Summary

I am passionate about working in Cinematic design. Setting up scenes, collaborating with other artist and working behind the camera is a great feeling. I specialize in Multimedia, Video, 2D and 3D Animation. Travel is not a problem to get the job done!

Credits

9/14 – 9/15

Director of Photography (DP) (Camera Operator, Electronics & DIT) The Two Gamers (Heart Series)

Film (Short) — Northern California Filmmakers Coalition Details
9/14 – 9/15

I am in command of setting up the camera and lighting for scenes. Dictating the directors vision to the Camera Operator, PA's, Gaffers, and the Boom Operator. Obtain equipment to build around a Jib Crane such as adapter and cables to make the gear full functional for production.

7/14 – 9/14

Director of Photography (DP) (DIT & Editor) Parkway

Film (Short) — D.M. Schwartz Details
7/14 – 9/14

I was in charge of directing and organizing crew members during the production phase of the film. As the editor, I also had to strictly follow the Director and AD's notes what scenes they wanted to see, color correction, converting and distributing for Broadcasting and online standards.

3/09 – 10/09

Grip (Actor and 2D Web animator) Kill Everyone

Film (Feature-length) — AnyTek Productions Details
3/09 – 10/09

This was a feature film set in the Rhode Island, New England area. Worked in the Camera and Electronics department during Production. While in post worked on 2D animation for website page that appears in the film. Also was one of the main cast "Ike Taylor".

Orgs

  • AnyTek Productions
  • NCFC

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Education

Class of '11

New England Institute of Technology

Bachelors of Science degree/Digital Recording Arts
Class of '08

New England Institute of Technology

Associate's degree/Multimedia and Graphic Design

My Gear

  • Gels
  • Nikon D90
  • 1 personal car
  • Pearstone Tripod
  • 2x 1000 LED lights
  • 312 LED light
  • Alien Bee B1600
  • Nikon 20mm f2D
  • Nikon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6
  • Nikon 50mm f1.8D
  • Nikon 60mm f2.8 micro
  • Paul C Buff Mini Vagabond
  • Sony NEX-VG30

Skills

  • AVID Media Composer
  • illustration
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Mac OS
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Camera Operating
  • Digital Photography
  • Multimedia
  • Commercial Photography
  • Studio Lighting
  • Digital Illustration
  • FTP
  • Celtx
  • Gaffer
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Key Grip
  • Lightwave
  • Lighting Control
  • Fetch
  • Online Databases