Oral Berat User, Shooter
Oral has worked as a shooter since 1993, during which time he's been very busy. His cable and network client list includes: The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Arts and Entertainment Network, The History Channel, Outdoor Life Network, ESPN and PBS. Corporate clients include: Pfizer, Intel, NIKE, KPMG and United Airlines.
Ask him about his shooting style, and he'll tell you it varies depending on the type of project. For documentaries where you're working without a script, it's critical to choose the angle and frame that "tells the story" as the director or producer imagined it. And you have to do that in real time, since there're rarely retakes. Over the years, this action becomes instinctive - a sign of a seasoned shooter.
On corporate jobs, Oral serves as the producer's right arm. They work together as a team and in synch, creating just what the client needs to communicate. Since he's also worked as an editor, Oral knows what kind of coverage is needed for the final editing process.
He's also a perfectionist and not satisfied until he gets the "right" shot. Fortunately, he thinks and works fast, which is essential for a shooter who has to work within an allocated timeframe. And he makes sure to stay current on the latest techniques and product, because "in this business, education is ongoing."
Oral has a B.A. in Political Science and a MFA in Film and Video.