Director & Cinematographer

Harutyun Arto Davulciyan

Raised on the live stage of the arts; translating ideas into compelling frames, live arenas, and full production ecosystems for over 15 years.

From award-winning documentaries to large-scale multi-camera live broadcast control rooms, he leads projects with a holistic approach spanning creative vision, technical precision, and post-production mastery.

DirectorCinematographerLive Broadcast DirectorCreative ProducerTech Creator
Harutyun Arto Davulciyan - Yönetmen & Görüntü Yönetmeni
Nişantaşı, İstanbul • StüdioDaire
15+ Years Experience
Career Journey

Four Chapters of a Creative Life

From choir rehearsals and dance stages to university sets, arena live broadcasts, and multi-disciplinary studios - each chapter shaped the way I frame, direct, and produce.

1998 - 2011
Stage & Rhythm
01
Growing up with music, theatre, and 13 years of dance

Roots on Stage & Choral Rhythms

His relationship with art started long before he ever picked up a camera. His parents met as choir singers, and his entire childhood unfolded amid polyphonic choral rehearsals, piano melodies, and theatre productions.

Joining the prestigious Maral Music and Dance Ensemble became a 13-year journey as an active performer. Being physically on stage taught him what no classroom ever could: the visceral pulse of live performance, the weight of lighting cues, and how human bodies command visual space. Over time, that dancer’s instinct matured into directing the ensemble’s stage visuals, video productions, and technical operations.

2011 - 2016
Directing & Cinema
02
Bahçeşehir University full scholarship and early documentary triumphs

Cinema Education & Founding 24Creative

He completed Bahçeşehir University’s Cinema and Television program on a full merit scholarship. While university provided rigorous film grammar and aesthetic theory, he was driven by an urgency to create on real sets from day one.

In 2011, during his undergraduate years, he founded 24Creative as a production boutique. That journey led to filming acclaimed documentary works as a cinematographer - including TRT Belgesel’s “Battle for Survival: Nepal” - as well as commercials, music videos, and high-impact corporate storytelling that garnered international recognition.

2016 - 2021
Live Direction
03
Multicam keynotes, channel infrastructure, and international launches

Live Arena Broadcasts & Technical Infrastructure

Live broadcast direction is where split-second technical reflexes meet unflinching creative focus. There is no second take. Drawing on early television and infrastructure foundations — including TV212 (2012–2013) and founding technical infrastructure for LUYS TV (2019–2021) — he mastered high-pressure studio engineering and multi-camera switcher control.

Directing major live arena broadcasts, product keynotes, and global streams — such as the worldwide Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord launch stream in 2020 uniting international broadcasters into a central Istanbul control room — forged a calm, decisive presence behind the switcher desk.

2018 - Günümüz
Ecosystem & Ventures
04
Expanding from the director’s viewfinder to integrated agencies, studios, and software

Ecosystem & Ventures: WE24, Kristal Piksel, StüdioDaire & 24Software

Directorial mastery reaches its full potential when the entire production pipeline is under creative alignment. In 2018, he co-founded WE24 Agency with Larissa Davulciyan (with Aren Arda Kaya later joining as partner), integrating film production, digital branding, and strategic communication under one roof. Since 2022, he has served on the organizing committee of the Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards as broadcast and technical director, with WE24 Agency producing LED stage visuals under Aren Arda Kaya’s art direction.

In December 2024, he launched StüdioDaire in Nişantaşı, Istanbul — a dedicated hub for high-end multicam podcasting and live video production. In 2025, he established 24Software to build bespoke digital tools and automations for the creative industry, while sharing hands-on production wisdom on YouTube through the ArtoHD platform.

Experience

15 Years in Numbers

900+
Productions & Projects
Documentaries, commercials, live streams, and stage productions
180+
Brands & Partners
Local and international corporate collaborations
+15
Years of Experience
Continuous set, broadcast, and agency leadership since 2010
50+
Concerts & Music Videos
Live stage recordings and music video direction
Directorial Principles

The Directing & Production Philosophy

Every frame serves the emotional narrative, every live broadcast requires seamless team synchronization, and every production demands meticulous discipline.

