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Tom Lazarevich

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Director of Photography with 25+ years of production experience. Editing, cinematography and camera operating expertise and scripted and unscripted content proficiency. Seasoned in photography and videography strategy development and content production for various distribution channels. Oversees creation of high quality photography and video productions to support marketing, creative and strategic communication efforts.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Photography/ Freelance

01.2002 - Current
  • I have work with numbers of production companies all over the United States and in Canada
  • My Specialty is Food, Liquids, Packaging and all other facets of Tabletop
  • I have been represented by Sarah Hurley of WME Entertainment during that time

Director ; Cameraman

Bob Giraldi’s Production company
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • In 2009 I signed an exclusive agreement with Bob Giraldi’s Production company out of New York
  • With them we have produced inserts for such Mars products as Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers and Simply Caramel


Director ; Cameraman / Freelance

01.2002 - 01.2008
  • After leaving PE I developed a number of relationships with numbers of production companies across the U.S
  • I was able to maintain relationships with such clients as Culver’s Restaurants, Taco Time, Burgerville, and Del Taco

Director ; Cameraman

Peter Elliot Productions
01.1993 - 01.2002
  • My first project Directing through Peter Elliott productions was a High-speed tabletop project for Aldi Supermarkets
  • After that I Directed six to 10 projects a year with clients such as McDonalds, Arby’s, Burger King, Coke, Corner Bakery, Bimbo, Gerber, Black Angus and Schlotzski’s

Director of Photography

Peter Elliott Productions
06.1992 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: Peter Elliott productions has been a driving force in the industry for many years
  • In my time with the company I have been instrumental in the development and completion of every project imaginable
  • I have extensive experience in High speed, Motion Control, Jib arm use, Blue screen, Special Effects, Shooting food, liquids, hard goods


Assistant Director

Peter Elliott Productions
08.1990 - 01.2002
  • I was responsible for all aspects of the completion of projects, from organizing projects, to interacting with clients, to interfacing with Postproduction

Commercial Photographer

Rick Gayle Studio
07.1983 - 04.1990
  • Company Overview: I had a still photography business in which I shot for Ad Agencies, Design Firms, Trade Magazines and Client direct work
  • The subject matter ranged from Tabletop, to people to cars
  • I had a still photography business in which I shot for Ad Agencies, Design Firms, Trade Magazines and Client direct work

Education

B.A. - Cinema & Photography

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
12.1982

Skills

  • Visual composition
  • Shutter speed manipulation
  • Aspect ratio understanding
  • Focus Pulling
  • Crew Leadership
  • Adaptability under pressure
  • Client Communication
  • Depth of field control
  • Script Analysis
  • Green screen compositing
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Scene blocking
  • Technical equipment knowledge
  • Shot Selection
  • Set design collaboration
  • Framing Expertise
  • Slow-motion capture
  • Lighting techniques
  • Location Scouting
  • Digital Imaging
  • Time-Lapse Photography
  • Post-Production Supervision
  • Filter application
  • White balance setting
  • Exposure adjustment
  • Film stock selection
  • Cinematic storytelling
  • Camera movement mastery
  • Camera operation
  • Pre-visualization planning
  • Motion control proficiency
  • Virtual reality shooting
  • Storyboard Interpretation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Photographic editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Timeline

Director ; Cameraman

Bob Giraldi’s Production company
01.2009 - 01.2010

Director of Photography/ Freelance

01.2002 - Current

Director ; Cameraman / Freelance

01.2002 - 01.2008

Director ; Cameraman

Peter Elliot Productions
01.1993 - 01.2002

Director of Photography

Peter Elliott Productions
06.1992 - 01.2002

Assistant Director

Peter Elliott Productions
08.1990 - 01.2002

Commercial Photographer

Rick Gayle Studio
07.1983 - 04.1990

B.A. - Cinema & Photography

Southern Illinois University

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