Hi, my name is Ready.
I'm a S.F. Bay Area based Director of Photography.
Over a dozen years experience in narrative, documentary, corporate, and commercial cinematography. ✨
Corporate +
Commercial
Reel and interview stills from past client work.
Narrative +
Documentary
Reel and interview stills from past projects.
Rates +
Equipment
Transparent pricing and a kit complete with multiple 4K cameras, lenses, sound, lighting, teleprompter, slider, gimbal, + motion control.
Block. Light. Rehearse. Shoot. Repeat.
A graduate of Chapman University’s Film Production program and the city of Los Angeles, I'm a filmmaker with a knack for painting with light, dancing with lens, and sculpting with story. Across startups, big brands, small businesses, and individual projects, my approach is always the same: story first, bottom line.
I tend to prefer smaller crews for greater impact and smaller cameras for greater flexibility. Thus, my goal with gear has always been: maximize on-set opportunities to capture story-worthy moments.
More Time = More Shots = More Magic.
Every Second Counts. 🪄
Based in the San Francisco Bay area. 🌉
Dual citizen American / Italian. 🇪🇺
Two days from anywhere. ✈️
Rates +
Equipment
Discounted Packages
“Run-n-Gun” — $2,500
Includes: labor, calls, prep, 1x camera kit, all lenses, on-camera mic, and a wireless director's monitor.
“Interviews + B-Roll” — $4,000
Includes: labor, calls, prep, 2x camera kits, all lenses, all audio, teleprompter, and wireless monitors.
Plus: all lighting equipment and editorial project prep (sync and organization).
And, if you're in the S.F. Bay Area, I offer my studio loft (Peerspace) as a location to film in free of charge.Prices are for local, 1-day, S.F. Bay Area shoots. Additional days at $1,500/day.
Labor Rates
Production Rate (DP) — $1,500/day
Up to 12 hrs, then OT at $250/hr.
Add $250/day if also managing photos, audio, lighting or a teleprompter.Prep/Scout/Travel — $500/day
Prep req'd if using anything more than a single camera kit of lenses and audio.
Prior-to-shoot location scouts (to make lots of important decisions).
All travel days incur a $100 per day per diem (for transportation and meals).Creative/Edit Rate — $125/hr
First two hours free with any booking.
Calls with the team or client, creative prep, research, edit reviews, etc.
Post-Production Editorial of footage and/or projects I have filmed.Studio Rental — $200/hr on Peerspace
When I'm booked to D.P. an/the interview(s), free of charge up to 5 hrs.
Equipment Rates
Functionality over formality.
Performance over precedence.
Mastery over mediocrity.
Video Cameras — $1,000/day 🎥
2x Complete Sony a7s iii Kits
• Built for Maximum On-Set Efficiency
• Matches the FX-9 and FX-6
• S-LOG3, SGamut3
• Slow Motion: 4k/60p, 4k/120p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
• Continuous Auto-Focus for Video
• 15+ stops dynamic range
• Dual Native ISO: 640 / 12,800 ISO
• 5-Axis SteadyShot Image StabilizationIncluded Accessories:
• 12x Batteries, 8x 160gb CF-A Cards
• 2x Rode VideoMic Pro NTG
• 2x Tentacle Sync E wireless TC Boxes
• SmallHD Cine 7″ Monitor + Wireless TX
• SmallHD Focus 5″ Monitor + TX
• OConnor 1030 HDs Fluid Head
• Sachtler Speed Lock Tripod
• Sachtler Aktiv8 Fluid Head
• Flowtech 75 Tripod
Hybrid Photo/Video — $500/day 📸
Sony a7r5 Kit
• Built for Maximum On-Set Efficiency
• Matches the FX-9 and FX-6
• S-LOG3, SGamut3
• Slow Motion: 8k/24p, 4k/24p, 4k/60p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
• Continuous Auto-Focus for Video
• 15+ stops dynamic range
• Dual Native ISO: 800 / 2,500 ISO
• 61MP Full-Frame Sensor
• AI-Based Real-Time Tracking AF System
• 8-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilization
• 3.2" 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touchscreen LCD
• Kitted for Video, Timelapse, Stop-MotionIncluded Accessories:
• 6x Batteries, 6x 160gb CF-A Cards
• 1x Rode VideoMic Pro NTG
• 1x Tentacle Sync E wireless TC Box
• Sachtler Aktiv8 + Flowtech 75
• Peak Design Travel Tripod
• CamRanger 2 Wireless iPad Photo Monitor
Lenses — $50/day/each 🔍
• Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM Prime
• Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM Prime
• Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Prime
• Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Prime
• Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Zoom
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Zoom
• Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Zoom
• Sony 90mm f/2.8 GM Macro
• Laowa 24mm f/8 Probe
• Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 Portrait
Wireless — $150/day/each 📺
All Monitors feature Teradek Wireless
• SmallHD 2403HDR 24″ Client Monitor
• SmallHD 1303HDR 13″ D.P. Monitor
• SmallHD 703 Bolt 7″ Director’s Monitor
• SmallHD Cine 7 Bolt RX 7″ Aux Monitor
Video Signal Kits — $125/day 📡
• Zoom Signal Conversion Streaming Kit
• Teleprompter Signal Conversion Kit
iPad Wireless — $100/day 🖥️
• Accsoon CineView Nano Wireless TX
• iPad Mini
• iPad
• 2x Battery Packs
• 2x Shoulder Straps
Interview Lighting Kit — $500/day 💡
• Aputure 600d Daylight LED Light
• Aputure 600x Bi-Color LED Light
• Aputure 300x Bi-Color LED Light
• Intellytech LiteCloth 1x3' LED Mat Kit
• Aputure B7c Kit (8x RGB E26 Bulbs)
• Aputure MC12 (12x RGB Mini LEDs)
• Spotlight Mount, 36°
• 5', 41", 1x4', and Lantern Softboxes
• 3x Matthews Baby Stands
• 3x Matthews C-Stands
• 1x Matthews Baby C-Stand
• 1x Matthboom
• 6x Stingers (3x 25', 3x 12')
• 2x 40" Ultra-Flops
• 1x 2x3" Floppy Solid
Travel Lighting Kit — $250/day ✈️
• Amaran 200x Bi-Color LED + Soft Umbrella
• Amaran 200x Bi-Color LED + 36° Projector
• Amaran 60x Bi-Color LED + Spot Reflector
• 1x Matthews Road Rags Kit + 5-in-1
• 7x Lowell Baby Stands
• 3x Matthews Mini-Gobo Kits
• 1x Mini-Boom
• 4x Compressed Water Weight Bags
☝️ The Travel Lighting Kit is designed for interviews. It fits neatly inside a single (checked) Pelican 1615 Air case. It weighs roughly 70lbs. Anticipate $0-250 round-trip in fees, depending on airline, class, and if my media badge is accepted.
