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Welcome!
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As a cinematographer, my passion for the craft is like a laser beam, relentlessly uncovering the essence of those captivating moments that make movies truly magic. I work hand-in-hand with the director or producer to realize the intended vision and approach and the collaboration is easy for me. Providing a partnership with the filmmakers and team from my background and passion for filmmaking is rewarding.
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I describe my cinematic approach as kinetic, visceral and efficient, pulling from all aspects of location, my experience from hundreds of projects and technology is a benifit to all.
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To be working in this industry is thrilling...and privileged. With a foundation of integrity and a solid reputation, the projects I work on are not only creative but also safe and downright fun.
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Scott
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BIO
I love lighting and the camera...creating images and capturing moments...I am a creative, experienced, and adaptable cinematographer who loves lighting and shooting with extensive firsthand experience in practical/pragmatic solutions for lower budgets.
Throughout my career, I have spearheaded the production of a variety of successful and critically acclaimed productions. Motivated by a firm commitment to hands-on leadership, I am adept in applying my award-winning skills in shooting and editing video content to personally ensure filming meets the highest standards of quality possible.
Hundreds of awarded have been bestowed upon the work I was involved with in films, television, and advertising, including 24 Telly’s, 6 ADDY’s, 3 CINDI Gold Awards, 3 Aurora Awards, International Independent Film Festival, Diamond Award, 2016 Hollywood Film Festival Winner/Best in Show, and many more.
Recipient of 8 RIAA Gold Awards for extensive cinematic work and editing 36+ videos for Prince, also winning 3 spots on the #1 Video Charts.
I have designed the lighting approach and camera work highly successful and critically acclaimed commercial advertisements for a variety of prominent companies including but not limited to General Motors, NASCAR, Pepsi, Budweiser, Warner Bros., Lowe’s, Polaris, and Kubota.
With a firm commitment to the film industry and enthusiasm for furthering my artistic capabilities, I look forward to making significant contributions in your employ. Ready to explore this opportunity with you in greater detail and discuss how my skills can benefit you, I hope to meet with you soon. Until then, thank you for your consideration.
Credits - Cinematography
SELECTED COMMERCIALS
Santa Clara Department of Health “Everything I could” DP for Crosby/CDC
Chainbreaker “Stop Cancer” DP/Operator - Crash+Sue’s
Kubota “What We Do” National campaign and Brand Film - DP/Operator for Kubota/Paulson Advertising
National Veteran Foundation “The Other Note” - Creator/Writer/DP/Operator for Edge of Reason, LLC
Kubota 2016 “We Are Kubota” National brand film - DP/Operator for Kubota/Paulson Advertising
EEH Healthcare - NASCAR with Danica Patrick - DP/Operator for Maricich Marketing

Be The Match “Step Up” PSA DP/Operator - Preston Kelly
Pepsi “Countdown to Now” DP/Operator - NBC/Universal/Pepsi & Skycastle
Farouk G2/Arc “Miss Universe” DP/Operator - NBC/Universal & Skycastle
GMC Acadia/Terrain Launch “5 spots” DP/Operator - Digitas & Leo Burnett
General Motors Corp. “Chevy Winter Footage” DP/Operator - Agency 720 & Zimmerman
US Department of Health “Austin Anti-Smoking” DP/Operator - Sherry Matthews Advocacy Group
Lucas Oil, various projects, and commercials DP/Operator - Lucas Oil Direct
Lowe’s Home Improvement “Backyard” DP/Operator - BBDO Advertising
GM Pontiac/Buick/GMC “2008-2009’ full vehicle line 56 vehicles, 23 days, DP/Operator - Leo Burnett
GM Chevy “Aveo” DP/Operator - Campbell Ewald
Ford “Contractor/Elope/Challenge” DP/Operator - Team Detroit
Direct TV “Tony Stewart” DP/Operator - Deutsch Advertising
Jeep/Daimler-Chrysler Corp “Mosquito” and Weasel” DP/Operator - Global Hue
Sprint “Rusty Wallace” DP/Operator - Euro RSCG Worldwide
Kia Motorworks “Tested” DP/Operator - David and Goliath
Ford Motor Corp. F-350 “Towing” & “Payload” DP/Operator – J. Walter Thompson
Secure Horizons w/Paul Newman “Branding” DP/Operator - Doner
Ford Motor Corp. “F-150 Plow” DP/Operator - J. Walter Thompson
EA Sports “NASCAR Thunder 2004” DP/Operator - OWNP
Ford Motor Corp. “NASCAR” DP/Operator - J. Walter Thompson
Coors Light “Cooler Box” DP/Operator - The Integer Group
NAPA Auto Parts “2002 campaign-NASCAR” DP/Operator - Fahlgren Advertising
Budweiser “Push On (Dale Ernhardt Jr.)” DP/Operator - DDB
NIAAA-Teen Alcohol National PSA’s “POV/Ask Why” DP/Operator - Initio Advertising
Kumho Tires “Paint Splash” DP/Operator - Sang Am Advertising/Korea
Red Wing Shoes “Cool Boots/Petty Racing” DP/Operator - Initio Advertising
Polaris “ATV and Snowmobiles 2000” DP/Operator - Media Loft
Polaris “Rusty Wallace’s Classroom” DP/Operator - Media Loft/Martin Williams,
R.J. Reynolds “NASCAR Winston Cup Thunder Theater” DP/Operator - Sports Marketing Enterprises
Zebco “Rhino Glow Tip Rods” DP/Operator the Buntin Group
Marshall Fields “Scientist-2 Day Sale” DP/Operator - HMS Partners
Best Buy “Zip for Zip” DP/Operator -Best Buy Advertising
Associated Bank “Packer Backer Bank Card” DP/Operator/Editor - Wm. Eisner & Assoc.
