about dan
I grew up in Washington state, where I started making videos as a teenager at the turn of the century.
Graduating from art school in 2006, I would start out as an editor and slowly work my way up as a shooter. Shooting would eventually become directing where I was able to develop my personal style and aesthetic.
Fast forward 19 years, I continue to work as a producer, director, editor and robot operator for agencies and brands.
When I'm not working, I'm hiking, camping, riding bikes, playing fortnite, and/or succumbing to munchies.
CLIENTS/BRANDS
KEY SKILLS
PRODUCT VIDEO:
-Tabletop, e-comm, how-to, swatches, swipes, textures, liquids and spills
-Commercials, campaigns, product sizzles
-Documentary, reality, event recaps
MACRO VIDEO:
-Cinema macro, probe, macroscope, microscope
DIRECTING:
-Creative/art direction, assistant directing, show running, social media
PRODUCTION:
-Line producing, coordinating, scheduling, crew + casting
CAMERA GRIP & LIGHTING:
-RED, high-speed, owner/operator, 8k, studio + natural lighting, grip & electric
ROBOT OPERATOR:
-Owner/operator, 6-axis motion control robot
SET/PROP STYLING:
-Set building/styling, prop/material sourcing, rigging, product prototypes, comps
POST PRODUCTION:
-Creative & technical editing, story editing, sizzle editing
-Motion graphics, typography, vfx, compositing
-Video retouching, rotoscoping, color correction
-Post production & VFX supervision
EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT CAMPAIGNS - STUDIO
Director, Post Production/VFX, Robot & Camera Operator
OPI | Studio Projects · 2016 - 2025
Munchkin | The Curve Campaign
Munchkin | “The Curve: Gear by Munchkin” · 2022
Munchkin | “The Curve: Pails” · 2023
Munchkin | “The Curve: Flow” · 2024
Revlon | CND™ Products · 2017 - 2024
PRODUCT CAMPAIGNS - FIELD & ON-LOCATION
Director, Post Production
Bb x Lisa Rinna “Your hairdresser’s favorite secret” · 2025
Creme of Nature x Keke Palmer “Big Boss” · 2024
OPI | Color Around the World · 2017 - 2021
ROBOT OPERATOR
Road Runner Bags | “Icy” · 2024 · Assets, Social Deliverables
Peter & James | Butterfly Bag · 2024 · Assets, Social Deliverables
Liquid Death x Burton | “Death Trap” · 2024 · product/studio assets
Peak Design | “The Outdoor Line” · 2024 · product/studio assets
Lander Skateboard | Longboard · 2023 · Assets
Fresh Press Coffee | Reserva · 2023 · Assets
Filson | “Manufacturing Unfailing Goods Since 1897” · 2020 · studio assets
POST PRODUCTION
OPI “GELevate™ Extension System” · 2024 · new product campaign
CND “The Art & Care of Nails” · 2022 · brand manifesto
Academy of Art University “ArtU Online” · 2020 · paid commercial ad
Buddy Nutrition “Every Body Needs a Buddy” · 2017 · brand launch video
Academy of Art University “Student Life” · 2016 · landing page video
Icon Network | Culture Chic “Harajuku & Lolita Fashion” · 2015 · web documentary
MOD Pizza “We Are MOD” · 2014 · landing page video
STUDIO/ROBOT - OWNER OPERATOR
3000 sq/ft located in Los Angeles, CA
Motion Control: MIA robot, Kessler Crane cinedrive. Accessories: turntables, stepper motors, sliders, droppers, launchers, pneumatics
Equipment: 8k cinema cameras, studio & field lighting, grip, electric, rigging hardware, cinema primes & macro lenses
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite - Google Suite - Microsoft - MP Studio Kessler KOS - MadMapper - ChatGPT - iOS - MacOS - RED Cine-x - Capture One - Davinci Resolve - Fortnite
ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS
2018 - Co-founder - Ms Robot, motion control studio.
2014 - Dan starts fishbowl, his production company
2012 - David So "Byuntai Style" - 16m views on YouTube
2010 - Audience Choice Award - Seattle 48hr Film Festival
2008 - Winner - Swiffer "Break up" Commercial Contest
2006 - Dan graduates from the Art Institute of Seattle