Chad Stembridge

Director/DP/editor on a recruiting film for a local volunteer fire department. https://vimeo.com/243768258

Assisted camera on a mini-documentary in Bujumbura, Burundi, about a man who lost his father in the genocides of '93. https://vimeo.com/243681153

Weather.com hired me to capture video footage of Hurricane Irma's impact on Charleston, SC, which included heavy flooding and some wind damage.

Assisted with supply/crafty/hotel runs and directing audition contestants for American Idol's auditions in Charleston, SC

Cinematographer for a lifestyle ad created for a manufacturer of on-vehicle gun protection systems (targeted at hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts).

Camera operator for reality-style cooking contest show, Tasty Date Nights from Buzzfeed Tasty.

Co-DP and AC for narrative brand film for local non-profit.

Operated GH4 on Ronin as well as DJI Inspire 1 for aerials from a chase boat following a shrimping vessel. https://vimeo.com/195895831

Assisted camera and operated Glidecam for short brand film.

Assisted camera for 3-day brand film shoot in NYC.

DP for a short adventure film highlighting the IBEX Tumbler. http://stembridgemill.com/project/rugged-tenacity-ibex-tumbler/

Responsible for pulling together a production crew, cast, location, and all other logistical and creative details for a 2-day scripted crowdfunding film.

Created the images for a short brand film about an entrepreneur's struggles and determination to hustle his life into something meaningful.

Edited 3x 30-second lifestyle ads for Ford Motor Company: "City Boy Longing," "Dads vs Kids vs Plan," and "All Roads Lead to Unstoppable."

Edited 2x 30 second ads for a children's science kit maker.

I was responsible to take the client's storyboards, assemble a team, and manage the logistics to produce two 30-second ads for two children's science kit products.

Shot 3x 30-second lifestyle ads for Ford Motor Company: "City Boy Longing," "Dads vs Kids vs Plan," and "All Roads Lead to Unstoppable."

I operated the Inspire 1 drone to capture beauty/hero shots for two 90-second advertorials.

Camera assisted on Sony FS7 and Zeiss primes for three 90-second advertorials.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP4V2_vzqNY - Camera op for pickup b-roll shoot in Charleston, SC.

I was lead cinematographer and aerials for a short commercial film advertising a house listing for a real estate agent in Charleston, SC. https://vimeo.com/140210561

I captured additional b-roll to supplement the documentary edit.

As the lone PA on a one-day shoot, I did all the normal PA stuff, plus building a jib, operating said jib, adjusting lights, and helping a bit with camera department.

I was gaffer and second cinematographer (steadicam op) for a short thriller.

Editing trailer, main film, and bonus materials.

Editor of BTS materials for a short film.

For three days of production on a reality cooking show episode, I was a PA for B Camera Team (two operators and the director). In addition, I logged footage for one day, and was a runner for both A and B team camera assistants.

BTS creator for a short film.

Worked together with the director to create shots & lighting for a short film. Canon EOS 60D + T2i

DP & sole camera operator for most of a feature documentary shoot in the Florida wilderness. Shot on Canon 60D.

Camera op on a feature documentary about the World Championship of Ragtime Piano Playing.