Colin P. McDonald
Production Strategist | Workflow Architect
Colin has worked with all levels of production and studio executives to streamline their production workflow from pre-production, shooting formats, and camera and lens choice to editorial, conform, and DI. Good workflow guarantees flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency. During the development of each and every one of his projects, “defining workflow” has become his most powerful tool to ensure strong collaboration and successful product.
CURRENT ROLE
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Creative Solutions, Product Manager, Cine Products, 2021 - Present
Responsible for product vision, gathering and prioritizing customer requirements, and collaborating with engineering and marketing to deliver final product
Panavision, Product Strategist, Department of Innovation, 2015 - 2021
Responsible for strategic process development, hardware design strategy, and internal/external education
Golestan-Parast Productions, Producer/Editor, 2014 - 2017
Business management and marketing in addition to scripting for the various documentaries produced by the non-profit
Avalanche 3D Entertainment, Stereographer/Editor, Jan 2013 - 2015
Leading and training a crew of stereographers, shooting commercials & documentaries for corporate & municipal clients
Sinclair Labs Incorporated, Digital Imaging Technician, 2012 - 2013
Consulting and hardware development for clients like SiliconImaging (and other hardware firms)
CMAC Digital, Owner and Sole Operator, 2008 - 2011
Offered clients media services for sports, weddings, promotions, etc in Ohio
Cinematographer
Full Production List
FEATURES
Another Time, Directed by Thomas Hennessy, 2018
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Producer Alan Pietruszewski · Another Time, LLC
OUAA Rock Opera, Directed by Erin Stegeman, May 2015
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Rock Opera, LLC
Engineering The Future 3D, Feature Documentary, 2014
DP/Stereographer · Canon XF 305 Beam Splitter Rig · Avalanche 3D Entertainment
A Perfect Dark, Directed by Nicolas Wendl, 2013
DP · 5D Mark II · Produced by Angela Stern
MUSIC VIDEOS
“The Dark” by The Songery, Sept. 2019
DP · Ursa Mini · Produced by Jake Villadolid
“Maybe” by Jinu Park, Feb 2019
DP · Ursa Mini · Produced by Jake Villadolid
“Shadows Fade” by Jinu Park, Jun 2018
DP · DXL2 with Panavision Primo70s and UltraVista · Produced by Jake Villadolid
OP · RED Epic · NO STATIC Productions
“Red Ribbons” by Felidae, Sept 2015
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Produced by Nic Angeles
“Burry” by MindPlow, Sept 2014
DP · RED MX, Super8, DVCAM · Produced by Nic Angeles
“Figured It Out” by Stacy Clark, May 2014
DP · RED MX · Produced by Stacy Clark
“Beautiful Times” by Owl City, April 2014
Cam Op · Blackmagic 4K · Produced by EVERDREAM, LLC
“Everybody’s Got Somebody, But Me” by Rory Partin, Feb 2014
“Next Town” by Stacy Clark, Sept 2013
DP · Canon 5D Mark II · Produced by Harbour Records
NARRATIVE SHORTS
Breaking Ground, VR Short, Dir. Jake Villadolid, Aug 2020
Writer/DP · GoPro360 Max · Pre-Production
Allstar, Dir. Brian Andries, Aug 2019
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Produced by Brian Andries
Cotton Eye Joe, Dir. Brian Andries, Jun 2019
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Produced by Brian Andries
The Fight, Dir. Casey O’Farrell, 2018
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Produced by Casey O’Farrell
