Jason Dunn
Creative Producer · Cotopaxi
Salt Lake City, UtahIn My Own Words
<p>I am a Salt Lake City, UT based creative photo/film producer specializing in advertising & lifestyle productions, as well as e-commerce studio workflows. I have a decade of experience developing media studios and producing content for companies such as Cotopaxi, Columbia Sportswear, and Amazon. In my early years I honed my skills working as a photo assistant, digital tech, and grip in the NYC fashion and entertainment industry.</p><p><br></p><p>-Capture One Certified</p><p>-FAA Remote Pilot Certified</p><p>-Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premier, and Lightroom</p><p>- Skilled in Project Management, Digital Asset Management and post production workflows.</p><p>-Proficiency with a wide range of studio lighting including Profoto, Broncolor, Arri, Briese, and Aputure.</p><p>-Experience using a variety of camera platforms including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, RED, Phantom, and Blackmagic.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Portfolio: jasondunnphoto.com</p><p>Instagram: @jason_dunn</p><p>Contact: info@jasondunnphoto.com</p>
Work Experience
Studio Manager
Cotopaxi2021 – 2023
Constructed a multi-set studio and built the e-commerce photo and video process from the ground up. Standardized new lighting design, art direction, post production guidelines, and streamlined workflow at all levels of production. • Creative production & project management, including talent and crew booking, budget, permitting, equipment purchase/rental, and post-production/digital asset management. Worked closely with stakeholders to deliver multiple projects within tight deadlines. • As part of creative leadership, helped guide the team in storyboarding and conceptualizing for new campaigns. Collaborated with department heads on creative briefs and strategy.
Photographer
Columbia Sportswear2018 – 2021
Established standards for on model and product photography. Worked on set daily as a photographer/videographer for both ecommerce and lifestyle. Retouched images and edited video when necessary. Organized thousands of files across a DAM server. • Worked with the production team alongside creative directors on ad campaigns to ensure proper quality control, styling, and art direction of media across multiple brands. • Implemented ecommerce capture workflow, worked with techs and post-production team in developing automation to streamline the process, resulting in a 150% increase in average daily shot count. Trained and directed 15+ contracted techs and photographers as well as four full time employees.
Digital Tech
Amazon2014 – 2016
Worked under the equipment manager to build out the studio at its inception. Assisted in the construction of 28 on-model shooting bays, two editorial studios, and a large equipment room. Continued to work alongside the studio and equipment manager to improve workflow and productivity. • Served as digital-tech and assistant on ecommerce and editorial shoots for Amazon and its sub-brands. Ensured delivery of proper naming conventions and file structures, directed lighting setups, maintained precise image color grading, and proactively aided in any production tasks.
Education
Projects
Cotopaxi Capa Campaign
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzXxo7kN93O/?next=%2Fjason_dunn%2F&hl=enFun little thing I helped put together for @cotopaxi Producer: @jason_dunn Art director: @ainsperl DOP: @jacob.callaghan Director: @oster.jacob Equipment: @redmanmovies
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