Kevin Avedissian is a director of photography based in Paris and Marseille, working on projects worldwide and specializing in narrative films, commercials and music videos.

Over the past ten years he has partnered with top-tier directors and international agencies on commercials for iconic brands such as Cartier, Hermès, Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Margiela, Coperni, Lacoste, etc.

Kevin has also contributed to notable short films, including Une fois dehors (starring Léa Seydoux), as well as award-winning projects like If You Love Her, Let Her Go and La Grinta.

In the music industry, he helped shape the visual universe of successful artists such as La Femme, Benjamin Biolay, Vald, Louane, Sofiane, Hoshi, Kekra, Deen Burbigo, Sam Quealy, Requin Chagrin and Lulu Van Trapp.

Kevin speaks French and English. Member of Dive+

Kevin Avedissian, director of photography, behind the scenes of a commercial shoot.

RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV

The latest camera from RED, delivering 120fps in 8K RAW and up to 600fps in lower res, built-in electronic ND system and numerous video and power outputs.

SmallHD DSMC3 7" + 4 CFexpress RED Pro 1Tb + LPL Mount + PL Adapter

Professional RED camera, V-Raptor XL model, with control buttons, ports, and screen with display settings.

BOLEX H16 EL

The EL is the latest camera made by the well-known Swiss brand. It’s a factory Super 16 camera with a built-in light meter and runs quieter than earlier models.

HD-SDI video tap + Tobin TXM-24 Crystal Sync + V-Mount + Bolex Bayonet / Arri PL / C-Mount + 15mm rod support + Bolfix top & side cheese plate + (2) 400ft mag

Bolex H16 EL Super 16mm movie camera with lens and viewfinder, made in Switzerland.

ARRI x ZEISS
STANDARD SPEED MK2 T2.1

12-16-20-24-32-40-50-85-135-180 MM

Standard Speeds are vintage cinema lenses that have been an industry standard for decades. Their older optical designs, vintage glass and coatings are the perfect recipe to take some of the edge off of digital cameras, and they are incredibly flattering on faces. Standard Speeds were used on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Roger Deakins used them to shoot Fargo. They have a classic look thanks in part to their older coatings and iris design which delivers beautiful flares and a unique bokeh when stopped down. As a bonus, they are some of the smallest and lightest cinema lenses available (most of them weighing about 500g), which makes them one of the best choices for gimbal or drone use.
Old Fast Glass

Set of Arriflex camera lenses displayed with focus and aperture markings visible.

SUPER 16 LENSES

KERN VARIO-SWITAR 14.5-115MM F2.3 + ASPHERON
ZEISS SUPER SPEED 9.5MM MK2 T1.3
KERN SWITAR 16MM F1.8 + 25MM F1.4

FULL FRAME LENSES

ANGENIEUX 28-70MM F2.6 LPL FF
ZEISS JENA MC 20MM + 180MM F2.8 PL FF
ZEISS CONTAX 28MM F2 LPL FF

MONITORING

TERADEK 500 LT 1:2
SONY PVM-A170 MONITOR 17″ OLED
PANASONIC BT-LH2550 MONITOR 25″
FEELWORLD MONITOR 7″ 2200nit 4K HD-SDI

FILTERS

TIFFEN 4x5,6" ND .3 to 1.2 + CLEAR + ND SE .3 to .9 + ND HE .3 to .9
TILTA 95MM ND .3 to 2.1 + Black Pro-Mist 1/8 1/4 1/2 + POLA FRAME
SCHNEIDER 138MM POLA
SCHNEIDER 82MM VARI ND
TIFFEN 80MM .3 to 1.2 + POLA + CLEAR

ACCESSORIES

ARRI FF4 FOLLOW FOCUS
TILTA NUCLEUS-M WLC-T03 WIRELLESS FOLLOW FOCUS
CORESWX (4) HELIX MAX 150 VM 12/24V BATTERIES + CHARGER 2X5A
BEBOB (4) V150 BATTERIES
CHROSZIEL MB-840 MATTEBOX 2 STAGES SWING AWAY (≤142.5MM)
EXTENSION TUBE 15MM, 20MM PL
TILTA MIRAGE MATTE BOX (≤95MM)
ARRI LMB-3 CLIP-ON 4x4“ (≤82MM)
SMOKE MACHINE 400W

GRIP

SACHTLER VIDEO 30 II (150MM)
RONFORD-BAKER TALL & BABY TRIPODS (150MM) + HI-HAT
SACHTLER VIDEO 18P (100MM) + CARBON LEGS + HI-HAT
EASYRIG VARIO
PORTA-JIB TRAVELLER
KESSLER CINESLIDER 1M (100MM) + 150MM SUPPORT
TILTA UH-T03 HANDLE 15MM/19MM
SHAPE DOUBLE QUICK TRIGGER GRIPS

Kevin Avedissian, director of photography, behind the scenes of a car commercial shoot.