Daniel seamlessly combines his unique perspective with new technologies, exploring ways to present fresh takes on popular topics. Daniel has worked as a photojournalist, commercial photographer, cinematographer and specialty camera operator, he owns and operates the Phantom Flex 4K high speed camera and Cineflex Elite aerial gimbal and is highly experienced operating these systems. Some of Daniel’s specialties include slow motion, tabletop, food, liquids, product, as well as helicopter aerials, air to air, automotive cinematography and camera car work.
Entrepreneurship has always been a big part of Daniel's career. Daniel is the founder and CEO of VIA Films: a specialty camera production company that offers equipment and crew for productions looking to elevate their work with dynamic aerial, high speed and automotive camera work. In 2015 Daniel co-founded Motorized Precision with fellow filmmaker Sean Brown. Motorized Precision develops motion control robotics systems for the film and entertainment industry and today is one of the top players in the space. Daniel was also an early pioneer in stock footage licensing, over the years he pushed the limits producing several top selling stock footage brands. Today Daniel's stock aerial footage is being used in many of largest feature films, television series and commercials in the world.
Daniel also enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers. He is an adjunct instructor of cinematic arts at George Fox University teaching advanced cinematography as well as intermediate camera and lighting techniques. Daniel provides his students with a fresh perspective on the current industry and enjoys introducing his classes to classic filmmaking techniques often working with vintage Bolex cameras and 16mm film.
Clients include: National Geographic, Nike, Netflix, Red Bull, Adidas, Microsoft, Mazda, Porsche, Honda, Coca-Cola, Panda Express, Dutch Bros., Canon, Nissan, Infinity, Audi, Ferrari, Toyota, Chevrolet, Harley Davidson, The Travel Channel, Disney, BBC, Warner Bros., CBS, Paramount, Discovery Channel, HBO, ESPN, MTV, and NBC.
Daniel is based in Oregon and works worldwide.
Specialty Camera Production Company: www.via-films.com
Motion Control Camera Robots: www.motorizedprecison.com
Premium Stock Footage / ELEVATE: www.filmsupply.com