Summary

Professional Camera Operator -- FAA Licensed/Insured Drone Op -- Director -- Union AC -- Lighting -- Reality TV, Documentary Film making, short films, scripted TV, commercials, live sports, social media & internet content. I love what I do.

Credits

8/22 – 10/22

Drone Operator (Camera Operator - 360 Multi Cam) Top Chef (Season 20)

Bravo — TV — Bravo Media Details
8/22 – 10/22

♦ Operate DJI Mavic 3 CINE drone for hero talent shots, location establishing shots, B-roll, and Chef shots ♦ Operate Sony FS9 for 360 degree multi-cam show in the main kitchen and in the field, multiple ops and locations ♦ Setup and shoot interviews of all contestants, multiple times and after all episode challenges and eliminations ♦ Prepare and assist in finishing permits for production for Drone use ♦ Assist with all related camera gear and movements in field and on set ♦ Operate Jib and assist Jib operator with all related jib setups, movements and operation

8/22 – 9/22

Camera Operator (Sony FS9) Big Nailed It Baking Challenge (Season 1)

Netflix — TV — Magical Elves Details
8/22 – 9/22

♦ Operate Sony FS9 in 360 Multi-Cam setup when called on ♦ Support all Camera Operators, 7 operators and 4 AC’s ♦ Organize 2 camera setup, stations, mag tags etc. and stagger battery and media changes accordingly ♦ Relocate and setup cameras for multiple set locations and both interview rooms and then back to set ♦ Meticulously keep track of media, label appropriately, and deliver to DIT manager ♦ Provide any needs by the cam ops on set, fixing cameras or equipment, apple boxes etc

3/22 – 4/22

Camera Operator (Arri Amira) The Hype (Season 2)

HBO Max — TV — Cold weather productions Details
3/22 – 4/22

♦ Dolly: Operate Arri Amira camera on Fisher dolly, grabbing judges entrance shots and contestant entrances ♦ Sticks: Operate Arri Amira to capture judges and contestant reactions, group 3-shots and singles ♦ Shoulder: Operate Arri Amira on the shoulder and hip for contestants working, host OTF’s and ITM’s ♦ Setup and shoot interviews of contestants, dual camera setup using Arri Amira and Sony FS9 ♦ Listen and take direction quickly from the DP and Director when tasked to grab the difficult shots

2/22 – 3/22

Assistant Camera (AC) (Sony X500) Nailed It (Season 5)

Netflix — TV — Magical Elves Details
2/22 – 3/22

♦ Support all Camera Operators for onset show with 8 operators and 5 AC’s ♦ Organize 2 camera setup, stations, mag tags etc. and stagger battery and media changes accordingly ♦ Relocate and setup cameras for multiple set locations and both interview rooms and then back to set ♦ Meticulously keep track of media, label appropriately, and deliver to DIT manager ♦ Provide any needs by the cam ops on set, fixing camera’s or equipment, apple boxes, water, etc ♦ Perform lens and lens mount changes, battery swaps, equipment changes on camera constantly

8/21 – 11/21

Camera Operator (Sony X500) Top Chef (Season 19)

Bravo — TV — Bravo Media Details
8/21 – 11/21

♦ Operate Sony X500 for talent shots and Chef shots ♦ Operate Sony X500 onset 360 degree show in the kitchen and in the field, multiple ops and locations ♦ Setup and shoot interviews of all chef contestants, multiple times and after all episode challenges ♦ Operate Sony X500 on push Dolly for Finale episodes ♦ Support the DP and Director when tasked to grab the difficult shots

8/21 – 11/21

Drone Operator (DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Mavic 2 Pro) Top Chef (Season 19)

Bravo — TV — Bravo Media Details
8/21 – 11/21

♦ Operate DJI Mavic 3 Pro & Mavic 2 Pro drones for hero talent shots, B-roll, and Chef shots ♦ Operate Drone for onset 360 degree show in the field, multiple locations ♦ Operate Drone for Season Finale Hero Chef Shots on top of hotel and locations ♦ Manage all Drone related media, gear and battery management ♦ Scout and get approval of all drone shooting locations prior to shoot days ♦ Support the DP and Director when tasked to grab the difficult shots

