Director of Photography and technical manager specializing in aerial cinematography and production support across studio and field environments. FAA Part 107 and EU A1/A3 certified drone operations with experience spanning real estate/construction imaging, ortho mosaic mapping, surveying, and 3D modeling.

James S. Sullivan

Director of Photography and technical manager specializing in aerial cinematography and production support across studio and field environments. FAA Part 107 and EU A1/A3 certified drone operations with experience spanning real estate/construction imaging, ortho mosaic mapping, surveying, and 3D modeling.

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Director of Photography and technical manager specializing in aerial cinematography and production support across studio and field environments. FAA Part 107 and EU A1/A3 certified drone operations with experience spanning real estate/construction imaging, ortho mosaic mapping, surveying, and 3D modeling.

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Work Experience

Virtual Production Stage Operator at Eyeline Studios / Scanline VFX
November 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Managed media assets and operated an LED wall via Unreal Engine and proprietary software for XR/virtual production and volumetric capture shoots. Coordinated with production teams to align physical and virtual camera settings on set and participated in R&D efforts.
Camera Operator at I.A.T.S.E. Local 600, International Cinematographer’s Guild
February 1, 2018 - Present
Operated cameras and supporting video equipment for multi-camera broadcasts, live events, visual effects, stop motion animation, and aerial photography. Coordinated camera operations and technical execution to support a variety of production formats.
Director of Photography / sUAS Operator / Technical Manager at 26 Rogues Media
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided technical and logistic support for video, photography, and other media acquisition. Served as videographer, photographer, technical producer, or field director as needed. Delivered post-production services including editing, motion graphics, and color. Performed aerial photography and cinematography as a certified drone pilot with experience across real estate and construction imaging, ortho mosaic mapping and surveying, and 3D modeling.

Education

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Qualifications

US FAA Part 107
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
EU A1/A3 certified drone pilot
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction