Summary

Director of Photography Film/Television/Documentary for 10+ Years . Studio work with HBO , Amblin, Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Plan B. Cinematographer for Sundance Selected Documentary: Natalie Wood, What Remains Behind. www.TraversJacobs.com

Credits

1/23 – 6/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX 9 ) Faye Dunaway Documentary

Amblin — Film (Feature-length) Details
1/23 – 6/23

Director of Photography for Faye Dunaway Documentary - Sony FX 9 - Sony FX 6 - Leica Summicron Lenses - On location in New York City - Los Angeles . Releasing 2024 - Distributed by Amblin

9/22 – 9/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri Alexa Mini LF - Canon K 35 Lenses) EPAX - WeMake Norway

EPAX — Advertising — EPAX - Alesund, Norway Details
9/22 – 9/22

Director of Photography for $150,000 USD Commercial campaign. Consisting of 5 + Videos deliveries. On Location in Alesund, Norway for EPAX . Alexa Mini LF + Canon K 35 , in addition RED Komodo + Gimbal. Mountains, Open Ocean, Underwater , Factory.

2/22 – 6/22

Director of Photography (DP) (2nd Unit - Alexa Mini LF - Leica Summicrons) Apple

Apple — Advertising — Apple - Today at Apple Details
2/22 – 6/22

Director of Photography 2nd Unit - Camera Operator Main Unit. Domestic and International Campaign . Multi Camera in store at Apple and on location , filming talent and product . Washington DC , Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City.

1/21 – 12/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX9 - A7s III - Leica Lenses) Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2021

Sports illustrated — Digital — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Details
1/21 – 12/21

Director of Photography for International Video Campaign for 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Included on location Beauty filming , sit down studio lighting interviews , reality segments with multiple models and hosts.

6/21 – 10/21

Videographer (EPK BTS Director of Photography) The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Universal Studios — Film (Feature-length) — Amblin Entertainment Details
6/21 – 10/21

BTS Director of Photography. International production Germany & Malta. 70 production shooting days. High Profile Interviews.

6/21 – 8/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX 9 - A7S iii) Mama’s Boy

HBO — Film (Feature-length) — Amblin Television Details
6/21 – 8/21

Director of photography for Amblin produced feature length documentary about academy award winner Dustin Lance Black. A multi camera, traveling show, filmed on Sony FX 9 cameras with Leica Summicron lenses . World premiere at New film festival in New York City , Fall 2022. Available for streaming on HBO.

5/19 – 5/19

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri Mini - Lomo Anamorphic Lenses) Bobby

Winner - Pasadena Film Festival — Film (Short) — Zone 6 Films Details
5/19 – 5/19

Director of Photography - $50k Produced Short Film in Los Angeles.

1/19 – 5/19

Videographer (EPK BTS Director of Photography ) BIOS

Apple TV+ — Film (Feature-length) — Misher Films - Amblin Details
1/19 – 5/19

EPK BTS Director of Photography - TOM HANKS Sci-Fi Feature film - Actual Title FINCH - Apple TV

Orgs

  • PADI Diver - Open Water Certified
  • Remote Pilot License Certification

Media

  • Sports Illustrated Swimsuit - Director of Photography

  • Finch - Tom Hanks - Behind the Scenes | Apple TV+

Recos

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Education

Class of '12

California Institute of the Arts

Master of Fine Arts
Class of '09

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts

My Gear

  • Wireless Video
  • DJI Ronin-M
  • Travel ready
  • 4k Drone Package
  • Atomos Shogun Flame - Pro Res 422 HQ REC Capable
  • Digital Images Tech Travel Ready Workflow
  • Tilta Nucleus Wireless Follow Focus
  • Sony FX 6
  • Sony FX 3
  • Aladdin Lite Panel
  • Amaran F 22 C light mat
  • Aputure 600 C pro

Skills

  • Adobe Suite - FCPx - Davinci Resolve
  • Drone Operator and Aerial Specialist
  • On Location Exterior Lighting : Sky Rigs - Large Sources
  • Studio Lighting : High Key - Dramatic - Portrait - Set Work
  • Remote Pilot Certified - Drone