Yes, this is a CURRENT project. But it is something I work around my client and partners work. So, lease do not let it deter you from hiring me! When I'm not working contracted jobs for clients/partners or collaborating on other jobs as a hired team member, I'm working on my feature film Fight 4 Your Life. The never ending project...haha. This project takes up a ton of my time, which is why there are often gaps I am not proactively working for clients, partners, etc. Follow the project at @F4YLMovie on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The official site has tons of info....www.fight4yourlifemovie.com Stemming from a short film version my team and I put together in 2012 for a 48 hour film festival in Sacramento, CA, Fight 4 Your Life is the feature film debut for me and my lil production company, one studios. It's a 100% independent, action fantasy-adventure movie project, having been produced and shot entirely throughout Northern California, aside from some past guerrilla shoots in Hawaii, Maui, Thailand and Sri Lanka for B-roll. The majority of shoots have taken place in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Areas. But we've also shot in the Lake Tahoe / Placer County / El Dorado County areas. So, for a small budget project, we've definitely gone pretty big on the scale of locations, really pushing to create several expansive worlds within the story of the film. I am the project's writer/creator, also serving as director and head producer, but doing pretty much whatever needs to be done behind the scenes and on set, leading a solid team of ever-expanding crew members. My production crews range from as few 3 to as many as 20 or more, depending on a shoot's demands. We always seem to be understaffed. But we always get it done no matter the challenge. Other roles I serve are Editor, Co-Director of Photography, Casting Director and regular Sound Recordist and Camera Operator when needed. Not bragging by any means. Just doing what I got to do. Understanding these various roles through years of valid experience, some more than others, has helped me become a better director and producer. The experience of this film itself has also opened my eyes to how truly difficult creating a feature can be....definitely wouldn't recommend doing something of this scale for your first full length movie, let alone doing it in the very non-traditional way my team and I have. The overall community of folks who have directly contributed to F4YL currently exceeds 900 awesome people, which includes a very large principle and supporting cast. A good chunk of the 600+ member cast is our supportive background actors, although we have over 200 cast members that make up principal and supporting roles as well. We are quite fortunate to have earned the involvement of so many collaboration-minded individuals. Nearly all members of the cast, principal, supporting and background alike, have been personally cast by me. I take the relationships I share with my cast and crew very much to heart. Hard work, perseverance, resourcefulness, a positive attitude and a wonderful community of supporters have allowed this film to be done, despite the many challenges projects of this budget and size face. We have shot in over 60 locations, ranging from large arena spaces, such as Oracle Arena and the Cow Palace, to smaller venues like martial arts dojos, small businesses, large athletic facilities and newspaper offices. Several of our sets have required the construction of more than 200 feet of 25' high green screen for visual effects sequences, in addition to a full set built in front of the green backdrop, all of which required proper lighting/rigging. We've also shot a good portion of the film in exterior locations, such as city streets and alleys, and even in the vast mountainous wilderness of Northern California. Much of our final leg of shoots have been shot in various nature-heavy exterior locations with weather conditions ranging from warm and sunny to the bitter cold with snowfall. We have been balancing post production with our on-going shoots and are set to complete all aspects of the film in 2024-25, with photography finally coming to a close by June or July of 2024. As of April, 2024, the vast majority of principle photography is complete, with only several small shoots remaining to fill some small continuity gaps and wrap story holes. Many of the delays we've faced over the years have come from a limited budget, with me funding the large majority of the production myself...and my pockets are not deep! Other delay factors have included, but aren't limited to, schedule conflicts with our cast and crew, location acquisition and availability, equipment attainment and the gigantic amount of prep involved, which I never seem to have enough time for, especially since I've done it all basically on my own....not smart, but what I've had to do, unfortunately. Of course, COVID-19 threw everyone's productions through a loop in 2020. F4YL is no exception, with much of our photography plans for that year being pushed way back and, in turn, causing the film's completion to be pushed to 2024-25 after further delays with cast.....sigh..... Nevertheless, my team and I remain positive and diligent despite this project surpassing a decade of production. I totally realize how insane that is. But we're committed to the end. And despite the struggles, we've managed to keep this thing on some sort of track, even if that track is in no way ideal. In June of 2021 we were able to finally execute a series of vital shoots that saw more than 175 participants over the course of two weeks. These shoots took months of preparation and organization, as well as hundreds of man work hours during the 3 1/2 week period of setup, production and strike. Later in December of 2021 we were also able to finally execute a long-awaited second shoot at the Cow Palace in Daly City, CA, which saw close to 100 participants. The main portion of this film's story we've been working on since 2022 is the third primary and final story line of the movie. We saw many challenges during 2022-2023 due to this story line's difficult needs. But we were able to finally really kick things into gear at the beginning of 2024. From January through March of 2024 we kicked ass, knocking out 95% of the remaining material. We ended that long string of shoots at various location with another series of shoots throughout March that required one final large set construction. As of April, 2024 only a few shoots remain to completely wrap this story line. Anything past that involves small pickup shoots for other parts of the film. On the positive, the extra time COVID and other delays have given me has allowed for much more time to prepare for remaining shoots, while also allowing me to dive into post much more fully, which has always been more of a balancing act with photography since I have to get the film shot before I can really get down and dirty with the edit. I'm really looking forward to focusing 100% on post very soon. There's so much awesome stuff I can't wait to put out, including several upcoming teaser trailers. I'll be collaborating with a plethora of post professionals, including sound, music and visual effects artists, as well as many other individuals and companies alike as we complete the project to the best quality possible. I very much am excited to wrap up the remaining shoots in 2024! For more info on Fight 4 Your Life, please go to www.fight4yourlifemovie.com. Feel free to reach out to me also if you would like to learn more or collaborate. We can always use additional help by way of cast and/or crew, as well as through other contributing factors, such as location providers, costume and props and, well, you get the idea. Appreciate your support. JOIN THE FIGHT!!!
Summary
20+ years of exp. has given me a broad range of knowledge & in depth prod. skill sets. I can take a project from start to finish, or be a great asset for any of the following: Directing, Producing, Sound, Camera, DIT, Editing, Lighting, Tech...Just ask!
Credits
8/12 – Current
Director (Also Creator, Writer, Head Producer, Co-DoP & Editor) – Fight 4 Your Life (feature length version)
Film (Feature-length) — one studios Details
8/12 – Current
4/24 – 4/24
Still Photographer – Create!
Online — Live/Special Event — Transamerica / Nick Stone Schearer Details
4/24 – 4/24
Captured event photos for a community event called Create! in the downtown area of San Francisco near the Transamerica building. Showcased were local vendors, artists, musicians and free activities. Worked the event and lightly edited the photos, delivering over 300 selects in under 24 hours for my client to choose from. I was subcontracted by Christina Kho, assistant to photographer Nick Stone Schearer, who was contracted by Transamerica. It was a rush job, having been contacted with just 3 hours notice. I shot with my Canon 7D and R10 cameras, using the trio of Canon L 2.8 16-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses. Some flash was used
1/24 – 1/24
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – A Spoonful of Laughter
Digital — Film (Short) — Image Line Productions Details
1/24 – 1/24
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for a multi-day shoot with several setups held in San Francisco, CA at a bar / lounge and the White Swan Inn. The client was Diatribe and the production company was Image Line Productions. The project involved various shorts to help promote diabetes health and living in a positive and comedic way, taking a different approach than most media covering the tough subject. The material shot will likely be used for online and event purposes. I was hired by production manager Chris Babb. Ben Jehoshua was the executive producer and also served as the director. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, two (2) Lectrosonics wireless lav systems and two (2) Sennheiser wireless lav systems, both with DPA 4061 mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, two (2) Sennheiser G3 hops for a couple of Canon C300 G2 cameras, a six (6) IFB Comtek kit, two (2) Tentacle Sync lockit boxes, a Denecke JB-1 fed from my recorder's timecode to serve as my sync device for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for a multiple setups. A boom and lavs were used throughout the shoots.
1/24 – 1/24
Camera Operator (Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro - Also AC, Utility & Set Construction Grip) – Zero Trust SASE Event
Zero Trust SASE Event / Online — Live/Special Event — Zscaler Details
1/24 – 1/24
Served as B & C Cameras Operator for a corporate type product / explainer video that was produced for an upcoming live event / conference called Zero Trust SASE, at which the video was to be projected, as well as streamed online. In addition to my camera operation duties, I was brought on as a sort of utility guy, also helping as an AC, teleprompter operator and sound assistant....basically an all-arounder. A big part of this job was setup and strike of the set. As a result, I ended up also serving as a grip for set construction, aiding in the setup of a 20' by 18' digital LED wall display that required the connection of a ton of 2' by 2' LED panels. My efforts included having to climb 15 feet in the air to lift up and set the LED panels. The set grip portion of this job also included helping set up a wood floor, drape and pipe and a bunch of Quasar light tubes. The production also ended up needing certain gear that they didn't think of during their preparation. So, I also supplied a Rokinon Cine DS lens kit and a Canon L Series 16-35mm Zoom EF lens. The company was Zscaler. I was hired by producer / director Megan Shy. David Trounstine was another onsite producer / technical director. This job was done over the course of three (3) days. Several subjects were shot, with there being scripted material, B-Roll and off the cuff stuff. Everything shot was single talent on camera with multi-cams going, including a camera of a Dana dolly and one on a 20' jib. My cameras were static shots on tripods using the teleprompter. This shoot was done a Pacific Light Studios in the south bay area, near San Jose, CA.
10/23 – 10/23
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Google Small Business
Online — Corporate — 1000 Heads Details
10/23 – 10/23
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for interview coverage for shoot held in San Francisco, CA at Sports Basement. The client was Google and the project involved interview and various B-Roll coverage with the talent. The material shot will likely be used for online advertisement and documentary purposes. I was hired by producer / creative services director Chrystal Wang, who was also onsite for the shoot. The director / director of photography was Conor Shillen. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, two (2) Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA 4061 mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, a Sennheiser G3 hop for a Sony Mirrorless camera, a Tentacle Sync lockit box, a Denecke JB-1 fed from my recorder's timecode to serve as my sync device for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for a single interview setup. A boom and lav were used throughout the shoot.
9/23 – 9/23
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – DRAFT KINGS
Draft Kings — Advertising — DLP Media Group Details
9/23 – 9/23
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for interview coverage for shoot held in San Jose, CA at the Hilton. The client was DLP Media Group / Pigskin Productions and the project involved promo spots with ex-NFL football players Richard Sherman and Andrew Whitworth for Draft Kings. The spots shot will likely be used for online and television ads. I was hired by producer Gabi LeBlanc. The onsite producer was Connor Gordon. The director of photography was Daniel Murphy. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, two (2) Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA 4061 mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, a Sennheiser G3 hop for a ARRI Alexa camera, a Tentacle Sync lockit box, a Denecke JB-1 fed from my recorder's timecode to serve as my sync device for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for multi talent lav and boom setups. Booms and lavs were used throughout the shoot. Two boom kits were used to capture each talent separately.
9/23 – 9/23
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Thursday Night Football - PreGame
Amazon Prime — TV — DLP Media Group Details
9/23 – 9/23
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for interview coverage for shoot held in Santa Clara, CA at Levi's Stadium. The client was DLP Media Group and the project was an interview with ex-pro NFL football player Ryan Fitzpatrick and current San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime. This is a nationally televised broadcast. I was hired by producer Gabi LeBlanc. The onsite producer was Jonathan Style. The director of photography was Mike Epple. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, two (2) Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA 4061 mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, a Sennheiser G3 hop for a R3D Gemini camera, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes and a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode to three R3D cameras (Gemini, Monstro, Komodo), a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for multi talent lav and boom setups. Booms and lavs were used throughout the interview. Two boom kits were used to capture each talent separately.
3/17 – 8/23
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Lead Shooter and 2nd Shooter. Blackmagic Pocket 6K & JVC LS300) – Various Industrial, Coorporate and Event Shoots
Internet — Corporate — MarketScale Details
3/17 – 8/23
I am partnered with Texas based marketing firm, MarketScale, as a contracted cinematographer/videographer, regularly shooting for them at various professional facilities, offices, retail stores, event spaces and other locations throughout the greater Northern California area. Most of the shoots are corporate and/or industrial based with a documentary type structure. But occasionally there are narrative or other types of projects, as well as projects that require more outside the box locations, such as one shoot I did while flying in a pilot's personal plane. Most projects require interviews and some sort of B-roll capture. Sometimes run-&-gun is involved, especially with the occasional trade show shoot, whereas other times things are more laid out in a loose "scripted" form. No matter the shoot I always have to think on my feet, as clients are often inexperienced, unorganized and dependent on my lead. Most shoots I am provided a shot list by MarketScale and the client, sometimes more specified than others. Other times I'm given very little to go off of and just have to "wing it," working closely with the client to make sure they are getting what they need even when they don't really even know what they want. I generally serve in a DoP / 1st Shooter / A-Cam role, but covering 2nd Shooter / B-Cam duties is done also. For either role I provide not only my camera package(s), but also often the majority of the audio, lighting and grip gear on shoots, whether team or individual based. MarketScale usually requires 4K video. I comply with my BlackMagic Pocket 6K kit or my JVC LS300 kit. In the past I've also used my Canon 5D MK II kit. Sometimes specialty tools are also requested, such as GoPros and/or a gimbal. As is common on these types of small crew shoots, I usually do more than operate a camera, also lighting, running audio, conducting interviews and serving as MarketScale's in person point man who ensures the job stays on track and gets done no matter the situation. So, my all-arounder background serves me well, as does my overall experience when shoots are less than ideal. I've had to shoot in subzero freezers without being informed ahead of time. I've had to handle plenty of difficult, unprepared or non-present clients. I've had to deal with flaky partners who didn't show, leaving me alone to get the shoot done alone. And I've had to drive hundreds of miles to shoot locations with less than a day's notice because of lack of organization on MarketScale's part, that of the client's or a combo of both. Whatever the circumstance, I handle it. And I always do what I can to make myself available, which is why MarketScale continues to call on me, having proven my dependability and various person-to-person and technical skill-sets. These shoots tend to be crammed and fast, with MarketScale usually only providing a single 8-10 hour day to gather multiple interviews, B-roll, etc. Adaptability, quick thinking, communication and a calm demeanor under pressure are essential. Some of the clients to date I have covered for MarketScale include, but aren't limited to, Levi's, Anchor Steam, Brown Pelican/Samsung, C&R Racing, Viking Cold, Service Logic / Accel, Provost Studio, Fire Clay Tile, Aspen Avionics, Delta Star, Select Harvest, Phantom Auto, Swenson Shear, Zygo, Community Speakers, MultiTech and Morgan Advanced Materials. I've been an off and on contractor/partner with MarketScale since 2017. After a lapse in 2020/2021, likely due to the Pandemic, I've worked regularly with them again through 2023.
7/23 – 7/23
DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) – Zodiac Kids
Digital — Digital — AMPLE Details
7/23 – 7/23
Served as media manager for on location shoots held in San Francisco, CA at the Elks Lodge #3. The coverage captured multiple interviews and B-Roll. I was hired by producer Laurie Leannah of AMPLE Entertainment. The onsite line producer was Sean Nugent. The DoP was Matthew Caton. I worked directly with the camera department, reporting mainly to the 1st AC, Aksa Singhawannurat, and PC Brooke Nicholas. My duties included intake, duplication and backup of all digital video and audio data for production, as well as logging and review of footage and audio for integrity. More specifically, my daily tasks included footage observation and review upon intake/ingestion, reporting/communicating to camera department, footage / file ingestion, logging, duplication, transcoding and backup with checksums and reports using media management software Shotput Pro, file/hard drive organization and naming, card/hard drive media formatting and cycling for return to camera, technical research / troubleshooting. The cameras used to film footage were two R3D 5K cameras using R3D Mini Mags. The sequences captured were mostly shot in RAW. Over 2 days of production over 6 TBs of media was captured and transferred to each drive, which were MAC formatted. I used my Mac and PC high end mobile workstation systems for this job. This job was local for me. My gear package provided covered all the bases needed to ensure efficient media flow and protection. I successfully troubleshooted any issues, enabling my MacBook Pro system to transfer nearly two terabytes of video data, with checksums, in less than 45 minutes with each Mini Mag card transfer.
