BRIAN RAIDA
Cinematographer
Director & Editor
Lifestyle Reel
Drone shots and Steadicam action intertwined with compelling composition
Sizzle Reel
Product and VFX shots used in marketing campaigns
About
A professional cinematographer, specializing in capturing & presenting thoughtfully crafted moments.
Music videos to corporate stock. Drone footage & Steadicam work, editing, lighting, and an overall mastery of cinematic skill. All of this allows me to acquire moving images with confidence.
Art & science applied to motion picture
Skills & Strengths
- Video Cameras
- DSLR Cameras
- Lighting and Grip
- Steadicam Operator
- Drones (Custom and DJI)
- Live and Studio Audio
- Gimbals and Sliders
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Logic Pro
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Photoshop
- Compressor
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Cinematographer/Videographer
- Director
- Producer
- Editor
- Photographer
- Motion Graphics/VFX
- Gaffer
A culmination of thorough study and practical application with extensive field experience. Able to traverse the spectrum of processes from pre-production through editing.
Gallery
Cinematography
Editing
Visual Effects
Collaboration is key
Resume
My name is Brian Raida and I am a Chicago based Cinematographer/Videographer/Editor and Director. I wanted to introduce myself as I have been working professionally for the last decade or so in Chicago shooting anything from short films and advertising to producing and shooting full music videos. I am a gear head and tech nerd that just wants to create art and do it in fun and creative ways with like minded people.
Experience
Higher Ground Education, Chicago — Creative Video Producer
September 2021 - February 2023
I worked with children and adults on camera. I directed, shot and edited ads as well as all internal video content. I would plan and execute video shoots with teams of people and independently.
KeySmart Corporation, Chicago — Videographer/Editor
October 2020 - August 2021
I was in charge of planning product shoots, executing them and editing the final product. This was done independently and in very small teams.
Victory Records/Mission Two, Chicago — Video Producer
October 2014 - September 2020
I was responsible for creating media content for Mission Two Entertainment (Formally Victory Records) and Victory Screen Printing (VSP). I created full music videos as well as all social media for Mission Two and created all content for VSP social media platforms and websites.
Freelance Work, Chicago — PA/Gaffer/Grip/AC/Camera Operator/Director/Editor/Cinematographer
January 2008 - Present
I am a Gaffer, Director of Photography, Editor, Grip, Colorist, Camera Operator, Drone Operator, Director, Steadicam Operator, ETC
Education
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago — Bachelor of Arts Film/Video
January 2008 - Present
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film and video.
College of DuPage, Glen Ellen — N/A
August 2004 - June 2006
Began Community College with intent to transfer.
SkiLLS
Operate a wide range of video and still cameras used in the professional setting as well as complete projects from pre production through post production.
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Compressor, Photoshop, Media Encoder
Audio Software: Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, Reason
Able to troubleshoot and repair most software and hardware problems
Properly light a set for a shoot
Able to direct a crew and work as a team
Steadicam operator, Drone pilot, Digital asset management, Web based file sharing (FTP, Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, ETC)
Contact
(630) 207-6328
8:00a – 5:00p CT
Chicago, IL