Summary

Richard Priest II operated cameras in Reality T.V. since 2008. A hard worker with a passion for cameras. B.S. in Television Film & New Media (TFM) from San Diego State University in 2006

Credits

8/23 – 8/23

Camera Operator (FS7) Win My Dorm

TwitchTV — Live/Special Event — Absolute Live Productions Details
8/23 – 8/23

One of three camera operators for a live broadcasting on a Twitch stream with live product giveaways.

5/23 – 6/23

Camera Operator (FS7 MkII) Tryouts (Season 1)

ESPN+ — TV — Left/Right Inc. Details
5/23 – 6/23

Documenting and following the stories of athletes vying for positions on competitive teams, and setting up two-camera interview setups with the featured cast. In the camera operator capacity, I was working with LeftRight staff DPs in order to replace them as they jumped onto other shows.

4/23 – 5/23

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7 MkII) Tryouts (Season 1)

ESPN+ — TV — Left/Right Inc. Details
4/23 – 5/23

Documenting and following the stories of athletes vying for positions on competitive teams, and setting up two-camera interview setups with the featured cast.

4/23 – 5/23

Cinematographer (Background Packages) Amerian Ninja Warrior

peacock — TV — NBC Details
4/23 – 5/23

Traveling across the country capturing background packages with American Ninja Warrior contestants of all ages and genders, documenting their workouts and daily lives, and setting up interviews with contestants and family members. Working closely with the field producer to plan and deliver the creative from the home office. A typical work week consisted of three cities, with a travel day in, shoot day, and travel day out. The traveling crew consisted of a field producer, audio mixer, camera assistant, production assistant, and myself.

11/22 – 4/23

Director of Photography (DP) (FX9) Untitled Relationship Show (Season 1)

Roku — TV — B17 Details
11/22 – 4/23

Fill in for primary DP throughout the run of the show lighting and covering scenes of Texas State students in this docu-reality show. Duties included two camera interview setups. My DP position was to replace the full-time DP whenever he was unavailable.

11/22 – 3/23

Camera Operator (FX9) Untitled Relationship Show (Season 1)

Roku — TV — B17 Entertainment/Copper Hill Entertainment Details
11/22 – 3/23

Document, light, and covering scenes of Texas State students in this docu-reality show.

10/22 – 10/22

Camera Operator (Arri Alexa Mini) Silos Baking Competition (Season 1)

HBO Max — TV — Magnolia Network Details
10/22 – 10/22

Cover the judges in a baking competition show.

6/22 – 9/22

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7 MKII) Hoffman Family Gold (Season 2)

HBO Max — TV — Pilgrim Studios Details
6/22 – 9/22

Oversee, strategize, and execute coverage of the Todd Hoffman family and friends gold mining operation 80 miles north of Nome, Alaska.

Orgs

  • Society of camera operators

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Education

Class of '06

San Diego State University

B.S. Television, Film & New Media
Class of '04

Grossmont Community College

A.S. Media Communication
Class of '98

Dalat International School

High School Diploma

Skills

  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • New Media
  • Photography
  • Screenwriting
  • HD Video
  • Short Films
  • Camera
  • Cinematography
  • Camera Operating
  • Lighting
  • Panasonic Camcorders