PETER DIMAKO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | ATLANTA, GA
PHONE 859-327-7833
ABOUT
Versatility, knowledge and passion - bringing your vision to life.
I am a Director of Photography located in Atlanta, GA. Whether it's working with LED volumes, corporate or documentaries, flying drones in warehouses, all the way to music and dance, or breathing life into commercials or narrative pieces, I am here to get your project the best results possible.
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In my home base Atlanta, I have an excellent gear package at my disposal, and offer clients multiple camera and lens options, lighting and grip packages, from single to multi-cam, gimbal to drones. I am also an FAA Part 107 drone operator.
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I work nationwide, and can source any crew nationwide via my company Synchronicity Motion Pictures.
I am a big fan of constantly pushing the boundaries, and never stopping one's education, in an ever-evolving industry. You never stop learning. No matter the age. Proudly educated by the some of the very best cinematographers in the world, with 5 X ASC Master Classes, including virtual production with LED Volumes.
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Contact me at p@peterdimako.com or 859-327-7833.
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EDUCATION:
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Constantly improving one's self in an ever-evolving, competitive industry is a must for any filmmaker. This is what I've chosen to invest in over the years:
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DaVinci Resolve 18 - Advanced Color Grading - Ripple Training.
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ASC Master Class on Virtual Production - Greig Fraser, ASC, Craig Krief, ASC, Matthew Jensen, ASC, Baz Idione, ASC, Richard Crudo, ASC, Charlie Liebrman, ASC and Virtual Production Director for Epic Games, Matthew Madden.
ASC Master Class on Film - Dan Mindel, ASC (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Trek) , Linus Sandgren, ASC (La La Land, First Man), Mikael Salomon (The Abyss, Far and Away).
ASC Master Class - Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, Bill Bennett, ASC, , M. David Mullen, ASC, Don McCuaig, ASC, Rodney Charters, ASC, Jacek Laskus, ASC, Oliver Bokelberg,
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ASC Master Class - Ueli Steiger, ASC, James Neihouse, ASC, Robert Legato, ASC, Curtis Clark, ASC, Bill Bennett, ASC, Jacek Laskus, ASC, Theo Van de Sande, ASC.
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ASC Master Class - Shelley Johnson, ASC, Stephen H. Burum, ASC, Robert Legato, ASC, Don McCuaig, ASC, Bill Bennett, ASC, Euli Steiger, ASC, Curtis Clark, ASC.
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FAA Part 107 UAS Certified - Trained by DART Drones (Professional Operator Certfication).
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Director of Photography Master Class - Studied under Rodney Taylor, ASC. - Maine Media.
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Feature Film Lighting - Studied with Morris “Mo” Flam ("The English Patient," "Black Mass," "Black Swan," "All the King’s Men," "Cold Mountain," "I Am Legend") -Maine Media.
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Location Lighting - Studied with Travis Nathan Trudell (Shutter Island, Gone Baby Gone, Black Mass, Captain Phillips). Maine Media.
Abelcine Movi Operator training - Abelcine. Officially listed by Abelcine on their site - http://training.abelcine.com/movi-operator-list/
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REDucation training with RED Digital Cinema - Abelcine.
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Digital Imaging Technician with Andy Shipsides - Abelcine.
Advanced Camera Operator - Studied under Rodney Taylor, ASC. - Maine Media
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Steadicam Workshop - Studied under Paul Taylor - Maine Media
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Camera in Action - Studied under Zach Zamboni - Maine Media
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RECOMMENDED READING FOR BUDDING CINEMATOGRAPHERS & GAFFERS:
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These are highly informative, must-reads:
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American Cinematographer's Manual.
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Film Lighting: Talks with Hollywood Cinematographers and Gaffers by Kris Malkiewicz.
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Digital Cinematography by David Stump, ASC.
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Set Lighting Technician's Handbook by Henry C. Box.
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Cinematography by Kris Malkiewicz and M. David Mullen, ASC.
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The Filmmaker's Guide to Digital Imaging by Blain Brown.
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Motion Picture and Video Lighting by Blain Brown.
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The Five C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli.
CONTACT
p@peterdimako.com
Tel: 859-327-7833