Obama Presidential Center.
Obama Foundation
Director of PhotographyCinematographer / Steadicam Operator
Cinematographer & Steadicam Operator
Selected work ↓
Obama Presidential Center.
Obama Foundation
Wishing Well.
Duckwrth
Nissan Altima.
Doechii
Back n Love.
ScHoolboy Q feat. Devin Malik
Guy's Girl.
Alemeda
LA Bold Collection.
Rams × Mister Cartoon
BOOM BAP.
Doechii · Swamp Session
Tangerine.
Steady Holiday
00Based in Los Angeles · Available worldwide
Cinematographer & Steadicam OperatorScroll to move ↓
01 / Selected work
Images
that listen.
Cinematography and camera movement for artists, stories, and brands.
Full filmography ↓Wishing Well.
Duckwrth
DP: Grant Duncan · Steadicam: Alvin OctomanNissan Altima.
Doechii
Director of Photography + SteadicamBack n Love.
ScHoolboy Q feat. Devin Malik
DP: Grant Duncan · Steadicam: Alvin OctomanGuy's Girl.
Alemeda
DP: Grant Duncan · Steadicam: Alvin OctomanLA Bold Collection.
Rams × Mister Cartoon
Director of PhotographyBOOM BAP.
Doechii · Swamp Session
Director of Photography + SteadicamTangerine.
Steady Holiday
DP: Drew Bienemann · Steadicam: Alvin OctomanHe’s So Good
TOBi
Director of PhotographyFar From Here
Emmit Fenn
DP: Tyler Weinberger · Steadicam: Alvin OctomanLife Is A Jungle
TOBi
Director of PhotographyMichelin Star Dinners
Phil Augusta Jackson
Steadicam OperatorNike Attack
Travis Scott × John McEnroe
DP: Grant Duncan · Steadicam: Alvin OctomanSpeechless
Eddie Benjamin ft. Maddie Ziegler
DP: Tyler Weinberger · Steadicam: Alvin Octoman01 / Full portfolio
The rest
of the work.
Music videos, commercials, and stories. Explore the complete credits by artist, camera role, and client.
Complete filmography / Expand a collection
Film & television credits ↗
02 / Steadicam
Precision
in motion.
Camera movement that feels instinctive, controlled, and connected to performance. From tight interiors to long-form choreography, the movement should always serve the story.
Steadicam reel / Play in color
03 / About
Alvin Octoman.
I'm a Filipino American cinematographer and Steadicam operator based in Los Angeles, working across commercials, music videos, and narrative films.
Born and raised in Hollywood, I studied photography, design, and film at Pasadena City College. I believe camera movement should serve the story, and I enjoy working with people who care about what they make.
Outside film, my interests in woodworking, metalworking, furniture, and architecture inform how I think about materials, function, and detail.
04 / Contact
Let's make
something move.
For cinematography, Steadicam, commercial, music video, and narrative inquiries.