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CHRISTOPHER KIMLING
Director of Photography, Camera Operator & Video Producer in Atlanta, GA
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Behind the Scenes from the Short Film "Over"
Here is some behind the scenes footage from a short film I worked on as the Cinematographer. The director of the film, Allen Parker, put together a video using footage captured on set. It’s a pretty cool edit because he mixed behind the scenes footage of us working with shots from the finished film. I also have some BTS photos at the bottom of this post. If you are interested in reading more about the filmmaking process itself, check out my full blog post Click Here Here is
Chris Kimling
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Working as Cinematographer on the Short Film "Over"
I was the Cinematographer on a short film called Over. The writer and director found me online and reached out to hire me to help bring his project to life. (Scroll down to see the footage sample video) This was a great project for me because it was a paid short film. It combined two of my favorite things: working on films and actually getting paid my full rate to do it. The film is a short horror film, as many short films tend to be, and I really enjoyed working on it. I go
Chris Kimling
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Lighting a Crime Scene Reenactment with Virtual Production
I recently worked as the Gaffer on a crime scene reenactment for a documentary, and this ended up being a very cool setup. We filmed inside a soundstage using a virtual background built in Unreal Engine. The camera had trackers attached to it, which allowed the background to move correctly with the camera and create a much more realistic environment than a normal static backdrop. Another great part of the shoot was the picture car. We were filming with a pristine vintage 1960
Chris Kimling
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Filming a Corporate Documentary About a Sustainable Landfill Near Atlanta
Last year I worked on a corporate documentary video about an environmentally friendly landfill located right outside of Atlanta. The project was about sustainable landfills and how this particular facility operates. I worked as the Director of Photography and Camera Operator on the shoot. The project involved interviews, b-roll, and filming around a large active landfill location. What stood out most about this job was the landfill itself. When you are driving through it, it
Chris Kimling
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Meditation Video Production in Atlanta for a Healthcare App
I recently worked as the Video Producer and Director of Photography for a project in Atlanta for a healthcare app designed to help patients who are sick or recovering in the hospital. The videos were made for meditation, relaxation, and other calming exercises that patients could use directly through the app. For this shoot, we rented a studio space in Atlanta that matched the peaceful tone the client wanted. It needed to feel calm and simple without looking too plain or dist
Chris Kimling
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Podcast Video Production at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta
Last fall, I filmed and edited a podcast series for The Transportation Channel. They were looking for a Director of Photography in Atlanta and found me for the project. They were thrilled with the videos I produced. I was told the podcast series made a big impact in the transportation industry and helped generate much more interest in their show. At the bottom of this post, you can see a recommendation from the founder of The Transportation Channel. The podcast was filmed dur
Chris Kimling
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Working as a Gaffer on a commercial for Spanx
I recently worked on a commercial and marketing video for the clothing company Spanx. I was the Gaffer on this shoot, so I am not...
Chris Kimling
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Working on PBS's This Old House
I worked on an episode of the show This Old House , which airs on PBS. It was a really fun job and also one of the fastest-paced...
Chris Kimling
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Filming at The Illuminarium in Atlanta
I filmed a video for a local immersive entertainment venue in Atlanta called The Illuminarium. It was a farily straighforward shoot, but...
Chris Kimling
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Working as a Gaffer on Lawn Care Commercials
Earlier this year I worked as a Gaffer on a series of commercials for a lawn care company called Neds Home. It was probably the strangest...
Chris Kimling
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Upgraded Lighting Kit: 600D & Diffusion/Flag Frames
This year I decided to upgrade my lighting kit, and I’m really glad I did. It paid off almost instantly. I have been working as Director...
Chris Kimling
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Filming a Creative Documentary Segment for European TV
I worked as a Director of Photography on an episode of a documentary TV show called 42: The Answer to Almost Everything for Arte, a...
Chris Kimling
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The Last Exit – Lighting a Greenscreen Car Scene
I was the Gaffer on a short film called The Last Exit , which had a pretty ambitious production. The entire film was shot on a...
Chris Kimling
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Creating a Cinematic Lifestyle Video in Atlanta
Before Christmas last year, I worked on a cinematic lifestyle video for a couple who reached out after finding my work online. They were...
Chris Kimling
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I got my drone license!
I recently passed my FAA Part 107 test and now have my Remote Pilot license and I can legally fly drones commercially. That means I can...
Chris Kimling
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Filming Wildlife and Wading Through Rivers for a Museum Exhibit
I worked as Director of Photography on a short film that now plays daily at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, a museum just...
Chris Kimling
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Director of Photography: hol+ Podcast with Dr. Taz
I recently filmed a couple of episodes for the hol+ podcast hosted by Dr. Taz. We recorded inside a studio, and I supplied both the...
Chris Kimling
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Working as Director of Photography on Making a Serial Killer
I spent a lot of time working as a Director of Photography on two episodes of the show Making a Serial Killer , a true crime series that...
Chris Kimling
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Working as a Cinematographer on a Period Piece Short Film
Last year I worked on a short film called Rawhead Trail for the 100 Hour Film Fest. I only ended up filming half of the project, which...
Chris Kimling
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The New York Times: The Economics of Home Depot
I’ve had the opportunity to film multiple videos for The New York Times, and one of the first projects I worked on was a piece called The...
Chris Kimling
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