4/23 – 4/23
DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) (Media Manager) – Untold
Netflix — TV — Spring Hill Productions / Propagate Content Details
4/23 – 4/23
Served as DIT (digital imaging technician) / media manager for on location shoots held in and around San Francisco, CA. The coverage captured multiple interviews and a whole lot of B-Roll. I was hired by field coordinator Franky Romero of Propagate Content. The onsite producer was Jake Graham-Felsen. The director was Bryan Storkel. The DoP was Michael Latham. I worked directly with the camera department, reporting mainly to the 1st AC, Travis Shannon. My duties included intake, duplication and backup of all digital video and audio data for production, as well as logging and review of footage and audio for integrity. More specifically, my daily tasks included footage observation and review upon intake/ingestion, reporting/communicating to camera department, footage / file ingestion, logging, duplication, transcoding and backup with checksums and reports using media management software Shotput Pro, file/hard drive organization and naming, card/hard drive media formatting and cycling for return to camera, technical research / troubleshooting and uploading proxies from a Teradek Cube 655XT to Frame.io so the post production team could expedite review / rough cuts. The cameras used to film footage were two ARRI Alexa Mini LFs using CODEX media. The sequences captured were mostly shot in RAW. The majority of the footage was shot with anamorphic lenses and camera settings. Over 3 days of production 15 TBs of media was captured and transferred to each G-SPEED Shuttle XL production drive, which were MAC formatted. I used my Mac and PC high end mobile workstation systems for this job. This job was relatively local for me, although some light daily travel was required in the Bay Area. My gear package provided covered all the bases needed to ensure efficient media flow and protection, even with curveballs thrown my way, such as a transfer speed issue that I had to deal with early on. I successfully troubleshooted the issues, enabling my MacBook Pro system to transfer nearly two terabytes of video data (1 TB / drive), with checksums, in less than 45 minutes with each CODEX card transfer.
1/23 – 1/23
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Apple Leadership Videos
Online — Digital — 1983 Creative Details
1/23 – 1/23
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for interview shoots held in Cupertino, CA at the Apple offices. The client was 1983 Creative and the project was for Apple and its internal leadership video campaign. I was hired by producer Robin Burke. The director was 1983 Creative partner / producer Jacob Patrick. The director of photography was Brett Sims. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, a Lectrosonics wireless lav system with a DPA mic, a Schoeps shotgun mic with boom kit, Sennheiser G3 hops for Sony FX9 cameras, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes that were jam synced to my recorder via a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for single talent lav and boom setups. Boom and lavs were used throughout the interviews.
10/22 – 10/22
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Mega Marvels
National Geographic — TV — Hoff Productions Details
10/22 – 10/22
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for interview and overall coverage for shoots held in Mountain View, CA at Moffett Airfield. The client was Hoff Productions and the project was a technology based docu-series that discussions modern marvels. The series is being distributed by National Geographic. I was hired by line producer Heather Porter. The director was Hoff Productions president / executive producer Michael Hoff. The showrunner onsite was Ashely Adams. The director of photography was Patrick Van Beusekom. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, two (2) Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA & Countryman mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, Sennheiser G3 hops for Sony FX6 and Fs7 cameras, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes that were jam synced to my recorder via a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode, a two (2) Comtek IFB kit, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for multi talent lav and boom setups. Boom and lavs were used throughout the interviews and walk-and-talks. Both of my booms kits were used to capture ample ambience and wild sounds, as the final mix is going to be in 5.1 surround sound, so, a lot of attention to environmental audio was requested.
9/22 – 9/22
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – RapCaviar Presents (Season 1)
Hulu — TV — The Intellectual Property Corporation Details
9/22 – 9/22
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for behind the scenes and interviews shoots held in San Francisco, CA, primarily at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The client was The Intellectual Propery Company / Buckingham TV and the project was a music based docu-series that follows current rap musicians / musical acts. The artists we covered on this shoot was the act called City Girls. I was hired by production manager Moe Orozco. The showrunner / executive producer onsite was Steve Rivo. The supervising producer / director was Wendy Lee. The coordinating producer was Conrad Lensky. The director of photography was Justin Janowitz. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, a Tentacle Sync Track-E 32-bit recorder, several Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA & Countryman mics, several Sennheiser G4 wireless lav kits with DPA & Countryman mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, Sennheiser hops for Sony FX9 cameras, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes that were jam synced to my recorder via a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode, a four Comtek IFB kit, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for multi talent lav and boom setups. Boom was primarily used due to the urgency of the shoot in general. I captured audio with the talent behind-the-scenes and during their concert set, which is also when I captured crowd audio. My boom skills were complimented on by the DoP. :)
9/22 – 9/22
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – 6 Glasses
TV — Play House Studios Details
9/22 – 9/22
Got to use my passport on this one! Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for the Northern California and Barbados leg of shoots done by the US team of this production. The client was Play House Studios and the project was what is to be a six part television show that discusses six types of beverages consumed worldwide, including coffee, tea, beer, spirits, wine and soft drinks. The show is yet to be have its network(s) / platform(s) announced. But it will be hosted by a couple of the old Cheers cast members of the past. I was hired by US west coast producer Kay O'Connell, with approval from Executive Producer Peggy Cafferty. The onsite producer was Jennifer Gottesfeld. The director was Mike Lucas. The director of photography was Thomas Dalais. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, several Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA & Countryman mics, several Sennheiser G4 wireless lav kits with DPA & Countryman mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, Sennheiser hops for Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro cameras, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes that were jam synced to my recorder via a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for single and multi talent lav and boom setups. The shoot locations I served the US team were in Napa and Calistoga, CA, where we covered a couple of wineries, and in Barbados, as in the island nation in the Caribbean, where we covered rum from Mt. Gay Distillery. I answered the call to travel internationally for the Barbados shoots with around four days heads up at the request of the US team after working with them in NorCal. Always ready to travel! Sound capture for these shoots included interviews and b-roll wild sounds. We shot in doors and out in the wilderness ranging from dry to wet conditions, windy to steady and mild to hot! My gear is prepared, as am I.
7/22 – 7/22
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Abbvie
Online — Digital — Vox Media Details
7/22 – 7/22
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for an interview / b-roll shoot held at the AbbVie labs in South San Francisco, CA. The client was AbbVie and the project was an internal promo / informational documentary piece discussing various aspects of the AbbVie research and practices. I was hired by producer Megan O'Donnell. The executive producer onsite was Daniel Littlewood. The director was Max Plenke-Hammond. The director of photography was Jordan Dertlinger. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, a Lectrosonics wireless lav system with DPA mic, a Sennheiser G4 wireless lav kit with DPA mic, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, Sennheiser hops for Blackmagic URSA G2 and Blackmagic Pocket 6K cameras, a Comtek kit with three RX units, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes that were jam synced to my recorder via a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for single talent lav and boom setups.
7/22 – 7/22
Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX6 - Also Lighting, Audio, Teleprompter, Green Screen Advising) – Gameflip
Online and in Meetings — Corporate — Rally On Media Details
7/22 – 7/22
Served as Director of Photography / All-Arounder for a corporate promotional project for the San Francisco Bay Area gaming commerce company, Gameflip. I was hired by producer Andrew Rodriguez of Rally On Media to represent R.O.M., although I am an independent contractor for my company, one studios. For this day shoot I basically did it all, acting as a one man band, and communicated with Andrew / prepped extensively leading up to the shoot. Everything was shot in a controlled studio on green screen in San Jose, CA. Aside from some overhead house Kinos that partially lit the green screen, all needed gear was provided and operated by me, including a Sony FX6 camera kit with Canon L-series glass and a Miller tripod / head system, a Atomos Sumo 19 studio monitor / recorder (used for reference only), a G&E kit with Dracast LED panels, Flolight fluorescent panels, an ARRI tungsten kit, light modifiers (gels, diffusion, bounces, etc.), stingers and stands / hardware, a Zoom audio recorder and boom package, Sennheiser wireless lav kits, a Magicue teleprompter kit, a Dell Precision mobile workstation, a Macbook Pro and all the needed bells and whistles. Three different subjects were shot on this date, with there being scripted material, B-Roll and off the cuff stuff. Up to two talents were shot at once. Much of the shoot was done with static shots on a tripod using the teleprompter. But there were also shoulder rigged and handheld shots. I also had to set up a laptop for the producer to Zoom in and co-direct the talent with me.
4/22 – 5/22
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Sequoia Capital
Online — Film (Short) — Vox Media Details
4/22 – 5/22
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for several interview shoots held throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The client was Sequoia Captial and the project was an internal documentary celebrating a key member of the company. I was hired by director of production Josh Levine. The Epic Digital producers onsite were Kiana Moore, Nicole Zakheim and Christina Kho, who also sometimes served as the directors. The director of photography was Heath Richards. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel recorder / mixer, a Zoom F6 6 channel 32-bit recorder / mixer, a Tentacle Sync Track-E 32-bit recorder, several Lectrosonics wireless lav systems with DPA & Countryman mics, several Sennheiser G4 wireless lav kits with DPA & Countryman mics, Schoeps and Sennheiser shotgun mics with boom kits, Sennheiser hops for Sony Venice and FX9 cameras, Tentacle Sync lockit boxes that were jam synced to my recorder via a Denecke JB-1 for dependable timecode, a simple slate and all the bells and whistles needed for single and multi talent lav and boom setups. The most subjects shot at once were five, which I lav'd and boomed all.
12/21 – 1/22
Still Photographer – Life West 2021 Winter Commencement
Online — Live/Special Event — one studios Details
12/21 – 1/22
Served as event Photographer for the 2021 Winter Commencement Ceremony for Life West at the Life West campus in Hayward, CA. I / one studios was contracted by Life West alumni relations director, Dr. Joseph Ibe. Duties included taking photos of students, faculty and attendees before the ceremony, during the ceremony and after the ceremony, as well as covering an awards dinner the day before the commencement. The primary focus was capturing photos of the students on stage during the awards dinner and the commencement ceremony, during which they gave speeches, received awards and walked the line to receive their diplomas. Flash photography was utilized for this event, along with natural light photography. My photography package included a Canon 5D MkII with external Canon flash and a Canon 7D with built-in flash. My kit lenses included were the Canon 16-35mm L f2.8 II, 24-70mm L f2.8 II and 70-200mm L f2.8 II. I also provided a key lighting kit for a step and repeat that the students were also photographed at off stage. For the commencement I hired a colleague to help execute proper coverage of the event. I later organized and edited my photos to a final deliverable, incorporating my colleague's photos as well once he completed his edits. I ultimately provided the client with over 1000 quality photos of the two day event.
11/21 – 1/22
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Okta
Online — Corporate — Epic Digital Details
11/21 – 1/22
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for several interview shoots held at the Okta offices in San Francisco, CA. The client was Okta and the project was internal for the company and its president. I was hired by director of production Josh Levine. The Epic Digital producers onsite were Kiana Moore and Nicole Zakheim, who also served as the directors. The director of photography was Avery Hudson. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, a Lectrosonics wireless lav system, a Schoeps shotgun mic with boom kit, a Sennheiser hop for a Sony Fs7 camera, a tentacle sync lockit box that was jam synced to my recorder for dependable timecode and all the bells and whistles needed for single talent lav and boom setups.
11/21 – 12/21
DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) – Liger
Dharma Productions — Film (Feature-length) — Bollywood Hollywood Production Inc Details
11/21 – 12/21
Served as DIT (digital imaging technician) for on location U.S. Liger shoots held in and around Las Vegas, NV, as well as in the Los Angeles and surrounding southern California area. The coverage captured multiple scenes, including an integral scene with American media star and boxing legend Mike Tyson. I was hired by line producer Prashant Shah of Hollywood Bollywood Production, Inc., who was collaborating with the head production company, Dharma Productions. The onsite producer for Dharma Prod. was Puri Jagannath. The director was Charmee Kaur. The DoP was Vishnu Sharma. I worked directly with the camera department, reporting to the DoP, but mainly communicating with the 1st AC, Ambar B. Capoor. My duties included managing a small team of camera loaders and media managers who helped me intake, duplicate and backup all digital media for production, as well as for behind-the-scenes material, including video, audio and photographic files. My personal daily tasks included footage observation and review during shooting via wireless feeds and upon intake/ingestion, reporting/communicating to camera department, footage / file ingestion, logging, duplication, transcoding and backup with checksums and reports using media management software Shotput Pro, file/hard drive organization and naming, card/hard drive media formatting and cycling for return to camera, technical research, DIT based gear acquisition and any other needed camera department assistance. I also created daily edit highlights of captured footage, which required various color correction, LUT use, transcoding and exporting formats/file types. The dailies I created were uploaded to private links via my company Vimeo account for review. All production and BTS media was offloaded/backed up to four large multi-terabyte drives. The BTS media was backed up to a fifth drive as well. I also maintained a personal copy of all media during production for my work use, utlizing a personal Thunderbolt 3 DAS system with SSD media. The cameras used to film footage were an ARRI Alexa SXT, two ARRI Alexa Minis and various drones, including a DJI Inspire 2 and a DJI Mavic Pro 3. The sequences captured were shot in various frame rates, resolutions, aspect ratios and formats, although most footage was shot RAW. The majority of the footage was shot with anamorphic lenses and camera settings. But I was often faced with a mixture of anamorphic and spherical footage. BTS and audio files were of various file types / formats / wrappers. Over 18 days of production 15 TBs of media was captured and transferred to each production drive. I used my PC and Mac high end mobile workstation systems for this job, along with my mobile production cart with power stations, 10 bit HP monitor, various 10 bit production monitors, wireless audio kit and other bells and whistles. This job was remote for me and I drove / flew hundreds of miles to attend these shoots, with several of the shoot locations being in very remote desert areas. My gear package provided covered all the bases needed to ensure efficient media flow and protection, even with curveballs thrown my way.
11/21 – 11/21
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Love Without Boarders (Season 1)
Bravo — TV — Kinetic Content Details
11/21 – 11/21
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for on location shoots held in San Francisco, CA and Bozeman/Livingston, MT. The client was Kinetic Content and the project was the reality show Love Without Borders. I was hired by production supervisor Michael Hollis. The Kinetic Content co-executive producer onsite was Leif Lindhjem, who also served as the director. Other producers onsite were supervising producer Lauren Dunlop and segment producer Mike Brilliant. The director of photography was Andrew Ziederman. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, three Lectrosonics wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser wireless lav system, a Schoeps shotgun mic with boom kit, three Sennheiser hops for two Sony Venice cameras and a Sony Fx9, three lockit boxes (x2 Tentacle Sync Es and a Denecke JB-1) to sync all cameras to my recorder's time code, a Denecke TS-2A smart slate and all the bells and whistles needed for multi and single talent setups, including run-&-gun and interview shoots. Out of state travel to Montana was required for this job, as was being fully vaccinated. Shoots were a mix of internal and external environments, including the cold, windy, snowy environment of Montana.
