October • 2018
Great team work of trustworthy professionals. Delivered everything as requested and also managed to make good decisions on the go.
Dani T.
Quito, Ecuador
16 reviews$400 - $800 / Day
About
Daniel is a seasoned multimedia journalist specializing in news gathering for press agencies and international media. With extensive experience in hostile environments in Colombia and Ecuador, he has freelanced for top-tier outlets such as Reuters TV, Reuters Photo, AFP, Ruptly, Playboy Magazine, AJPlus, Al Jazeera Arabic, NTN24, CNN Spanish, Getty Images, Christophorus Magazine (Porsche), Associated Press, and more over the past decade. As a versatile professional, Daniel has also contributed to documentaries for HIAS - UNICEF. He is an active member of the Frontline Freelance Register (FFR). Some of his notable stories include "The 2016 earthquake that shook the coast of Ecuador," the ongoing coverage of the Tungurahua volcano eruption since 2000, and "The attempted coup by unruly police officers in Ecuador in 2010." Equipped with the latest technology, including satellite devices, drones, teleprompters, and safety gear, Daniel is prepared to swiftly capture breaking news, reports, and documentaries across the continent.
Top Services
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 14 reviews
- Documentary DP
- 3 reviews
- Video Editor - News
- 2 reviews
Clients
Top Reviews
October • 2022
Dani is a superb filmmaker. Communication is easy and it's a real pleasure working with him.
June • 2022
Really great. Very easy to work with and did a wonderful job!
Top Projects
Produced for Reuters
Reuters - Tungurahua volcano erupts in Ecuador
Tungurahua Volcano eruption. A series of explosions send ash and fire into the sky above Banos, Ecuador.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for Reuters
Reuters -
Majestic guayacan trees attract tourists and locals with annual display of brilliant yellow blossoms in Ecuador
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for Reuters
Reuters
Anti-government protesters scuffle with riot police in the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, following a protest by hundreds of workers and students angry over new labor laws and rising prices.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
4.0 Produced for AJPlus
These guinea pigs are so cute you might want to eat them.
Roasted guinea pig (cuy asado) is a delicacy in the Ecuadorian Andes, which is disturbing for other cultures. Nonetheless, these are loved creatures carefully bred for different purposes. And a small town is now making them a tribute by organizing few contest: "the best dressed cuy", the "Pokepig" and others. In this festival, guinea pigs are the main dish.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
5.0 Produced for Business Insider
Tradition Of Panama Hat Weaving Might Disappear In Ecuador
Authentic panama hats are handmade in Ecuador. Hat weaving has been the mainstay of one small village's economy for 150 years, but now, it's not enough to sustain the weavers.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for AJPlus
Living life to the fullest: That's 115-year-old Nacho in Ecuador's Valley of Eternal Youth.
A 115-year-old man joyfully waiting for the Guinness Records to recognize him as the oldest man alive, was seen almost 4 million times in a couple of weeks, through the AJ Plus Facebook fan page.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Equipment
Video
- 4K video camera
- Full HD video camera
- Multiple cameras
- DSLR or equivalent
- GoPro or equivalent
Video
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
- Stabilizer
- Shoulder rig
- Sliders
- Dolly
- Live streaming equipment
- Satellite phone
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Drone Operator
- Field Producer
- Commercial DP
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Fixer
- Translator
Miscellaneous