I am a versatile media producer and Director of Photography with over 20 years of experience spanning live sound, film, and digital media. I started as an audio engineer and gradually shifted into video/film production, collaborating with premier musical acts and leading brands to craft engaging visual stories. My work blends creative vision with technical craft, thriving in collaborative environments that bring lighting, camera, and post-production together, especially within virtual production and medical education contexts. I’ve earned recognition in industry circles, including Adweek mentions and multiple awards for content partnerships like Guitar Center Sessions. I enjoy partnering with creative teams to translate client objectives into compelling narratives, while leveraging hands-on expertise across cinematography, lighting, direction, and post-production to deliver standout visuals.

Justin Paul

I am a versatile media producer and Director of Photography with over 20 years of experience spanning live sound, film, and digital media. I started as an audio engineer and gradually shifted into video/film production, collaborating with premier musical acts and leading brands to craft engaging visual stories. My work blends creative vision with technical craft, thriving in collaborative environments that bring lighting, camera, and post-production together, especially within virtual production and medical education contexts. I’ve earned recognition in industry circles, including Adweek mentions and multiple awards for content partnerships like Guitar Center Sessions. I enjoy partnering with creative teams to translate client objectives into compelling narratives, while leveraging hands-on expertise across cinematography, lighting, direction, and post-production to deliver standout visuals.

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I am a versatile media producer and Director of Photography with over 20 years of experience spanning live sound, film, and digital media. I started as an audio engineer and gradually shifted into video/film production, collaborating with premier musical acts and leading brands to craft engaging visual stories. My work blends creative vision with technical craft, thriving in collaborative environments that bring lighting, camera, and post-production together, especially within virtual production and medical education contexts.

I’ve earned recognition in industry circles, including Adweek mentions and multiple awards for content partnerships like Guitar Center Sessions. I enjoy partnering with creative teams to translate client objectives into compelling narratives, while leveraging hands-on expertise across cinematography, lighting, direction, and post-production to deliver standout visuals.

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Work Experience

Director of Photography at Arthrex
September 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography with a focus in virtual production, creating high-quality visual content for branding, corporate marketing, and medical science education. Proficient with industry-leading cinema cameras and filming equipment, delivering engaging visual narratives. Collaborates with creative teams to ensure content aligns with client objectives, with strong technical skills in camera operation, lighting, and post-production within virtual production environments.
Manager of Media Production at Articulate Global, Inc.
March 1, 2018 - February 1, 2023
Managed a team of in-house creatives and contractors in all aspects of media production. Oversaw the media production department and onsite production studio. Responsibilities included directing, studio location management, casting, production budgeting, cinematography, lighting, editing, and sound recording.
Cinematographer, Editor & Producer at Guitar Center
July 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Directed and produced cinematic content for Guitar Center Sessions, shaping the brand’s digital media aesthetic. Producer on Guitar Center’s award-winning Guitar Center Sessions series. Projects included web series, branding and broadcast content, and Those Among Us (short film, 2015) which premiered at TCL Chinese Theater.

Education

ASC Masterclass Certification at The American Society of Cinematographers
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
Recording Arts and Technology at Cuyahoga College
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
Recording Workshop at Recording Workshop
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
High School Diploma at Medina Senior High
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026

Qualifications

ASC Masterclass Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
Recording Arts and Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
Recording Workshop
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services

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