9/21 – 9/21
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – In Depth With Graham Bensinger (Season 12)
Local Networks — TV — GB Entertainment Details
9/21 – 9/21
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for an episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger. The multi-day shoot was held at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in/near Salinas, CA. The project was about capturing material with 7x Nascar champion Jimmie Johnson, who recently made the leap over to driving full-time in the IndyCar circuit, which is a totally different car and skillset. We captured interviews and b-roll with various big names of the sport, including legend Mario Andretti, as well as b-roll of the race event happening. Our main focus was following around Jimmie and getting sound bites with host Graham Bensinger. I was hired by GB Entertainment producer Ashton Edwards. The director of photography was Seth Donnelly. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Lectrosonics wireless lav systems w/ DPA 4061, Countryman EMW and Tram TR50 lavs, a boom kit with a Schoeps CMC641 Colette Series supercardioid mic and all the bells and whistles needed for possible three talent lav and boom setups. No timecode syncing was required, but I had the tools to do such if necessary. Both interior and exterior coverage was performed in rather loud conditions. It was windy also. I had to mic multiple talents quickly, as we were under tight time constraints. Despite the location being a tech heavy event, I had no frequency issues with my wireless systems and was able to capture solid audio with both boom and lavs no matter the loudness happening with the race cars, etc. I also successfully captured an audio feed coming from Mr. Johnson's pit crew via a private wireless channel in order to get real-time race sound bites.
9/21 – 9/21
Media Manager – MoJo Basketball
Internet — Digital — South District Films Details
9/21 – 9/21
Served as location Media Manager for MoJo shoots held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. The coverage captured various scripted content with youth basketball players and coaches, meant to be used as training material for other youth programs. I was hired by local producer Sally Forcier, who was collaborating with production company South District Films. The onsite producer for South District Films was Chris Ogden. The executive producer was Max Godnick. DoP was Alastair McKevitt. Duties included footage / file ingestion, duplication and backup with checksums and reports using media management software Shotput Pro, as well as file organization, media formatting and cycling and any needed camera department assistance. The cameras used to film footage were an ARRI Alexa Mini, three Blackmagic Pocket 6Ks, a Mavic Pro 2 drone and an in house birdseye camera over the basketball court. Photos and audio were also captured. All was transferred to a total of four drives. Over the three days of production 6.5 TBs of media was captured and transferred to each drive. I used a double workstation system to transfer/backup all of the material.
8/21 – 8/21
Media Manager – Disney Insider
Online — Digital — Riverside Entertainment Details
8/21 – 8/21
Served as location Data Manager for Disney Insider shoots held at the ILMxLabs in San Francisco, CA. The coverage captured BRoll and interviews with ILM staff regarding upcoming projects. I was hired by Riverside Enteratainment / Behind the Magic, LLC. The onsite producer was Erica Martinez. The director was Alesia Glidewell. DoP was Kyle Fallon. Duties included footage / file ingestion, duplication and backup with checksums and reports using media management software Shotput Pro, as well as file organization, media formatting and cycling and any needed camera department assistance. The camera used to film footage was an ARRI Alexa Mini LF.
8/21 – 8/21
Cinematographer (Producer, Drone Operator & Sound Recordist) – Life West Admissions
Life West — Advertising — one studios Details
8/21 – 8/21
Representing my company, one studios, I served as producer, cinematographer, drone operator and sound recordist for a series of shoots in August 2021 for Life Chiropractic College West at the school's campus in Hayward, CA. Life West is a continued client of mine/one studios who I directly provide production services to when requested. The client required coverage of a small admissions event held at the campus, as well as additional B-Roll of the campus itself. Several short interviews were also shot with student ambassadors and faculty. In addition to my camera duties on set, I also hired and managed another one studios crew member for this job, who served as 2nd camera op / gimbal op / photographer, with him capturing B-Roll and photos utilizing a Panasonic GH5 and a Canon R6 with Canon glass and a DJI Ronin-M gimbal. My camera kit used for my portion of this job was my JVC LS300 with Rhino Rig shoulder mount, Manfrotto tripod, Small HD monitor, Canon glass, Zoom audio recorder and additional accessories. For my drone coverage I operated my DJI Mavic Air 2. All footage captured was organized, backed up and delivered to the client.
8/21 – 8/21
Director of Photography (DP) (Blackmagic Cinema Camera Pocket 6K) – An Ugly Series (FEAR, INTERSECT, HOPE)
YouTube — Film (Short) — Logan Williams Details
8/21 – 8/21
Served as director of photography / camera op for one of three creative visions for the poem "Ugly" by Cory Besskepp Cofer. Mr. Besskepp Cofer performed his original poetry in a spoken word fashion around downtown San Francisco. I aided the director, Logan Williams, with location scouting as well. The work was ultimately filmed three times in three different styles that express varying interpretations, which is why it is called "An Ugly Series (FEAR, INTERSECT, HOPE)." The producers were Vivian Matito and Karika Austin. Logan Williams also edited. I shot my portion with my Blackmagic Cinema Camera Pocket 6K using Canon L Series glass. Aside from sticks when static, I also used a DJI Ronin-S for smooth movement. I also provided a simple audio package to capture the talent's vocals.
5/21 – 5/21
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – LG OLED Pixar Luca Promo
Online — Digital — 1983 Creative Details
5/21 – 5/21
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for a highlight piece/promo of the LG OLED X displays/monitors used to help create the Pixar animated feature Luca. The shoot was held at Pixar Studios in Emeryville, CA. The project was about capturing interviews and b-roll with various Pixar staff who worked on Luca and implemented LG's OLED display monitors into their work flow. I was hired by 1983's creative director/producer Robin Burke. The director of photography was David McMurry. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Lectrosonics wireless lav systems w/ DPA 4060/4061 lavs, Sennheiser wireless hops, two (2) Tentacle Sync timecode lockit units, a Denecke master timecode device, a boom kit with a Schoeps CMC641 Colette Series supercardioid mic and a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic, a dummy slat and all the bells and whistles needed for possible dual talent lav and boom setups, along with the hops for scratch audio to two (2) ARRI Amira cameras. The cameras were jam synced to the lockit boxes.
4/21 – 4/21
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – Vespamania (Pilot)
Online — Digital — WTBR Details
4/21 – 4/21
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for the pilot episode of this show, which was picked up. As far as I know it will be an web based series. The shoot was in San Jose, CA. The client was the Piaggio Group and the project was about capturing interviews and b-roll with Club Vespa of America's president Josh Rogers as he discussed Vespa's history, his role and backstory and showcased his large collection of Vespa scooters. I was hired by WTBR producer Taraneh Golozar. The director was David McMurry, who also served as the director of photography. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Lectrosonics wireless lav systems w/ DPA 4060/4061 lavs, Sennheiser wireless hops, four (4) Comteks w/ transmitter, a Tentacle Sync Track E 32 bit float recorder with timecode, two (2) Tentacle Sync timecode lockit units, a Denecke master timecode device, a boom kit with a Schoeps CMC641 Colette Series supercardioid mic and a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic, a dummy slat and all the bells and whistles needed for dual talent lav and boom setups, along with the hops for scratch audio to two (2) ARRI Amira cameras. The cameras were jam synced to the lockit boxes.
3/21 – 3/21
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Eater - Sierra Nevada Brewing Documentary Spot
Online — Digital — Vox Media Studios Details
3/21 – 3/21
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for a highlight piece/promo of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the site Eater, which is owned by Vox Media. It was a multi day shoot held in Chico, CA at the Sierra Nevada brewery and barrel room. The project was about capturing interviews and b-roll with various Sierra Nevada employees, as well as the founder. They discussed Sierra Nevada's history, their roles and backstory and showcased the process and products. I was hired by Epic Digital/Vox producers Josh Levine and Ed Barnes. The director was David McMurry, who also served as the director of photography. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Lectrosonics wireless lav systems w/ DPA 4060/4061 lavs, Sennheiser wireless hops, two (2) Tentacle Sync timecode lockit units, a Denecke master timecode device, a boom kit with a Schoeps CMC641 Colette Series supercardioid mic and a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic, a dummy slat and all the bells and whistles needed for possible dual talent lav and boom setups, along with the hops for scratch audio to two (2) ARRI Amira cameras. The cameras were jam synced to the lockit boxes.
10/20 – 11/20
Director (Also Producer / Director of Photography / Editor) – John Que - Not Built Like This
Music Video — one studios Details
10/20 – 11/20
Served as the Producer, Director, Director of Photography and Editor for the full production of this music video for music artist John Que. John hired me and my production company, one studios, to produce this project from start to finish for him. So, all aspects were carrying out by me, from developing and pitching the idea, to location, gear and crew acquisition, to additional talent casting, to storyboarding the content, to executing the shoot and, ultimately, editing the video to the end product. Special tasks were also required, such as organizing and leading the construction of a temporary 40 foot long by 15 foot high green screen set for the 3 day shoot. My team and I also created an "in place" walking surface for the talent by partially deconstructing an old treadmill, then painting it chroma green. Covid safety guidelines were upheld during all stages of production. The shoot was held in McClellan Park, CA at the Capitol Sports Center. Special thanks to the NCVA for their support.
2/20 – 3/20
Lead Editor ((And Cinematographer & Director) Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects / Audition /) – Life West Bridge Program
Internet — Digital — one studios Details
2/20 – 3/20
Served as the Lead Editor for a promo spot highlighting Life West's Clinically Inspired Learning / The Bridge Program, which provides an immersive opportunity for students to learn through hands on experience while attending Life West. The program helps better prepare students for real world applications straight after graduation. Life West director of Marketing, Alana Hope, contracted me/my company, one studios, to edit / restructure / clean up this video, with it having been originally started by previous editor. Duties included, but weren't limited to, footage/file/asset acquisition, logging, organization and backup, searching/breakdown of footage for usable material from over 7+ hours worth of provided and captured footage from various shoots held at the Life West campus, a total restructure of previous edits done by the previous editor, a good amount of cutting, motion graphics and visual FX work, some light restoration of video and audio files, sound editing and mastering, background music track overlay and mastering, color correction, text graphics/typography and exporting of various file forms for the client for web use. I edited this project with the Adobe Suite of products, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition, among others. Isotope was also used for audio restoration. Note that several sections of the video were actually shot by me as well, including footage of the clinic, classrooms, various interviews and all of the mock clinic scenarios, for which I also directed the talent. The camera package included my JVC LS300, along with Rokinon Cine DS primes and Canon L Series zoom lenses and all the other bells and whistles required for the job. My basic audio kit was provided for audio capture, including a Zoom H6 recorder along with Sennheiser G4 wireless lav package and a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic for the single talent interview. For lighting, I provided my basic 3 key daylight package, which includes Flolight 4 bank and 6 bank fluorescent lights, similar to Kinos.
2/20 – 2/20
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – IBM AI Infrastructure
Internet — Digital — Vox Media Studios Details
2/20 – 2/20
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for interview shoots at the IBM offices in San Francisco, CA. The client was IBM and the project was for coverage of its AI infrastructure and the teams behind it. I was hired by line producer Josh Levine. The Epic Digital producer onsite was Nicole Zakheim, who also served as the director. The director of photography was Heath Orchard. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for single talent lav and boom setups, as well as a hop for a Sony Fs7 camera. The camera was jam synced to my recorder, which has very dependable time code.
8/19 – 2/20
Editor ((And Cinematographer) Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects / Audition / Isotope. ) – Life West Service Trips Promo Videos
Internet — Digital — one studios Details
8/19 – 2/20
Served as sole Editor for a series of promo videos highlighting Life West's service trips, in which they send students, faculty and volunteer chiropractic doctors to places in need throughout the world in order to provide chiropractic services free of charge to help heal, teach and promote good health and living. These promotional videos are meant to provide Life West materials in their efforts to garner additional students, doctors and donors. Life West director of Marketing, Alana Hope, contracted me/my company, one studios, to edit this series of videos. Duties included, but weren't limited to, extensive footage/file/asset acquisition, logging, organization and backup, extensive searching/breakdown of footage for usable material from over 20+ hours worth of provided and captured footage from various shoots held around the world, a total restructure of previous edits done by the previous editor, extensive cutting, motion graphics and visual FX work, video, photo and audio restoration, extensive sound editing and mastering, background music track overlay and mastering, extensive color correction, text graphics/typography and tons of exporting of various file forms for the client for both web and televised use. In addition to my editing duties, I also was tasked with meetings with the client, which included in person meetings, as well as conference calls with large groups of Life West team members who were involved in the decision making process. Due to the large amount of input for these videos, there was a lot of back and forth, which accounted for a lot of revisions and additions. Although, much of the creative work was put in my hands. In addition to serving as the sole editor of these videos, I also was contracted to shoot important interviews with Life West's President, Dr. Ron Oberstein. The footage captured in such interviews was utilized in these Service Trips promo spots. I / one studios provided all production equipment required for these interview shoots, as well as all editing gear needed for the edits. The camera package included my JVC LS300, along with Rokinon Cine DS primes and Canon L Series zoom lenses and all the other bells and whistles required for the job. My basic audio kit was provided for audio capture, including a Zoom H6 recorder along with Sennheiser G4 wireless lav package and a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic for the single talent interview. For lighting, I provided my basic 3 key daylight package, which includes Flolight 4 bank and 6 bank fluorescent lights, similar to Kinos. I edited this project with the Adobe Suite of products, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition, among others. Isotope was also used for audio restoration. Overall, this was an extensive project that took a lot of time, a lot of communication and a lot of hard work.
1/20 – 1/20
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – Bigfoot (Code Name) (Pilot)
Internet — Digital — Vox Media Studios Details
1/20 – 1/20
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for a reshoot of several portions of a comedic pilot starring actor John Hodgman. This project is an internal comedy pilot for Epic Digital, whose now parent company is Vox Media. I was hired by line producer Josh Levine. The Epic Digital associate producer onsite was Nicole Zakheim. The remote director was Phil Morrison. The director of photography was Heath Orchard. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for a lightly mobile lav and boom setup in studio, as well as a hop for a Sony Venice camera. The camera was also jam synced to my recorder, which provides solid time code.
1/20 – 1/20
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – Mekanism
Peloton — Advertising — Mutt Film Details
1/20 – 1/20
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for an interview and action shoot in the financial district of San Francisco, CA. The client was Peloton and the project was for documenting the 100th ride of the talent, a lawyer who took up Peloton after a friend recommended it to her, then later entering her name into a contest Peloton was holding. The talent was a winner of this contest, which considered busy people / professionals who use Peloton, demonstrating anyone can "fit it in." I was hired by producer Sean Barney and Mutt Film executive producer Darcey Parsons, who were also onsite. The other Mutt Film executive producer onsite was Beth George. The director was Jonathan Hyde, who also served as director of photography. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic, 8 quality IFBs for the production and agency team and all the bells and whistles needed for single talent lav and boom setups, including line outs to A CAM (Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro G2) and B CAM (Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K). The cameras were jam synced to my recorder, which has very dependable time code.
12/19 – 1/20
Still Photographer ((For Event) Also Photo Editor. Canon 5D MKII & 7D (cameras)) – Life West 2019 Winter Commencement Ceremony
Internet — Live/Special Event — one studios Details
12/19 – 1/20
Served as event Photographer for the 2019 Winter Commencement Ceremony for Life West at the Life West campus in Hayward, CA. I / one studios was contracted by Life West Marketing Director, Alana Hope. Duties included taking photos of students, faculty and attendees before the ceremony, during the ceremony and after the ceremony. The primary focus was capturing photos of the students on stage during the ceremony, during which they gave speeches, received awards and walked the line to receive their diplomas. Flash photography was utilized for this event. My photography package included a Canon 5D MkII with external Canon flash and a Canon 7D with built-in flash. I later organized and edited the photos to a final deliverable, providing the client with over 700 quality photos of the event.