01 / 04
Rhythm & Emotion

Dramaturgical Rhythm & Stage Instinct

Timing born from 13 years on stage

Cinematography is far more than technical exposure. It is the art of breathing with the performer, feeling tempo, and anticipating motion. A decade on stage grants an instinctive understanding of spatial depth, lighting mood, and physical gravity.

Core Directorial Standard
02 / 04
Live Direction

Calm Command at the Live Switcher

Split-second decisions in high-stakes arenas

In arena broadcasts and keynotes, there are no second chances. Under extreme pressure, a director must provide unwavering calm, clear communication to camera operators, and split-second aesthetic decisions that keep thousands of viewers engaged.

Core Directorial Standard
03 / 04
Cinematography

Optics, Color & Visual Discipline

Harmonizing technical rigour with artistic intent

Cameras are merely tools; it is optical focal length, lighting contrast, and deliberate color science that evoke emotion. Every choice - from anamorphic glass to key-to-fill ratios - is tuned to serve the psychological core of the narrative.

Core Directorial Standard
04 / 04
End-to-End

End-to-End Production Workflow

Orchestrating concept, shoot, and digital delivery

True creative freedom emerges when concept development, filming, post-production, and digital presentation act as one unified organism. Uniting agency strategy with physical studio production ensures that the core vision never gets diluted.

Core Directorial Standard
Capabilities & Workflow

Core Expertise & 4-Stage Production Process

Over 15 years of directorial practice spanning documentaries, commercial brand stories, and arena live broadcasts - bridging creative ideation to technical master delivery.

Directorial & Production Practice

6 Key Areas

Documentary & Cinema

Cinema

Dramatic narrative, talent direction, and cinematic camera language.

Live Broadcast & Switcher

Live Reji

Multicam arena direction, LED wall coordination, and live switching.

Color Grading & Post

Color & Post

Precision color grading, rhythm-driven editing, sound design.

Commercial & Brand Films

Commercial

High-energy, visually compelling commercial stories for brands.

Studio & Podcasting

Nişantaşı

Nişantaşı acoustic studio for podcasts, live streaming, and filming.

Tech & Creator Ecosystem

YouTube

500+ production shoots distilled into gear testing and workflow guides.

Explore All Capabilities & Deliverables

From Concept to Delivery

4 Stages
01

Discovery & Creative Vision

Defining the core story, moodboard, and tailored production roadmap.

02

Concept, Script & Pre-Pro

Storyboards, casting, location scouting, and optical camera-lens choices.

03

Set, Filming & Live Direction

Calm leadership on set or live switcher with strong crew synergy.

04

Edit, Color & Delivery

Precision color grading, soundscape, and multi-format master export.

Discover Full Roadmap & Collaboration
Dedicated Landing Page

Directorial Practice, Technical Gear & FAQs

Camera & optical setups, multi-camera live switching architectures, master deliverables, and client collaboration principles are detailed on our dedicated page.

Open Full Services Page
Production Infrastructure & Tools

Production Tools & Technical Expertise

I unite my directing, cinematography, and technical direction experience with live broadcasting, post-production, AI-driven generation, and custom software engineering tools. I choose every instrument based on the creative and technical imperatives of each project, developing custom plugins and bespoke automations whenever the vision demands.

Switching & Signal Flow

Live Broadcast, Switching & Infrastructure

Advanced command of vMix, OBS Studio, and Streamlabs Desktop. Leading multicam arena broadcasts, technical switching, and custom plugin engineering. Proficient with Blackmagic ATEM, NewTek TriCaster systems, Dante digital audio networks, and IP protocols including SRT, NDI, OMT, and RTMP.

vMix

Live Production Switcher Software
Advanced

Serving as the primary live switcher and video routing engine for multicam arena broadcasts, stage launches, and studio productions.

Kristal Piksel Video Oyun ÖdülleriMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Launch

OBS Studio

Broadcast & Capture Software
Advanced

Utilized for open-source live streaming, multi-scene architecture, low-latency capture, and custom plugin integrations.

