Compilation of recent work as Director of Photography, camera operator, and field producer. 25 years experience working with crews of all sizes on feature films, short films, and episodic television. Creative, collaborative, hard working, resourceful, fun loving, laid back, and reliable.
In Jan 2020 I completed work on the 360º Stitching and post-production of "Into the Himalayas", a three-part episode stereoscopic 360º VR conservation series. Episode "Mountains" was a finalist in the prestigious 2020 Jackson Wild media awards. This is the trailer to VR experience.
In 2018 I traveled around the globe, with business partner Michael Franz, and filmed the first robot citizen in various interviews and situations. This is one of many vignettes about Sophia the Robot that we produced. This one was written as a dairy with Sophia's narration in the first person-- or should we say "first robot" ?
Produced in partnership with KUNC radio, this documentary looks at the changing job market and the needs of workers in Colorado. Shot over several days at University of Northern Colorado, it follows the college life of a first-generation college student.
This small social media short is a showcase on what I can edit on an extremely rapid time table. I was commissioned to edit this piece (with all assets available to me) within an hour for it to be ready to post onto social media such as TikTok and Youtube Shorts. This was a challenge to get the piece done in time since the client's other editor went MIA. Great, quick little edit.
Location Sound Seduced by Evil into the world of the wickedly smart and dangerously evil Derek Alldred, a criminal mastermind who sought out relationships with unsuspecting women and entangled them in a web of lies to deplete their savings and support his fabricated life. Through the eyes of the countless women he deceived, the documentary will feature exclusive interviews with former victims who speak on the emotional devastation and financial ruin Alldred left behind and how they ultimately banded together… View the Video
A montage of shots from the upcoming Diane Wilson documentary film ”Waterkeeper”. The heroic David Vs Goliath story of one activist fighting to save the Matagorda Bay in Port Lavaca, TX. – Role – Cinematographer – To learn more about the film go here: filmmakerscollab.networkforgood.com/projects/54200-filmmakers-collaborative-waterkeeper
On July 8th, Will and I (Clayton) flew to Guadalajara Mexico to meet the core Mexican scooter community. A community that has long been forgotten about from the rest of the Scooter world. We spent a total of 10 days there capturing TV Gram V3. This is an event that Chema Cardenas ( Pro scooter rider for Proto Scooters ) for the past 3 years in a row. You could say this event is a lot like Coalition, but one… View the Video
The Texas Valor Project's commitment is to restore our most valuable citizens through awareness, service, and resources, whether they be veterans, first responders, or other community members who, through extraordinary or honorable means, qualify them as true legends to our society. The fantastic team of TVP is entirely made up of volunteers that create events with patriotic elements woven throughout to raise awareness and funds for Veterans and First Responders suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Uncharted Waters follows a group of active and inactive gang members, as they experience an overnight whitewater rafting trip for the first time. The group braves Class III rapids, camping in a wilderness environment, and learning about how to successfully navigate whitewater.
Video looking back at my own time on the internet, thinking about why we have remained online and what kept us from disconnecting entirely in order to dig deeper into social media apps, what drives them and what makes them so compelling.
As part of Hyundai’s YouTube content strategy, we created a series of fun how-to videos featuring Hyundai’s most popular vehicles. Each episode used furry helpers to show helpful tips in vehicle matters. It recently won Best Online and Mobile video in the IAC awards. Produced, Directed and Edited by Blake Vaz of VALAGARDO PRODUCTIONS for INNOCEAN USA
Emmy© winning TV show VIDALEXUS Presenta Té Para Tres con Pili Montilla third season trailer. Directed by Juan Agustin Marquez and Blake Vaz. Hosted by Pili Montilla. Produced by Blake Vaz, Juan Agustin Marquez and Pili Montilla. Edited by Gerardo Gonzalez and Blake Vaz
Produced, Directed and Edited by Blake Vaz of Valagardo Productions Every week we’re hitting the road for a new adventure and experiences you can’t find anywhere else on some of the most epic drives in the country on Hyundai Highways. And doing it in the EPA-est. 258-mile range Hyundai Kona Electric means we can do it on a single charge and leave no emissions behind. Big Sur, Death Valley, Yellowstone and more, climb aboard the Hyundai Kona Electric as we… View the Video
Dean Singleton: Multi-award winning Director, Cinematographer, Editor (camera op, drone pilot & colorist). A collection of imagery shot for entities such as: The Olympic Channel, Nike, Adidas, Toyota, Oreo, World Animal Protection, Tilly’s Life Center, Vans Footwear, Liquid Death & more.
