Crooked Path Films
Richard Allen Crook
Cinematographer
Editor
Video Production
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Screenshot from "The Key" - Cinematography by Richard Allen Crook
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I've been making films since my mother bought me a Fisher Price PXL200 when I
was a kid growing up in Seattle, Washington. By the time I was in high school, I
upgraded the gear and was submitting to festivals, attending filmmaking
symposiums, working as a PA on local feature films, and anything else I could
find to learn and practice the many aspects of making movies.
After High School, I decided to attend Washington State University and the
Edward R Murrow School of Broadcasting. I'm a firm believer and supporter of
the increasing dominance digital filmmaking. I felt this was the best choice as
opposed to a traditional "film" school because I wanted to learn the digital
process and how to tell stories in a newer untraditional way.
After graduating and moving to Dallas, TX, I worked in restaurant management
while building a name for myself as a freelance cinematographer and
editor...and made the move to start a production company called Crooked Path
Films. I wouldn't trade my years in management--not only because I learned how
to run a business, but more importantly how to manage and work with people to
make the business enjoyable for everyone.
Crooked Path Films, LLC works with agencies and also directly with clients to
create industrial films and commercials. We pride ourselves on making
"cinematic" productions instead of typical videography. Our clients enjoy that
they receive a truly cinematic "film" instead of a video. Some of our clients
include Texas Instruments, Harley Davidson, D Magazine, and Bob Evans Farms.
I also occasionally work as a freelance cinematographer or editor with other
production companies.
I also utilize the newer large-sensor cameras that provide that cinematic look. I
wrote the "Idiot's Guide to 5dMkII Cinematography," and "Idiot's Guide to Sony
FS100," both free online guides to help other users. I also conduct seminars on
DSLR and large-sensor digital filmmaking, guest write on industry websites, and
operate my blog that provides resources for other digital filmmakers.
In late 2011, I moved into our new studios and production offices in Richardson,
TX.
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