Douglass A. Brown

Résumé

Douglass A. Brown

Award-winning cinematographer & filmmaker — 20+ years in film, TV, and live media — now building AI systems.

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Summary

Award-winning cinematographer, filmmaker, and AV specialist with 20+ years across film, television, live events, and digital media — now a creative technologist building AI systems and holding a Computer Science degree. Licensed FAA Remote Pilot specializing in aerial cinematography. Equally at home directing a shoot, running a multi-camera livestream, or architecting a local-first AI operating system. Proven leading teams and delivering independently in fast-paced production environments.

Skills

AI & Software: Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Next.js, LLM application development, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, local model deployment (Ollama), Git.

Production & Camera: Directing, cinematography, editing (DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere), live multi-camera production (OBS, Blackmagic ATEM), motion graphics (After Effects), aerial/drone (FAA Part 107).

Photography: Event, portrait, macro, aerial, landscape.

Content & Social: Social media strategy, content systems, Hootsuite, social listening.

Experience

Owner / Executive Producer / Cinematographer / Editor

2012 – Present

Image Tale Productions — Puget Sound, WA

  • Founded and run a full-service video production company serving corporate and independent clients.
  • Produce marketing, event, and documentary content end-to-end — including a three-part apprenticeship campaign for Seattle Area Pipe Trades.

Lead AV Technician

2014 – 2023

C. Sherman AV

  • Ran AV operations for medical conferences and events; technical direction for hybrid/streamed events; trained and supervised AV staff.

Freelance Livestream Technician

2020 – 2023

Social27

  • Designed and ran complex multi-camera livestream productions; built/managed OBS scene collections; directed live switching.

Lead Photographer

2014 – 2020

Grad Images

  • Lead/team-captain photographer for high-volume academic ceremony events.

Freelance AV Technician / Camera Operator

2011 – 2020

Video Tech Services

  • Led technical teams for corporate events; operated cameras for IMAG live coverage; configured video, lighting, and audio; managed equipment logistics.

Camera Operator / Utility / PA

2013

Four Weddings, Season 5 — ITV / Kirkstall Road Productions

  • Operated Sony EX1/EX3 for broadcast TV; advanced from PA to Camera Operator; coordinated shot coverage with the directing team.

Field Production Associate

2006 – 2007

The Tyra Banks Show — Telepictures Productions

  • Shot second camera and B-roll; managed field production equipment and releases.

Field Producer / Casting Associate

2005

BET's Remixed — Tidal Wave TV

  • Conducted nationwide casting interviews; directed and shot field segments; managed location releases.

Early Career — Video Production

1999 – 2005

High school video department lead · local-access TV camera op · freelance videographer · independent film crew

Selected production credits: Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman (Science Channel), American Grit (FOX), Treehouse Masters (Animal Planet), The Layover with Anthony Bourdain (Travel Channel), Dish Nation. IATSE Local 600 reserve call list (sports utility).

Education

Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science (dual degree)

June 2026

The Evergreen State College — Olympia, WA · Computer Science focus

  • Transformational Leadership Certificate — June 2025
  • Audio Fundamentals & Mixing Certificate — June 2026
  • Web Design Certificate — June 2026
  • Cybersecurity Certificate — June 2026

Directing Diploma (Directing for Film)

2004

New York Film Academy — Universal Studios, CA

Certified Master Storyteller

2018

Muse Film School — Portland, OR

A.A.S., Broadcast Production Technologies

2003

Bates Technical College — Tacoma, WA · GPA 3.54

Certifications

  • Google AI Professional Certificate; AI for Content Creation; AI for Research & Insights — Coursera, 2026
  • Hootsuite — Social Media Marketing · Social Listening · How to Use Hootsuite
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License (2016 – current)
  • 14 Day Filmmaker, Smartphone Edition (2024); Career Essentials in Generative AI — Microsoft/LinkedIn (2023)
  • Apple Final Cut Pro X & FCP 7 Master certifications (2010 – 2012)

Selected Projects

  • BRAIN OS — a self-built, local-first personal AI operating system: multi-model deliberation, neuromorphic memory, automated knowledge ingestion.
  • ProSe — a legal-tech web app for self-represented family-court litigants (Next.js, Supabase).
  • Loki Project, Seattle Area Pipe Trades, Inheritance Podcast, Battlecode Bot — see Selected Work.

Awards

  • WorldFest Houston — Platinum Award, "Absent" (2008)
  • Renton Film Frenzy — Best Use of Renton, "The Capsule" (2012)
  • Seattle 48 Hour Film Project — Best Use of Prop & "Henry Rollins HARDCORE" awards (2013)
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