February • 2020
Richard delivered beautiful video and did an outstanding job conducting interviews on a very sensitive topic. We are so excited to incorporate his shoot into our project and look forward to working with him again soon!!!
Richard L.
Shanghai, China
8 reviews$2000 - $3000 / Day
About
Hello, I am an award-winning doc filmmaker, cinematographer and drone pilot working. A native English speaker, I am also fluent in Mandarin and French. My work has appeared in Politico, Business Insider, the Mail and Guardian, NPR and the Texas Tribune, among others. As a filmmaker, I’m particularly interested in an immersive documentary process. I combine a journalistic interest in reporting and storytelling with a filmmaker's ability to deliver exceptional visuals. I love diving into a story and finding the visual components, narrative moments and soundbites that tell that story. As an experienced video editor I am also particularly good at thinking and shooting for the edit. I've worked in a range of contexts, from the Texas Legislature to disaster recovery to protests in South Africa, and am equally comfortable running an interview or documenting evolving events. I am also an FAA licensed drone pilot with several years of piloting experience. Here's a list of the equipment I use: Cameras: - DJI Mavic 2 Pro - Sony A7sII - GoPro HERO7 Lenses: - Sony FE 24-105mm f4 G - Sony 35mm 1.8 Sound: - Azden SMX-30 shotgun mic - Zoom F1 lav and Zoom H5 Other: Lights and stabilization REEL: vimeo.com/user79103867/
Top Services
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 6 reviews
- Documentary DP
- 1 review
- Field Producer
- 1 review
Clients
Top Reviews
March • 2021
Working with Richard was great! Incredibly communicative, hit the ground running, willing to learn, and open to feedback. Definitely hope to work with again!
December • 2020
Richard was communicative, patient, listen to requests from both producer and editor, and delivered excellent material. Would work with again!
Top Projects
Police Reform In NJ: How More Than 200 Cameras Changed Policing And Left Residents Wary | Systemic
Camden, New Jersey's police department has become an example of police reform since the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The city developed an extensive surveillance system with over 200 cameras and 70 microphones placed around the city. But the community is skeptical as to whether this method is effective, or harmful. I teamed up with Business Insider to shoot this fascinating story on Camden, policing and surveillance.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Field Producer
Why Women Are Removing Their Breast Implants
I worked the DP, reporter and field producer for this story about health complications arising from breast implants. The project involved spending a day - from morning till night - interviewing and documenting the experience of Tracie Mohler, who suffers from health symptoms associated with synthetic implants. Our conversation involved sensitive issues, from Mohler's physical struggles to her battle with mental health.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Field Producer
5.0 Produced for Business Insider
Need experienced video journalist for emotional interview
https://www.facebook.com/BusinessInsiderToday/videos/698067104090369/
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
Produced for Texas Tribune
Under the Dome: Hurricane Harvey
An episode from the Texas Tribune's 2019 docuseries 'Under the Dome'. For this episode, I shot and edited various portions in conjunction with the Texas Tribune multimedia team.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Video Editor - News
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
Produced for Texas Tribune
Under the Dome: After school shooting at Santa Fe, lawmakers consider safety measures
An episode from the Texas Tribune's 2019 docuseries 'Under the Dome'. For this episode, I shot and edited various portions in conjunction with the Texas Tribune multimedia team.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Video Editor - News
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
We Decoded The Guns People Bring To Protests And Rallies Across the US | Decoded
We looked through hours of footage to decode some of the guns people carried at protests and rallies across the US over the past year.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
Equipment
Video
- DSLR or equivalent
- Drone
- GoPro or equivalent
Video
Audio
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
- Stabilizer
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Reporter / Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Production Assistant
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Field Producer
- Drone Operator
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Video Editor - Documentary
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Fixer
Miscellaneous