2/19 – 12/19
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Camera Operator / Utility - Canon C200) – Neilguru
Internet — Digital — No Filter Entertainment Details
2/19 – 12/19
Served as Co-Director of Photography / Camera Op / Utility for several shoots for a web series for No Filter Entertainment held in San Francisco, CA throughout 2019. The project was a comedic web series called Neilguru and follows an average or below average guy trying to figure out life / make it while being influenced by all sorts of schemers and fast talkers who supposedly "know the deal," filling him with all sorts of advice. I/one studios was hired by Adi Hirdaramani of No Filter, who was the writer, director and producer of the series. We shot with two Canon C200s, provided by No Filter. In addition to my DoP and Camera duties, which I shared with No Filter DoP / Camera Op Michael Sousa, I also assisted with audio and lighting, as well as providing advice as a behind the scenes consultant.
8/19 – 8/19
Sound Assistant (Boom Operator)
Television & Web — Advertising — Revival Film Details
8/19 – 8/19
Served as Boom Operator / Sound Assistant under Sound Recordist / Mixer, Dean Miller, for a multi-day shoot in San Francisco, Oakland and Niasco, CA. The client was Vanguard and the project was for a television commercial spot appealing to everyday people, hinting how Vangard has their backs through smart investing. I was brought on by Dean Miller. The Revival Film executive producer onsite was Stephanie Farmer. The director was Luis Pena. The director of photography was John Baker.
8/19 – 8/19
Cinematographer (Videographer (Directing, Lighting & Audio - JVC LS300 & Canon 5D MkII)) – Life West WAVE 2019
Internet — Live/Special Event — one studios Details
8/19 – 8/19
Served as Videographer for the 2019 WAVE conference event held in Oakland, CA by Life West Chiropractic College. It was a three day event. I was contracted under my personal production company, one studios, by Life West Marketing Manager Alana Hope. My primary responsibilities included capturing a wide variety of interviews with onsite vendors, staff and attendees, as well as event B-Roll. I was also the sole person in charge of filming private interviews with event speakers and highlighted guests for the sake of Life West online content, as well as for a long term documentary project. In addition to operating a dual cam setup, I also provided and setup lights and audio, as well as all the bells and whistles needed for successful shoots. I also directed the talent. My JVC LS300 and Canon 5D MKII camera packages were rented by the client, which included a lens package comprised of my Rokinon Cine DS prime lenses and Canon L Series zoom lenses. My basic audio kit was provided for audio capture, including a Zoom H6 recorder along with Sennheiser G4 wireless lav packages and quality Audio-Technica shotgun mics for multi talent interviews and run and gun shooting. For lighting, I provided my basic 3 key daylight package, which includes Flolight 4 bank and 6 bank fluorescent lights, similar to Kinos.
2/19 – 8/19
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – The Debater (Documentary)
Film Festivals and Internet — Film (Short) — Vox Media Studios Details
2/19 – 8/19
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for a multiple shoots in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding Bay Area from February 2018 through August 2019. The client was IBM and the project was for an ongoing documentary project following IBM's AI Debater system. The documentary is officially named The Debater and went on to win several awards at film festivals. Coverage has included various interviews of debate and AI experts, as well as an actual debate event, which pitted debate champ Harish Natarajan against IBM's AI system. I was hired by line producer Josh Levine. The Epic Digital executive producers onsite were Kiana Moore and Josh Davis. Directors have included Josh Davis and Jon Steinberg. The directors of photography have been Sebastian Mlynarsky and Heath Orchard. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, Sennheiser 416 and quality Audio-Technica shotgun mics and all the bells and whistles needed for multi and single talent lav and boom setups, as well as hops for Sony Fs7 cameras. The cameras were jam synced to my recorder, which has very dependable time code. Note that for the debate event shoots, which were held over 3 days, I served as one of three contracted sound recordists/mixers. I was assigned to cameras A, B and C at various intervals. For the actual debate shoot I also covered audience audio via boom, while having wireless mics on several stage talents as well. For cleaner audio of the event I also provide a Zoom H6 recorder, in which I had a house feed connected.
6/16 – 6/19
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Editor, Sound, Camera - JVC LS300 & Canon 5D Mark II) – LinkedIn KDD and NIPS Conferences Submission Videos
Corporate — one studios Details
6/16 – 6/19
Since being contracted by LinkedIn for the original job I did for KDD Conference video submissions in June of 2016, I have been hired yearly to do similar work for LinkedIn engineering teams submitting project papers/presentations for the KDD Conference, as well as for the NIPS Conference. These projects usually fall within the months of May, June, July, August and/or November. For these jobs I usually spend one full day shooting multiple interviews at one of the LinkedIn campus buildings in the San Jose/South Bay Area. For the interviews I generally shoot in 4K and downscale to 1080p. I have used my JVC LS300 and my Canon 5D MK II for these shoots. All audio (lav and boom) and lighting (FloLight panels) is handled by me during the shoots also, as I generally one-man-band it. All production is generally covered by me for these videos, including the editing, motion graphics and coloring. On average, 4-5 groups are covered per job, meaning 4-5 videos are created per job. The average turn around in less than one week from shoot to finished videos being uploaded, which includes one round of changes. For the 2019 videos I actually had an increase to 8 groups / 8 videos, increased the shoots to two days, while still maintaining a very tight turn around time of about a week and a half for all 8 videos, including a round of changes or more depending on how well prepared the group. Further info.... For these video projects I served as the overall media producer (director, director of photography, producer, sound recordist, camera operator and editor) for the series of 3 minute videos, all used as video submissions for the LinkedIn engineering teams entering the 2016, 2017 and 2018 KDD Conference, as well as the 2017 and 2018 NIPS Conference. I am called on fairly last minute for these projects, the first one being a 911 project, meaning it was super last minute. For that project, day one consisted of shooting an intro and outro with each team's members for each team's submission, as well as recording clean voice-overs with each team that described their video's body content. There were five teams total. Days two and three consisted of editing the five submission videos, which were made up of the intros/outros and a graphic / animated body, which had the recorded voice-overs laid over. The voice-overs and graphics were timed out to match and edited appropriately. Still graphics were provided by LinkedIn. Animation, titles and additional graphics provided by one studios/me. Five videos were produced in three days, including the shoot day. Shoot was done at the LinkedIn offices in Mountain View, CA. The edits were done at one studios in San Francisco, CA. Since that first shoot I have also shot at the LinkedIn offices in Sunnyvale, CA.
5/19 – 5/19
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – Why'd You Push That Button?
The Verge — Podcast/Audio — Vox Media Studios Details
5/19 – 5/19
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for an interview of UX Director at Google, Maggie Staphill. This interview was for The Verge podcast Why'd You Push That Button. I was hired by The Verge audio director Andrew Marino. It was a solo gig. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, a Countryman B3 XLR wired lav, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for a static interior recording. As always, at least two sources of audio were recorded, with backups of each.
5/19 – 5/19
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – BxR with Baron Davis
Internet — Digital — Bleacher Report Details
5/19 – 5/19
Served as Sound Recordist / Mixer for an episode of Bleacher Report's B/R with former NBA all-star Baron Davis. The client was Stitch-Fix. The project consisted of a sit down interview with Baron Davis and then run and gun interviews between Baron and Golden State Warriors fans at Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. I was hired by line producer Natalie J. Teter. The Bleacher Report producers onsite were Meghan-Michele Gernan and Kat Maniatakis, who also served as directors. The director of photography/lead camera op was Gabe Gomez. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for single talent lav and boom setups, as well as a hop for a Sony Fs7 camera and line outs for two other Fs7 cameras. All three cameras were jam synced to my recorder, which has very dependable time code.
2/19 – 2/19
Sound Assistant (Also Boom Operator) – The Community
Blue Diamond / Almond Breeze — Advertising — Caruso Company Details
2/19 – 2/19
Served as Boom Operator / Sound Assistant under Sound Recordist / Mixer, Dean Miller, for a multi-day shoot on a central California almond farm in Wasco / Delano. The client was Blue Diamond Growers and the project was for a television commercial spot advertising Almond Breeze almond milk. I was brought on by Dean Miller. The Caruso Company executive producer onsite was Robert Caruso. The director was Doug Walker. The director of photography was Norman Bonney.
1/19 – 1/19
Sound Recordist (And Mixer)
Internet — Advertising — Spur Productions, Inc Details
1/19 – 1/19
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for a shoot in Oakland, CA. The client was Reebok via Spur Productions and the project was for an ad campaign covering Reebok's Split Form Sole Fury Y2, this particular shoot following professional boxer Mikey Garcia. I was hired by producer Bennett Gold. The M&C Saatchi creative director onsite was Nick Rotondi. The director of photography was Arseni Khachaturan. Photographer was James Law. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for a single talent lav and boom setup, as well as a hop for an ARRI Alexa Mini camera. The camera was also jam synced to my recorder, which provides solid timecode. Much of this shoot was run and gun in multiple locations in Oakland, including Kings Boxing Gym.
1/19 – 1/19
Sound Recordist (And Mixer) – IBM 5x5
Internet — Digital — Epic Digital Details
1/19 – 1/19
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for multiple day shoot in San Francisco, CA. The client was IBM and the project was for an entry in IBM's 5x5 series of informational videos, this series of videos starring Top Chef winner Melissa King as she discussed healthy food options and waste, while demonstrating how to make eco friendly / healthy recipes. I was hired by assistant director Josh Levine. The Epic Digital executive producers onsite were Kiana Moore and Josh Davis. The director was Jon Steinberg. The director of photography was Judy Phu. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for a single talent lav and boom setup, as well as hops for two ARRI Alexa Mini cameras. The cameras were also jam synced to my recorder, which provides solid timecode.
1/19 – 1/19
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer) – Think with Google
Internet — Digital — Across the Pond Details
1/19 – 1/19
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for an interview shoot held in Fremont, California at games company I Got Games. The client was Google and the project was for its promo series called Think with Google, which explores various local Bay Area businesses and their tech contributions to society and the environment. I was hired by Across the Pond production manager Kristen Hulsey. The Across the Pond producer onsite was Julie Tondreau. The director of photography was Cisco Rivera. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, a Sennheiser wireless lav system, a quality Audio-Technica shotgun mic and all the bells and whistles needed for a single lav and boom setup, an IFB for the producer. A hard line was also fed to camera (Panasonic GH5) from my audio recorder. The camera was also jam synced to my recorder, which provides solid timecode.
11/18 – 11/18
Cinematographer (JVC LS300)
Internet — Advertising — Laconic Digital Details
11/18 – 11/18
Served as cinematographer for a marketing / branding shoot of the Tommy Hilfiger retail location at San Francisco, California's Union Square. Duties included capturing B-Roll footage of various monitor screens which displayed a recent ad campaign created for the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Monster XP was the agency behind the ads, from my understanding. Specified shots were captured of the monitors, the store and the surrounding areas of the building, in order to build somewhat of a story. Some shots also required passive inclusion of shoppers and employees. And certain shots also required active participation from store patrons, who I had to direct. Laconic Digital CMO, Eddie Bradley, contracted me for this job under my company one studios. I provided my JVC LS300 for this shoot, as well as all the needed bells and whistles, including, but not limited to, a quality camera slider and several Canon L Series lenses. Footage was captured in 4K.
8/18 – 8/18
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer) – Ford Hardest Worker Promo
Corporate — Epic Digital Details
8/18 – 8/18
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for multiple interviews held throughout the greater Sacramento area, as well as neighboring Vacaville, CA. The client was Ford and the project was for a promo video Ford commissioned to celebrate a diverse group of hard working community members. I was hired by production coordinator Josh Levine and worked side by side with Epic Digital producer Jon Steinberg. David McMurry was the DoP. I provided both lav and boom mic'ing for the interview subjects. For one interview I also constructed a miniature sound booth of sorts to limit a large room's echo, as well as exterior sounds.
8/18 – 8/18
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer) – Google Thoughtful Home
Corporate — Epic Digital Details
8/18 – 8/18
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for multiple interviews held throughout the greater Bay Area. The client was Google and the project was for a promo video Google commissioned to discuss technology in the home, its positive and negative effects. I was hired by production coordinator Josh Levine. The Epic Digital producer/director onsite was Natalie So. The director of photography was Erryn Patrick. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, quality Audio-Technica shotgun mics and all the bells and whistles needed for mulitple lav and boom setups, as well as hops for two ARRI Amira cameras and IFB's for the producers. The cameras were also jam synced to my recorder, which provides solid timecode.
7/18 – 7/18
Cinematographer ( Also Director and Camera Operator - JVC LS300) – Ford/Lincoln Fairfield Dealership Promo
Online Content — Digital — What's Next Media Details
7/18 – 7/18
Was hired to shoot a hefty shot list that was to be used to create several promo videos for the Ford/Lincoln dealership in Fairfield, CA. As budget was limited, I served as a one man band, executing all needed shots in a day and a half to capture the content. During the shoot I operated all aspects of production, including camera and lighting, while also directing the talent. No audio was required for this job and mostly natural lighting was used. The gathered media was then uploaded to my hiring client, What's Next Media, out of Washington state. I shot on my JVC LS300, utilizing Canon glass. What's Next Media production lead Brian Pittala hired me for this job.
7/18 – 7/18
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – High School Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
7/18 – 7/18
Served as videographer and interviewer for the 50 Year High School Reunion of Ygnacio High School in Walnut Creek, CA. Shot B-Roll and events' happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Around 60 interviews were shot for this event, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on JVC LS300.
6/18 – 7/18
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer) – Lendlease Promo
Corporate — Across the Pond Details
6/18 – 7/18
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for multiple interviews and B-Roll shots held throughout the Bay Area. The client was Lendlease and the project was for a promo video Lendlease commissioned to help with gaining a major contract from Google. I was hired by Across the Pond production coordinator Kristen Hulsey via a recommendation from Across the Pond production manager Julie Tondreau. The Across the Pond producer onsite was Angelica Riccardi. The director of photography was David McMurray. I provided a Zoom F8 8 channel mixer, Sennheiser wireless lav systems, quality Audio-Technica shotgun mics and all the bells and whistles needed for mulitple lav and boom setups, as well as a hop for an ARRI Amira camera and an IFB for the producer. The camera was also jam synced to my recorder, which provides solid timecode.
5/18 – 6/18
Cinematographer (Also Camera Operator - Canon 5D MK II) – Mighty 3D Building
TV — Braden Barty Media Details
5/18 – 6/18
Served as Cinematographer / Camera Op for several shoots in Redwood City, CA, for which I captured B-Roll footage of various steps in the construction of a small sized, portable building structure. After the shoots I compressed and uploaded all footage for download at the client's request. Braden Barty of Braden Barty Media of the Los Angeles area hired me for the jobs. All footage was shot with my Canon 5D MK II utilizing various Canon L-Series lenses.
4/18 – 4/18
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Camera Operator & Consultant - Canon C100) – Kevin's Karma
Internet — Film (Short) — Produced by Adi Hirdaramani / No Filter Entertainment Details
4/18 – 4/18
Producer Adi Hirdaramani hired me/my company one studios to shoot a scripted scene for his short film project Kevin's Karma. I served as Director of Photography, as well as a Camera Operator and a bit of a Sound and Lighting Technician. It was a lower budget production so I had to be an all around type to accommodate. Behind the scenes I also aided Mr. Hirdaramani as a Casting Associate and overall Consultant, providing him several actors to audition for a part in this project, of which one was chosen for the role. The Audio Recordist/Second Camera Operator/Grip was also provided by me/one studios. This was a two camera shoot. We shot on Canon C100s. All production was carried out by one studios. Post was handled by Mr. Hirdaramani.