Kristal Piksel Video Oyun ÖdülleriMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Launch

Streamlabs Desktop / OBS

Live Streaming Software
Advanced

Applied for broadcast overlays, dynamic scene graphics, alert architectures, and interactive streaming setups.

Wirecast

Production Software
Intermediate

Used for corporate streaming, layered compositing, and live encoding across multicam workflows.

XSplit Broadcaster

Broadcaster Software
Intermediate

Deployed for gaming/esports broadcast switching, scene transitions, and multi-source feed mixing.

Blackmagic ATEM

Hardware Switcher & Control
Proficient

Hands-on hardware SDI/HDMI video switcher management, multicam cutting, and ATEM Software Control integration.

NewTek TriCaster

Integrated Production System
Proficient

Television and studio production switching, virtual sets, integrated DDR playout, and live control room direction.

SRT (Secure Reliable Transport)

Video Transport Protocol
Proficient

Connecting remote feeds across public networks with packet-loss recovery, encryption, and ultra-low latency.

Dante Audio Network

Digital Audio Network Technology
Proficient

Routing uncompressed multi-channel audio over standard IP networks to broadcast mixers and live switchers with sub-millisecond sync.

NDI (Network Device Interface)

IP Video Protocol
Proficient

Bidirectional high-definition video and alpha channel transport across local gigabit networks for switchers and LED walls.

Kristal Piksel Video Oyun ÖdülleriMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Launch

Open Media Transport (OMT)

Open Media Protocol
Proficient

Standardized real-time media and metadata transmission in modern IP-based broadcast workflows.

RTMP / RTMPS

Live Streaming Protocol
Proficient

Primary and redundant streaming delivery to YouTube, Twitch, and enterprise CDN ingest points.

Kristal Piksel Video Oyun ÖdülleriMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Launch

Restream

Multistreaming Platform
Hands-on Experience

Simultaneous multi-destination live distribution to multiple global streaming platforms.

Kristal Piksel Video Oyun ÖdülleriMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Launch

Özel Reji & Yayın Eklentileri

Custom Development
Custom Development

Developing proprietary plugins, shortcuts, and trigger automations for vMix and OBS Studio to solve complex live production demands.

Proprietary Solution
Editing & Visual Language

Editing, Motion Graphics & Post-Production

Over 15 years of advanced production in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects. Orchestrating rhythmic pacing, motion design, and tailored 3D LUT creation, with foundational familiarity in DaVinci Resolve.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Cinematic Video Editing
Advanced

My core editing spine for 15+ years across documentaries, commercial campaigns, and multicam post-production.

Adobe Photoshop

Image Processing & Design
Advanced

Key art, theatrical posters, concept ideation, texture preparation, and high-end visual asset design.

Adobe After Effects

Motion Graphics & VFX
Advanced

Broadcast title sequences, LED screen graphic suites, kinetic typography, screen tracking, and visual compositing.

Adobe Illustrator

Vector Graphic Design
Hands-on Experience

Vector asset preparation, typographic motifs, and scalable iconography feeding into motion graphics pipelines.

CapCut

Rapid Digital Video Editing
Hands-on Experience

Vertical format agility, rapid social video prototypes, and quick-turnaround short-form edits.

Final Cut Pro

NLE Video Editing
Hands-on Experience

Field editing agility and magnetic timeline assembly on Apple hardware for fast documentary cuts.

DaVinci Resolve

Color Grading & Editing
Foundational

Foundational node-based color workflow, primary correction balance, and cross-suite project conforming.

Özel Premiere Eklentileri & LUT Üretimi

Custom Development
Custom Development

Developing custom automation plugins for Premiere Pro and crafting tailored proprietary 3D LUTs for distinct cinematic color signatures.

Proprietary Solution
Generative Workflows

Generative AI & Creative Content

Employing generative AI not as hypothetical novelty, but as real-world studio instruments. Hands-on integration of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Google Veo, Google Flow, Seedance, and Higgsfield across narrative ideation and video synthesis.

