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The “Behind the Lens” series explores the lives, inspirations, and motivations of the world’s prominent filmmakers. What sparks that creative flame and what passion sets it ablaze? Dive into a unique perspective and discover what life is like through the eyes of the world’s most influential visual artists.
Chapter 1: Immigrating to the US from Switzerland at five years old, Vincent discovered an innate talent for recognizing when things are visually balanced. This ability paired with a deeply passionate approach to his work has come to define his aesthetic and in many ways his life.
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Production Company: Helio + Company
Director: Chris Murphy
Producer: Shannon Ethridge
Executive Producer: Anne Devereux
Director of Photography: Logan Schneider
Creative Director: Zach Johaneson
Post Production Manager: Chad Dawson
Editor: Sam Hedlund
Assistant Editor: Katie Roberts
Sound Mix: Lake Springstead
Title Design: Josh Davis
Colorist: Michael Kellogg
1st AC: Kyle Taylor
2nd AC: Blake Steigerwald
DIT: Alex Purifoy
Helicopter Pilots: Rob Marshall + Mike Renz
Shotover Operators: Doug Holgate + Jose Montanez
Key Grip: Brian Branton
Best Boy: Alex Gappa
CREDITS
Agency: Helio & Company
Client: Vans
Director: Chris Murphy
Producer: Chad Dawson
Director of Photography: Logan Triplett
1st AC: Matt Wheat
2nd AC: Sean Tippin
Sound: Mike Suarez
Key Grip: Brian Branton
Gaffer: Andy Thei
Grip: Brandon Watson
Motion Control Cinematography: Adam Francis, Paul Maples
Editor: Sam Hedlund
Visual FX: Jim Menkol
Motion Design: Josh Davis
Production Assistants: Katie Roberts, Mason Harrelson, Tay O'neil