Steven Salcido
San Diego,CA
Summary
My journey into the world of media has been far from typical, and it's been a remarkable adventure fueled by an unending curiosity and a thirst for challenges. I kicked off my professional journey as an automotive technician, driven by my love for solving complex problems. In that fast-paced and demanding environment, I learned the importance of setting clear expectations and maintaining an efficient workflow.
Despite satisfying my appetite for challenges, my curiosity about life was insatiable. That's when I made the decision to pursue higher education. I majored in History and, always wanting to stay hands-on, I minored in Syro-Palestinian Archaeology. It was during this phase that I discovered my deep passion for people, travel, and storytelling. As I neared the end of my studies, I was laser focused on a career as a Cultural Anthropologist, until I was swept up by the DSLR Revolution. Since then, I've never looked back.
Filmmaking has been the perfect outlet for me to seamlessly blend all three of my passions with my insatiable curiosity and my unrelenting desire for challenges. Over the course of my 13-year career, I've had the incredible privilege of working as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Colorist on a wide range of projects, including commercials, documentaries, web series, and corporate
productions. It's been an incredible journey, and I can't wait to see where it leads next.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Salcido Visuals
San Diego, CA
07.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.
- Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Co-Owner/Operator
Cool Guys Productions
Riverside
06.2011 - 07.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.
- Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA06.2009
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA06.2003
Skills
- Concept Development
- Storyboarding
- Budget Development
- Personnel Management
- Production Management
- Directing Talent
- Camera Operation
- Multi-Camera Editing
- Premier Pro
- Sound Editing Proficiency
- Color Correction Knowledge
Websites
Certification
- ASC Masterclass Training - October 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Salcido Visuals
07.2016 - Current
Co-Owner/Operator
Cool Guys Productions
06.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
La Sierra University
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School