Claude

AI Reasoning & Coding Model
Hands-on Production Use

Primary reasoning and development partner for script dramaturgy, technical architecture, and creative coding.

ChatGPT

Multimodal AI Platform
Hands-on Production Use

Concept generation, creative ideation, multilingual copy refinement, and iterative editorial workflows.

Gemini

Multimodal Model Ecosystem
Hands-on Production Use

Long-context processing for comprehensive video transcripts, footage cross-referencing, and multimodal analysis.

Midjourney

AI Visual Concept Design
Hands-on Production Use

Pre-production moodboards, cinematic frame prototyping, lighting atmosphere, and visual concept exploration.

Adobe Firefly

Generative Creative Tools
Hands-on Production Use

Commercially safe generative fill, canvas expansion, and seamless native integration inside Photoshop and Premiere.

Nano Banana

Gemini Visual Generation Model
Hands-on Production Use

Exploration of creative visual synthesis and style consistency within the Gemini model suite.

Google Veo

Generative Video Model Family
Hands-on Production Use

Evaluating cinematic camera language, spatial consistency, and high-fidelity video generation workflows.

Google Flow

AI Creative Production Suite
Hands-on Production Use

Prototyping next-generation creative workflows combining generative models into unified video generation canvases.

Seedance

Video Generation Model
Hands-on Production Use

Exploring fluid motion dynamics, spatial timing, and experimental generative footage generation.

Higgsfield

Creative AI Video Platform
Hands-on Production Use

Kinetic camera control, dynamic character motion, and specialized social/cinematic generative clips.

Software & Agentic Systems

Development, Automation & AI Integration

Advanced workflow automation using n8n, API-level model integrations, and privacy-first local inference setups. Developing custom plugins for vMix, OBS, and Premiere, alongside interconnected web portals and native mobile applications.

Codex

AI Coding & Development
Hands-on Production Use

AI-assisted programming for production scripts, workflow glue, and custom tool engineering.

Google Antigravity

Agentic Development Platform
Hands-on Production Use

Multi-agent orchestration, contextual codebase intelligence, and complex software delivery workflows.

n8n

Workflow Automation Platform
Advanced

Event-driven workflow automations bridging external APIs, databases, webhooks, and generative AI services.

API Tabanlı AI Entegrasyonu

Method & Engineering
Proficient

Direct integration of LLM endpoints via structured JSON outputs and streaming APIs into production applications.

Yerel ve Kapalı Devre AI Kullanımı

Architecture & Privacy
Proficient

Operational experience deploying on-premise and closed-circuit inference architectures where data privacy is paramount.

Bağlantılı Web ve Native Mobil Uygulamalar

Software Solutions
Proficient

Production of web platforms (Edarco, Invytera, WE24 Agency, davulciyan.com) and native mobile apps (ROW Helper Simulator for iOS/Android).

ROW Helper SimulatorWE24 Agency Webdavulciyan.com

Özel Eklenti, CRM ve Funnel Sistemleri

Custom Development
Custom Development

Custom plugins for WordPress, OBS, vMix, and Premiere; custom scrapers, marketing funnels, and CRM workflow engines.

Proprietary Solution
Search & Generative Discovery

SEO, GEO & Analytics

Deep technical SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) mastery. Creator and maintainer of the open-source SEO-Master-24 skill, paired with rigorous data analytics across Google Search Console, Analytics, Semrush, and Ahrefs.

Teknik SEO & GEO (Üretken Motor Optimizasyonu)

Strategy & Engineering
Advanced

Decade-long technical SEO expertise; semantic structured data architectures for traditional search and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

SEO-Master-24

Open Source Custom Skill
Author & Maintainer

Open-source custom skill automating technical SEO audits, semantic schema validation, crawler accessibility, and Core Web Vitals diagnostics.

Google Search Console

Indexing & Search Analytics
Advanced

Index coverage, crawling efficiency, rich result validation, search impressions, and CTR optimization.

Google Analytics

User Behavior Analytics
Proficient

Traffic channels, conversion funnels, engagement duration, and audience behavior mapping.

