RYAN DIXON
Newbury Park,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with over 15 years in cinematography and video editing. Skilled in navigating challenges and finding innovative solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, likeability, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and driving organizational goals forward.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Ryan Dixon Cinematography
01.2015 - Current
- Provide phenomenal video services for a variety of companies to help improve reach and boost value
- Artfully advertising the different needs of Dewey Pest Control, Kaiser Permanente, Injectability, Mobility Service Dog, HomeAid LA, Hungry in LA, Calvary Palisades, UC Davis Veterinarian Hospital, Young Presidents Organization, and Optum Healthcare to name a few
AV/TECH
OB1 Films
02.2024 - Current
- Create a space unique for each client for the Mark Taper Auditorium at the Downtown Los Angeles Public Library
- Set up audio and video needs for everything from musical performers, dancers and bands to live script readings and author interviews
- Responsibilities include troubleshooting, setting up stage, programming and operating lighting board, operating a camera, directing cameras while operating camera switcher and setting up live stream needs
CREATIVE VIDEO DIRECTOR
Journey of Faith Church
04.2014 - 06.2024
- Created 1000+ video projects over a decade
- Increased attendance from 2500 to 3200 and spearheaded videos for financial campaign raising 3 million dollars
- Responsible for all aspects of visual storytelling from pre- to post-production including; creating, shooting and editing weekly videos
- Creates sermon series trailers, re-caps and promotional videos for events, and weekly announcements
- Recruited, managed, and trained editors, graphic designers, interns and volunteers
- Collaborated with Graphic Designer & Production Director for Sunday Live Experience
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
Beachbody
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Lighting design for pre-workout meetings and interviews
- Camera operator for both live and prerecorded workouts in a sound stage
- Filmed many different styles of workouts including veritas, lifting weights, high intensity interval training, yoga, & barre
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
CBS
05.2016 - 04.2023
- Filmed in studio and on location bits for The Late Late Show with James Corden, including Carpool Karaoke, Crosswalk the Musical, Starbucks Theater, and Take a Break
- Loosely scripted scenes and on the fly reality filming
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Shoot the Moon
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Lit and filmed interviews of top executives and actors as well as behind the scenes footage at Manhattan Beach Studios, Paramount Studios, and Santa Clarita Studios for Star Trek Picard, Scorpion, Ray Donovan, Limitless and more
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
3 Ball Entertainment
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Director of Photography for 'The Big Fat Truth' a weight loss show on location and in studio
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set blocking and lighting for optimal filming.
- Camera Operator for 2 seasons of 'Catch a Contractor', with comedian Adam Corolla, filming construction scenes and lighting for interviews
- Director of Photography for pilot with host celebrity, Chris Powell, from 'Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition.'
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
Joke Productions
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Camera Operator for TV show: 'Don't Trust Andrew Mayne' capturing the tricky aspects of a magician performing tricks in different on set locations
- Collaborated with Executives and Director to film a pilot tv show 'Sister Witches'
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
Pure Flix
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Filmed 3 feature length action movies
- Operated B camera on all principle scenes as well as director of photography of the second unit, lighting and filming additional scenes
- Directing talent and truck crane filming car shots
CAMERA OPERATOR
Eyeworks
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Filmed 'Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition', helping people overcome eating addictions and obesity
- Filmed 'L.A Hair', a show about a celebrity hair salon
- Filmed 'Family S.O.S.' a reboot of 'Supernany'
CAMERA ASSISTANT
Shed Media
07.2006 - 12.2011
- Assisted in filming 'Supernanny', 'America's Supernanny', 'Basketball Wives' and 'Thintervention'
- Assisted multiple camera operators and jib operator while filming around the country
- Shot b-roll and any scenes requiring a third camera
- Managed media, organized a large amount of equipment, troubleshooting and kept everything in working order
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT AND ART DIRECTOR
Zoo Productions
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Driver, transcribed footage, shot b-roll, built camera hides and made props
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE - Radio/TV/Film
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2005
Skills
- Cinematography
- Camera operating (Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, etc)
- Video development
- Adobe Premiere
- Motion Graphics
- Lighting techniques
- Audio recording
- Managing
- Training
- Supervising
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
AV/TECH
OB1 Films
02.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
Beachbody
07.2017 - 05.2024
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
CBS
05.2016 - 04.2023
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Shoot the Moon
04.2015 - 03.2020
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Ryan Dixon Cinematography
01.2015 - Current
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
3 Ball Entertainment
07.2014 - 06.2015
CREATIVE VIDEO DIRECTOR
Journey of Faith Church
04.2014 - 06.2024
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
Joke Productions
07.2013 - 01.2014
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR
Pure Flix
06.2012 - 09.2012
CAMERA OPERATOR
Eyeworks
01.2012 - 11.2013
CAMERA ASSISTANT
Shed Media
07.2006 - 12.2011
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT AND ART DIRECTOR
Zoo Productions
11.2005 - 07.2006
BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE - Radio/TV/Film
Biola University
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