Where We Grew, Dir. Jake Villadolid, May 2018
DP · Alexa XT with Panavision Primos and Ultra Speeds · Produced by Brian Andries
Blossom, Dir. Colin McDonald, April 2017
Director/DP · DXL with Panavision Primo 70s · Produced by Colin McDonald
Like Me Please, Dir. Andrew Carter, Dec 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
Me First, Dir. Andrew Carter, Sept 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
Bloody Baby, Dir. Andrew Carter, Aug 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
I Wanna Make It Up To You, Dir. Andrew Carter, July 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
Boyfriend, Dir. Andrew Carter, June 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
When Cheat Day Goes To Far, Dir. Andrew Carter, May 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
What’s Your Favorite Song, Dir. Andrew Carter, April 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
New Friend: A Love Story, Dir. Andrew Carter, March 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
Separate Ways, Dir. Andrew Carter, Feb 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
Forever, Dir. Brian Andries, 2017
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Andrew Carter
Imposter Syndrome, June 2016
DP · Blackmagic · Produced by Bad Shorts Entertainment
The Little Blue Button, Dir. Colin McDonald, April 2016
Director/DP · Arri Alexa with Panavision lenes · Produced by Colin McDonald
Penny For Your Thought, Dir. Kieth Terrell, 2016
DP · RED Epic · Produced by Kieth Terrell
The Orchid, Dir. Chris Covell, 2015
DP · Blackmagic Cinema 4K · Produced by Chris Covell
EMMA, Dir. Brian Andries, 2015
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Produced by Brian Andries
Ghost Hunters, Bad Shorts Media , 2015
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Funny or Die Distribution
Game of Scones, Dir. Louie Allen, 2014
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Open Door Pictures
Manic Adolence, Season 1, Webseries, Aug 2014
DP · Blackmagic Cinema · Produced by Lindsey Warm
Alpha, Dir. Andrew Bergamo, 2013
DP · Pre-released Sony F-65 · Produced by Andrew Bergamo
Proverbia, Dir. Almog Antonir, 2012
Operator · Pre-released Sony F65 · Produced by Anlmog Antonir
From The Woods, Dir. Nicolas Wendl, 2012
DP · Panavision GII 35mm · Produced by Nicolas Wendl
Susie Daniels is a Crazy Bitch, Dir. Devon Ritchmeyer, 2012
DP · RED MX · Produced by Devon Ritchmeyer
Chester Briggin’s Magic Blood, Dir. Dan Brumer, 2012
Operator · RED MX · Produced by Dan Brumer
How They Smiled, Dir. Nicolas Wendl, 2011
DP · RED MX · Produced by Nicolas Wendl
Because of Sound, Dir. Kristen Dunn, 2011
DP · Arri SR2 16mm · Produced by Kristen Dunn
COMMERCIAL
“Springo Bingo: Quarantine Variety Show,” June 2020
DP/Editor · iPhone · Produced by Jake Villadolid
Cinegear 2019 Videos, Dir. Michael Cioni, May 2019
Co-DP · DXL2 with Panavision Primo 70s · Produced by Panavision
Youtube Influencer Interviews, Dir. Gonzalo Mendoza, Mar 2019
DP · Alexa XT with Panavision Primos · Produced by Influencer Magazine
Touched: A Novel, Dir Jake Villadolid, Sept 2018
DP · Blackmagic Ursa 4.6K · Produced by Sean Mooney
Cinegear 2018 Videos, Dir. Michael Cioni, May 2018
Co-DP · DXL2 with Panavision Primo 70s · Produced by Panavision
Undisclosed Government Contractor, Sept 2015
DP · Canon C300 · Produced by Rembrandt Productions
Anime Rewind, Anime Review Shows (9 episodes), Jul 2015