Teleprompter — $500/day 🗣️
PadPrompter Pro iPad Teleprompter
• 11" 4K Monitor w/HD-SDI
• HDMI > HD-SDI Converter
• 14" Macbook Pro as Operator
• iPad or iPhone Remotes
• Foot Pedals or Handheld Remotes
Audio Kit — $250/day 🎤
• 2x Tentacle Track-E 32-bit Recorders
• 2x Tentacle Track E Lavs (2x)
• Zoom H4n 2-channel XLR Mixer
• Zoom H1 Single-Channel Recorder
• Sennheiser MKE 600 Short Shotgun
• Rode Reporter (Handheld Mic)
• RodeLink Wireless XLR TX/RX
• TrackTagger Wireless Tagging Device
Sliders — $150/day/each 🛝
3′ Kessler CineSlider Motorized Slider
• Useful for compact Interview Loops
5′ Kessler CineSlider Motorized Slider
• Useful for longer-running Timelapses
Straight + Curved 2′ Combo Slider
• Useful for Products with 24mm ProbeAccessories Included with slider:
• 2x Matthews Slider Stands (Low)
• 2x Matthews Monitor Stands (Med)
• 2x Matthews Baby Stands (Tall)
• 2x Sandbags
Motion Control — $350/day 🎮
Kessler CineShooter MoCo Head
• Works with 3' or 5' Kessler CineSliders
• Live Motion Control
• Interviews, Timelapse, Stop-Motion
• PS4 Controller
• iPhone for Keyframe Management
Gimbal + EasyRig — $250/day 🦾
Ronin RS2 Gimbal Kit
• RavenEye Wireless + ActiveTrack
• RavenEye to Teradek Wireless Link
• iPhone XR for Monitoring + Controls
• Easyrig Minimax “Z-Axis” Stabilizer
• Teradek Bolt 500′ XT RX
All rates listed are pre-discount and subject to change without notice.
If you're a friend, inquiring about a narrative, documentary, or music project, representing a non-profit, addressing the climate crisis or social injustices in any way, are a small business, have a travel project of any kind, or if you are not Jeff Bezos — inquire about discounted rates.If I can fit your project in w/o interrupting life or other clients, I'm happy to try to work within your budget. 🤙
Recent Corporate + Commercial Work
Updated occasionally. Inquire for complete portfolio.
Brighter
Absurd narrative short meets product launch.
Mercurius
Sci-fi trailer as a product launch.
Crave
Unscripted interview, sexy b-roll, and a glimpse of BTS.
Daylight Computer Co.
Teaser piece released pre-launch for new tech.
Pronomos Capital
Pitch video for raising capital to build charter cities.
TaloBrush
A host and five people in a bathroom for a product launch.
Keyboard.io
A video essay featuring two founders and a product launch.
Lightfoot
Teaser for a solar-powered scooter, shot on pedi-cab.
IDEM
An 8-part hosted production instructional series.
IdeaPros
Event coverage featuring multiple on-the-fly testimonials.
Recent Narrative + Documentary Work
Updated occasionally. Inquire for complete portfolio.
Strangetown USA
Music video collaboration with over 100 artists.
Lean In Girls
Travel shoot to Toronto to film with a wonderful organization.
Sierra Orchards
Micro-documentary featuring regenerative agriculture.
Ingress Ko-Lan
Mini-series produced in Thailand during an adventure rally.
The Salmon will Run
Documentary following a local tribe's fight for sacred water.
Strangetown USA, Behind the Scenes
A recap piece on how this incredible music video was made.
Mendocino Magic
A short testimonial piece shot in Northern California.
Tepui
Sponsored documentary shot during a coastal surfing trip.
Ellie Mae
Profile piece for a conference featuring Mike, a blind DJ.
Nahko Bear
Session video for Nahko's “The Wolves Have Returned.”
