CINEMATOGRAPHER RESUME

Colin Arisman is an award-winning director of photography with a decade of experience on television, documentary and commercial productions. He is an owner-operator based in Alaska and traveling internationally for shoots. Colin is a freelancer, doing business as Wild Confluence Media.

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colin@wildconfluence.com | 802.595.2600 | 1 Dock St. Point Baker, Alaska, 99927 | www.wildconfluence.com

SELECT CREDITS

RANGE RIDER | Peak Design | Doc short | 2023 | Director of photography

LIFT THE ICE | Curiosity Stream | Docuseries | 2022 - currently in post | Segment cinematographer

FINDING GULO | Patagonia | Doc short | 2022 | Director of photography

GREAT MIGRATIONS | Nat Geo | Docuseries | 2021 - currently in post | Segment cinematographer

TONGASS FOREST | ABC | News special | 2021 | Director of photography

UNDERSTORY | Patagonia | Doc short | 2021 | Director of photography

KELP FARMING IN ALASKA | Noema Magazine | Doc short | 2021 | Director of photography

RU-TSU | CBC | Doc short | 2020 | Director of photography

BROTHERHOOD OF SKIING | REI | Doc short | 2019 | Cinematographer

FASTEST KNOWN | Merrell & Gear Junkie | Doc short | 2018 | Cinematographer

MOUNTAIN CARIBOU | NBC | News special | 2017 | Cinematographer

FANNING THE FLAMES | Major League Soccer | Web content | 2017 | Cinematographer

DIRECTORS OF TOUGHNESS | Columbia Sportswear | Web series | 2017 | Director of photography on 3 episodes


AWARDS

  • Wild&Scenic Film Festival “Jury Award” | 2023 | Range Rider

  • Vimeo “Staff Pick” | 2022 | Finding Gulo

  • Alaska Conservation Foundation | 2022 | Media Excellence Award

  • Vimeo “Staff Pick” | 2021 | Understory

  • BendFilm “Best Environmental Short” | 2021 | Understory

  • Coast Film "MacGillivray Freeman Award" | 2021 | Understory

  • Vimeo “Staff Pick - Best of the Year Nominee” | 2019 | Brotherhood of Skiing

  • International Wildlife Film Festival “Best Conservation Short” | 2018 | Last Stand

  • Maine Outdoor Film Festival “Best Feature” | 2015 | Only The Essential

SKILLS

  • Specializing in cinematic documentaries, factual television, wildlife & natural history, and high-end commercials

  • Camera systems | familiarity with Canon, RED, Sony, and Panasonic cinema camera systems

  • Sound recording | proficiency in recording high quality dialogue & field audio in challenging, fast-paced settings

  • Drone pilot | FAA licensed (Part 107) operator with over 500 hours of flight time & DJI Inspire 2 pilot

  • Gimbal operator | experienced in filming from boats, small planes & helicopters

  • Camera traps | trained in use of 4K motion-activated Cognisys systems for remote cameras

  • Underwater cinematography | filming in cold water environments with AquaTech camera housing

  • Run & gun | extensive background filming as solo operator on vérité productions & in extreme environments

  • Outdoor experience | expedition level fitness, extensive backcountry expedition resume & wilderness survival skills

OWNED CAMERA EQUIPMENT

  • Cameras | Canon C300iii cinema camera, Canon R5 & R6 hybrid cameras

  • Audio equipment | multiple Sony lav mics & Sennheiser shotgun mics

  • Canon lenses | 18-80mm cinema zoom, 24-70mm f2.8, 70-200mm f4, 15-35mm f2.8, 35mm f2, 100mm f2.8

  • Sigma lenses | 24mm f1.4, 50mm f1.4, 18-35mm f1.8, 11-16mm f2.8, 60-600mm (with 1.4x teleconverter), 100-400mm f5-6.3

  • Drones | Mavic 3 Cine (ProRes) & Mavic Pro 2

  • Camera support | Sachtler aktiv8 Tripod, Easyrig Minimax, Ronin RS2 Gimbal & Zeapon motorized slider with pan head

  • Underwater housing | AquaTech case for Canon R5

  • Camera traps | 2 complete Cognisys setups for Canon & Sony with PIR and active beam sensors

  • Computer | Apple MacBook Pro 2021 M1 Max (fully spec’d) & large capacity SSD external drives

  • Cases & backpacks | multiple Pelican cases & F-Stop backpack capable of carrying full production camera kit in remote locations

ADDITIONAL OWNED EQUIPMENT

  • Boat | 22 C-Dory Cruiser which serves as a mobile base for film & photo production in Southeast Alaska. Twin 40hp outboards with 200+ mile cruising range. Fully enclosed cabin for stowing gear and travelling. Sleeps 3 and transports 4. Spacious back deck for launching drones and filming.

  • Backcountry camping equipment | multiple expedition tents, stoves, backpacks, skis, tarps, waterproof bags and bear safety equipment including electric fences and firearms

EDUCATION

  • Masters of Science (2018) | University of Vermont, Leadership for Sustainability

  • Bachelor of Science (2012) | Summa Cum Laude | University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources

CERTIFICATIONS

  • FAA licensed (Part 107) drone pilot (2021-current)

  • Wilderness First Responder Certification, 80 Hour Course & Recertifications (2015-current)

  • CPR Certification (2015-current)

  • Swiftwater Rescue Certification, Compliant with NFPA standards 1670, certified through the Whitewater Rescue Institute (2018)

  • Wildlife Tracking Certification, certified level 2 by CyberTracker, the industry standard wildlife tracking certification (2015)

  • Level 1 Avalanche Awareness Certification (2015)

  • Backcountry Group Management, trained facilitator via Second Nature Wilderness Therapy, managing groups in remote backcountry settings (2011-2014)

  • Hunter Safety & Firearm Certified, State of Vermont Department of Fish and Game (2007)

PRODUCTION STILLS