DP · Canon C300 · Produced by Tokyopop TV
Star Citizen, In-Game Content, April 2015
DP · Canon C300s · Produced by Cloud Imperium Games
Richard MacDonald: Defining the Legend, Honoree Presentation, Nov 2014
DP · Canon 5D · Produced by Laguna College of Art and Design
MacDonald Art Show, Gallery Presentation, Nov 2014
DP · Canon 5D · Produced by Dawson Fine Arts
Star Citizen, In-Game Content, Oct 2014
DP · Canon C300s · Produced by Cloud Imperium Games
Back To Life, Reality Sizzle Reel, June 2014
DP · Canon 5D Mark II · Produced by Diane Raymond
GabrielaDias.com, Web Ad, May 2014
DP · Canon 7D · Produced by Gabriela Dias
Lora Bofill, Actor Reel, May 2014
DP · Canon 7D
Josh Dresden, Actor Reel, Dec 2013
DP · Canon 5D Mark II
Doffo Winery, A Welcome in 3D, 2012
DP/Stereographer · Canon XF 305 Beam Splitter Rig · Produced by Avalanche 3D Entertainment
Labeltronics, Infomercial presented in 3D, 2012
DP/Stereographer · Canon XF 305 Beam Splitter Rig · Produced by Avalanche 3D Entertainment
TV Ears Zone, 3D Ad, 2012
DP/Stereographer · Canon XF 305 Beam Splitter Rig · Produced by Avalanche 3D Entertainment
CAMERA OPERATOR
Star Citizen, CitizenCon, Oct 2016
Camera Operator · Blackmagic Ursa Mini · Produced by Cloud Imperium Games
CPP Con: Seattle, Developers Conference, Sept 2016
Camera Operator · Sony F5 · Produced by Bash Films
US Bank, Museum Video, April 2016
Camera Operator · Sony F5 · Produced by Imaginugt Entertainment
“Pet Matchmaker”, Pilot, April 2016
Camera Operator · Canon C500 · Produced by Comedy Dynamics
“Coming To The Stage”, Season 4, Feb 2016
Camera Operator · Sony F3 · Produced by Comedy Dynamics
“Coming To The Stage”, Season 3, Jan 2016
Camera Operator · Sony F3 · Produced by Comedy Dynamics
CPP Con: Seattle, Developers Conference, Sept 2015
Camera Operator · Sony F5 · Produced by Bash Films
LLMB Developers Meeting: San Jose, Developers Conference, Aug 2015
Camera Operator · Sony F5 · Produced by Bash Films
AGILE: Washington D.C., Developers Conference, Aug 2015
Camera Operator · Sony F5 · Produced by Bash Films
“Coming To The Stage”, Season 2, Jun 2015
Camera Operator · Sony F3 · Produced by Comedy Dynamics
Malibu Beauties, Reality Sizzle Reel, 2015
Camera Operator · Canon 5D Mark II · Produced by Diane Raymond
Hour of Power, Crystal Cathedral Ministries, Sept - Dec 2014
Camera Operator · Sony F3 · Produced by Bash Films
“We Got Next”, Season 2, Nov 2014
Camera Operator · Sony F3 · Produced by Comedy Dynamics
“Not Fancy” Anjelah Johnson, TV Comedy Special, Nov 2014
Camera Operator · Sony F3 · Produced by Comedy Dynamics
Trojan Ad, Feat. Miguel, 2012
Camera Operator · Canon DSLR · Produced by DECON Productions
K1 Speed, 3D Ad, 2012
Camera Operator · Canon XF 305 Beam Splitter Rig · Produced by Avalanche 3D Entertainment
Doritos Spec, 3D Ad, 2012
Camera Operator · Canon XF 305 Beam Splitter Rig · Produced by Avalanche 3D Entertainment
Columbus On The Record, 2007-2010
Camera Operator · WOSU (local PBS affiliate)
FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA
EDC Vegas, Live Event, June 2017
EP Randy Sosin · C300 · Produced by Insomnia Productions
EDC Vegas, Live Event, June 2016
EP Randy Sosin · C300 · Insomnia Productions
It Gets Worse, Season 4, May 2016
1st AC · Blackmagic Ursa Mini · Produced by Entertainment Partners
Million Dollar Listing, Season 4, Jan/Feb 2016
1st AC · Sony F5 · Produced by Bravo Network
“Hungry” by White Lung, Jan 2016
1st AC · Arri ALEXA Mini · Produced by Domino Recording Co.