3/18 – 4/18
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Editor, Sound, Camera - JVC LS300, Adobe Premiere) – Committed HP Moball Crowdfunding Video & Instructional
Various — Digital — one studios Details
3/18 – 4/18
Was hired to create a 2-3 minute crowdfunding campaign video, as well as a 3-5 minute product instructional video, for health and fitness startup client Committed HP. As budget was limited, I served as a one man band, working with the client in preproduction to develop the structure of the videos, then also executing a one day shoot to capture the content. During the shoot I operated all aspects of production, including camera, lighting and sound, while also directing the talent. Not ideal but it had to get done. The gathered media was then edited by me into the final videos. I shot on my JVC LS300. I used the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Adobe Premiere, to create the videos. Some light coloring and graphics work was also done. Committed HP founder Bryan Osuna hired me for this job. The job was done under my production company, one studios.
3/18 – 3/18
Assistant Camera (AC) (Also 2nd Camera & Sound Recordist. Sony FS7 & A7S ii) – Curry Up Now - Internal Corporate Video
Corporate — Casual Films Details
3/18 – 3/18
Served as AC, 2nd Camera and Sound Recordist for an internal corporate franchise video shoot for food franchise Curry Up Now. The shoots were held in San Jose and Palo Alto California. We shot with the Sony FS7 an Sony A7s ii. I was hired by New York and California based production company, Casual Films. The producer was Lydia Chan and the DoP was James Fair.
3/18 – 3/18
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Google Play San Francisco Event Video
Corporate — Across the Pond Details
3/18 – 3/18
Served as the Sound Recordist / Mixer for an interview shoot for an internal video for Google. The video was in regards to the 2018 Google Play Event happening in San Francisco, CA. I was hired by Across the Pond production manager Julie Tondreau. Lav and boom micing was provided.
2/18 – 2/18
Sound Recordist (Also Consultant, Camera Assistant and Grip) – Phil Schaaf Documentary
Film (Short) — Produced by Adi Hirdaramani Details
2/18 – 2/18
Producer Adi Hirdaramani hired me to help with an interview shoot for his short documentary project with filmmaker Phil Schaaf. I served as all around help, mainly focusing on Sound Recording and being a Grip on set. I also consulted Mr. Hirdaramani behind the scenes in preparation for the shoot. We shot on a Canon C100. I recorded audio on a Tascam DR model recorder and recorded both wireless lav and boom audio.
12/17 – 12/17
Sound Recordist (Also Camera Assistant, Location Scout, Grip and Wardrobe Assistant - All Around ) – Van the Weatherman
Film (Short) — Produced by Adi Hirdaramani Details
12/17 – 12/17
Producer Adi Hirdaramani hired me to help with a scripted shoot for his short film project entitled Van the Weatherman. I served as all around help, mainly focusing on Sound Recording and being a Grip and Camera Assistant on set. However, I also consulted Mr. Hirdaramani behind the scenes in preparation for the shoot and aided in Location Scouting and Wardrobe acquirement. We shot on a Panasonic G4. I recorded audio on a Tascam DR model recorder and recorded both wireless lav and boom audio.
10/17 – 11/17
Editor (Adobe Premiere CC 2017) – In Good Company 2017 Womens Conference
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
10/17 – 11/17
Served as editor responsible for turning the raw footage of a multi-camera, full day event into four individual videos, each one covering one of four panels that were the primary focus of the event. The event itself was the IGC 2017 Womens Conference, held in San Francisco, CA. I was hired by Heracio Zambrano and Katie Heinz-Zambrano, the founder of IGC and the Womens Conference. Each video was an hour or more. Duties included syncing footage, multi-cam editing to create well paced and tasteful cuts, intro and outro graphic creation, subtitle transcription and creation, lower thirds graphics, audio mastering / clean ups and vast color correction and video correction due to poorly lit footage. The initial edit of all videos was executed promptly with little direction by the client, as was requested. The client was then provided several rounds of additions / changes in order to bring her final vision to fruition. All videos were uploaded to a private Dropbox folder for the client's use. The project was done in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017.
10/17 – 10/17
Lead Assistant Editor (Subtitle Editor) – Ms. Session Celebration Event
Live/Special Event — Olu8 Films Details
10/17 – 10/17
Served as subtitle creator / editor for a special event video created to document the event for the honoree and attendees. I was hired by Shaka Redmond of Olu8 Films of Oakland, CA. The video was over one and a half hours with near to nonstop dialogue that had to be subtitled. I edited / created the subtitles in Adobe Premiere CC 2017. The job was a full three day job.
6/17 – 10/17
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Various High School Reunions
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
6/17 – 10/17
Served as videographer and interviewer for the 50 Year High School Reunion of Lodi High School and the 60 Year Reunion of Burlingame High School, as well as the Nursing Reunion of the Kaiser Nursing School, all correspondingly held in Lodi, San Mateo & Pleasanton, CA. Shot B-Roll and events' happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. 50-110 interviews shot for each event, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on JVC LS300 and Canon 5D Mark II.
9/17 – 9/17
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer / Boom) – ESL Gaming Shoot
eSports — Digital — ESL Gaming/Turtle Entertainment Details
9/17 – 9/17
Served as Sound Recordist / Mixer for ESL Gaming shoots in Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco. The shoots were for putting together a promo video to hype up viewers in preparation for a big E Gaming event held in Oakland at Oracle Arena in November of 2017. We followed around a host, OJ Borg. I was recommended by DoP Michael Swaigen for the job and hired by ESL Gaming/Turtle Entertainment rep Teresa Garcia. Recorded audio with my Zoom F8 Field Recorder, Sennheiser Wireless Lavs and Audio-Technica shotgun mic.
4/15 – 9/17
Videographer (Also Editor, Photographer & A/V Technician) – TechShop Live San Jose / Mid Peninsula Event Photos & Videos
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
4/15 – 9/17
As an independent contractor under my company one studios, I served as videographer, editor, stills photographer, A/V technician and occasional A/V rental source and production consultant for the San Jose and Mid-Peninsula TechShop offices for the majority of their interactive team events with various clients, including, but not limited to, tech giants such as Google, Facebook, Netflix, Apple and Ebay, as well as Singularity University. My duties consisted of taking photos and providing video coverage of the on-goings of these events, as well as setting up, operating and striking the needed sound systems and video systems used during the events. For each event I then later touch up the photos taken and edit the footage captured into a stylized highlight video. TechShop would also contract me for inter company events. I served TechShop San Jose and Mid-Peninsula as their go-to for event production coverage until the unfortunate closure of all North American branches of TechShop in November of 2017.
7/17 – 7/17
Assistant Camera (AC) (Sony FS-7 & Sony A7s) – Synaptics New Hire Shoot
Corporate — Casual Films Details
7/17 – 7/17
Served as Assistant Camera for this inter company new hire video for Synaptics in San Jose, CA. I was hired by Lydia Chan of Casual Films. In addition to helping the DoP with camera duties, I also operated the B-Camera for interviews.
7/17 – 7/17
Videographer (Also Directing and Sound) – 2017 Money Gram Cricket Bee
Internet — Live/Special Event — Touchdown Media Details
7/17 – 7/17
Filmed the Money Gram Cricket Bee Bay Area Regional competition for 2017. Was contracted by Touchdown Media, which is based on the east coast. This was a multi-camera shoot. Also served as sound recordist and had to direct participants on camera for interviews. Also shot B-Roll. Transferred the footage directly to a provided hard drive to the client at the end of the event. Some footage was also sent via cloud services.
7/17 – 7/17
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Lead Camera Operator & Production Manager - JVC LS300) – NorCal Juco Summer Jamboree
Synergy Sports Tech — Digital — Synergy Sports Technology Details
7/17 – 7/17
Synergy Sports Technology rep Jeff Forbes contracted me to serve as Director of Photography / First Shooter and Point Man for the 2017 NorCal Juco Summer Jamboree Basketball Tournament held at Skyline College in San Bruno, CA. I was responsible for hiring the B-Cam Operator as well. At the event we shot a total of 14 basketball games back to back, non-stop. The footage was later transferred to a hard drive and sent to the Synergy offices for editing and upload to the Synergy network servers for client viewing. I shot the event on my JVC LS300.
6/13 – 6/17
Videographer (Also Directing and Sound) – MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Bay Area Regional
Live/Special Event — Touchdown Media Details
6/13 – 6/17
Filmed the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Bay Area Regional competition for 2013 - 2017. Was contracted by Touchdown Media, which is based on the east coast. These are multi-camera shoots. Also served as sound recordist and had to direct participants on camera. Also shot B-Roll. Transferred the selected footage via cloud services.
6/10 – 6/17
Videographer (Also Sound Recordist, Editor, Color Correction, Disc Author & Duplication) – Graduation Commencement - Mercy High School of Burlingame
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
6/10 – 6/17
I have shot, edited and authored a DVD of this live graduation event since 2011. In 2010 I just shot and recorded audio. After authoring the master DVD I also duplicate however many needed copies, usually 30+, and then print an original graphic onto the discs. The video generally calls for intro and outro sequences, in addition to the main timeline edit. As of 2016 Mercy High School officially transferred the contract for this job to solely one studios, as I / one studios had been being contracted by another vendor all the years prior, although all the work, aside from 2010, was done completely by one studios / me from shoot to finished DVD media and delivery.
5/17 – 5/17
Assistant Camera (AC) (Canon C300) – Delta New Heights SFO Shoot
Corporate — PopSugar Studios Details
5/17 – 5/17
Served as Assistant Camera for a promo video shoot at San Francisco International Airport for Delta Airlines. Duties included camera setup and breakdown, basic camera operation, aiding the DoP and ensuring the safety of all camera gear. I was hired by PopSugar Production Manager Marina Diaz.
5/17 – 5/17
Data Management (D.I.T.) – Reloaded
Film (Feature-length) — Hollywood Bollywood Productions Details
5/17 – 5/17
Served as location D.I.T. / Data Manager for the Reloaded VFX plates shoots in San Francisco and Fremont, CA. The film was in need of plates for visual effect purposes. A location scout determined San Francisco International Airport, downtown SF and a location in Fremont were satisfactory to capture the plates / footage. Having worked with Fox Star / Hollywood Bollywood Production before, I was hired on as D.I.T. / Data Manager, as well as a local point man, helping in any way I could. Duties included, but weren't limited to, footage / file ingestion and organization, media formatting and cycling, camera department assistance, corrupted data recovery, dailies edits / deliverables, footage review, supplying portable charging stations for camera gear and file transcoding, duplication and backup. The camera used to film footage was a RED Dragon.
4/16 – 4/17
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Camera Operator & Sound - Canon 5D Mark II) – The Ayurveda Experience
TLS - Web — Digital — Transformative Learning Solutions Details
4/16 – 4/17
Served as director of photography for multiple shoots in Dublin / Pleasanton, CA. Other duties included camera operation, sound recording / mixing, lighting and teleprompter operation. Under my company, one studios, I also hired a camera / lighting assistant to aid me in the shoots. All equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound and teleprompter were provided by one studios. Despite tremendous amounts of material, which made for very long days, we successfully completed each shoot, with some days having an excess of 60 pages of dialogue with multiple setups. All production aspects of the actual shoots were accomplished by one studios once given the information of what was needed by onset producers representing TLS. Many of the shoots' info was provided to me with little time to waste or prepare. Regardless, I got the job done and met my client's needs. Footage and audio files were handed over after each shoot day.
2/17 – 3/17
Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017, Illustrator CC 2017) – TechShop San Jose / Mid Peninsula Team Building Events Promo 2017
YouTube — Digital — one studios Details
2/17 – 3/17
Using past footage I edited a 45 second promo spot highlighting the team building events offered and held at TechShop's San Jose and Mid Peninsula locations. All footage was shot by one studios, my company, with nearly all of the footage used in this promo also shot by me. Some light typography and motion graphics were also instilled. But overall it's a pretty straight forward promo set to some flashy purchased music. Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 and Illustrator CC 2017 were used to create the video.
2/17 – 2/17
Camera Operator (Sony EX3) – Nuvo Dance Convention
Live/Special Event — Break The Floor Productions Details
2/17 – 2/17
Served as Camera Operator for the Santa Clara, CA stop of the NUVO Dance Convention. I was hired by Todd Koval, Production Manager of Break The Floor Productions. I operated a Sony EX3 for the duration of the competition over two very long days.
11/16 – 11/16
Videographer (Also Photographer / Editor) – Colet 50th Anniversary Celebration
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
11/16 – 11/16
Served as videographer for this private event, documenting the night's happenings. I also served as the event's photographer. After the event I took the footage and edited it down into a 10 minute highlight video, using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015. I also edited the photos in Adobe Light Room. All media was then uploaded to the client. Event was held in Los Altos, CA. I / one studios was hired by Raffie Colet.
11/16 – 11/16
Sound Recordist (Mixer, Also 2nd Camera ( Canon C100)) – Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence
History — TV — Morningstar Entertainment Details
11/16 – 11/16
Served as the production's location sound recordist / mixer and 2nd Camera for the first episode of an upcoming documentary series from production company Morningstar Entertainment. We conducted an interview between the show's host and his interviewee, as well as captured various B-Roll in and out of a vehicle. I provided all audio equipment used, including a shotgun mic, tow lavs, an external recorder, a mixer and grip type gear. It was a single day shoot in Foster City, CA.
10/16 – 10/16
Sound Recordist ((Mixer)) – Boeing Promo
Corporate — REP Interactive Details
10/16 – 10/16
Served as the production's location sound recordist / mixer for a promo video for Boeing. The production company who sourced me was REP Interactive, who was hired by Creative Information Services. I provided all audio equipment used, including a shotgun mic, an on camera shotgun mic placed on a Canon 5D Mk III, an external recorder, a mixer and grip type gear. A second channel of audio from the external recorder was fed to a Sony F55. It was a single day shoot at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA.
10/16 – 10/16
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Various High Schools' Class of 1966 50 Year Reunions
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
10/16 – 10/16
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunions of C.K. McClatchy High School, Balboa High School and Richmond Union High School, all correspondingly held in Sacramento, Millbrae & Concord, CA. Shot B-Roll and events' happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. 85-110 interviews shot for each event, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D.
10/16 – 10/16
Videographer – Juan and Aurora Avila Wedding
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
10/16 – 10/16
Served as videographer for the ceremony and reception of this Sacramento, CA wedding. The ceremony was held in a local church. The reception was held at the California Automobile Museum. I shot the wedding on a Canon 5D MkII and 7D, also gathering sound with wireless systems fed into the camera and external recorders. The footage was then passed on to partner JTG Films, which edited the final video for the bride and groom.
8/16 – 8/16
Videographer (Also Editor) – Ryan and Sandy Kelly Wedding
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
8/16 – 8/16
Served as the videographer for the wedding ceremony, as well as the special train ride to the ceremony site. I shot the ceremony on a Canon 5D MKII, also gathering sound with wireless systems fed into the camera and external recorders. It was a day time outside ceremony in the mountains / hills of Saratoga, CA. I later took the footage and edited it into a simple video for the bride and groom using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017.
6/16 – 7/16
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor, Sound - Canon 5D Mark II) – LinkedIn Internal Sales Training Kickoff Video
Corporate — one studios Details
6/16 – 7/16
Served as the overall media producer (director, director of photography, onset producer, sound recordist, camera operator and editor) for this internal video for LinkedIn. Two shoots were held same day, one with a LinkedIn VP and one with a Director. Due to time constraints both shoots were held in less than two hours total. Two cameras were used, one static and one on a jib for motion. Two different setups were used for the shoots to keep things different. Three different sources of audio were captured for safety. All done and operated alone by me. All equipment provided by one studios. I then edited the footage into a four minute video, which included some light motion graphics created using still graphics, which were provided by LinkedIn. Additional titles and graphics provided by one studios. Color correction and background music applied. This was a tight shoot, but a looser edit. In total one full day was spent editing. Shoot was done at the LinkedIn offices in San Francisco, CA. The edit was done at one studios in San Francisco, CA.