My second documentary project I focused on the "Great Resignation" by talking to employees and management at a small local movie theater. Part of the agreement that allowed me to talk to these individuals and record while they were working was I was only allowed to bring in a camera and a tripod. That posed a particular lighting challenge. I also wanted to make the audience feel like we were on the clock with them, so there are many quite… View the Video
My first venture into Documentary. I wanted to explore the larger discussion of immigration going on in the country at the time on the most personal level. We zoom in on Myriam, a Chilean immigrant, watching as she prepares a dish from her childhood and contemplates how the immigrant experience has stagnated and changed. I learned quite a bit from this experience. I can look back and see all of the things I would do differently here (shot selection, how… View the Video
In this film, we journey across Arizona and New Mexico with Justine Teba - an Indigenous organizer for The Red Nation, We watch as she navigates through border communities, interviewing Indigenous people from a range of tribes and community groups who are using traditional methods to reclaim their land and history and fight back against some of the catastrophic consequences of climate change. 25-minute documentary that aired on Al Jazeera Directors: Ali Sargent & Sam Liebmann Director of Photography: Stephanie… View the Video
Shapeshifter is a short documentary featuring Luna Li, a half Korean half white musician. In this film we get an inside look on how her mixed heritage affected her growing up and what it was like to live in a musical household. Every year, Amazon Music and 88 Rising come together for AAPIHM to highlight a new artist. Luna Li styled by Jackie Dimailig Shapeshifter | Featuring Luna Li, presented by Amazon Music and 88 Rising
Sanchez Media partnered with Singer SF and Chevron to produce this short doc on the Permian Basin and the Midland Airshow, which is produced by the Commemorative Air Force. This project was shot on a Canon C300 MKII and Canon C70. We used Canon cinema glass, as well as their L-series still lenses.
This is the powerful and inspiring story of a Texas doctor who was paralyzed from the waist down after a tragic accident but persevered, adapted and overcame obstacles to continue his career. This documentary features interviews and verité that highlights his journey.
n 2006, Caleb Ceran lost much of his family in an unexpected tragedy. Years later, he reflects on healing through his incredible art. Enough gratitude cannot be expressed to Caleb and his family for the willingness to allow this thoughtful and sensitive story to be told.
This particular project is an introduction to the restoration of the MV Aurora. An historic 300 foot Cruise Ship that was the first large vessel Germany was allowed to build after WW2. It ended up in Little Potato Slough in the San Joaquin Delta near Stockton, Ca. It was shot over a period of a few days in 4K with an Autel EVO and a Sony FDRAX100 with a 1"sensor that I rigged with a rail system and matte box.… View the Video
Travis Johansens team filmed a talking head segment for CBC News - the Canadian TV Network / Station that needed to do a remote double ended interview with an expert here in the Minneapolis MN area. The specific interview seen at 3:17 was filmed in our Minneapolis studio for the segment. The client edited and put together all the rest of the video. We provided the DP (Travis Johansen), 1st AC, and PA. Simple direct audio into camera and uploaded… View the Video
Long-form documentary film about Deb/Clay Luttrell, owners of the largest quilt shop in Quitman, TX. This film showcases Deb's story and interviews with key staff members, their history and the future of her business This film was honored with multiple film festival awards for Best Cinematography to Best Documentary from Dallas, Austin to San Diego
