Roderick (Rick) Banks

I acted as Director of Photography / Cinematographer for this episodic film series. This production is a spin-off from the "All I Want For Christmas - The Movie" short film produced last year, and allows for further development of characters and relationships introduced in the original film.

Photographic direction of this short film told in a narrative style.

Captured unit set photography stills highlighting the making of the web series. Captured behind the scenes activity highlighting the interaction of actors and crew.

Camera Operator (B roll) Production Assistance

Director of Photography: worked closely with director to visually tell story of a love affair gone wrong. Determined proper camera angles and lighting to convey the mood and message of film. Acted as cinematographer/camera operator and still photographer on the project. I designed the promotional poster for the film.

Directed all on model and tabletop shoots highlighting product features and the proper usage of equipment for school physical education departments. Also directed training video shoots for therapy centers that showed components of special needs equipment.

Provided still photographic coverage of artists and events for various Warner Bros. and subsidiary labels.

Photographed Curtis Mayfield and Erykah Badu working together on the soundtrack for Eve's Bayou movie. Photographs were used for publicity and CD booklet.