6/16 – 6/16
Sound Recordist (Mixer) – Century 21 Zap App Promo
century 21 — Digital — REP Interactive Details
6/16 – 6/16
Served as the production's location sound recordist / mixer for a promo video for Century 21. The production company was REP Interactive. I provided all audio equipment used, including lavs, shotgun, recorder, mixer and grip type gear. It was a two day shoot in Modesto, CA.
6/16 – 6/16
Editor – Angry Birds Discussion Panel
Live/Special Event — 247 Laundry Service Details
6/16 – 6/16
Served as rush editor for the footage gathered at the Angry Birds discussion Panel held at Apple in San Francisco, CA. With less than a 24 hour turnaround I edited two narrative spots detailing the event's happenings. The event was a multi-cam shoot. Hence, syncing was involved also. The production company that hired me was 247 Laundry Service, based out of Portland, OR. The edit was done at one studios in San Francisco, CA.
6/16 – 6/16
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Producer, Editor, Sound, Camera - Canon 5D Mark II) – LinkedIn Flash Mob Event
Corporate — one studios Details
6/16 – 6/16
Served as the project head for recording a team building event for LinkedIn, culminating with a flash mob held at the Ferry Building in San Francisco, CA. The event was a mult camera shoot. I directed the one studios crew and served as director of photography, also operating A Camera. My overall vision was then put to use in post production, where I edited three different versions of the day's happenings, including the flash mob portion....a nine minute extended cut, a six minute regular cut and a 4-5 minute short cut. A fun project meant for LinkedIn's internal use, the videos were edited to a current popular song, which was what the flash mob dance was choreographed to. Shot in San Francisco, CA. Edited with the Adobe Creative Suite at one studios, also in San Francisco, CA.
6/16 – 6/16
Editor (Premiere Pro) – Innotas New Hire On-Borading Video
Corporate — one studios Details
6/16 – 6/16
Edited a 16 minute intro video for new hires for tech company Innotas. The video focused on a discussion with the Innotas CEO and it's chief marketing rep. Appropriate cuts were made to allow the video proper flow and color correction was performed. Light motion graphics were also added, animating some simple still graphics. The audio was also cleaned up and background music was laid. Job was done at the one studios offices in San Francisco, CA.
5/16 – 6/16
Videographer (Also Editor) – LinkedIn Sales Connect Promo
Internal Promotion — Digital — one studios Details
5/16 – 6/16
Served as the event videographer for a live team building event LinkedIn employees attended. I then took that footage and edited it into an energetic highlight video detailing the event. Later, additional material was provided by LinkedIn to add to the highlight video, remaking it into the final overall promo video used for LinkedIn's Sales Connect 2016 event. Footage was shot in San Jose, CA. Video was edited at one studios in San Francisco, CA.
1/16 – 1/16
Camera Operator (Time-Lapse Footage and Additional B-Roll w/ Canon 5D Mk II, GoPro Hero 4 & Hero ) – Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Promo Video
Corporate — Odd Machine Details
1/16 – 1/16
Served as Second Camera / 2nd Unit. Gathered extensive time lapse footage and regular B-Roll of the interior and exterior happenings at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. I utilized a Canon 5D Mk II, as well as a GoPro Hero 4 and Hero 2, for my shots. Fun shoot for Odd Machine!
12/15 – 12/15
Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC & Photoshop CC) – Demo / Instructional Video for Tech Company Innotas
innotas.com — Digital — one studios Details
12/15 – 12/15
Added new material to a demo / instructional video for tech company Innotas. I was provided certain material from Innotas. I then took this material and edited it into the existing project using Adobe After Effects CC. Certain animation and effects were necessary to add in the new material and create a seamless video. Photoshop CC was also used for effects work. The final additions were then placed on a timeline within Premiere Pro CC along with the rest of the video and cleaned up and exported.
9/15 – 10/15
Editor (Also Sound Recordist / Engineer & Script Transcription - Premiere Pro CC, After ) – Trade Show / Internal Demo Video for Tech Company Virsec
Corporate — one studios Details
9/15 – 10/15
Served as one stop shop for tech company Virsec and its demo video, which was to be used for trade show and internal purposes. I aided the client first with transcription services for their script. Then I recorded a voice over with the client's vocal talent at the one studios sound studio using Ableton Live. The voice-over was then edited and put on a time line with the video material, which I first exported from Camtasia. I used Adobe Premiere Pro CC and After Effects CC to time and edit the video with the audio track. Audition CC was used for light clean ups of the audio as well.
9/15 – 9/15
Sound Recordist (Sound Mixer) – 2015 Google Science Fair - Promo / Highlight Video
Corporate — Across the Pond Details
9/15 – 9/15
Served as sound recordist / mixer for promo video by Across the Pond Productions, out of London, England, highlighting the contestants of 2015 Google Science Fair, held at the Google campus in Mountain View, CA. Served under director David Mahmoudieh.
9/15 – 9/15
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Harry Ells High School Class of 1965 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
9/15 – 9/15
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Harry Ells High School, held in Alameda, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 80 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II.
9/15 – 9/15
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Skyline High School Class of 1965 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
9/15 – 9/15
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Skyline High School, held in Oakland, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 90 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D.
9/15 – 9/15
Still Photographer – Ascent Talent
Lanyon — Advertising — one studios Details
9/15 – 9/15
Hired as an independent contractor under my company one studios, I served as the still photographer for Ascent Talent, who was hired by event management tech company, Lanyon. The job took place during the huge DreamForce event held in San Francisco, CA. It consisted of me taking stills of the Lanyon team and the bus they were on, which was wrapped in the Lanyon colors and logo. It was an ad campaign.
8/15 – 8/15
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Berkeley High School Class of 1965 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
8/15 – 8/15
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Berkeley High School, held in Walnut Creek, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 90 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D.
8/15 – 8/15
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Salinas High School Class of 1965 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
8/15 – 8/15
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Salinas High School, held in Salinas, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 50 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D.
7/15 – 7/15
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Blackburn High School Class of 1965 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
7/15 – 7/15
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Blackburn High School, held in Los Gatos, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 80 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D.
5/15 – 5/15
Production Manager – ProSeibenSat.1 TV
Corporate — The Frei Group Details
5/15 – 5/15
Served The Frei Group as its onsite production manager for project for its client ProSeibenSat.1 TV. Jawbone (San Francisco) and Shopkick (Redwood City) heads were shot & interviewed. Managed the talent and crew, served as a liaison between parties, validated equipment onsite, handled petty cash & aided the director & producer.
2/15 – 4/15
Editor (Adobe Premiere & After Effects (Also Director, Motion Graphics Artist & Vocal Re) – Innotas Tutorial Videos
innotas.com — Digital — one studios Details
2/15 – 4/15
Created six tutorial videos for tech company Innotas explaining various app services offered. Edited Camtasia clips into flowing videos with accompanying voice-overs. Recorded the talent's vocals at my home studio with Ableton Live, editing the audio before syncing to video. Videos = Premiere Pro and After FX. Innotas = San Francisco, CA.
11/14 – 1/15
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Camera Op., Sound Recordist & Editor) – Laney College Architecture School Charrette Video
Internet — Digital — one studios Details
11/14 – 1/15
Conceptualized video with client detailing architecture charrette. Several shoots conducted spanning 4 weeks. I operated and provided all equipment, shooting B-Roll, interviews and class interaction. Edited video, including graphics. Shot on 5D MkII & 7D. Edited in Adobe Premiere and After FX. Shot at Laney College in Oakland, CA & San Francisco, CA.
11/14 – 11/14
Sound Recordist (Sound Mixer) – The Short Game (Season 1)
Esquire — TV — Goodbye Pictures Details
11/14 – 11/14
Ran sound for interview shoot of talent. I provided all sound equipment. The show is to be one of the first to debut the entire series on demand at once. Contracted by Cameron Freeman of Goodbye Pictures out of Los Angeles, CA. Shot on location in Sacramento, CA.
11/14 – 11/14
Director of Photography (DP) ( Also Sound Recordist/Mixer and Gaffer) – Promo Video for United Long Term Care Workers
Corporate — Spectrum Details
11/14 – 11/14
Performed two interview shoots of talent for promotional video. I supplied and operated all equipment for the shoots. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II. Contracted by Juliett Rose of Spectrum Productions out of Los Angeles, CA. Shot on location at the U.L.T.C.W. offices in Oakland, CA.
10/14 – 10/14
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Hayward High School Class of 1964 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
10/14 – 10/14
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Hayward High School, held in Oakland, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 80 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot in HD on Canon 5D Mark II.
10/14 – 10/14
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – George Washington High School Class of 1964 50 Year Reunion
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
10/14 – 10/14
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of George Washington High School, held in San Francisco, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 120 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II.
9/14 – 9/14
Sound Recordist (Sound Mixer) – Bucket List
Food Network — TV — Rock Shrimp Productions Details
9/14 – 9/14
Served as sound recordist / mixer for two shoots in northern California, one being at Sierra Mar restaurant (Post Ranch Inn) in Big Sur, CA and the other being at The French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, CA. I provided all sound equipment. Was for Food Network's Bucket List (tentatively named).
9/14 – 9/14
Sound Recordist (Sound Mixer & 4th Unit Camera) – 2014 Google Science Fair - Promo Video
Corporate — Across the Pond Details
9/14 – 9/14
Served as sound recordist / mixer for promo video by Across the Pond Productions, out of London, England, highlighting the contestants of 2014 Google Science Fair, held at Google campus in Mountain View, CA and at Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA. Also shot a time lapse sequence for director, David Mahmoudieh.
9/14 – 9/14
Videographer (Also Interviewer) – Carlmont High School Class of 1964 50 Year Union
Live/Special Event — Raines Video Productions Details
9/14 – 9/14
Served as videographer and interviewer for 50th High School Reunion of Carlmont High School, held in San Mateo, CA. Shot B-Roll and event's happenings. But main focus was shooting short interviews with all attending classmates. Over 80 interviews shot, nearly all of the attendees. Shot in HD (Canon 5D & 7D).
8/14 – 9/14
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Producer & Editor) – SquareVision Entertainment Boxing Event Highlight Video
Internet — TV — one studios Details
8/14 – 9/14
Served as director / producer / editor for a boxing event highlight video. Was a Multi-Cam shoot. Project was done for Michael Bazan, owner of SquareVision Entertainment. Shot at venue in Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. Edited at one studios in San Francisco.
4/13 – 9/14
Director (Also Screenwriter, Executive Producer & Editor) – In The End
Film (Short) — one studios Details
4/13 – 9/14
Directed and wrote entire project, and served as executive producer and head editor, including VFX artist. This film was shot with the one studios' core team as crew. So, I served as sound, lighting and camera as needed also, in addition to having a key part in the film.
4/13 – 9/14
Screenwriter (Also Executive Producer and Editor) – Close Your Eyes
Film (Short) — one studios Details
4/13 – 9/14
Wrote script and executive produced this short film by my production company one studios. I've also served as an editor, and the visual FX and motion graphics artist.
8/04 – 8/14
Editor (DVD / Disc Media Authoring & Duplication) – Various
DVD/BluRay — Digital — one studios Details
8/04 – 8/14
Authoring of original DVD disc media and other disc media, placing footage given by clients to disc. Sometimes this entails simple Direct-to-Disc type work, with disc just playing. Sometimes it;s creating in depth menus and media, which can be a huge job. Compilation of footage is common task.
1/03 – 8/14
Editor (Video Restoration, Encoding, Transcoding & Conversion) – Various
Digital — Digital — one studios Details
1/03 – 8/14
Video restoration is a common editing task, which often includes converting media, like VHS, to newer digital media, such as DVD, Blu-Ray or a file. Many editing tasks associated with video restoration, like color correction and resizing media into modern screen sizes. I also transcode files into other file types.
7/14 – 7/14
Media Manager (DIT / Data Wrangler & Additional Crew Recruiter) – Bang Bang
Film (Feature-length) — Bollywood Hollywood Details
7/14 – 7/14
Ingested and logged all footage, as well as transcoded footage to requested format. Also provided footage dailies to the crew for review. In addition, I served as a crew recruiter, staffing several crew members for this project from my network of colleagues. Worked closely with the camera and VFX departments.
6/14 – 7/14
Editor (Also Motion Graphics and Colorist) – Facilities and Services Promo - Natera
Corporate — one studios Details
6/14 – 7/14
Edited promo video for Natera utilizing footage I previously shot at their offices. This video highlighted the company's services and facilities. Mostly B-Roll. Some footage had called for me to direct staff to carry out certain actions. Also did motion graphics and coloring. Transferred final video through cloud services.
4/13 – 7/14
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer & Boom Operator) – Essence of Eternity
Film (Feature-length) — Ox Films Details
4/13 – 7/14
Served as northern California location sound recordist, mixer and boom operator for independent feature Essence of Eternity. Dealt with all areas of sound, including, but not limited to, recording for interior and exterior locations, various muliti-mic setups, wireless audio, diverse location audio, like recording on a speed boat, and more.
5/14 – 6/14
Assistant Director (Also Sound Recordist/Mixer & Camera & Jib Operator) – In Her Cleats
Film (Feature-length) — G & K Media Details
5/14 – 6/14
Serve as Assistant Director, Sound Recordist/Mixer, Camera and Jib Operator for documentary In Her Cleats by G & K Media, based out of Washington state. one studios has been contracted by G & K Media to aid throughout the duration of its production, with post production work being a possibility also.
4/14 – 4/14
Assistant Camera (AC) (Canon C-300) – I'm a Huge Fan Emma Stone
PopSugar — Digital — PopSugar Studios Details
4/14 – 4/14
Served as assistant camera for POPSUGAR's web TV show I'm a Huge Fan for the episode on Emma Stone. This was filmed during the ad campaign for The Amazing Spiderman 2 and entire principal cast was present, including director Marc Webb. Many of my shots were included in the final video.
4/14 – 4/14
Camera Operator (Canon 5D Mark II & Canon 7D) – Bridge the Gap
PBS — Live/Special Event — PBS Details
4/14 – 4/14
Under my company one studios, I hired a fellow colleague to assist in a multi-cam shoot at an event where client Chris Bashinelli spoke. I operated multiple cameras at event, as well as recorded multiple lines of audio. Also shot testimonial interviews with event attendees and B-Roll of Mr. Bashinelli.
4/14 – 4/14
Director (Also Screenwriting, Exec. Prod., Camera, Editing & Visual FX) – Brownie Points
Film (Short) — one studios Details
4/14 – 4/14
Served as head writer and director for this short film by my company one studios. Other duties included executive producer, camera operator, editing and visual effects. Due to an actor not begin able to make it, I also took on the lead role in this comedic horror short.
3/14 – 3/14
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director and Sound Recordist) – Lover's Meridian Concert Performance - Kamran Thunder
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
3/14 – 3/14
Filmed and recorded sound for musician / artist Kamran Thunder and the concert performance of his original work Lover's Meridian, which was backed with a full orchestra and voiced by Iranian singer Mohammad Hassani. This was a multi-cam shoot, which I directed, having contracted several colleagues under one studios.
