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I'm Ruben Weaver, a Denver-based freelance cinematographer and AC with 5+ years of experience across commercial, branded, and documentary productions. I operate all major cinema and mirrorless camera systems and am comfortable handling 1st AC and 2nd AC duties. I'm known for technical reliability, adaptability on set, and a calm, collaborative presence in fast-paced production environments. I'm passionate about collaborating with directors, DPs, producers, and creative teams to translate vision into shot lists and compelling visuals, whether on location or in studio.…I'm Ruben Weaver, a Denver-based freelance cinematographer and AC with 5+ years of experience across commercial, branded, and documentary productions. I operate all major cinema and mirrorless camera systems and am comfortable handling 1st AC and 2nd AC duties. I'm known for technical reliability, adaptability on set, and a calm, collaborative presence in fast-paced production environments. I'm passionate about collaborating with directors, DPs, producers, and creative teams to translate vision into shot lists and compelling visuals, whether on location or in studio.

Ruben Weaver

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, +3

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I'm Ruben Weaver, a Denver-based freelance cinematographer and AC with 5+ years of experience across commercial, branded, and documentary productions. I operate all major cinema and mirrorless camera systems and am comfortable handling 1st AC and 2nd AC duties. I'm known for technical reliability, adaptability on set, and a calm, collaborative presence in fast-paced production environments. I'm passionate about collaborating with directors, DPs, producers, and creative teams to translate vision into shot lists and compelling visuals, whether on location or in studio.…I'm Ruben Weaver, a Denver-based freelance cinematographer and AC with 5+ years of experience across commercial, branded, and documentary productions. I operate all major cinema and mirrorless camera systems and am comfortable handling 1st AC and 2nd AC duties. I'm known for technical reliability, adaptability on set, and a calm, collaborative presence in fast-paced production environments. I'm passionate about collaborating with directors, DPs, producers, and creative teams to translate vision into shot lists and compelling visuals, whether on location or in studio.

Available to hire

I’m Ruben Weaver, a Denver-based freelance cinematographer and AC with 5+ years of experience across commercial, branded, and documentary productions. I operate all major cinema and mirrorless camera systems and am comfortable handling 1st AC and 2nd AC duties. I’m known for technical reliability, adaptability on set, and a calm, collaborative presence in fast-paced production environments.

I’m passionate about collaborating with directors, DPs, producers, and creative teams to translate vision into shot lists and compelling visuals, whether on location or in studio.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Cinematographer / Photographer / AC at Self-Employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

Operate camera on commercial, branded, and documentary productions for national and global clients. Perform 1st AC duties including focus pulling, lens changes, and camera support. Perform 2nd AC duties including slate operation, media management, and assisting camera builds. Collaborate with directors, DPs, producers, and creative teams to execute visual direction and shot lists. Capture high-quality footage in studio and on-location environments, including outdoor, remote, and variable conditions. Support lighting setups, gear management, and on-set logistics across lean and full-scale crews. Maintain consistency in exposure, focus, framing, and movement across multi-day shoots. Manage media, backup, and handoff to post-production teams.