Simon Properties “Savings/Quality/Selection/Value” DP/Operator - Asher Agency
Compaq/Fisher Price “Wondertools” DP/Operator/Editor - Rives/Carlsberg
Media Play “Anthem” campaign DP/Operator - Musicland Adv.
Marshall Fields “Kids” “Retirees” “Customer Story” DP/Operator /Editor - Dayton's Adv.
Mervyn's California “95 Christmas Campaign, “Shoes” “Blouses” DP/Operator - Martin/Williams
Health Partners “Walker” “Dreams” DP/Operator - Periscope Adv.
Target “Single Step”, “Funday” and more DP/Operator – PMH Advertising
Minnesota State Lottery “I Feel Lucky” DP/Operator/Editor - Carmichael Lynch
Ameritech “Service” DP/Operator - Fallon
Marshall Fields “Mother's Day (product)” DP/Operator - Martin Williams Adv.
Codewest “Statement” DP/Operator - Louis London Advertising
Valleyfair “Rollercoaster” “26 Seconds” and others DP/Operator/Editor - Peterson/Milla/Hooks
Minnesota State Lottery “Super Slots” “Wizards” DP/Operator - Carmichael Lynch
Schwinn Bikes “The Ride” DP - Carmichael/Lynch/Minneapolis (ADWEEK Top Spot)
Musicland/Sam Goody “What's Hot” “Who's Got It” DP/Operator - Peterson/Milla/Hooks
- and more.
FEATURE FILMS
Prince “Live at Glam Slam” Diamonds and Pearls Deluxe Box Set DP/Operator Sony, Warner Music, NPG
Prince “Special Olympics Soundcheck” documentary DP/Operator
“Prince Up Close and Personal” concert film – DP/Operator/Editor Netflix/in development
“Until We Get Home” war/documentary DP/Operator/Producer, Edge of Reason, LLC
“70 mm NASCAR Thunder Dome” race/documentary DP/Operator/Editor - R.J.R./NASCAR Films & SME
“Embrace of the Vampire” horror/drama B Camera operator - Anne Goursaud, director - Ministry of Film
“The Mighty Ducks 2” comedy B Camera Operator (partial) - Sam Weissman, director - Disney
“Graffiti Bridge” music Casting Coordinator (uncredited, 14 tracks) Warner Bros. Pictures - Prince, director
“Crazy People” comedy PA - Paramount Pictures Production (uncredited) - Tony Bill, Director
“Patti Rocks” comedy PA - New World Pictures/Film Dallas Production - David Burton Morris, director
“Sign o’ the Times” music 2nd Second AD, Warner Bros. Prince, director
- and more.
SELECTED MUSIC VIDEOS
Prince "Live at Glam Slam" concert film Blu-ray release DP/camera, Sony/Warner Bros.
MKX “Man on a Mission” DP/Operator - MKX Music
MKX “It Won’t Load” CGI/Dance/EDM) DP/Operator – MXX Music
The Divined “Sore Loser for Love” DP/Operator Producer/Editor – Multiple award winner – EOR
Prince “Sexy M.F.” Segment DP/’A’ Camera Operator - Warner Bros. RIAA GOLD
Prince “Gett Off... Violet the Organ Grinder” DP/Operator - Paisley Park/Warner Bros. RIAA GOLD
Prince “Gett Off... Houstyle” DP/Operator - Paisley Park/Warner Bros. RIAA GOLD
Prince “Clockin’ the Jizz” DP/Operator - Paisley Park/Warner Bros. RIAA GOLD
Prince “Live in London” DP/’A’ Camera Operator - MTV footage and BBC footage
Prince “Money Don't Matter Tonight ‘A’ Camera - Paisley Park, Spike Lee, director RIAA GOLD
Prince “Willing and Able” ‘A’ Camera - Paisley Park/Warner Bros. RIAA GOLD
Prince “The Continental” Camera Operator - Paisley Park Warner Bros.
Prince “Strollin" DP/Operator - Paisley Park/Warner Bros.
Prince “Call the Law” DP/Operator/Editor - Paisley Park/Warner Bros.
Prince “Gett Off-Gangster Glam” Director/DP/Editor - Paisley Park/Warner Bros. RIAA GOLD
Prince “Daddy Pop” DP/Operator - Paisley Park Warner Bros.
Carmen Electra “Early in the Morning” DP/Operator - Produced by Prince/Paisley Park/Warner Bros.
Eric Leeds “Little Rock” DP/Operator/Editor - Paisley Park/Warner Bros.
Mizz Nina with Colby O’Donnis “What You Waitin’ For” DP/Operator #1 in Malaysia, 6 million views
Ipso Facto “Hold On” DP/Operator/Editor - Mouthpiece/Flying Fish
Prince “BBC Documentary” DP/Operator - BBC Films
Prince “My Name Is Prince” Insert/segment Cameraman - Warner Bros./Paisley Park
Prince “Damn U” DP/Operator - Warner Bros./Paisley Park
Mavis Staples “The Voice” Camera Operator - Warner Bros./Paisley Park
Prince Europe Tour Rehearsal films ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 DP/Operator - Warner Bros.
Prince Live in London “Nothing Compares 2 U” ‘A’ Camera Operator - Warner Bros./Paisley Park
Prince “Diamonds and Pearls” concert rehearsal tour film DP/Operator - Warner Bros.
And more.