Josh Layton

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About Josh Layton

A versatile, enthusiastic, & visionary Cinematographer & Editor with 9+ years of national & international experience in video production, including shooting on all major professional camera brands, editing, and coloring. Takes great pride in applying expert knowledge of lighting techniques to create visually stunning productions both in studio and on-location – lighting is everything! Trusted partner & creative thought leader to production & creative teams, leveraging practical skill in producing & editing commercials, web content, short films & documentaries. Strong creative heart; skilled in visual storytelling & captivating content production. Well-versed in editing videos with high attention to detail, and configuring, operating, and maintaining a wide array of studio equipment. Enjoys working closely with clients, utilizing feedback to create videos that exceed expectations & bring their visions to life. Selected Highlights: • Shot the critically acclaimed short film “Allende” in Mexico; featured in Short Mag, earning a 4/5 star rating & praise for outstanding cinematography. • Achieved 8 awards and 8 nominations for the short film "Terraforma"; credited with exceptional cinematography skills, showcasing my ability to capture visually stunning and compelling storytelling. • Selected as Video Editor for a major project with US Bank: Giving Back with Collin Morikawa. This involved a team of 40+ people and multiple camera crews across 5 locations to document the bank’s philanthropic projects. Played a vital role in organizing, syncing, editing & color grading footage from 15 cameras; led to successful delivery of 13 final video deliverables. • Shot a highly anticipated feature film for Shudder, AMC's renowned horror streaming platform:"Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor". • Edited Episode 2 of the popular show "Scrub This Mess!" for Scrub Daddy, a company featured on Shark Tank. This episode garnered views within just 4 months. Skills: Videography | Video Editing | Cinematography | Color Correction | Project Management | Client Management | Directing Crew & Talent | Lighting Set-Ups | Audio/Video Recording (In-Field & Studio)| Post-Production Workflow | Keying & Compositing (Green Screen)| Sound Recording | Creative Direction | Production Management | Film & Video Production | Content Strategy | Studio Coordination Technical: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition, Media Encoder, After Effects)| Davinci Resolve | Audio Recording (Lavalier, Boom, Camera-Mounted Mics)