Discover Top Gaffers in Tacoma, Washington, USA

March 22, 2021 Stephen James Hyde is a cinematographer and an Emmy Award® nominated producer (2018). His work has screened theatrically and appeared on TV networks such as Discovery, Comedy Central, CNN, Aljazeera, and PBS, as well as online magazines including Indian Country Today, Washington Post, Mind Body Green, Seattle Times, GQ, California Magazine, The Nation and elsewhere. Recently he is the Director of Photography on a film commissioned by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian directed by Tracy Rector (2021). Steve also filmed the Seattle episode of a new doc series with Academy Award® nominated director James Longley (2021) and is DP on a series of branded content spots for Mackie Audio Products, produced by Lucid Visual Media (2020). Hyde has served as an additional cinematographer on numerous other films including the SXSW (2021) best documentary Lily Topples the World by director Jeremey Workman. SKATE DREAMS (2021) by Peabody Award® winning director Jessica Edwards. EVERGREEN: the road to legalization (2013) and SPAWNING GROUNDS (2020) both by Emmy Award® winning director Nils Cowan and as the Super 8 cinematographer on the hit music video by Grammy Award® winner Macklemore “GOOD OLD DAYS” (2018) In addition to working as a cinematographer, Steve is a teacher and social scientist who enjoys producing low budget documentaries and branded content for non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental justice, social change and youth advocacy. Currently he shares technical knowledge by teaching pop-up cinematography workshops. Steve Hyde Films LLC is a boutique production service dedicated to below-the-line production work and equipment rentals. The company collaborates with production companies and freelance artists in the greater Seattle area and throughout America West.

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Chris Janjic is a cinematographer who specializes in non-fiction storytelling. He is based in Portland, OR. He formerly worked as a staff director of photography at Blue Chalk Media, where he contributed to projects that earned recognition from the Northwest Regional Emmys, the AIB, Communicator, Telly, W3 and Webby Awards, among others. Clients include HBO, Discovery+, Magnolia Network, Food Network, Wondrium, Coca-Cola, Gillette, Realtor.com, Jacobs Solutions and Pearson. Chris began his career in film working as Associate Producer on Jay Myself, which went on to premiere at DocNYC. He received his B.S. in Photojournalism at Syracuse University and is an alum of the Eddie Adams and Mountain Workshops.

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Born and raised in the woods outside of Portland, OR, Sarah Wells is a documentary filmmaker based in San Francisco and Portland. Between documentary projects, she can be found in the camera department enjoying her time as a cinematographer, camera operator, and camera assistant. She has shot pieces for VICE, Sephora, Now This, AJ+, Sephora, and Billboard Music. As a camera assistant, she has worked on projects for Google, Slack, Apple, Paypal, and others.

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I am constantly working to refine my craft, and I take great pleasure in working with amazing people to create emotionally engaging fiction and nonfiction. My work has been seen on MTV, Discovery, History Channel CA, PBS, DIY, Al Jazeera, Africa Independent Television, Facebook, and YouTube/Vimeo pre-roll.

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I'm a passionate DP with over two decades of experience, gold/silver ADDY award wins and experience working internationally on five continents so far. I've bee mentored and trained by ASC cinematographers and world class filmmakers and come certified on ARRI cameras and Motorized Precision robotics. My approach is camera agnostic and story focused driven by good lighting. I enjoy shooting commercials, narratives and branded content with strong story and characters. Past clientele include Facebook (META), Nike, Intel, Amazon, BBC Studios, Discord, Oculus, Patrón Spirits, Google and many more. I'm comfortable and professional around A-list celebrities as well as those who have never been on camera before. I love lighting, cameras and story. I constantly am looking to push myself and my team to achieve great things when tackling a new project and story. Balancing being and artist and technician has been key to produce stunning visuals that elevate directors' visions and create memorable content. Building creative relationships is important to me. The more I work with someone we sharpen each other and develop effective workflows and formulate styles unique to our partnership.

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I'm an artist, photographer, set-designer, prop wrangler, art department and creative for photo and video projects. I'm a problem solver who creates beauty and order from chaos.