10/13 – 11/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Sound Recordist/Mixer and Gaffer) – 8: The Series
Web Series — Digital — 3E Productions Details
10/13 – 11/13
Served as one of several directors of photography for this web series based on inequality. Duties included camera operation, storyboarding, sound recording/mixing, lighting, directing crew, green screen/composite shooting, photography, set setup and dealing with an extremely difficult diva director. :)
10/13 – 10/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Camera, Photographer and Sound Recordist) – City Hall Tavern Concert Performance - 2030
Sizzle Reel — Live/Special Event — one studios Details
10/13 – 10/13
Shot video and photos of concert event performance at City Hall Tavern in Davis, CA for comedic music duo 2030. Was contracted by group member Brent Pella
8/13 – 8/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Producer, Editor, Sound, Gaffer, Motion Graphics) – Natera 2014 Technology Pioneers Video & Info Spot Videos
Corporate — Mediamoxi Details
8/13 – 8/13
Full production of several videos for biotech company Natera. One video was meant for a conference in which Natera was being recognized for its work. Other videos meant as info spots on products. Shot several interviews and lots of B-Roll of Natera's facilities. Edited videos. Contracted by Mediamoxi.
6/13 – 7/13
Director (Also Camera, Sound Recordist and Editor) – Concert Video - Al Hendrix
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
6/13 – 7/13
Full production of multi-cam shoot for musician Al Hendrix's concert in northern, CA. Later took the footage and edited into several cinematic highlighted clips, much in the fashion of a music video or short film. I directed, shot and edited, as well as hired on a colleague as co-camera.
5/13 – 5/13
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer and Boom Operator) – Balloon Promo - Mr. Michael Fey & Mrs. Pam Fusco
Web — Digital — Creable Films Details
5/13 – 5/13
Served as sound recordist / mixer for these interview shoots meant for promo purposes for the company Balloon. I was contracted by NE Entertainment in association with creable Films and media agency GOOD Corps. Shoots were held at Intel Studios and 4th Street Studios in the Bay Area, CA.
5/13 – 5/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Producer, Camera, Sound, Gaffer, Editor, DVD Author) – Empyrion Wealth Management Seminar Video
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
5/13 – 5/13
Full production of event / seminar by Mrs. Kimberly Foss of Empyrion Wealth Management for a Sacramento wealth group. Shot and lit event, as well as operated sound. Then edited the footage into an extended video meant for teaching and testimonial purposes for client's website. DVD were also authored for client.
4/13 – 4/13
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer and Boom Operator) – Therapydia Promo
Web — Digital — Steel-Edge Details
4/13 – 4/13
Served as location sound recordist / mixer for production company Steel-Edge as it shot a promo video for its client company Therapydia. Was contracted by Caroline Park. Ran wireless and boomed audio.
4/13 – 4/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Camera, Sound and Gaffer) – Financial/Wealth Promo Video - Aria
Corporate — Mediamoxi Details
4/13 – 4/13
Filmed interview and B-Roll of talent for east coast based production company Mediamoxi, who was contracted by Aria to create a promo video. I directed, shot, lit, ran sound and transferred final footage to Mediamoxi via cloud services.
3/13 – 4/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Sound Recordist/Mixer, Gaffer) – Marjorie B-Day Video
DVD and Internet — Digital — SLP Video and Touchdown Media Productions Details
3/13 – 4/13
Shot, directed, lit and recorded sound for 10 interview shoots that were then transferred over to Touchdown Media Productions to be edited together with other interview footage into a compilation video. Video meant to congratulate the client's wife on her 50th birthday. Contracted by SLP Video. Both companies East Coast based.
8/12 – 3/13
Director (Also Prod., DP, Cam., Sound, Gaffer, Editor, VFX, Mo. Graphix & Media Author) – Eliot Kelly's Dojo Video Series - Intro to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
DVD and Internet — Digital — one studios Details
8/12 – 3/13
To date I've handled all production for these videos through media authoring. These are an ongoing series of instructional videos by Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, Eliot Kelly. First video in series entitled Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A minute and a half sizzle video was created for this also.
2/13 – 2/13
Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 7D - Also Director, Camera, Sound Recordist & Gaffer) – 2013 Biola Alumni Awards Promo Video - Glen Thomas
Digital — Digital — one studios Details
2/13 – 2/13
I / one studios was contracted by Biola University to shoot an interview of Mr. Glen Thomas, along with B-Roll. The footage attained was used within a compilation promo video edited by another contracted producer. in addition to shooting the footage, I also recorded audio and lit and directed the subject.
6/04 – 12/12
Videographer (Also Director, Sound, Gaffer, Editor, Motion Graphics, VFX & DVD Author) – Various Wedding Events
Live/Special Event — one studios Details
6/04 – 12/12
Full production of various wedding events. I served as videographer. Within that I ran sound and lighting and directed the people on screen for a more cinematic approach. I then edited these events into lengthy, stylized videos, which were then transferred to DVDs. Extensive DVD authoring was done.
10/12 – 10/12
Grip – Perfect Jimmy
Film (Short) — Alex Michael Harris and Brent Pella - Independent Artists Details
10/12 – 10/12
Served as grip for the on location shoots of this short film in northern California. Aided the crew for camera and lighting setups. Also aided the audio crew when needed. Director was Alex Michael Harris and Producer was Brent Pella.
4/12 – 9/12
Director (Also Creator, Writer, Producer and Editor) – Fight 4 Your Life (short film version)
Film (Short) — one studios Details
4/12 – 9/12
Fight 4 Your Life, the original short film version, was shot in 2012 for a 48 hour film festival competition in Sacramento, CA. I served as the project's creator, writer, producer and director. Upon completion of this short film, the script was later rewritten to expand the story into a feature length project. My team and I have been piecing together the feature version since July of 2013, a very difficult and long road having been traveled. But from the short has evolved a work that far exceeds anything I or any member of my team foresaw. We look forward to sharing it with you soon. For more info on Fight 4 Your Life, please go to www.fight4yourlifemovie.com. JOIN THE FIGHT!!!
7/11 – 6/12
Roto Artist/Compositor (Also Assistant Director and Ass. Editor and Gaffer) – The Extortionist
Film (Short) — Logan Williams and one studios Details
7/11 – 6/12
I served as visual effects artist for the short film The Extortionist for filmmaker Logan Wiliams. Tasks were compositing and rotoscoping. I also did some assistant editing and served as assistant director and gaffer during the shoots in Sacramento, CA. Worked under one studios. Mr. Williams is an independent filmmaker.
4/11 – 6/12
Animator (Also Producer, Director, Illustrator, Editor, Graphic Design, VFX & Sound) – Cue 60 Promo - DigiStream Investigations
Corporate — one studios Details
4/11 – 6/12
Full production of project from development to end product. Worked with client by presenting overall vision of video based on his basic wants. Then developed storyboards and progressed with illustrating, then animating the video utilizing Adobe software. Edited everything together. Also recorded voice-over audio and created sound FX timeline.
4/12 – 4/12
Roto Artist/Compositor (Visual Effects) – Crosshairs
Film (Short) — Logan Williams and one studios Details
4/12 – 4/12
Served as this independent short film's visual effects artist. Made things disappear and seem as though never there for the continuity of the film. Used Adobe After Effects and Photoshop software primarily. Logan Williams is an independent filmmaker. I worked under one studios.
1/12 – 2/12
Animator (Also Director, Producer, Illustrator, Editor, VFX & Sound) – SIU Promo - DigiStream Investigations
Corporate — one studios Details
1/12 – 2/12
Full production from developmental concept through end product. Animated using Adobe software. Directed, produced, edited, did VFX, did motion graphics, illustrated, did sound, etc. Another successful animation piece for DigiStream by one studios.
10/11 – 2/12
Director (Also Prod., DP, Cam., Sound, Gaffer, Editor, VFX, Mo. Graphics & Media Author) – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Technique Video - Grand Master Francisco Mansor
DVD and Internet — Digital — one studios Details
10/11 – 2/12
I handled all production of this video from concept through media authoring. The instructor for this technique instruction video was 9th degree red belt, Grand Master Francisco Mansor. one studios partnered with longtime colleague Eliot Kelly of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for this video.
3/11 – 12/11
Director (Also Head Writer, Producer, Editor & Visual FX) – Passerby
Film (Short) — one studios Details
3/11 – 12/11
A one studios production, I co-wrote and co-produced this short film, as well as directed and edited it, which included serving as visual effects artist. Due to other projects taking the attention away from this short, Passerby was revisited in 2013. It's slated for entrance into small festivals by end of 2014.
10/11 – 10/11
Grip – Step Jayne - Send Out the Call
Music Video — Independent Artist Details
10/11 – 10/11
Served as a grip for this shoot for independent band Step Jayne. Their lead singer was director. The DP was Thomas Martin. Aided in lighting and camera setup, as well as set design.
5/11 – 5/11
Sound Recordist (Also Mixer and Boom Operator) – The Boom Case Promo
Web — Digital — Bosch Details
5/11 – 5/11
Served as location sound recordist / mixer for promo video / interview spot highlighting entrepreneur Dominic Odbert and his The Boom Case product for German tool company Bosch. Recorded in interior and exterior conditions. Was contracted by Bosch rep Stefan Starina.
3/11 – 5/11
Director (Also DP, Producer, Cam, Gaffer, Sound, Editor, VFX, Mo. Graphix & Media Author) – Judo Technique Video - Jeff Sato
DVD and Internet — Digital — one studios Details
3/11 – 5/11
Full production of judo technique video. Black belt Jeff Sato was instructor. one studios partnered with El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu owner Eliot Kelly to make video as part of ongoing set of technique videos in various martial arts. I covered all bases through media file and DVD authoring
8/07 – 5/11
Editor (Position was Senior Media Production Specialist)
Staff Position — DigiStream Investigations Details
8/07 – 5/11
Served as the in house editor, graphic designer, disc media author and duplicator, digital media encoder/transcoder, camera person, motion graphics artist and overall video production person / troubleshooter. My tasks were many. But my primary purpose was to create daily highlight videos quickly and efficiently.
3/11 – 3/11
Editor (Also Director, Producer, Camera, Sound, Visual FX Artist and Motin Graphics) – Web Promo - AMF Media Group
Corporate — one studios Details
3/11 – 3/11
Edited provided stills and footage into a web promo for AMF Media Group's website. I also shot and used original footage that was then keyed in post. This green screen footage was essential for the visual effects I created for this promo. Background music was also laid out.
3/11 – 3/11
Director (Also DP, Camera, Sound Recordist, Editor, VFX, Motion Graphics & Disc Author) – Self Defense Seminar Video - Gary Merlo
DVD and Internet — Digital — one studios Details
3/11 – 3/11
Full production of self defense seminar video from shoot through DVD authoring. Also created a stylized two minute sizzle intro highlight. Instructor was West Coast Martial Arts El Dorado Hills Owner/Tae Kwon Do Fifth Degree Black Belt Gary Merlo.
5/10 – 12/10
Animator (Also Director, Producer, Editor, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, VFX & Sound) – Next Day Video
Corporate — one studios Details
5/10 – 12/10
Full production from developmental concept through end product. Produced, animated, directed, illustrated, edited, did sound, did VFX, did motion graphics, etc. for a 4 minutes animation discussing DigiStream's NDV service. The video was split into 3 parts for wider use and better effectiveness to keep viewers.
3/10 – 3/10
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Director, Sound, Gaffer, Web Streaming Tech, Editor, DVD Author) – Memorial Service Video
Internet — Live/Special Event — one studios Details
3/10 – 3/10
Shot, lit and recorded sound for this live memorial event. During the event I broadcasted via live stream over the internet on a private web page for viewers in Mexico and Iran. I also recorded the event, then editing the footage and authoring multiple DVDs.
11/08 – 12/09
Director (Also Creator, Writer, Executive Producer, Camera & Editor) – The Block
Web Series — Digital — one studios Details
11/08 – 12/09
Created this webisode series around MMA/UFC superstar Urijah Faber and his team. All production was done by me alone, from shooting, to producing, to editing, etc. Format was mixture of reality with scripted footage. Project was put on hold, unfortunately. To be revisited and reworked, possibly into a documentary.
11/09 – 11/09
Editor (Also Visual Effects, Graphic Design and Motion Graphics) – Sizzle Reel - Russell Kairouz of CBS' Big Brother (Season 11)
Sizzle Reel — TV — one studios Details
11/09 – 11/09
Taking the existing footage of his long time run on CBS' Big Brother: Season 11, I edited a four part sizzle reel for Russell Kairouz, the villain of the house. Visual effects were needed, as were motion graphics. Footage was from many outlets, so research, logging and transcoding was needed also.
9/09 – 10/09
Director (Also Co-Writer, DP, Camera, Sound, Gaffer, Editor, VFX, Motion Graphics & Voice-)
Super Beer Pong Table — Advertising — one studios Details
9/09 – 10/09
Did full production from concept to end product of TV commercial for product Super Beer Pong Table. Created 30 sec and 1 minute spots. Also created a web short. Full HD production. Co-wrote, directed, shot, lit, recorded sound, edited, did VFX and motion graphics and served as the voice-over talent.
7/09 – 9/09
Director (Also DP, Producer, Cam, Editor, Sound, Voice-Over, VFX, Motion Graphics & Actor) – L.O.S.: The Dream
Web Series — Digital — one studios Details
7/09 – 9/09
Did full production of this comedic, six part webisode series following rapper L.O.S. and his sidekick NSP and their manager J. Roxx. The episodes were also put together as a sort of short mockumentary film. Overall, this project was meant as a pitch tool for possible feature.
7/09 – 7/09
Multi-Camera Director (Also Camera, Sound Recordist, Producer, Editor, VFX & Disc Author) – Muay Thai Kickboxing Event - Radisson Sacramento
DVD — Digital — one studios Details
7/09 – 7/09
Full production of event from start to finish. It was a multi-cam shoot. Took the footage and edited all cameras and audio into a single timeline. Added some light color correction, graphics and text. Then created an original menu for the DVD I authored for this event video.
3/09 – 4/09
Camera Operator (Canon Xl1s) – Unnamed - Followed Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male (Pilot)
Sizzle Reel — TV — Blurbmen Productions, Inc. Details
3/09 – 4/09
Gather sizzle reel footage of Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male at various events for a reality show pitch to networks by Blurbmen Productions, Inc. Served as head 2nd unit while shooting on my own.
3/09 – 3/09
Gaffer (Lighting) – A History of The Summerlee Foundation
Film (Feature-length) — Buchanan Films Details
3/09 – 3/09
Served as gaffer for location shoots in Sacramento, CA for this documentary film. Provided own lighting kits as part of my duties within my rate. The shoots were primarily interview spots.
2/09 – 3/09
Videographer (Also Sound Recordist) – Various Mixed Martial Arts Fights
TV — one studios Details
2/09 – 3/09
Shot multiple MMA competitive fights including members of Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male. The fights were all at Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore, CA. One fight in particular included now UFC #1 featherweight contender Chad "Money" Mendes....he won.
11/08 – 12/08
Director (Also DP, Producer, Editor, Camera, Sound, VFX Artist, Motion Graphics) – O.Z. with music by Kuahine aka $FlyTeddy$upaFly - We On Tha Block
Music Video — one studios Details
11/08 – 12/08
Produced, directed, shot, edited and did the visual FX and motion graphics for this short music video. Served as intro to rapper O.Z. and music producer Kuahine aka $FlyTeddy$upaFly in the webisode series Tha Block, which followed UFC fighter Urijah Faber. Original music by O.Z. and Kuahine.
11/08 – 11/08
Videographer (Also Sound Recordist) – Charity MMA Event - Hosted by Bas Rutten & Randy Couture
TV — one studios Details
11/08 – 11/08
Shot entire event, in which there were a large number of mixed martial arts amateur and pro fights. I also recorded sound. MMA greats Bas Rutten and Randy Couture hosted the event in Sacramento, CA.
