ABOUT

GIUSEPPE IMPROTA

“DO NOT

JUST LEARN:

DO!”

MY EXPERIENCE

I have over 20 years of experience in filmmaking and 3D production, including VR, commercials, stop motion, feature films, animated feature films, and TV episodic productions.

I started as a 3D industrial designer and moved on to the media production world.
I founded my first company at 19 while attending the Art Academy in Naples (in Italy, where I am originally from).
After working in the industry in my home country for over ten years, I went abroad almost sixteen years ago to challenge myself with more complex endeavors.

Over the years, I have helped other companies build their post-production pipeline and worked in various roles. I have progressed from a 3D generalist to specializing in Lighting and Look Development and directing.
I am the Studio Director of Photography at Bardel Entertainment Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
I also teach a few classes at KPU University and privately mentor a handful of students to help them reach their goals more effectively.

I have also worked as a professional freelance photographer and as a cinematographer for various sizes of productions and indie films.
It started as a means to earn extra money but quickly developed into a passion (and then a full-time job) that has never left me and has immensely helped me in my 3D career.


At first, I was involved in commercials, weddings, events, and fashion shoots.
I then transitioned into fine art photography, focusing on wildlife, nature, and automotive subjects.

I recently started my filmmaking and content creation company, Improductions, where I combine my skills with a great team to create powerful content for many clients.

I am also curating a motorsports and aviation brand called JoyRides Pictures.

TRAVELING &

EXPLORING

“Not traveling is like reading only the first page of a book”

Traveling is a huge passion of mine, and I prefer to drive wherever I can.
I love to drive fast race cars as much as slowly enjoy a beautiful wild landscape in my 4x4.

I have driven the wild, unpaved routes of Europe for 10 years.
When I moved to Vancouver, I started traveling around the US and Canada in search of animals and landscapes to photograph.

I love to explore roads and areas hidden from most people and to spend time in the wilderness.

Over the years, I have built several expedition vehicles to tackle my adventures: a small Suzuki Samurai, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, two Jeep Wrangler JLs, and a couple of Delica L400 4×4 vans.
In the process, I have learned a great deal about electrical systems, woodworking, mechanical work, and more.

Currently, I own a well-equipped Jeep Gladiator Rubicon that allows me to reach pretty much any place I want.

I have realized that immersing myself in the wilderness allows me to recharge after a long and usually complicated and stressful production.
The images I shoot during these expeditions become beautiful, high-quality fine art prints that people can buy online.
You can find them here.

Another big passion of mine is cars & motorcycles.
I have a car racing license and like to bring my vehicles on track, battling against the time.

My passion for cars (and vehicles in general) got me to start taking professional pictures of them to have a printed memory of each.
As with many of the things I love to do, I made this into a job where I take studio photographs of people’s vehicles and make them into high-quality, luxurious prints for them to hang on the walls of their mancave, garage, office, or as a present to their friends.

This is a very popular product for people who love their cars and want a genuine and unique memory of their vehicles.
You can find them here.

MY EDUCATION

“EDUCATION

IS THE ONLY THING

NOBODY CAN TAKE AWAY FROM YOU”

All my studies took place in Italy.

In high school, I enrolled in a unique Computer Science program where we also learned computer programming.
I could not afford a specialized film school abroad, and there wasn’t much at the time in Italy for VFX, so I ended up attending the Fine Art Academy of Naples, where I specialized in traditional Painting and Set Dressing.

My computer graphics experience, both 2D and 3D, is entirely self-taught, as are my Photography and Cinematography skills.

I have received various certifications over the years, like the Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and Premiere, and I have collaborated as a speaker with important well-known brands in the 3D industry, like Newtek and The Foundry.

I have also studied music composition and piano for over 11 years, though I never completed the programs.

I like to join classes of all kinds and attend as many workshops as possible whenever I can, taking time off from my busy work schedule.
Learning makes life interesting, and I always look forward to learning something new.