Semrush

SEO & Competitive Intelligence
Intermediate

Keyword gap analysis, competitive visibility auditing, and domain organic performance tracking.

Ahrefs

Link & Site Health Audit
Intermediate

Technical site audits, backlink profile integrity, broken link remediation, and organic search explorer.

Spatial & Pre-visualization

3D & Emerging Technical Studies

Foundational competence in Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, and Blender for spatial blocking, stage layout planning, and pre-visualization support.

Autodesk 3ds Max

3D Modeling & Rendering
Foundational

Foundational spatial modeling, pre-visualization blocking, and basic architectural scene layout.

Autodesk Maya

3D Animation & Modeling
Foundational

Foundational rigging concepts, simple keyframing, and camera projection fundamentals.

Blender

Open Source 3D Suite
Foundational

Foundational mesh modeling, lighting studies, and lightweight Cycles/Eevee render asset tests.

Real Production Case Studies

Tools in Action: Selected Field Proofs

Tools matter only when tested in real arena broadcasts, international releases, and business results.

Live Arena Direction2022 — Present

Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards

Organizing Committee Member · Broadcast & Production Director · Technical Director

Directing the live broadcast switcher, multi-camera switching, and technical infrastructure for Turkey’s premier video game awards since 2022. LED stage visual assets are crafted by WE24 Agency under the art direction of Aren Arda Kaya.

LED Screen Visuals: WE24 Agency Team | Art Direction: Aren Arda Kaya
Matched Technologies & Workflow
vMixOBS StudioRestreamRTMPNDI
Global Launch BroadcastMarch 30, 2020

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord — Launch Day Stream

Director & Broadcast Director

Directed the global Early Access launch livestream, synchronizing remote caster feeds across multiple countries into a centralized Istanbul broadcast switcher for a worldwide gaming audience.

Centralized Live Switcher Sync & Multistream Distribution
Matched Technologies & Workflow
vMixOBS StudioRestreamRTMPNDI
Bespoke Business AutomationContemporary Istanbul 2026

WE24 Agency Fair Participant Automation

System Architect & Software Developer (Vibe Coding)

Architected and built a bespoke local automation combining fair exhibitor research, data scraping, processing, communication funnels, and CRM pipelines from scratch via vibe coding. Deployed at Contemporary Istanbul 2026, directly securing 7 agreements out of 71 participants. (Engineered as a standalone local pipeline without n8n.)

Impact: 71 Participants Analyzed / 7 Direct Agreements
Matched Technologies & Workflow
Vibe CodingÖzel Veri KazımaCRM FunnelVeri İşleme

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From multi-camera live arena broadcasts to cinematic commercial campaigns and AI-driven workflows.

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Career Milestones

Fifteen Years of Evolution

From the first independent student short films in 2011 to multifaceted agency leadership, live arena switchers, and studio ecosystems.

2011
Directing & Foundation

Founding 24Creative & Cinema Degree

Bahçeşehir University Cinema & TV

Earned a full merit scholarship in Cinema & Television at Bahçeşehir University. Founded 24Creative in 2011 as its first founder during undergraduate studies, taking on commercial, corporate, and narrative productions (today operating as a partnership).

Full Merit Scholarship24Creative Founded (2011)First Commercial Sets
2013 - 2015
Documentary Cinematography

TRT Documentary: Battle for Survival in Nepal

TRT Belgesel & International Screenings

Served as Director of Photography (DoP) for the acclaimed TRT Belgesel documentary “Hayatta Kalma Savaşı: Nepal”, capturing human resilience and dramatic field conditions across Kathmandu and the Himalayas, earning international recognition.

Director of Photography (DoP)Himalayan Field ProductionInternational Screenings
2016 - 2020
Live Broadcasting

Arena Broadcast Direction & Multicam Keynotes

Multicam Arena Streams & International Launches

Directed multi-camera live switcher desks, arena stages, and synchronized show callers for major tech launches and gaming events, including the global Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord launch stream in 2020.

