Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)

Trusted on hundreds of projects

YOUR LAB ONSET

SAUL BARRAN

DUBAI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Name : Saul Barran
Mobile UAE : (+971) 050 167 3634
Email : saulbarran@gmail.com
Location : United Arab Emirates / London, UK
Nationality : British
Visa / Residency : UAE
Native Language : English
Other Languages : Portuguese (fluent), French (good working knowledge) Driving License : UK, UAE & International
Drone Pilot License : UAE & European Union

Main Crew Role:

Digital Imaging Technician

Supporting Crew Roles:

  • Phantom Flex 4K Camera Operator
  • Ronin Gimbal (Owner and Operator)
  • Drone Camera Operator (Owner and Operator)
  • Drone Pilot (Owner and Operator)
  • CableCam (Owner and Operator)

BRIEF PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With training in production, post-production and an academic background in Media, Design and Information Technology I became a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) in 2010. After participating in some of the earliest courses available, I began my on-set journey in the UK, learning from innovators in the field of digital filmmaking. Throughout my professional journey, I have contributed to hundreds of projects across a wide range of media content, including internet, television commercials, viral videos, music videos, TV series, corporate films, short films, and feature films

DIT Experience

As a DIT, I have honed my skills on over 350 television commercials, gaining extensive production experience and a comprehensive understanding of cameras, formats, and digital workflows.
I have worked with many talented DOPs and Directors, who appreciate my diligence, attention to detail, on-set adaptability, and strong relationships with production, post-production and crew.
Operating in challenging conditions and managing large camera setups, massive amounts of data, and complex post-production workflows, I stay updated with the latest camera technology to provide full support to the camera department.
I collaborate with DOPs to overcome technological challenges and achieve their desired on-set look, offering color-managed workflows and support for data-intensive 4k to 8k RAW multicamera shoots.
I also consult with production and post production teams to create efficient and secure workflows, ensuring that our clients have confidence in the handling of valuable footage.
Throughout my career, I have had the honor of being trusted to manage complex cameras, setups, and workflows on set, delivering precious footage to post-production for top international production companies, agencies, and high-profile VIPs, celebrities, and actors such as RSA, BBDO, UAE royalty, Rory Mcllroy, Roger Federer, Kanye West, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Jackie Chan, Chris Pine, Shah Rukh Khan, Simon Pegg, Gerard Butler, and Jason Momoa..

QNB 'Beyond'

DIT + Live Grading for DOP

Daniel Aranyo Batlle

A highly technical Shoot requiring On Set precision timing, Live Grading, green Screen Masking and Colour Accurate monitoring.
Software: Silverstack, LiveGrade, DaVinci Resolve & Qtake

THE REAL ROLE OF A DIT?

NO - IT'S NOT JUST COPY AND PASTE 🙂

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A Trusted DIT

AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTIONS IN THE UAE, MIDDLE EAST AND WORLDWIDE.

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Drone Showreel

Sports, Events & Live Broadcast Showreel

Drone Pilot, Camera Operator Experience

As one of the first individuals to introduce, import, build, and operate professional drones for filming and photography in the UAE, I have been at the forefront of this technology since 2013. I have collaborated with the DCAA, GCAA, and the Ministry of Defense to establish safe and compliant aerial shoots within the media industry in the UAE. After founding Dubai Aerial Media, I established Airscope, one of the top five drone companies in the Mena region. My extensive experience and reputation with drone technology have given me the opportunity to work on high-end filming projects as a drone pilot, aerial camera operator, and aerial coordinator using drones on hundreds of media projects for feature films, TV commercials, VIP events, live broadcast sports, product activations, 360 filming, and 3D mapping.

phantom drone
DJI Phantom 1 and GoPro 2013
octocopter
Early Custom Heavy Lift 2015

ARTICLES

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Codecs in Digital Cinematography

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The Evolution of Digital Cinema Cameras

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How virtual production works

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