Ian Grau Director of Photography

Ian Grau Director of Photography I'm a freelance cinematographer based in Phoenix, AZ

04/08/2026

Have you ever seen this trick before?

You can use foil/mylar balloons filled with helium to block hard to reach overhead can lights!

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03/24/2026

When I’m in the cleaning mood, it’s honestly therapeutic cleaning out the trailer!



03/19/2026

I’ve been a huge fan of the Godox Knowled Projection attachment! It’s a really great option that balances form factor, and optical quality!



26 years old today. Health insurance was overrated anyway! ✌️I don’t often take a moment to look back and truly reflect ...
03/13/2026

26 years old today. Health insurance was overrated anyway! ✌️

I don’t often take a moment to look back and truly reflect on what I’ve accomplished so far. That 8 year-old Wisconsin boy holding a camcorder, with aspirations to work in the movie business someday, wouldn’t even be able to dream up my life today.

I’m super grateful for all of the friends I’ve made along the way, and to have such a supportive family and wife by my side! ❤️

02/27/2026

More info below! 👇

The COMICA Seekcom S1 is a really great budget option for easy communication on set! Any headset can be a receiver or the host. The battery life is great, and the AI audio clean up is really impressive! Great for noisy environments! The range was also more than enough, I was able to talk to my crew through concrete walls. If you have line of sight the range is much higher!

Link to purchase: https://geni.us/ZD31

02/24/2026

The Gold/White Checkerboard rag from is a great option for giving your subjects a nice golden glow! We used it in this scenario to give a golden hour feel to our canine subject!

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02/05/2026

I feel like I never see people talking about this adaptor! Being able to adapt your old Leko’s right to front of your Evoke fixtures is a total game changer!

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1st AC: .camera.llc
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SLT: .moldenhauer

02/03/2026

Having reflectors like the Liteflow reflectors in your kit is a total game changer! I’m always finding new use cases for these things!

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Director:
DP:
1st AC: .camera.llc
1st AD:
KG:
Grip: .moldenhauer

02/01/2026

It’s been a while! New posts coming soon! ✌️



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12/10/2025

How do I decide when to buy more lights as an owner op gaffer? Using data helps a lot in making informed purchasing decisions!

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