- Born the capitol of Brazil, Brasilia. The son of a diplomat he traveled the world growing up and ended up settling in Los Angeles in the 90's and eventually became a dual citizen of Brazil and United States.
Having a background in "I.T." helped in jump into the emerging Digital Cinema revolution around 2006/7. This work with digital cinematography lead to work with the then re-emerging field of digital stereoscopic (3D) cinema. Under the masterful eye of 3D pioneer John Rupkalvis he helped create and develop a 3D single lens system for then prototype 4k Phantom 65 camera. This work lead to many years of continued work in the stereoscopic field as stereographer, 3D rig tech then camera operator which lead to steadicam and culminated lensing BraZil's first big budget live action 3D movie with a wide release.
For many years he worked on several stereoscopic features, numerous 3D projects including music videos, commercials and Live 3D TV Broadcast events and many IMAX 3D Feature film productions. Working with many leading 3D production companies in the process such as 3ality, PACE Cameron, 21st Century 3D, Stereoscope Studios, Sweetwater,3rive, Discovery 3D and others. After live 3D production slowed down he went back to expertly moving the camera on numerous projects with his steadicam and the emerging handheld gimbal stabilizer technology eventually founding a cinema camera accessory company called CineMilled.
Over a decade of continual camera operator work on TV, commercials and features. Maintaining himself very active operating steadicam on live concerts, music videos and features. Also know for expertly working with a handsfree segway and recently becoming a industry leader in small handheld stabilizer devices.
Also an avid diver and all around adventurer, he has worked on many underwater productions in various capacities is a certified PADI "Rescue Diver" and has worked on many documentaries, nature and major scripted feature films like Love and mercy with long time underwater collaborator Robert Settlemire.
He has also spent many hours in the air with a camera, shooting from helicopters, planes and recently working as part of the Clay Lacy aviation in his Lear JET cinematography team. He is also an avid RC pilot and is well versed in Drone cinematography.
Most of all he is in love with creating images and working as a team player with a passion for telling stories and a deep love and passion for for moving the camera. Always looking forward to new opportunities and adventures.
All the while continued spending all his free time inventing new camera accessories , developing new product and enjoying seeing many other award winning operators around the world use his inventions and products. 2019 marks his 5 year of continued success growing his company CineMilled and no plans of slowing down anytime soon!
Feel freee to reach out anytime to give him the chance to be a vital part of your creative endeavours.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Pedro Guimaraes
- Read, writes and speaks English and Portuguese fluently.
- Became a active member of the SOC in 2011.
- Used to be a professional motorcycle road racer age 16-19.
- Used to be a professional Downhill Mountain bike racer age 17-20.
- Races Vintage cars with VARA with a 1969 BMW 2002.
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