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Austin Novy

Oceanside

Summary

Creative professional with extensive experience at Apple, recognized for delivering high-quality results. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to master new skills rapidly and work independently. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance collaboration and team dynamics.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Expedition Camera

Apple
Remote
07.2020 - Current
  • Worked as Director of Photography for internal Apple original episodes such as Wildlife, Inside Superbowl, Prehistoric Planet, Adventure, and more.
  • Served as technical lead and partner with creative producers, external production companies, and other stakeholders to deliver a high-quality slate of 3D productions across film, TV, music, and sports genres.
  • Prior to the release of new products within Apple, I worked as the R&D lead to experiment and create the 3D technical standards of projects landing in our slate, from concept to production to online delivery.
  • Set and communicated 'rule book' principles and best practices in stereoscopic production, with the end-user experience always front of mind.
  • Collaborate with external production companies and internal teams to develop, oversee, and execute compelling, immersive content.
  • From remote jungle locations to underwater, working towards problem-solving, and working towards the best team effort in problem-solving.
  • Act as a liaison between partners and internal teams, including development, social 2D assets, and key art photography for episode marketing.
  • Communicate creative and technical needs, risks, and opportunities clearly, as they relate to both content experience components and new platform feature requests.
  • Develop timelines and milestones for projects, estimate and review production budgets, and work with business development and legal on production contracts.
  • Every project came with a technical debrief on learnings and how it can be improved and scaled for future productions, with user experience top of mind.
  • Work as a specialist in underwater cinematography, aerial work such as shot-over gimbal operation, as well as armed car and techno crane work for narrative.

Wildlife | Expedition Cinematographer

Freelancers Union
San Diego
02.2011 - 06.2020
  • Directed photography for diverse projects, ensuring visual storytelling aligned with creative vision.
  • Managed lighting setups and camera equipment for optimal image quality and consistency.
  • Collaborated with directors and production teams to develop shot lists and concepts.
  • Supervised crew members, providing guidance on technical operations and artistic direction.
  • Reviewed footage to assess quality and select the best takes for final edits.
  • Implemented innovative techniques to enhance visual impact and audience engagement.
  • Selecting camera equipment based on project requirements.
  • Oversaw technical decisions regarding lighting, composition and blocking to successfully meet project vision.
  • Cinematography specialties such as underwater, aerial and remote locations.
  • Creatively shot projects using interesting angles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology.

California State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
03-2016

Skills

  • Technical standards
  • Creative direction
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Social perceptiveness
  • 3D production
  • Cinematography techniques
  • Camera operation
  • Stereoscopic production
  • Underwater cinematography
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Leadership role at Apple inc currently as evangelical for immersive media.
  • Multiple shows winning awards within Apple.

Certification

  • FAA Aerial cinematography certification
  • Immortal/Shot-over gimbal op certification
  • CCR and Master diver scuba certification
  • Emergency First Responder certification
  • PADI Rescue diver.
  • Freefly heavy lift certification for drone flight.

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Expedition Camera

Apple
07.2020 - Current

Wildlife | Expedition Cinematographer

Freelancers Union
02.2011 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Sociology.

California State San Marcos

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