Esteban Lalinde Martinez
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, and raised in the UK, Esteban lived most of his life in England until moving back to Bogotá after completing university in Nottingham. After completing his studies in Psychology and Philosophy he soon began working as a studio assistant in a photography studio in London where he came across the 'depths' of moving image and editing.
After a couple of years gaining a basic understanding of light, cameras and editing, he moved to Colombia where he began working in Congo Films rental house. Here is where his world was opened to the intricate workings of cameras and their ecosystem of technical accessories. Working as the Camera Department Manager his understanding of how each piece of equipment grew and his ability to problem solve was developed.
A couple of years later, he ventured into the freelance world, starting as a Data Wrangler, going on to DIT, Second Assistant Camera and consequently into the role of First Assistant Camera.
After a couple of years gaining a basic understanding of light, cameras and editing, he moved to Colombia where he began working in Congo Films rental house. Here is where his world was opened to the intricate workings of cameras and their ecosystem of technical accessories. Working as the Camera Department Manager his understanding of how each piece of equipment grew and his ability to problem solve was developed.
A couple of years later, he ventured into the freelance world, starting as a Data Wrangler, going on to DIT, Second Assistant Camera and consequently into the role of First Assistant Camera.