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Jacob Whatley

Director of Photography - Commercial & Other — Durham, NC

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Jacob Whatley is a professional camera - director of photography - commercial & other based in Durham, NC, available for video production shoots through Assignment Desk. Jacob is available for immediate booking across the country.

About Jacob

SKILLS 1. Cinema Camera Operation: Experience operating and rigging high-end cinema cameras including REDs, ARRI, BlackMagic. 2. Lighting: Owner-operator of Aputure LED lighting systems 3. Scripted Production: Experience creating lighting diagrams, mood boards, shot lists and taking care of actor coverage, blocking, and eyeline continuity on set. 4. Documentary Field Production: Interview lighting. Vérité-style shooting in uncontrolled environments. Run-and-gun audio/camera coordination. 5. Aerial Cinematography: FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot 6. Set & Crew Experience: Worked as Director of Photography, gaffer, grip. Grip department experience on a television series (Los Angeles). Comfortable working within union and non-union crews. EXPERIENCE 1. International Documentary Production: Field production in Mexico, Peru, Iceland. Remote logistics, travel gear management, and safety awareness 2. Commercial / Institutional Production: Branded and institutional cinematography (Duke University, Duke Athletics) 3. Regional Knowledge: North Carolina locations, crews, and permitting familiarity

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