JASON RIDDELL
HONG KONG
Summary
Director of Photography with over 40 years serving as visual architect for photography and videography assets while driving creative process from strategy to execution. Teaches and mentors photography and videography staff to accomplish creative and inspiring results that achieve corporate mission. Strong prowess with digital video cameras and lighting, sound and production equipment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer/Editor/Director
Bigfella Films Ltd
11.2014 - Current
- Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
- Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
- Visited locations to take series of shots to determine proper fillers, framing, angles, lighting and techniques.
- Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.
- Directed work of up to 8 crew members.
- Composed shots according to director specifications and instructions.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Cinematographer
APV
03.2005 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing team.
- Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
- Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
- Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
Steadicam Operator
Hallion Productions Asia
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
News Cameraman / Editor
London News Network
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Maintained strong understanding of latest camera equipment, technologies and software.
- Utilized lenses, filters, zoom and other camera settings to perfectly capture scenes.
Cameraman /Editor
Freelance Operator
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording, and lighting.
- Maintained strong understanding of latest camera equipment, technologies and software.
Camera Assistant/ News Cameraman, /Editor / Production Cameraman
Prime Television
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Cleaned, packed and stored camera equipment to prepare for next-day use.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tallangatta Secondary Collage
Tallangatta, VICSteadicam Course For Film And Television -
RockPort Film And Television School
Maine, New York USA Skills
- Footage Review
- Package Delivery
- Creative Strategies
- Producing Stories
- Communications and Media
- Production Operations
- Video Production and Editing
- Camera and Equipment Troubleshooting
- Lighting Expertise
- Location Shooting
- Project Deadlines
- Equipment Testing
- Non-Linear Editing
- Lighting Preparation
Accomplishments
- Feature Films : ''General Commander ' 2nd Unit Camera - Steven Seagal ''Zui Mi Cheng (Intoxicated City of Mazes) 2nd Unit Camera
- Documentaries : "The footsteps of George Chinnery" ''The rise of Genghis Khan and the Mongal" - Discovery Channel HK ''The Mongolian Frontier with Zhang Ziyi " National Geographic HK "Zhang Ziyi in Oman" National Geographic HK "The five elements with Zhang Ziyi' Natioal Geographic HK "Witch doctor will see you now" National Discovery HK "Built from Disaster'' for TwoFour Films Discovery Channel Europe ''Guardians of Angkor" National Geographic Asia ''Sync or Swim" series for Discovery Channel Asia "Bali Bombing - Current affairs feature ; for German SAT1 'Phuket Tsunami ; Thailand - Current affairs feature ; for German SAT1
- Programming: 'House Hunters International ' Nepal - Rural or City" 'Tycoon Talks' 6 episodes for TVB Hong Kong 'MEC's Initial Project - Khushuut ,Western Mongolia for APV HK 'The Noble Group Pipeline Journeys - Iron Ore - for APV HK
Additional Information
- Achievements Awards : , 2005 Award of Excellence 'Guardians of Angkor' for Discovery Channel Asia 2007 Award of Excellence ' Saving Cambodias Great Lakes" ADB Documentary
Timeline
Cinematographer/Editor/Director
Bigfella Films Ltd
11.2014 - Current
Cinematographer
APV
03.2005 - 08.2014
Steadicam Operator
Hallion Productions Asia
01.2001 - 01.2005
News Cameraman / Editor
London News Network
01.1998 - 01.2001
Cameraman /Editor
Freelance Operator
01.1994 - 01.1998
Camera Assistant/ News Cameraman, /Editor / Production Cameraman
Prime Television
01.1988 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
Tallangatta Secondary Collage
Steadicam Course For Film And Television -
RockPort Film And Television School
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