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Pyramide Productions has been serving mid-size to Enterprise companies since 2003. About 80% of everything we do is in the technology industry. So, if you are looking for "explainer" videos for super complex topics, have software to demo, need a field readiness program, or want your customers to envision the future, we are the team for you. The other 20% of what we do spans retail, training and paid programming. There isn't anything we haven't done. I'm here to help consult you on your video projects, put the right team in place to get the job done, and help you stay on time and on budget. Whether you have a simple interview, or whether you want to shoot your own branded doc series I have the team and resources at my fingertips to pull it together. We are a Microsoft approved video vendor, and have Master Service Agreements with many other Tech Giants and Seattle based enterprises. We couldn't have these things if we didn't put a lot of time and effort into privacy, security of data and provide great customer service. We have won Telly awards for work, with most of them being for our animation work. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation and quote.

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Director, Cinematographer, and Co-founder of Hardcover Studios, a Seattle-based film production company. I am a filmmaker with over 10 years of experience and a background in documentary production. By working on documentaries, I have become a more adept videographer that is comfortable working in fast-paced environments and is accustomed to editing large amounts of footage into clear, concise videos that are always driven by emotional storytelling. My background in documentary film has given me years of experience in all aspects of film production. Whether your project requires simply operating a camera for a one-day event, or everything from pre-production to directing, cinematography, lighting, sound recording and editing, I am capable of meeting these demands while staying within your budget.

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Ryan Heraly is a freelance Director of Photography currently based in Los Angeles. He has shot content and short documentaries for the The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture, Billboard, Viceland, and Tastemade. In 2017 "Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter" was nominated for a daytime Emmy, for which he worked as the directory of photography. Additionally, "THR Eats" and "Billboard: Back to the Block" were Webby Award Honorees. As a Director of Photography, he has worked with some of the world's largest brands including Ferrari, 1800 Tequila, Dacor, American Airlines, and Starbucks to produce branded content. Ryan is currently available for freelance assignments domestically and internationally. www.ryanheraly.com contact: x follow: @not_just_one_dude

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I am an experienced cinematographer and media content creator specializing in producing diverse, story-driven video content. As an owner-operator I am well-equipped for documentary, commercial, corporate and non-fiction video production on location and in a studio. I’ve shot a wide range of projects in the last twenty years, including feature films, shorts, commercials, live music and a ton of documentary and corporate interviews. I can work solo or with any size crew, and I’m local from Seattle to Portland. In the Pacific Northwest I’ll bring my own state-of-the-art grip and lighting gear, and I’m available to travel worldwide.

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Space nerd. Film connoisseur. Camera guy. Good driver. Better Cook. Adventure addict. I'm always on the hunt for new challenges and ways to infuse my work with passion. I work in the camera department on set and my roles encompass everything from director of photography, to camera operator, and 1st assistant camera/focus puller. I'm experienced and capable of handling most industry standard camera systems and components, no matter how complex. Two of my specialties are complicated camera builds and pulling focus on long, moving shots.

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Kai Film’s Executive Producer, Derek Johnson, has experience overseeing all types of production from conception to publication. With a team of seasoned, Seattle-based crew members, producers, post-production experts, actors, and more, Kai Films can take the reigns on production so you can focus on your critical business actions and trust that you’ll get a final video you’ll be proud to share across channels to represent your brand, business, product, or service, including Film and Television markets.

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I am a freelance videographer, photographer, and producer based out of Portland, Oregon. I have worked in the creative industry for over 15 years as an art director and animator and have worked with a range of clients from large international brands to local mom and pop shops. In my freetime I am building up a production company that focuses on telling unique stories with a theme of Eco-conciousness, activism, and mindfulness.

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As a freelance photographer and filmmaker I have shot, edited, and directed numerous projects in a variety of different fields. I've worked with Non-Profits on media campaigns spearheading environmental and social justice movements, reported live stories as a front lines journalist for news/media outlets, filmed/ edited multiple documentaries, shot festivals, concerts, and worked on promotional/ advertising campaigns for numerous other clients.

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Am a videographer in Seattle, WA with 5 years professional videography experience, 12 years customer service, and 7 years self teaching myself visual story telling, and gathering--all toward collective liberation and a cleaner world.

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• HD Live Operator
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