Brady Ferdig
Photographer/Cinematographer/Editor · Self-employed
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
TELLING BRAND STORIES. WATCH THIS: https://youtu.be/eiiBiCpqlpQ
Work Experience
Photographer/Cinematographer/Editor
Self-employed2011 – Present
Whether brainstorming creative concepts from the beginning or helping someone amend their vision for their brand, I love working with my clients to get them what they want. Listening before providing options for brand goals and budgets makes my job easy. Standard packages include set of professional photography plus 2-3 videos sharable on social media channels.
Owner/Creative Director
Native Ground Media2019 – Present
Provide story driven videos in short and long form for growing brands. The success of Native Ground Media starts with a creative meeting and extensive pre-production before any shoot. Knowing how to best document each brand, product or service is all decided before the camera turns on. Set days include professional lighting, audio & talent direction. Having all bases covered from the beginning allows for a faster turn around once a project hits the editing bay. Short form videos for social media entice viewers to watch long form or full-length versions on youtube and brand websites. Every brand needs something different and Native Ground Media knows how to keep the competition away with unique videos for every market.
Event & Sponsorship Photographer (Contractor)
TEN: The Enthusiast Network (DEWTOUR)2017 – 2018
Provide on-brand content for Dewtour sponsors and partners within real time. Fast return of photos to include signage, booth activity, contest, crowd involvement, podium/award highlights, concerts, exhibits and after parties. Deliverables were submitted on time for immediate social media, recaps, and sales deck needs.
Video Editor (Contractor)
Common Thread Collective2018 – 2018
Editing brand and product longform videos for clients. Editing cut downs at 1-minute, 30-second and 15-second lengths. Color correcting, audio design, and graphics.
Content Distribution
TEN: The Enthusiast Network2012 – 2016
A large part of my position here was managing video distribution and the production schedule of DVDs for Skate, Surf, Snow and Motocross. I managed the shipping center and organized incoming/outgoing magazines for all titles. From trade shows to video premieres I set up and coordinated almost every event during the 4 years I worked there. My last 6 months I was the manager for Powder Magazine's The Great Siberian Traverse film, setting up theatres, traveling across 6 states and into Canada. I was tasked with photography and video for Transworld Business projects revolving around Agenda in 2013.
