Hello! I’m Geoff Velando, a Cinematographer based in Denver, Colorado. I've been working in film/video for over 10 years now and have experience working with cameras and lighting for video production, but also live event production. I have worked on countless corporate and commercial styled projects for clients, in addition to experience in several other types of film projects. I like to craft every image to the desired aesthetics from the background, to the lens choices, to the lighting design as well. If you'd like to collaborate and receive high quality deliverables, we can certainly chat more about your particular project at hand and see what we can do to make it stand out!

Geoff Velando

Hello! I’m Geoff Velando, a Cinematographer based in Denver, Colorado. I've been working in film/video for over 10 years now and have experience working with cameras and lighting for video production, but also live event production. I have worked on countless corporate and commercial styled projects for clients, in addition to experience in several other types of film projects. I like to craft every image to the desired aesthetics from the background, to the lens choices, to the lighting design as well. If you'd like to collaborate and receive high quality deliverables, we can certainly chat more about your particular project at hand and see what we can do to make it stand out!

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Hello! I’m Geoff Velando, a Cinematographer based in Denver, Colorado. I’ve been working in film/video for over 10 years now and have experience working with cameras and lighting for video production, but also live event production. I have worked on countless corporate and commercial styled projects for clients, in addition to experience in several other types of film projects. I like to craft every image to the desired aesthetics from the background, to the lens choices, to the lighting design as well. If you’d like to collaborate and receive high quality deliverables, we can certainly chat more about your particular project at hand and see what we can do to make it stand out!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Freelance - Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies
August 1, 2013 - Present
Directing technical crews and pre-production planning for a wide range of projects (Commercials, Promotional, Instructional, Short Film, Music Video, Experimental, Documentary); collaborating with Directors and other departments to shape the project's look; experience with 1 to 15+ crew members.
Lead Rigger at PSAV/Encore
February 1, 2016 - Present
Rigging for live events; manage team and production; ensure safety; establish rig points; run power for lighting and motor control; some audio engineering and video projection experience.
Gaffer at Freelance - Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies
August 1, 2013 - Present
Extensive lighting and grip knowledge; collaborate with DPs and Directors to achieve particular lighting aesthetics; apply creative input from others for overall production goals; electrical safety in-studio and on location.
Rigging/Lighting Installation at Barbizon Lighting Company
November 1, 2022 - Present
Terminating light fixture cables and adapters; testing and addressing of lighting fixtures; maintenance of lighting fixtures and accessories; installation of lighting fixtures in temporary and permanent installation settings.
Camera Operator at Freelance - Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies & PSAV/Encore
August 1, 2013 - Present
Extensive camera knowledge; collaboration with Directors and DPs to achieve desired goals; Gimbal, Steadicam, Dolly, Slider and Drone experience; Run-and-gun styled to full production; worked on all types of projects (Commercial, Promotional, Instructional, Short Film, Music Video, Experimental, Documentary, etc.).
1st & 2nd Assistant Camera at Freelance - Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies
August 1, 2013 - Present
Experience pulling focus and assisting camera; wireless and physical focus pulling; assistant camera work on different crew sizes; slating; camera etiquette; collaboration with camera departments.
Intern at Lighting Services Inc. (LSI Denver)
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Checking in/out lighting and grip equipment; operating various types of lighting and grip equipment; maintaining and/or repairing equipment.
Intern at KDVR Fox 31/ KWGN Channel 2 News
February 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Camera robotics operation for live news feed in studio; photographer experience on location video production; floor directing/studio experience.
Volunteer Camera Operator at Jackson Wild
September 1, 2024 - Present
Camera operator for the Finalists Awards Gala (volunteer).
Video Editor at Freelance – Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies
August 1, 2013 - Present
Editing across various video projects; collaborating with clients and collaborators; proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Davinci Resolve.
Camera Operator at Freelance – Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies
August 1, 2013 - Present
Extensive camera knowledge and collaboration with Directors and DPs to achieve visual goals; experience with gimbal, Steadicam, dolly, slider, and drone; adaptable from run-and-gun to full production environments.
1st & 2nd Assistant Camera at Freelance – Various Production Companies/Marketing Agencies
August 1, 2013 - Present
Focus pulling (wireless and traditional), assisting camera operations, slating, camera etiquette, and coordinating with camera departments across projects of varying sizes.
Internship / Rental House Operations at Lighting Services Inc. (LSI Denver)
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Check-in/out lighting and grip equipment; operate and handle various lighting gear; maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
Internship at KDVR Fox 31 / KWGN Channel 2 News
February 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Camera robotics operation for live studio news feeds; on-location photography/videography; floor directing/studio experience.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Film & Television w/ Minor in Photography at University of Colorado Denver
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Cinematography at Colorado Film School
August 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014
High School Degree at Lakewood High School
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011

Qualifications

Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Operation Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other