8/21 – 9/21

Director (Co-Producer, Black Magic 6k, Sony a7s, DJI Mavic 2 Pro) Feeding The Valley Project - Albany GA

Social Media — Corporate — Them Belly Full Productions - JYLee Cinematography Details
8/21 – 9/21

♦ Create Story Boards to help illustrate specific shots, timeline and theme of the story ♦ Create Call Sheets, schedules and coordinate talent for interviews on specific days ♦ Co-produce script, story and message ♦ Setup rentals and equipment/gear list, prep gear, test all camera gear, audio gear & lighting gear ♦ Research and scout locations, interview spots, OTF’s, B-roll, and client locations ♦ Direct, shoot and co-produce all interviews, setup all gear for camera, lighting and audio ♦ Select appropriate use of lights, camera angles, audio locations ♦ Setup Black Magic 6k and Sony a7s for 2 camera interview spots ♦ Operate DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone for B-roll, warehouse B-roll and client tracking shots ♦ Wrap all gear, return rentals and organize media ♦ Use ShotPut Pro 6 to verify all media before saving to external HD

5/21 – 6/21

Assistant Camera (AC) (Sony X500) Top Chef Family Style (Season 1)

NBC — TV — Magical Elves Details
5/21 – 6/21

♦ Support 2 Camera Operators for onset show with Eazy-Rig and Ergo Rig ♦ Organize 2 camera setup, stations, mag tags etc. and stagger battery and media changes accordingly ♦ Relocate/setup cameras for multiple set locations and both interview rooms and then back to set ♦ Create 2 daily media logs, with detailed notes and guest judges ♦ Meticulously keep track of media, label appropriately, and deliver to DIT manager ♦ Provide any needs by the cam ops to keep them in positive spirits and a “going with the flow” mentality

Orgs

  • IMDb
  • LINKEDIN
  • Instagram
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • @jylee_cinematography
  • YouTube: jylee cinematography

Media

Recos

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Director
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Education

Class of '00

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Conservation/Resource Management

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • DJI OSMO
  • Rode VideoMic
  • Canon Glass
  • iPhone X
  • DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  • Canon L Glass
  • Wireless Lapel Mic
  • Adobe Photography Software
  • Carl Zeiss Glass
  • Minolta Glass
  • Motorola Walkie-Talkies
  • ND and Lighting filters
  • Nikon vintage glass
  • Rokkor Glass
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Cayer Professional Tripod
  • Lighting diffusion/gels
  • Sony a7s full frame mirrorless camera and accessories
  • MoviCam Cage with Handle
  • Table Dolly for DLSR
  • iphone 12 Pro Max
  • ShotPut Pro 6
  • 2 LED fill lights
  • Tilta Focus Wheel
  • DJI Mobile Osmo
  • DJI Mavic 3 Pro

Skills

  • Camera Operator
  • Drone Operator
  • Interview Lighting
  • Set Lighting
  • Professional Camera Operator
  • Jib Assistant
  • Install All varieties of stage lighting fixtures and power
  • Operate Sony a7 cameras
  • Operate Sony F800
  • Operate Sony PMW-300
  • Proficient with all AC related work
  • Proficient with Bates Cam-Lock 4o and Banded cable
  • Safely power stage and location sets
  • Safely Rig all lighting gear
  • Operate Max Mennace Arm
  • Operate Long John Silver
  • Operate DJI Mavic Drones
  • Operate Sony FS7
  • Operate Canon C300 Mklll
  • Operate JVC GY HD Cameras
  • J L Fisher Dolly Grip
  • Dana Dolly Operator
  • Can drive 5 Ton Grip Truck
  • Operate Sony FS5
  • Operate Sony X500
  • Operate Jimmy Jib
  • Operate DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  • Operate Panasonic AG-CX350
  • Operate Canon 5D Cameras
  • Operate Black Magic 6k
  • Operate DJI Mavic 3 Pro