Hello, i AM

DAVID DURÁN ARAYA

Audiovisual Producer

About me

I am a creative audiovisual producer with 13+ years of expertise in content creation. Skilled in all stages of production, like concept development, script writing, planning, budgeting, creative direction, field production, post production, and more.

What I do

From understanding your requirements, designing a creative blueprint, pre-production planning, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and organizing resources, to capturing stunning footage, managing post-production workflows, and delivering a seamless high-quality audiovisual experience, I oversee every step of the process.

pre production

Concept Development / Budgeting / Scheduling / Location Scouting / Crew Coordination / Equipment Rental / Legal & Contracts / Production Design / Logistics & Transportation / Client Communication

production

On-Set Coordination / Crew Management / Directing Talent / Overseeing Filming / Monitoring Expenses / Handling Equipment / Time Management /Ensuring Safety Protocols

post production

Editing / Managing Audio & Sound Design / Color Grading / VFX Supervision / Client Feedback & Revisions / Budgeting & Final Accounting

Skills

Project Management
100%
Communication
100%
Budgeting
95%
Video editing
85%
Adobe Creative Suite
85%
Microsoft Office Suite
85%
Computer profficiency
90%

My Experience

2017-present

Freelance /Independent

Multimedia producer

- As an executive and field producer, I’ve been in charge of budgeting, planning and leading productions teams to create commercial and corporate videos for a wide brands such as Banco de Costa Rica, Corona, Nissan, Uber, Grupo Purdy, Nevax, Saba, among others.

- Consultant at Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, in charge of the creation and implementation of the audiovisual archive of the institution.

- Local producer for the French television program Pekin Express: La Route des 50 Volcans (2019).

- Managed the production of large-scale graphic pieces (murals) for public and private institutions.

- Consultant at CEPAC (Centro de Producción Artística y Cultural) for media content production as part of the Festival Internacional de las Artes 2024.

2014-2016

Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica

Audiovisual Producer

In charge of the audiovisual department at Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, responsible for tasks such as : Conceptualization and production of institutional and promotional videos. / Multi-camera production of all performances in the main stage. / Video mapping. / Backup and digitization of analog formats.

2011-2014

Corte A S.A.

Audiovisual Producer

As part of an in-house production company, I coordinated the production and post-production of over 80 television commercials and other advertising products from start to finish, for a wide range of clients, including Reckitt Benckiser, FIFCO, Unilever, Gutis, Hyundai, among others.