February • 2016
Jay was professional, prepared, and great to work with. He came to set with a positive attitude and good work ethic. Highly recommended!
Jay H.
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
2 reviews$600 - $1000 / Day
About
Splitting his time between the US and China, Texas-based filmmaker Jay Hubert began his professional career as a DP in China after studying in the prestigious cinematography department at Beijing Film Academy. He then worked as an assistant to top-tier Chinese cinematographer Wang Yu on numerous commercials and feature films for several years. More recently he has shot and/or directed a number of commercials, documentaries, and promos for clients such as Apple, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Intel, Lenovo, China Unicom, Xiaomi, Evona, Nylon, and Vanke, while also working on several Chinese feature films. In 2013 he served as Director of Photography for Volkswagen Group China's "People's Car Project - Building the Car Series", a 10-episode web series awarded a Gold Lion at Cannes Lions. Hubert has written and directed over 20 short films, several of which have screened and won awards at international film festivals. He is fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, and conversant in Cantonese and Korean.
Top Services
- Documentary DP
- 2 reviews
- Video Editor - News
- 1 review
- Sound Mixer
Clients
Top Reviews
Top Projects
Ain't No Ho In Me - A Documentary About Quidditch
I directed, shot, and edited this documentary following the University of Texas three-time world champion Quidditch Team through the ups and downs of their 2013 rebuilding year. This film lends proof to the argument that quidditch is a real sport for real athletes.
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
Mercedes-Benz 2012 China Dealer Awards - Sales Satisfaction
This is the first video of five that I DPed and edited for Mercedes-Benz in China for their annual "Family Dinner" gala held the night before the start of the Beijing Auto Show. This video is for the 'sales satisfaction' award, which was given to three of the dealerships.
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
Asian Studies Development Program Promo Video
A promotional video I shot and edited for the Asian Studies Development Program (ASDP), a great program run by the East-West Center in Hawaii.
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
Volkswagen Building the Car Series - Episode 1
This is Episode 1 of a web series I DPed and co-edited for Volkswagen China about the building of the People's Car Project. The series went on to win a Gold Lion at Cannes Lions Festival.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
Love in the Time of AIDS: The Making of 'Life is a Miracle'
I directed, shot, and edited this behind-the-scenes EPK documentary for Chinese director Gu Changwei's film 'Life Is a Miracle' (最爱), starring international Chinese stars Zhang Ziyi and Aaron Kwok, as well as several of mainland China's top stars. I singlehandedly shot everything, lit all interviews, recorded all sound, and did all the editing. This cut has not been color corrected.
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - Documentary
From Nairobi to Dubai (Short Version)
17 Days. 3 Continents. 5 Countries. 2 Newlyweds. 1 Hell of an Adventure. I was employed by Chinese travel company Sunpala to follow and shoot a newlywed Chinese couple on their epic honeymoon around Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. I shot and edited three videos: one with the honeymoon couple, and two others as promotional travel videos without the couple.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
Equipment
Video
- Multiple cameras
- DSLR or equivalent
- GoPro or equivalent
- 4K video camera
- Drone
Video
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
- Stabilizer
- Shoulder rig
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- Commercial DP
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
Production Support
Post Production
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Post Production