I'm a Director of Photography and camera operator with 25+ years of experience bringing projects to life across broadcast, corporate, educational, and live events. I specialize in multi-camera shoots, on-set lighting, and production management, delivering cinematic visuals and organized productions from prep through delivery. Based in Brooklyn, I work as a Freelance DP and Production Manager, collaborating with networks, brands, and studios on feature films, commercials, and documentary projects, always aiming for creative storytelling and efficient workflows.

William Meisenzahl

I'm a Director of Photography and camera operator with 25+ years of experience bringing projects to life across broadcast, corporate, educational, and live events. I specialize in multi-camera shoots, on-set lighting, and production management, delivering cinematic visuals and organized productions from prep through delivery. Based in Brooklyn, I work as a Freelance DP and Production Manager, collaborating with networks, brands, and studios on feature films, commercials, and documentary projects, always aiming for creative storytelling and efficient workflows.

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I’m a Director of Photography and camera operator with 25+ years of experience bringing projects to life across broadcast, corporate, educational, and live events. I specialize in multi-camera shoots, on-set lighting, and production management, delivering cinematic visuals and organized productions from prep through delivery.

Based in Brooklyn, I work as a Freelance DP and Production Manager, collaborating with networks, brands, and studios on feature films, commercials, and documentary projects, always aiming for creative storytelling and efficient workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Director of Photography & Production Manager at Full Blue Productions, LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Owner; director of photography and production manager responsible for corporate, educational, web content, studio production and events.
Director of Photography (Freelance) at The Canada Files
January 1, 2022 - Present
3-camera interview shoots for PBS Canada; freelance DP.
Director of Photography (Freelance) at Celebrity Footage
January 1, 2018 - Present
Corporate & educational production; field shoots and celebrity footage.
Director of Photography (Freelance) at Big Button TV
January 1, 2024 - Present
Corporate production; freelance DP for London-based projects.
Director of Photography & Producer (Freelance) at Core Bridge Financial (AIG)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Corporate production; freelance DP and producer.
Freelance Videographer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
January 1, 2013 - Present
Field shoots and events; corporate video content.
Freelance Videographer at Dutch Productions
January 1, 2009 - Present
Video content for Madison Square Garden Valleycrest Productions; field shoots.
Freelance Videographer at Valleycrest Productions (for Madison Square Garden)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Video content for Madison Square Garden; field shoots and events.
Freelance Videographer at Daily Health Feeds
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Medical news package videography.
Camera Operator at Kent Gordis Productions
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Medical News Package; multi-cam events.
Freelance Videographer at ABC News / World Science Festival / Times Square
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Multi-cam events including New Year's Eve in Times Square and NYC Marathon; coverage for ABC News and World Science Festival.
Camera Operator / Producer / Editor at CCTV Productions
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
Produced, shot, and edited productions for non-profits and state agencies.
Owner at Full Blue Productions, LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder and owner of a production company providing photography and production management services for broadcast, corporate, educational, web content, studio production & events.
Director of Photography & Production Manager at The Canada Files / Freelance DP
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director of Photography and Production Manager; freelance DP for multi-camera shoots and production coordination.
Freelance DP at Celebrity Footage
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance DP for celebrity footage and events; work with Netflix, NBCU, Warner Bros. teams on branded and entertainment projects.
Videographer / Editor at CCTV Productions
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
Camera Operator, Producer, Editor for non-profit and state agencies.
Freelance Videographer at Harpo Studios / Oprah Winfrey Show
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Broadcast field shoots and freelance video photography for syndicated programs.
Freelance Videographer at Madison Square Garden / Valleycrest Productions
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Video content creation for MSG and Valleycrest Productions; freelance videography.

Education

B.S. - Telecommunications & Film at San Diego State University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
A.A. - Television & Film Production at San Diego City College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
B.S. at San Diego State University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
A.A. at San Diego City College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services