Ian Cooley

Promoted from 1st AC.

Managed the media and matched color using Davinci Resolve for 2 different camera systems being used to capture the show.

Captured and edited all of the video assets for the "Covid Response Campaign." Completed several rounds of editorial changes with feedback from client, and performed the final color pass before distribution on online advertising platforms.

Worked with a gaffer and two other camera operators to shoot a 4 camera reality show in which brides at Indian weddings select their outfit in a "Say Yes to The Dress" format. 2 Seasons, Contract for 3rd.

Assisted the Director of Photography in designing and shaping the light for this stylized ensemble film set for release in 2021.

Responsible for overseeing 4 cameras and lighting the entire Nazranaa bridal store using non fluorescent fixtures to accommodate the 25p standard for Indian TV. Responsible for color management between different cameras and lenses.

Scouted the location with the director and created stage style lighting plots in Vectorworks for each set. Shoot was on location in a castle in upstate NY. Operated the A-camera with a 1st AC and dolly grip; supervised a B-camera operator and 2nd 1st AC. Release Q1 2020.

Operated the B-camera and was in charge of secondary lighting setups for a video sponsored by the National Education Association to promote a new pilot program.

Set up the cameras, lit the stage, and controlled 2 cameras (one via remote control) during the presentations. Offloaded the footage and cataloged the presentations at the end of each day using keywords and meta tags in Avid for the editor.

Assisted the Director of Photography with lighting setups, camera maintenance, organization of gear, and pulled focus during principal photography. Was given the responsibility of lighting and photographing selected scenes on my own under the supervision of the director.

Created stage lighting plots in VectorWorks for the location we were shooting in. Supervised the gaffer and Grip & Electric 2&2 team during the rigging and focusing of all the lights. Operated the camera during principal photography.

In charge of creating all internal communications for the Northeast Region of UPS. Respnosibilities included scripting, storyboarding, interviewing, lighting, and QC of corporate videos. Most of the production was handled by myself and I oversaw a team of editors and motion graphics artists that handled post.

Scouted locations with the Director, as there was no location manager, and helped in the selection process. Designed lighting ahead of time using plot software and supervised the execution of those setups with a gaffer and 2&2 G&E. Operated the camera with the assistance of a Dolly Grip and a First Assistant.

Worked with a Bollywood team to photograph the short film, Yennachu. A Tamil translator was present on set for me to communicate with some of the cast and crew members who did not speak English. An exercise in patience and communication, the film was shot over two days and included some very ambitious setups. Photography was completed on time.

Lit, and shot the film. Also acted as the colorist and worked closely with the editor to maintain a clean post workflow.