Forrest McBride
Experienced Director of Photography | Versatile in video production, and film operations
- Role
- Director of Photography at PlatinumBlack
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Forrest McBride
I am an experienced and Innovative creative Producer with years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning production, custom graphics, color grading, and visual effects.
Experience
Director of Photography
Oct 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US
As the Director of Photography and Colorist at UNLEADED, I lead the creative visual direction for our high-profile campaigns, with a primary focus on our Fortune 500 client. I oversee the entire visual production process, from pre-production planning to post-production color grading, ensuring each project aligns with the client’s brand vision while pushing creative boundaries.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and clients to design visually compelling ad campaigns across various platforms.Lead the cinematography and lighting design for shoots, ensuring top-tier production quality.Manage the color grading process using advanced techniques and software (e.g, DaVinci Resolve, Baselight) to create a unique, polished look that aligns with the brand identity.Supervise and mentor junior photographers and colorists, guiding them to elevate their technical and creative skills.Work closely with the post-production team to ensure the final output exceeds client expectations and adheres to deadlines.Stay on top of the latest trends in cinematography, color science, and post-production techniques to ensure our work is always innovative and on the cutting edge.
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
2009 — 2013
Skills
- Canon Dslr
- Research
- Microsoft Word
- Film
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Aftereffects
- Photoshop
- Management
- Video Editing
- Theatre
- Photography
- Powerpoint
- Leadership
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media
- Training
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
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