
  • Became an integral part of multiple productions'' successes through close collaboration with actors and other departments such as set design, wardrobe, sound.
  • Enhanced film visuals by employing advanced lighting techniques and camera movements.
  • Perfected framing compositions that evoked specific emotions or messages intended by the director.

Cinematographer

Freelance
01.2015 - Current
  • Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Collaborated with directors to develop compelling visual storytelling for various projects.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.

Video Editor

Freelance
01.2015 - Current
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
  • Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
  • Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.

Music Composer

Freelance
01.2015 - Current
  • Assisted filmmakers in post-production by editing and mixing audio tracks to achieve optimal balance and clarity.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Provided sound design services for multimedia projects, enhancing user experience through tailored audio elements.
  • Enhanced film scores by composing original music and collaborating with directors for desired emotional impact.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Composition

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Skills

  • Composition understanding
  • Set design collaboration
  • Sound design coordination
  • Live Shot Setup
  • Audio Editing
  • Lighting scenes
  • Color grading proficiency
  • Film history knowledge
  • Directing experience
  • Video Editing
  • Storyboard creation

Timeline

Cinematographer

Bureau Gravity
06.2023 - Current

Cinematographer

Freelance
01.2015 - Current

Video Editor

Freelance
01.2015 - Current

Music Composer

Freelance
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Composition

Wheaton College
Robert Didier