Summary

I routinely work with small crews and can work several positions. I direct and shoot The Jet Set, which is a syndicated travel-themed talk show that takes me around the world, and The Tech Show, a nationally-syndicated consumer technology show.

Credits

9/17 – 9/18

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic GH4, Canon C300)

Staff Position — En Pointe Productions
9/17 – 9/18
1/16 – 1/17

Executive Producer (EP) The Jet Set

WB — TV — En Pointe Productions Details
1/16 – 1/17

I shoot, edit and produce all field segments, and write the in-studio segments. I floor manage and direct the show in-studio.

2/14 – 1/16

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 5D Mark III/ GoPro/ Sony EX3. I also field produced this season)

Staff Position — Savvy Omnimedia/Gorgon Media Details
2/14 – 1/16

I shot and managed the other shooters, as well as directed talent. I was responsible for fulfilling the story obligations of each location.

5/13 – 9/15

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony EX3) The Daily Buzz

Syndication — TV — Savvy Omnimedia/Gorgon Media Details
5/13 – 9/15

As DP for travel segments hosted by the Savvy Stews and aired nationally on the Daily Buzz, I capture all video and audio and rig GoPros for additional footage. As field producer, I also plan the narrative to capture before we arrive, and coordinate activities (race-car driving, zip-lining) and OTFs.

2/14 – 2/15

Producer/Shooter (Served as a Field Producer as well as the DP, and handled location sound.)

Staff Position — Savvy Omnimedia/Gorgon Media Details
2/14 – 2/15

As the Producer/DP I supervise the research department, select locations within the destination, string the blocks together, field produce and shoot, manage location sound, and serve as DIT. I can rig in boats, small planes, and helicopters, and from surfing to cooking to segways.

11/13 – 11/14

Director of Photography (DP) (5D Mark III) Tony Walk - Cry In The Dark Music Video

Music Video — Gorgon Media Details
11/13 – 11/14

I lit, shot and edited this music video, and wrote the concept.

9/13 – 9/14

Executive Producer (EP) (Also Supervising Producer) Take Off with the Savvy Stews (Season 1)

Destination America — TV — Savvy Omnimedia Details
9/13 – 9/14

I shot, wrote and edited season one of this travel show. I field-produced and managed the talent for each episode as well.

1/14 – 2/14

Director of Photography (DP) (5D Mark III) Tony Walk - My Funny Valentine

Music Video — Gorgon Media Details
1/14 – 2/14

I lit, shot and edited this music video.

Media

  • My Reel

Recos

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Education

Class of '98

University of Hawaii at Manoa

a Bachelors of Arts/Journalism
Class of '98

University of Hawaii at Manoa

a Bachelors of Arts/Journalism

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • DJI OSMO
  • Wireless Lav
  • Zoom H6 Digital Audio Recorder
  • Slider
  • Boom microphone
  • DSLR Shoulder Rig
  • Zoom H4 Handy Recorder
  • Kino Diva 400 Flourescents (6x)
  • Spider Dolly
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Skills

  • Avid
  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Music Videos
  • Television Production
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Field Producing
  • Production
  • Screenwriting
  • TV Production
  • Feature Films
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera
  • Sound
  • Shooting
  • Cinematography
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Videography
  • Multimedia
  • Travel
  • HD
  • Adobe After Effects