Multi-Camera Live SwitcherBannerlord 2020 LaunchLive Stage Coordination
2018
Agency Leadership

Founding WE24 Agency

Integrated Creative Agency & Production Boutique

Co-founded WE24 Agency in 2018 with Larissa Davulciyan to bridge cinematic film production with digital branding, web design, and creative campaign strategy. Aren Arda Kaya later joined the agency as a partner.

WE24 Founded (2018)Cinematic Branding360° Creative Direction
2022 - Bugün
Arena Broadcast Direction

Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards

Organizing Committee & Broadcast Direction

Since 2022, serving on the organizing committee of Turkey’s premier gaming awards, Kristal Piksel, while leading broadcast production and technical direction. Stage LED screen visual assets are crafted by WE24 Agency under the art direction of Aren Arda Kaya.

Committee Member Since 2022Technical DirectorWE24 & Aren Arda Kaya Art Direction
Aralık 2024 - Bugün
Studio Infrastructure

StüdioDaire Nişantaşı Launch

Nişantaşı Video & Podcast Studio Hub

Opened in December 2024 in the heart of Nişantaşı, Istanbul: a modern multi-camera production studio equipped for high-end podcast recordings, live broadcast switchers, and video production.

Opened December 2024Nişantaşı Studio HubMulticam Podcast & Live Switcher
2025 - Bugün
Tech & Software

24Software Venture

Software Solutions for Creative Creators

Launched 24Software in 2025 to develop specialized digital tools, workflow automations, and custom production plugins tailored for filmmakers, broadcasters, and agencies.

Launched 2025Creator Tech ToolsWorkflow Automations
2026 - Bugün
Present Day

Cinematic Directing & Hybrid Production

Independent Directing & AI-Driven Storytelling

Synthesizing 15+ years of stage instinct, multicam broadcast discipline, and high-end cinematography with generative AI workflows and custom automation tools to direct compelling visual stories for brands and documentaries.

15+ Years Directing MasteryDocumentary & Commercial FocusAI & Automation Integration
WAYS OF WORKING & COLLABORATION

Beyond Agency Boundaries: Independent Craft & Flexible Partnerships

Alongside my executive work at WE24 Agency and 24Creative, I actively collaborate as an independent director, cinematographer (DP), or creative partner on projects commissioned by external agencies, production houses, and brands. I independently develop and direct original productions, welcoming co-production ventures and new creative alliances. Depending on your scope, I can seamlessly integrate into your existing crew or assemble a dedicated boutique team tailored to your vision.

Agency & Production House
Under WE24 Agency & 24Creative

Turnkey Commercial & Digital Production

Full-service advertising campaigns, corporate documentaries, live multi-camera arena broadcasts, and brand strategies managed end-to-end from conceptual brief to final color mastering.

End-to-end campaign strategy & creative direction
Full camera crew, lighting, audio & studio infrastructure
Post-production, DaVinci Resolve color mastering & delivery
Freelance / Guest Director
For External Agencies, Production Houses & Brands

Independent Directing & Cinematography (DP)

Collaborating as a freelance director, cinematographer (DP), or creative consultant on commercials, documentaries, and music videos. I seamlessly integrate into your existing production crew or assemble a custom tailored boutique team.

Seamless integration into your existing production or agency crew
Commercial film, documentary, and music video directing / DP
Flexible scope: single-day key shoots or full creative leadership
Originals & Co-Production
Independent Passion Projects & Alliances

Original Cinema, Documentaries & IP

Independently conceiving, authoring, and directing original documentary films, cultural heritage cinema, and new media concepts. Open to visionary co-producers, platforms, and cultural funding alliances.

Original documentary & cinematic narrative development
International co-production and festival collaboration
Cultural heritage and high-concept creative intellectual properties
Direct Collaboration

Let’s Bring Your Next Story Into Focus

Whether it is a cinematic documentary, a commercial campaign, an arena live broadcast, or building an integrated digital production pipeline - always open to discussing compelling new stories and productions.

Direct Email
[email protected]
Phone & WhatsApp
+90 545 229 24 24
Studio & Production Base
StüdioDaire, Nişantaşı - İstanbul