Jacob Smith
Director of Photography, Portrait Photographer, Aerial Cinematographer
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Visual Brand Architect: Spearheaded the development of the network's visual identity, designing the signature lighting and camera aesthetics for Crime Junkie and The Deck.
Production Leadership: Served as the lead DP for all high-priority video content, managing multi-camera setups and technical crews to ensure premium production value.
Strategic Execution: Translated podcast narratives into compelling visual formats, significantly elevating the brand's digital footprint and viewer retention.
Experience
Director of Photography at AudioChuck (2022-01 – 2025-01)
- Visual Brand Architect: Spearheaded the development of the network's visual identity, designing the signature lighting and camera aesthetics for Crime Junkie and The Deck.
- Production Leadership: Served as the lead DP for all high-priority video content, managing multi-camera setups and technical crews to ensure premium production value.
- Strategic Execution: Translated podcast narratives into compelling visual formats, significantly elevating the brand's digital footprint and viewer retention.
Lead Photographer & Videographer at Jacob Smith Studios, LLC (2011-01 – Present)
- Commercial Portraiture: Execute professional headshots and character studies for actors, musicians, and corporate executives using high-resolution Sony systems.
- Full-Scale Video Production: Direct and produce commercial video content, overseeing projects from initial mood boarding through final color grading.
- Aerial Imaging: Integrated drone-based visuals into commercial workflows to provide unique perspectives for entertainment and promotional projects.
Grip / BTS Photographer at Freelance Production
- Commercial Grip Support: Collaborated on various commercial sets to manage lighting modifiers, safely rig equipment, and support the Director of Photography in achieving specific lighting moods.
- Unit & BTS Photography: Captured essential behind-the-scenes stills and video for commercial clients, documenting the production process for marketing and social media campaigns.
