Denis Opalchenski

I travel every weekend all across the US to set-up and film 3 to 5-day long dance competitions. It involves set-up, then filming for an average of 15-17 hours a day. At the end of the weekend I do break-down and travel back home.

In charge of lighting the set, as well as camera adjustments and care. Swapping out lenses, as well as slating.

Main camera of two camera production. The film was meant to be in black & white so I gained a lot of knowledge in sufficient ways to film for b&w. Places we filmed were very popular destinations in Venice Beach, and Bank of Venice, as well as the Venice Canals.

I was the main camera angle as well as an assistant DP. The project was shot in popular locations around Miami in a total of 3 days.

Creative Director and Second Camera Operator throughout the entire trip which covered the 25 States all across the US. Responsible of video coverage in each new location and directing the third camera op. In charge of directing interview process and collecting all necessary B-Roll footage.

Scripted, storyboarded, filmed and edited the entire project. Only received help for second camera during interview. The project was presented to me as an idea and I saw it through from beginning to end. All shooting was completed in one day, and post production/editing in one week from filming.

Filmed with the Black Magic Cinema camera over the period of 3-days. My main role was as steady-cam operator and secondary as a camera operator.

Assistant to main Camera Operator. In charge of overlooking two additional camera crews. Had to set up shots, light up set and operate a crane, slider, and a Steadicam. In charge of composing shots and occasionally giving direction to talent.