Videography Workshop

DANIEL HURST

Over his 25+ year career has worked as a photojournalist, commercial photographer, cinematographer and specialty camera operator. Some of Daniel’s specialties include slow motion, tabletop, food, product, as well as helicopter aerials, air to air, automotive cinematography and camera car work.

Daniel is the founder and CEO of VIA Films: a specialty camera production company that offers equipment and crew for productions looking to elevate their work with dynamic aerial, high speed and automotive camera work. In 2015 Daniel co-founded Motorized Precision which develops motion control robotics systems for the film and entertainment industry and today is one of the top players in the space. Daniel was also an early pioneer in stock footage licensing, over the years he pushed the limits producing several top selling stock footage brands. Today Daniel's stock aerial footage is being used in many of largest feature films, television series and commercials in the world.

Daniel, his wife Stacee and their four amazing children call the Newberg area their home, his family are involved in Newberg K-12 Christian school C.S. Lewis Academy, George Fox University and Red Hills Church.

Daniel also enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of Christian filmmakers. He is an adjunct instructor of cinematic arts at George Fox University teaching advanced cinematography techniques. Daniel provides his students with a unique perspective on the industry and enjoys introducing his classes to classic filmmaking techniques often working with vintage film cameras and 16mm film.

Some of Daniel’s clients include: National Geographic, Nike, Netflix, Red Bull, Adidas, Microsoft, Mazda, Porsche, Honda, Coca-Cola, Panda Express, Dutch Bros., Canon, Nissan, Infinity, Audi, Ferrari, Toyota, Chevrolet, Harley Davidson, The Travel Channel, Disney, BBC, Warner Bros., CBS, Paramount, Discovery Channel, HBO, ESPN, MTV, and NBC.

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