FRANCISCO ESCOBAR

Director of Photography | Master of Photography | Art Director | Creative Developer

CLIENTS & COMPANIES SERVED

FEATURED OUTLETS

AWARDS & HONORS

2017 Southern Shorts Festival - "Shit Head Monica" Winner - Best Cinematography
2016 Super Kids of Ohio - Official Media Partner
2016 Milan Intl. Film Festival - "Shit Head Monica" Nominee - Best Cinematography
2016 Iron Mule Comedy Festival "Cancelled" - Winner - Audience Choice
2010 Money Shot TV Awards "I Been On" - Winner - Best Cinematography
2006 The New School "Loss of Innocence" - Film Studies Sample
2006 TRIBECA Film Festival "Malcolm & Mona" & "Loss of Innocence" - Official Selection
2005 Hofstra Film Festival "Malcolm & Mona" - Winner Best Director
2005 Hofstra Film Festival "Malcolm & Mona" & "Loss of Innocence" - Winner Best Cinematography
2005 Hofstra Film Festival "Malcolm & Mona" - Winner Best Script
2004 HTV Awards "Mediated Minds" - Winner Best Experimental Short

{Motion picture expertise by department.}

PRODUCTION

Scheduling
Interviewing
Screenwriting & Editing
Budget Management
Location Management
Transportation & Logistics
Equipment & Supply
Post-Production Supervision
Mac OS & Windows Proficient
Microsoft Office
Final Draft
Adobe Creative Suite
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Final Cut Studio

Camera Department

Cinema-Verite
Cinematic Traditional
Motion Control
Chroma Key
Dolly Tracking
Jib & Crane
Process Trailer
SteadiCam
Artificial Daylight
Stunt Rigging

Systems (Digital)

ARRI - Alexa; RED - One; RED - Epic; RED - Scarlet; SONY FS7; SONY FS5, SONY - F900; SONY - EX3/EX1; BLACK MAGIC DESIGN URSA Mini; PANASONIC - HPX3700; PANASONIC - HPX500; PANASONIC - HPX170; PANASONIC - HVX200; PANASONIC - DVX100; CANON - C300 CANON - 5D II & III; CANON - 1D IV; CANON - XLHIa; NIKON - D810.

Systems (Film)

ARRI - 535; ARRI - 435; ARRI - 235; ARRI - BL4; ARRI - SR3; ARRI - SR2; ARRI - SR; EYEMO - Crash; BOLEX - EL/H16.

Optics

ZIESS - Master Prime; ZIESS - Digi Prime; ZIESS - Super Speed; ZIESS - Compact; COOKE - Panchro; CANON - PC/Tilt-Shift; CANON - L Series; FUJINON - B4; HD CANON - B4 HD; NIKON - E Series; HAWK - V Series; LOMO - Anamorphic; SIGMA - EX/DG; RED - Primes; SCHNEIDER Optics.

Stocks

Kodak MP Films; Fuji MP Films; Agfa MP Films; Ilford MP Films.

Grip & Electric

Lighting

Film Lighting - Narrative, Documentary, Concept, Effects
Video Lighting for HD, SD, 4K - Beauty, News Gathering, Informational
Event Lighting
Stage Lighting
Chroma Key - Green & Blue Environments
Stunt Rigging
Process Trailer

ELECTRICAL

Logistics
Power Distribution
Load Balance
High Capacity Generators
Cable
Studio Grid
Lightboard
Art & Set Integrated Lighting
Custom Builds

GRIP

Light Control
Dolly, Crane, & Jib
Stunt Rigs
Scaffolding
Chroma Key Rigging
Process Trailer

Gear

Full Arri 5600K Series; Full Arri 3200K Series; Briese Studio Lighting; Mole-Richardson 5600K; Mole-Richardson 3200K; Desisti 5600K/3200K; LTM - Studio Lighting; KinoFlo - Lighting; Altman Studio Lighting; Matthews Studio Equipment; Avenger Studio Equipment; Matthews Hood Rigs; Matthews Hostess Tray Rig; Digital Juice Car Mounts; Sunbounce Reflectors; Photoflex Continuous Lighting.

{Print photography technical expertise by phase.}

PHOTOGRAPHY

Fashion & Beauty
Film, Television, & Theater Production
Electronic Press Kit
Event
Copywork
Portraiture
Fine Art
Concept
Wardrobe Styling
Costuming
Art Direction

Systems (Digital)

Hasselblad; Canon EOS; Nikon Digital; Fuji Digital; Sony Alpha; Mamiya; Leaf Imaging.

Systems (Film)

Hasselblad; Fuji Med. Format; Bronica; Mamiya; Nikon F.

Lighting (Studio)

Elinchrom; Bron-Color; Visatec; Photoflex; Flashpoint; Briese; Profoto; Lumedyne Technologies

Education & Professional Training

2005 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (BA/BS) Communications & Fine Arts
2003 JAY MAISEL @ NIKON (Professional Training) Light, Color, & Gesture
2002 PRATT INSTITUTE (Professional Training) Color Theory
1999 MOSCOW ART THEATRE (Professional Training) Acting & Directing for Stage
1997 H.B. STUDIOS (Professional Training) Performing Arts

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