Karate Kills, Feature, Sept 2015
B-Cam 1st AC · RED Epic · Dir. Kurando Mitsutake
Scorpion, Season 2, July 2015
AC/Rig Tech for Plate Shots · Panasonic GH4 · Produced by CBS Entertainment
EDC Vegas, Live Event, June 2015
EP Randy Sosin · C300 · Insomnia Productions
Degree: Dance Break, Ad, June 2015
DP Clay Westervelt · RED Epic Dragon · Produced by Martini Crew Booking, LLC
Homes for Sale, Ad, June 2015
DP Jonathan Narducci · Sony FS7 · Produced by PowerShot Productions
Simple Skin Care, Ad, May 2015
DP Clay Westervelt · 5D Mark III · Produced by Martini Crew Booking, LLC
SKEE TV, Weekly TV Show on FUSE Network, March - May 2015
DP Clay Westervelt · C300 · Martini Crew Booking, LLC
COZMOS, TV Pilot, March 2015
DP Tristan Bernard · RED MX · Dir. A.B. Stone, Cozmos, LLC
DP Thomas Hennessy · Blackmagic Cinema · Dir. Joseph Torrez, Toymaker Productions
DP Sam Brownfield · Two C500s · Dir. Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Films, a division of Sumerian Records
Worthington Industries, Corporate Video, 2014
DP Gary Bush · 5D Mark II ·Produced by Tell Collective
The First Date, Short, Apr 2014
DP Thomas Hennessy · Blackmagic Cinema · Dir. John Pistone
David Hockney, Feature Documentary, Mar 2014
DP Simon Firsht · Sony F55 · Dir. Randall Wright, BBC
Redstone, Feature, Oct-Nov 2013
DP Sam Brownfield · Three C300s · Dir. Jay Chapman, New Wave Entertainment
What Lola Wants, Feature (Second Unit), Aug 2013
DP Eric Leach · Red Epic · Dir. Rupert Glasson
SECOND ASSISTANT CAMERA
XBox Live @ E3, Live Telecast, June 2015
PA · Produced by Microsoft
Silent War, Short Film, June 2015
DP Bill Webb, ASC · Arri ALEXA · Dir. Joel Gretsch
SUPERFIGHT Card Game, Commercial Webseries, Jan 2015
DP Toshi Imai · Canon C300s · Produced by MAKER Studios
Hot Topic, Television Show, Spet 2014
DP Carl Herse · Panasonic Varicam · Dir. Derrick Beckles (AbsoLutely Prod), Cartoon Network
Oddball REDD APPLE, Teaser, Mar 2014
DP Greg Cotten · Canon C300 · Produced by FUNNY OR DIE
Made Me Do it, Feature, Nov 2013
DP Nathan Mielke · RED EPIC · Dir. Ben Koppin, Ironside Productions
The Curious Case of Conrad Cooper, Short, Oct 2013
DP Ryan Summersett · Red Epic · Dir. Valerie Delen, From The Heart Productions, Inc.
CERTIFICATIONS
Scrum Product Owner Certified, Scrum Alliance, Jan 2020
Credential ID 1035049 · Expires Jan 2022
Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance, Jan 2020
Credential ID 1035049 · Expires Jan 2022
EDUCATION
Chapman University, BFA in Film Production, Minor in Advertising, 2013
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Film Studies, 2011
Arizona State University, Nine Week Electrical Engineering Foundations Course, 2017
ABC Studios, Camera Intern, 2014-2015
Camera department for ABC show, Revenge
Harbinger Pictures, Intern, Summer 2012
MovieMagic Scheduling for Producer Brunson Green
Newport Beach Film Festival, Intern, Summer 2012
Dodge College Equipment House, Assistant Manager, 2009-2013
Serviced and prepared gear for rental, also educated students
Brianstorm Media Inc., Intern, 2009
Editing videos for clients and DVD media creation in Ohio
ProMedia of Ohio, Intern turned Freelancer, 2008-2009
Camera operator on various client shoots