Dushene Foster
Encino
Summary
An accomplished Director of Photography boasting five years of extensive production experience, I possess a diverse skill set encompassing cinematography, gaffing and camera operation in both scripted and unscripted productions. My proficiency in lighting and grip techniques endows me with a distinctive vantage point when tackling film and commercial projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Gaffer
FabFitFun -commercial
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with directors and cinematographers to achieve desired visual effects, contributing to overall production value.
- The installation of lights on beams precluded the use of light stands due to spatial constraints.
Gaffer
Bronco Showdown Productions - Short Film
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with directors and cinematographers to achieve desired visual effects, contributing to overall production value.
- Coordinated with art department to create visually appealing sets, enriching overall aesthetics of film productions.
- Collaborated with small crew
- installed a hood-mounted light for driving scene
Gaffer
HIMs - Commercial
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in location scouting efforts with an eye for natural light opportunities that could complement artificial setups when necessary.
- Prepared contingency plans for unexpected changes during production, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations.
- Developed comprehensive lighting plans, resulting in efficient workflows and streamlined set operations.
- Reduced production costs by effectively managing equipment inventory and preventing unnecessary expenditures.
- Coordinated with art department to create visually appealing sets, enriching overall aesthetics of film productions.
Director of Photography
Revolt TV
10.2023
- Captured two interviews, each necessitating the coordination of company relocations
- Lead a crew of 4 operators and 3 ac's
- Collaborated closely with the director to conduct in-depth interviews that were engaging and compelling.
- Collaborated closely with the gaffer to ensure that no house/location lighting was used at any of the locations, successfully achieving the set goal.
Director of Photography
WOW Tv
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Filmed and Directed wrestlers in character both before and after their matches in preparation for interviews
- Filmed and Directed wrestlers delivering promotional segments in preparation for their matches
- Filmed wrestlers with several shot types, handheld, should rig, and tri-pod
- Filmed live events, and scripted segments
Gaffer
Summer House Productions
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with a team of five professionals to fulfill the lighting and grip requirements for a 22-day, 10-location feature film production
- Executed tasks from elevated platforms, involving the maintenance, installation, and positioning of equipment and lighting fixtures within ceilings and on rooftops
- Developed equipment and fixture layouts according to the specifications provided by the Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Dirty Chucks Productions
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with director to shoot an 11 episode series muli cam
- Also filled the role of gaffer on this project.
- Ran a crew of 10 including camera and G&E dept.
- Captured and providing lighting for scenes with 5/6 cast members and using 3 cams
Education
No Degree - Director of Photography
Self Taught
05.2018
Skills
- Camera operator
- Specialize in Lighting
- editing
- Art History
- Complex Problem Solver
- Storyboarding
- key grip
- Crew Leadership
Timeline
Gaffer
FabFitFun -commercial
06.2024 - 06.2024
Gaffer
Bronco Showdown Productions - Short Film
05.2024 - 05.2024
Gaffer
HIMs - Commercial
03.2024 - 03.2024
Director of Photography
Revolt TV
10.2023
Director of Photography
WOW Tv
08.2023 - 09.2023
Gaffer
Summer House Productions
03.2023 - 04.2023
Director of Photography
Dirty Chucks Productions
01.2023 - 02.2023
No Degree - Director of Photography
Self Taught
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