Cinematographer, colorist, and set lighting technician with experience across narrative films, music videos, branded content, and commercial photography. I combine cinematography and fine art knowledge with hands-on lighting, camera, color, and post-production workflows. I collaborate closely with directors, producers, gaffers, and clients to turn creative concepts into cohesive visual work. Delivering consistent technical results from pre-light through grading and final platform-ready outputs.

Nolan Woodward

Cinematographer, colorist, and set lighting technician with experience across narrative films, music videos, branded content, and commercial photography. I combine cinematography and fine art knowledge with hands-on lighting, camera, color, and post-production workflows. I collaborate closely with directors, producers, gaffers, and clients to turn creative concepts into cohesive visual work. Delivering consistent technical results from pre-light through grading and final platform-ready outputs.

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Cinematographer, colorist, and set lighting technician with experience across narrative films, music videos, branded content, and commercial photography. I combine cinematography and fine art knowledge with hands-on lighting, camera, color, and post-production workflows.

I collaborate closely with directors, producers, gaffers, and clients to turn creative concepts into cohesive visual work. Delivering consistent technical results from pre-light through grading and final platform-ready outputs.

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Work Experience

Set Lighting Technician
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided freelance set lighting support beginning in 2023 for music videos, branded content, and commercial photography, including work for Oakley, Xbox, Target, Outlander, and O32C. Built, rigged, and shaped lighting using HMI and LED fixtures (including Aputure and Astera) plus modifiers and lighting control. Supported power distribution, cable runs, pre-lights, load-ins, strikes, and on-set troubleshooting while maintaining safe and organized workflows.
Colorist
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as a freelance colorist starting in 2022, collaborating directly with clients to develop color approaches aligned with each project’s narrative, references, and delivery requirements. Performed color correction, shot matching, grading, and timeline management in DaVinci Resolve to maintain visual consistency. Managed multiple output formats and delivered platform-ready masters according to technical and distribution specifications.
Cinematographer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Served as cinematographer across 40+ short films, commercials, and music videos. Developed project-specific visual approaches aligned with narrative and production needs. Collaborated with directors, producers, and department heads to translate creative concepts into practical camera and lighting plans. Adapted quickly across fast-paced productions while maintaining consistent technical and visual standards.

Education

Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - July 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment