Aaron Proctor

Cinematographer. Production co @FWDlabs.

[FWD:labs @fwdlabs]

For https://t.co/RstNsz95gk which debuts today with a teach-in action at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, FWD:labs worked with Branch4 and a larger coalition to craft a story-forward way to experience America'a 433+ national parks ... (1/3)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Good sights, sounds, and familiar faces today at @CineGearExpo 🎬

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

🪧 @XavierBecerra 🗳️

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Enjoyed knocking this one out of the park – it's just such a visual delight – and Race Forward is such an amazing client to work for

[FWD:labs @fwdlabs]

Thrilled to launch a hand-crafted website today for Public School Strong: https://t.co/cjurdTynaf

Already a nationwide platform for concerned folks advocating for public schools, we worked with the client to clarify the call-to-action – and how to better visualize it all

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[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

@Davidca58664176 $300+ each for the former and $3000+ for the latter, and those were the cheapest available 😭

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Felt like competing in the Olympics just to get a shot at buying LA28 tickets, only to see prices through the roof for cool stuff like Gymnastics or the Opening/Closing Ceremony. But at least we got a few – Women's Water Polo and Men's Baseball – to see in person here in 2028. 📷

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

New work for the State of California is up, introducing CalHeatScore: https://t.co/l8dy0oLC99

It's a public health mapping tool to help Californians stay informed when temps rise.

Director/DP: 👋
Assists: Lena Valentine & Shane Salk
Colorist: Rick Galli
Production Co.: @FWDlabs

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Friendly reminder to those who use Adobe Creative Cloud without generative A.I.: downgrade when you can to "Creative Cloud Standard." It's buried in the list of variant plans and saves you $70/year on the latest price hike / forced move to "Creative Cloud Pro." 💰 #TheMoreYouKnow

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Grateful to start off 2026 with a week of film work 🎬

Third gig with this happy client and umteenth shoot lately with Lena Valentine rocking the assist 🙌

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

It’s extra fitting that his memorial is scheduled when I’m on set for a week of shooting in early January. 🎬 (3/3)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

RIP Ronald Chase. In my high school years, I regularly participated in his non-profit, San Francisco Art & Film Program for Teenagers @sfartandfilm, which introduced me at an early age to the merits of independent and foreign film. (1/3)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Getting accepted into his early film workshop program was a game changer, finding a groove as a cinematographer and the “Whiplash” pros and cons of the art. It contributed so much to sparking the fire years ago and shaping me into what I do today. (2/3)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

That's a wrap on the last shoot of 2025! 🎬

New explainer spot for the State of California dropping in early 2026 – stay tuned.

Director/DP: 👋
AD/AC: Lena Valentine
PA: Shane Salk
Prod. Co.: @fwdlabs

Shot on RED Gemini with our new DZOFILM Arles primes 🎥

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

It's about aiming for slightly slower productions, getting more details just right, and competing with the go-go-go-ers peddling the status quo. So, here's to rolling the dice on yourself, knowing your value, and aiming for the stars.

Let's go shoot something, fam. 🎬 (4/4)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

In a world of chasing every goal, competing with shortcuts, and appeasing every stakeholder, I've found there can still be space for personal growth. Looking back/ahead, I did the homework and made the leap to owning a set of cinema lenses – @DZOFILMINC Arles primes. (1/4)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

But, thanks to having amazing @fwdlabs clients who also want turn it up to eleven, I found the opportunity to level up.

Buying these were not cheap – but their value to me goes beyond the bill. It's about investing in myself and the tier I want to roll in. (3/4)

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Fun test driving a set of the @DZOFILMINC budget cine primes, the original Vespids

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Anyone surprised that #NoKings posts were suppressed here yesterday? Not trending, plus demoted engagement, despite being huge on every other social network. 🤔

[Aaron Proctor @aaronproctor]

Proud to be part of the millions of peaceful protestors out crossing the streets and standing on sidewalks voicing their dissent today for #NoKings – like the fine folks here in Studio City, California earlier today

📽️: 👋
🎶: @punch_deck