Videographer CV Example

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Brandon Carter

Senior Videographer
Senior Videographer with 11 years of experience planning, filming, and delivering commercial, documentary, corporate, and branded video productions. Experienced in pre-production planning, cinematography, lighting, drone operations, and directing small production crews from concept through final handoff.

Experience

Senior Videographer
Canyon Story LabsFull-time
2019-07-01 – Present
Denver, CO, US
Leading commercial and documentary productions from creative planning through principal photography and post-production coordination.
- Directed video productions for documentaries, commercial campaigns, corporate storytelling, tourism, and outdoor lifestyle brands from initial concept through production delivery. - Planned multi-location productions by developing shot lists, production schedules, interview structures, equipment plans, and location logistics before filming began. - Introduced lightweight cinema camera packages and streamlined field workflows that improved mobility during remote productions without compromising production quality. - Collaborated closely with editors during post-production by identifying required pickup shots, reducing reshoot requirements by approximately 33%. - Managed freelance camera operators, drone pilots, lighting technicians, and production assistants across multi-day filming projects.
Videographer
Urban Channel MediaFull-time
2017-06-01 – 2019-06-01
Berlin, Germany
Produced commercial video campaigns, social-first content, interviews, and event coverage for international clients.
- Captured branded campaigns, interviews, promotional films, event coverage, and social media content for consumer technology and lifestyle brands. - Filmed content simultaneously for vertical, widescreen, and broadcast formats to support cross-platform campaign distribution. - Expanded visual storytelling through stabilised gimbal operation, aerial drone cinematography, and dynamic handheld camera work. - Coordinated lighting, audio recording, location logistics, and production scheduling while working within demanding client deadlines. - Partnered with creative directors and marketing teams to translate campaign concepts into visually compelling productions.
Junior Videographer
Beacon StudiosFull-time
2015-05-01 – 2017-05-01
Prague, Czech Republic
Developed production experience through camera operation, audio recording, equipment preparation, and on-location support.
- Assisted production crews with camera operation, lighting setup, location preparation, audio recording, and production logistics across commercial and documentary projects. - Operated secondary camera systems while maintaining framing continuity and shot consistency throughout interview and live event productions. - Monitored wireless microphones, boom audio, and ambient sound recording to minimise post-production audio correction. - Prepared call sheets, production notes, shot logs, and equipment checklists to improve daily crew coordination. - Learned practical cinematography, composition, lighting techniques, and on-set communication while supporting experienced directors of photography.

Education

Film and TelevisionBachelor of Fine Arts
University of Colorado Denver
2011-09-01 – 2015-05-01
Studied cinematography, film production, directing, documentary filmmaking, lighting design, sound recording, visual storytelling, and digital post-production while producing narrative and documentary films in collaborative production teams.

Skills

Cinematography
Camera Operation
Video Production
Lighting Design
Audio Recording
Drone Cinematography
Production Planning
Interview Production
Adobe Premiere Pro
Storyboarding

Certifications

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Federal Aviation Administration
2023-01-01
Adobe Certified Professional: Premiere Pro
Adobe
2024-01-01

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish (B1)

CV writing guide

  • Strong pre-production planning combined with dependable on-set execution skills.
  • Visual storytelling choices tailored to platform, audience, and campaign objective.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with editors, producers, and motion design teams.
  • Certified Professional Videographer (CPV)
  • Drone Pilot License (where applicable)
  • Cinema Camera and Lighting Workshop Certification