Dennis Porter

Education

Equipment

I own and can operate: CAMERAS..., Sony FS7, Sony a7S II, Sony a6300, Sony FS700, Sony FDR-X3000 action cam, Sony HDR-AX2000, 2x GoPro Hero 3+, Canon 7D, LIGHTING..., 1x1 bi-color 120W LED panel, 1x1 daylight 120W LED panel, 1x2 flex daylight 60W LED, 55W daylight LED Fresnel, TorchLED Bolt bi-color on-camera LED, 7x daylight/tungsten 40W-160W LED soft boxes, 2x 45W bi-color LED panels, 5x smaller daylight LEDs, 8x8 scrim, 4x4 scrim, 25' roll ND gel, LENSES..., Sigma 24-105mm f/4 Art, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3, Sigma 30mm f/1.4, Sigma 1.4x Tele-converter, Canon 24-105mm f/4L, Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8, Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6, Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3, Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Mitakon 20mm f/2 super-macro, Laowa 15mm f/4 macro, Metabones Speedbooster, extension tubes for macro, MISCELLANEOUS..., green screen (collapsible, 8' frame and 20' cloth), black backdrop (aka commando cloth or duvetyne), white backdrop (cloth, collapsible, 4' & 8' paper), Kessler Second Shooter Plus 4-axis motion control system (pan, tilt, slide & focus), Ikan DS1 gimbal, Sennheiser shotgun and 3x lav systems, Sanken COS-11D lav mic, 3x sound blankets, Atomos Shogun Flame HDR director's monitor, Blackmagic box for live streaming, portable prompter, makeup kit, set decorations for interviews (chairs, stools, plants, paintings, etc)

About me

I'm a DP with two decades in TV and video. I specialize in corporate videos and documentaries and have also spent many years shooting news and factual programming. In the past, I’ve worked as a producer and editor, giving me an excellent ability for understanding the story, drawing out characters, and adapting to any project's specific shooting style.

I've shot just about everything, including thousands of interviews for clients ranging from the world’s top broadcasters, like the BBC, to the biggest companies, such as Microsoft. I’m happy to work alone or as part of a crew.

Can't make it to Toronto in person? I can ask the questions and run the entire shoot myself, bring on an experienced local producer, or stream my camera’s output live on the web so you can do the interview yourself from anywhere in the world.

My gear is extensive and I custom pack it before every project to make sure the equipment specific to that shoot is ready to go with the shortest possible setup time.

My equipment is also flexible. I can make your guest look fantastic in the brightest sunlight (8x8 scrim, bounce boards, and an LED fresnel) or in pitch blackness, 1800 feet underground (a dozen LEDs, lots of batteries, diffusion, and a Sony a7Sii for low-light shooting. Plus a few clean towels and extra makeup to sop up sweat).

While I've traveled to some of the world's most remote locations, chasing down Ebola patients, pygmies, and child soldiers, I know that even shooting in a corporate headquarters has its own unique challenges. My experience and equipment can make any office b-roll shine and I can relax even the shyest, most apprehensive guest.

I'm committed to not only getting the shots, but making sure the entire shoot goes smoothly: I’ll pamper your host, calm your guest, charm the skeptical publicist... anything it takes to get your project done.

Skills

Job Titles	Camera Operator, Camera Operator (HD), Cinematographer, Director (Self Shooting), Director of Photography, Lighting Cameraperson, Videographer
Years in industry	6+ years
Experienced in	Arts, Biography, Business, Corporate, Digital/Online Campaigns, Documentary, ENG/Outside Broadcast, Environmental, Health, Investigative, Magazine, News & Current Affairs, Reality TV, Television
Interested in	Arts, Biography, Business, Corporate, Digital/Online Campaigns, Documentary, ENG/Outside Broadcast, Environmental, Health, Investigative, Magazine, News & Current Affairs, Reality TV, Television
Languages Spoken	English