Summary

From his beginnings as a grip in 1978, Paul Cater Deaton has become an award-winning writer, producer, director and cinematographer. PCD has filmed on six continents and thrives in all spheres of production, from aerial to undersea.

Credits

5/18 – 5/18

Cinematographer (Underwater Cinematographer) Wild Honduras

Nat Geo Wild — TV — Nigel Marven Details
5/18 – 5/18

Underwater Cinematographer for Wild Honduras, with naturalist Nigel Marven.

12/15 – 12/15

Cinematographer (Field Producer/Director, Underwater Cinematographer) Daily Planet

Discovery — TV — Discovery Canada Details
12/15 – 12/15

Field Producer/Director, Underwater Cinematographer for episode about underwater endurance record attempt. Project Nautilus.

8/15 – 8/15

Cinematographer (Aerial) Key West to Havana World Speedboat Record

TV — Apache Speedboats/Global Discovery Group Details
8/15 – 8/15

Shot high-speed crossing from Key West to Havana from a Bell 230 helicopter. Also shot events, color and B-roll in Havana, Cuba. Aired on news and sports channels in Europe.

6/14 – 6/14

Cinematographer (Director of Photography, Underwater Cinematographer, Fixer) Nigel Marven’s Cruise Ship Adventures

TV — Image Impact Details
6/14 – 6/14

Arranged for locations, in addition to primary duties as DP and Underwater Cinematographer.

5/14 – 5/14

Cinematographer (Principal Underwater Cinematographer) The Amazing Race (Season 25)

CBS — TV — ABC Studios Details
5/14 – 5/14

Principal Underwater Cinematographer for first physical challenge of Season 25

3/14 – 3/14

Cinematographer (Fixer) Risky Drinking

HBO — TV — HBO Studio Productions Details
3/14 – 3/14

Arranged crew, background, and logistics of locations, in addition to principal duty as DP.

1/07 – 2/11

Cinematographer (Writer, Director) Lionfish - The Beautiful Outlaw

PBS — TV — Global Discovery Group Details
1/07 – 2/11

Wrote, produced, directed and shot the documentary, on location in Egypt, Solomon Islands, Belize, the Philippines, Key West, Las Vegas, and the Virgin Islands.

5/99 – 8/99

Key Grip Natural Selection

Film (Feature-length)
5/99 – 8/99

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '74

Southwest Texas State University

English Major, Journalism Minor
Class of '71

Pan American University

English Major, Journalism Minor

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Blue Yeti Microphone
  • Misc. Grip
  • FILMCITY Camera Cage
  • Collapsible Skate Dolly
  • Collapsible Soft Box for Lowel DP
  • Deep Blue & Amphibico Underwater Lighting Systems
  • Film City Camera Cage/Matte Box/Shoulder Rig
  • Gates Underwater Housing for AX100
  • Lilliput 7” HDMI Field Monitor
  • Lowel 1k DP Lights
  • Lowel Tota with Umbrella and Stand (2)
  • Matte Box with Filters
  • Sennheiser Evolution Series Wireless Mics (2)
  • Sennheiser Shotgun Mic with Pole
  • Sola Nightsea Fluorescent Underwater Lighting System
  • Sony AX100 4K Camera
  • Sony EX1 High Def Camera
  • Various Zoom & Prime Lenses
  • Windscreen & Shock Mount
  • with Stands and Barndoors (2)

Skills

  • Director
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Producer
  • writer
  • Camera
  • Aerial Camera
  • Certified SCUBA Instructor
  • Editor (FCPX)
  • Fixer (Virgin Islands and Caribbean)
  • Nitrox & Rebreather Certifications
  • Undersea Camera