I am Scott E. Armstrong, a freelance Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Editor, Photographer, Grip and Live Sports TV cameraman based in Kennewick, Washington. I enjoy partnering with directors and producers to light, frame, and capture compelling moments across film, television, and commercial projects. My hands-on approach keeps equipment, lighting, and audio aligned with the storytelling goals of each project. I've built a career shooting for live sports and broadcast including SWX KNDU, Charter Spectrum, and KVEW TV, and I’ve served as DP on feature and short films such as Cheater Cheater, Turn It Up, Black’s Treasure, Gravity Hill, and Gravity Hill. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished visuals on tight timelines and always welcome new challenges in film and TV production.

Scott Armstrong

I am Scott E. Armstrong, a freelance Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Editor, Photographer, Grip and Live Sports TV cameraman based in Kennewick, Washington. I enjoy partnering with directors and producers to light, frame, and capture compelling moments across film, television, and commercial projects. My hands-on approach keeps equipment, lighting, and audio aligned with the storytelling goals of each project. I've built a career shooting for live sports and broadcast including SWX KNDU, Charter Spectrum, and KVEW TV, and I’ve served as DP on feature and short films such as Cheater Cheater, Turn It Up, Black’s Treasure, Gravity Hill, and Gravity Hill. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished visuals on tight timelines and always welcome new challenges in film and TV production.

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I am Scott E. Armstrong, a freelance Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Editor, Photographer, Grip and Live Sports TV cameraman based in Kennewick, Washington. I enjoy partnering with directors and producers to light, frame, and capture compelling moments across film, television, and commercial projects. My hands-on approach keeps equipment, lighting, and audio aligned with the storytelling goals of each project.

I’ve built a career shooting for live sports and broadcast including SWX KNDU, Charter Spectrum, and KVEW TV, and I’ve served as DP on feature and short films such as Cheater Cheater, Turn It Up, Black’s Treasure, Gravity Hill, and Gravity Hill. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished visuals on tight timelines and always welcome new challenges in film and TV production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Camera Operator, Production Assistant at SWX KNDU Sports & Weather
January 1, 2017 - Present
Operate broadcast studio and field cameras for various live sporting events. Setup equipment and run cables as part of a crew.
Commercial TV Production Camera Operator, Lighting & Audio at Charter Spectrum
January 1, 2020 - Present
Work with sales staff and clients to produce, direct, shoot, provide lighting and audio to deliver quality content for local and regional TV commercials for Spectrum Cable.
Video Producer, Director, Graphics & Editor at KVEW - TV
June 1, 1984 - October 1, 2017
Work with sales staff, clients and news department to write scripts, produce, direct, shoot and edit commercials and TV shows, set construction, lighting, audio, camera operator, technical director, tape operator and computer tech. Created client and sports logos and graphic text using a Chyron Character Generator/ Vector Graphics computer and Photoshop.
Director of Photography and Cinematographer at Cheater Cheater
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided equipment and Lighting and Camerawork for the film.
Director of Photography and Cinematographer at Turn it Up
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provided equipment and Lighting and Camerawork for the film.
Director of Photography and Cinematographer at Black’s Treasure
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided equipment and Lighting and Camerawork for the film.
Director of Photography and Cinematographer at Gravity Hill
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided equipment and Lighting and Camerawork for the film.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Film and Television Production at Montana State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1978
Graphic Design at Montana State University
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Business Management and Marketing at Montana State University
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other