9/08 – 9/08
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Camera, Sound Recordist, Editor, Music Producer, VFX & Motion Graphics) – Unnamed - Followed Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male (Pilot)
Sizzle Reel — TV — Roger Dean - Independent Details
9/08 – 9/08
Attended after party event with UFC star Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male where I shot footage. Then edited together a stylized highlight video with cinematic structure for a pilot type function to help the producer pitch to networks. Original music by me. VFX and motion graphics all me too.
9/08 – 9/08
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Camera, Sound Recordist, Gaffer & Media Author) – Make Me a Diva! (Pilot)
TV — Jason Williams - Independent Details
9/08 – 9/08
Shot footage for this reality pilot that revolved around youth working towards becoming diva music stars. This pilot was being put together by director / producer / choreographer Jason Williams. Also recorded the audio and later transferred the footage to disc for him.
3/08 – 3/08
Editor (Adobe Premiere - Also Motion Graphics & Disc Media Author) – Memorial DVD Slideshow
DVD — Digital — one studios Details
3/08 – 3/08
Created a specialized, animated slide show DVD in memory of client's mother, utilizing aged photos that had to be digitized & cleaned/restored,
9/07 – 11/07
Field Producer (Also On-Camera Correspondent, Camera & Editor) – Max Preps
Internet — TV — ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates Details
9/07 – 11/07
Served as a field producer for CBS web affiliate Max Preps. Duties entailed camera, sound, lighting and editing. The focus was high school athletics. I would travel to high schools and shoot football games, then editing together highlight videos. Also served as on-camera correspondent in the field.
7/07 – 8/07
Production Designer (PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - NOT DESIGNER!!!) – Trippin' The Green (Pilot)
Discovery — TV — Trippin' the Green Productions Inc. Details
7/07 – 8/07
Basic PA duties such as running errands, aiding the crew on set with camera, audio, lighting and set needs. Aiding the director and producer if needed and assisting the production coordinator. Often acted as a grip. Production company was based out of Toronto, Canada, under exec. producer Les Tomlin.
7/07 – 7/07
Second Assistant Director – Rust
Film (Short) — Joshua Becket and Michael Franks - Independent Details
7/07 – 7/07
Served as 2nd Assistant Director under director Joshua Becket. I aided in the shooting and setup of scenes for this short, doing the basic overall duties of a 2nd AD, including slating. I also aided the camera crew under DP Michael Franks when needed.
7/06 – 3/07
Production Assistant (Art Department) – Lincoln Heights (Season 1)
ABC Family — TV — Balance Productions Inc. Details
7/06 – 3/07
Media management, running errands, blue print copying and archiving, set photography, set dressing, DVD authoring, scheduling, communication between departments, troubleshooting, IT and more. I had a two hour commute each date also, further demonstrating commitment.
8/06 – 8/06
Construction Coordinator (Set Construction Crew Member - Not Coordinator) – Jim Rome Is Burning
ESPN — TV — Mandt Bros. Productions Details
8/06 – 8/06
I was a set crew member who constructed the set for Jim Rome is Burning in Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA.
8/06 – 8/06
Production Designer (Also Set Dresser) – The Night Girl
Film (Short) — Noah Harpster, Matt Sprague and Craig Sabin - Independent Details
8/06 – 8/06
Served as the production designer for this short film project. Did set dressing and made sure the sets fit the mood of the various scenes.
5/06 – 7/06
Second Unit Director (Also 1st Camera) – Fear of Flight
Film (Short) — Christa Bella - Independent Details
5/06 – 7/06
Served as 1st camera and Head 2nd Unit for independent filmmaker Christa Bella for this short film. Also had a small part.
6/05 – 12/05
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Dir., Writer, Prod., Cam., Gaffer, Sound, Editor, VFX, Mo. Graphix, Disc Au) – Mark Munoz Instructional Technique Videos
DVD — Digital — one studios Details
6/05 – 12/05
First official project of one studios, I held all positions for this two DVD set of instructional wrestling videos by UFC veteran / D-I collegiate wrestling national champion Mark Munoz. After shooting footage, I edited two separate timelines, adding in heavy kinetic typography and graphics. End DVDs were very detailed.
10/05 – 11/05
Director of Photography (DP) (Also Co-Director, Video Producer, Video Designer, Camera, Editor, VFX) – 10 PM Dream
Live/Special Event — Della Davidson and one studios Details
10/05 – 11/05
Produced a series of character story pieces to accompany choreographer/director Della Davidson's theatrical takes on famous children's tales. The digital pieces I designed in accordance with Della's vision where then co-directed, shot, lit and edited by me. Some light VFX also. Sequences were projected on a backdrop during performances.
7/05 – 7/05
Director (Also Producer, Screenwriter, DP, Camera, Gaffer, Sound, Editor, Voice-Over & Act) – The History of Comedy & Hip Hop
Film (Short) — Bryan Bachar - Independent Student Film Details
7/05 – 7/05
For this documentary short I covered all bases, doing all production. I had to play the sole role in the film also, which was more of a sketch than anything though. Meat of the film was a voice-over'ed collage of images and footage. An early attempt at motion graphics.
3/05 – 5/05
Director (Also Screenwriter, Producer, DP, Camera, Interviewer, Sound, Gaffer, Editor, Ani) – Paul Schon: Life of a Stripper
Film (Short) — Bryan Bachar - Independent Student Film Details
3/05 – 5/05
My first attempt at true documentary style filmmaking, I handled all tasks on this extended short. Was also my first attempt at longer format film past 20 minutes. Followed the film's subject to many events and interviewed multiple persons. Was also first attempt at stop motion animation... illustrated a short sequence.
10/04 – 10/04
Videographer (Also Sound Recordist & Editor) – National Qualifying Video - UC Davis Women's Dance Team
DVD — Digital — Bryan Bachar - Independent Details
10/04 – 10/04
Filmed a national qualifying video for the UC Davis Women's Dance Team. Then I lightly edited the video and authored a simple DVD as the final end product.
5/04 – 8/04
Director (Also DP, Screenwriter, Camera, Sound, Gaffer, Editor & VFX) – What If?
Film (Short) — Bryan Bachar - Independent Student Film Details
5/04 – 8/04
I held all roles: director, screenwriter, DP, camera, sound, editor, special effects and visual effects. This film was made to mimic a theatrical film trailer. It was my first attempt at shooting on green screen and composting. Pushed me to gain skills in After Effects. A step up for me.
11/03 – 6/04
Camera Operator (Shot on Canon XL1 - Also Editor) – AGTV - UC Davis Campus News (Season 1)
TV — AGTV Details
11/03 – 6/04
Served as camera operator and editor for multiple pieces covering various topics relevant to the student body and faculty community at UC Davis.
4/03 – 5/03
Director (Also Screenwriter, Producer, DP, Camera, Gaffer, Sound, Editor, Choreographer & ) – Film
Film (Short) — Bryan Bachar - Independent Student Film Details
4/03 – 5/03
Another early film, I covered all bases on this short that mixed scripted material with documentary, "direct film" style footage. This short is an exploration of genres. So, there were many different tasks to cover aside from just the basic production. I also served as an actor and dance choreographer.
3/03 – 3/03
Director (Also Screenwriter, Producer, DP, Camera, Sound, Gaffer & Editor) – Whoa
Film (Short) — Bryan Bachar - Independent Student Film Details
3/03 – 3/03
I covered all bases on this student film. It was screened at a couple campus film events I was able to get it into. Was shot in the P.O.V. of the main character, which was something I hadn't done before this film. one studios was yet to exist.
12/02 – 3/03
Director (Also Screenwriter, Producer, DP, Camera, Sound, Gaffer & Editor) – A Champion's Heart
Film (Short) — Bryan Bachar - Independent Student Film Details
12/02 – 3/03
Held all roles, including director, screenwriter, producer, director of photography, camera, sound recordist, gaffer and editor. Although not my official first short, this was my first official short made with true intent. Urijah Faber, a college teammate and friend, starred. Went on to win couple awards at a campus festival.
Orgs
- Bay Area Video Coalition
- Capital Film Arts Alliance
- AGTV
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jui-Jitsu
- Fight 4 Your Life the Movie
- JTG Films
- one studios
- one studios crew
- Planet Granite
- Sacramento 48 Hour Film Festival
- Sacramento Film Society
- Sacramento International Film Festival
- Sacramento Judo Club
- Team Alpha Male Wrestling Club
- TechShop
- The B Team
- UC Davis Alumni
- UC Davis Judo Club
- UC Davis Wrestling Team Alumni
- Ultimate Fitness
- USA Judo
- USA Wrestling
- Vista Del Lago High School Wrestling Team
- San Francisco Judo Institute
- Alameda Contra Costa Wrestling Officials Association
Media
Recos
Director of Photography (DP)
- Justin was Director of Photography (DP) and Bryan was Sound Mixer on RapCaviar
Line Producer
- Joshua was Producer and Bryan was Sound Mixer on Many
Education
Class of '06
University of California at Davis
Film, Dramatic Art (Directing Emphasis) and Spanish
My Gear
- GoPro
- Canon 7D
- Zoom H6 Digital Audio Recorder
- DJI Ronin-M
- Zoom F8 MulitTrack Field Recorder
- Countryman B6 Lavs
- DJI Ronin-S
- Countryman EMW Lavs
- Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- SmallHd 702 Bright monitor
- Sennheiser MKH 8070 Long Shotgun Mic
- Shure FP-33 Field Mixer
- Ample Card and Hard Drive Media for Recording and Storage
- Marantz PDM570
- Multiple Disc Media Recorders and Duplication Units
- Multiple PC & MAC Desktop Workstations
- Multiple PC Laptop Workstations
- Multiple Quality Sound Processeors and Monitoring Units
- Panasonic G2
- Quality and Ample Green Screen Compositing Backdrops
- Quality PA Sound Package with Loud Speakers
- Tascam HDP2 Field Recorder
- Various Computer/Workstation Hardware
- Various Lighting Extras and Hardware
- Tram TR50 lav
- Countryman B3 lavs
- Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
- Sennheiser MKE2 Lav
- Zoom F6 Field Recorder
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
- access to Sony FS7
- DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone
- DPA 4060/4061 Lavs
- Schoeps CMC641 Colette Series (CMC6 & MK41) Supercardioid Mic
- Various Audio-Technica Shotgun Mics
- Zoom H3-VR Field Recorder
- Sound Devices Mic Pre 2 Ch Mixer
- Tascam DR-10L Recorder w/ Lav
- Zoom F2-BT Recorders (x2) w/ Lavs
- Tentacle Sync Track E w/ Lav
- Tentacle Sync E (x2)
- Denecke JB-1 Timecode Sync Box
- Denecke TS-2 (SB) Smart Slate
- Comtek PR-216 Transmitters (x4)
- Comtek M-216 Option P7 Receiver
- Zaxcom ZFR100 Audio Recorder
- Zoom SSH-6 Mid-Side Shotgun Mic Capsule
- Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Mic Capsule
- Zoom MSH-6 MS (Mid Side) Mic Capsule
- Zoom XYH-6 Large Diaphragm X/Y Mic Capsule
- Zoom F-Control Mixer Console
- Audio-Technica System 10 Bluetooth Wireless Packs (x2)
- Lectosonics UM400a Transmitters (x2 Block 21 & x1 Block 22)
- Lectrosonics UCR411A Receivers (x2 Block 21 & x1 Block 22)
- Sennheiser EW 112P-ENG G4 Wireless Packs (x3 Band A)
- Sennheiser EW112P G4 Wireless SKP100 Plug-On Transmitter (Band A
- Sennheiser EW 112P-ENG G3 Wireless Packs (x2 Band A)
- Sennheiser EW 100-ENG G1 Wireless Pack w/ Plug-On Unit (600 Mhz
- K-Tek & Gitzo Boom Poles
- Galaxy Audio MultiMixer Jib/MM 4 Ch Field Mixer
- Galaxy Audio AS-950-4 Wireless In-Ear Monitor Band Pack (P2 Band
- Audio-Technica MT830cW Lavs (Beige & Black)
- Sennheiser ME2 Lavs (Black)
- JVC LS300 4K Video Camera
- SmallHD Focus 5" Monitor w/ SDI
- SmallHD DP-4 Monitor
- DIT 15" Reference Monitor
- Atomos Ninja 5" Monitor/Recorder w/ SDI Module
- Teradek Bolt 300 TX/RX
- Hollyland Mars 400S Wireless TX/RX
- DJI Ronin Gimbal (x2)
- Tilta Armorman 2 Gimbal Support Vest w/ Arms
- Easy Rig DJI Ronin Gimbal Ring
- Bogen/Manfrotto 3066 Fluid Head/3191 Tripod Legs
- Manfrotto 501 Fluid Head w/ 525MVB Tripod Legs
- Manfrotto 701 HDV Fluid Head w/ 055XB Tripod Legs
- Tilta Nucleus M Wireless Follow Focus Kit
- DJI Ronin-S Focus Wireless Follow Focus Kit
- DJI Ronin Bluetooth Thumb Controller
- Canon EF 50mm 1:1.4 II Prime Lens
- Canon EF 85mm 1:8 Prime Lens
- Canon L Series EF 17-40mm 1:4 Zoom Lens
- Canon L Series EF 24-105mm 1:4 Zoom Lens
- Canon L Series EF 70-200mm 1:4 Zoom Lens
- Canon EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 Zoom Lens (x2)
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 16mm T2.6 Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 14mm T3.1 Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 24mm T1.5 Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 35mm T1.5 Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 50mm T1.5 Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 85mm T1.5 Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 100mm T3.1 Macro Prime Lens
- Rokinon Cine DS EF 135mm T2.2 Prime Lens
- Metabones Smart T EF to MFT Mount Adapter
- Metabones T Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x EF to MFT
- Various Lens Filters (ND - VND - Polarizers - IR Cut - UV - Etc.
- Ikan PD Movie Remote Live Follow Focus Kit
- Ashanks C300S SmoothOne 4' Motorized Camera Slider
- Photo Tools Slide Cam 3' Manual Slider
- ProAm Video Products 8' Jib
- Bogen / Manfrotto 3127 Tripod Dolly
- QuickSet 4-76010-4 Tripod Dolly
- Heavy Duty Slider Dolly w/ Manfrotto Heavy Duty Fluid Head
- Magicue Teleprompter Kit
- Dracast LED Light Kit (500w - 1K - 2K Equivalent))
- FloLights Fluorescent Light Kit (6 Bank w/ 5600K & 3200K - x2)
- FloLights Fluorescent Light Kit (4 Bank w/ 5600K & 3200K - x2)
- FloLights Fluorescent Light Kit (2 Bank w/ 5600K & 3200K - x2)
- KinoFlo Foto-Flo 400 Fluorescent 4 Bank Panel w/ Ballast
- ARRI Tungsten Lighting Kits (x3 - w/ Various Accessories)
- Lowel Tungsten Light Kit (x2 500w Omni & 800w Tota)
- ARRI ARRILite 1K Tungsten Open Face Lights (x4 w/ Barn Doors)
- ARRI ARRILite 2K Tungsten Open Face Lights (x4 w/ Barn Doors)
- Mole-Richardson 650w Tungsten Fresnel Lights (x2 w/ Barndoors)
- DaVinci Fusion 650w Tungsten Fresnel Kit (x3 Lights w/ Barndoors
- ARRI 650 Plus Tungsten Fresnel Lights (x3 w/ Barndoors)
- Lowel Omni 500w Tungsten Kit (x4 Lights)
- QuartzColor Redhead 650w/800w Tunsten Light w/ Barndoors
- Pepper 300w Tungsten Light w/ Barndoors
- Pepper 150w/200w Tungsten Light w/ Barndoors
- ARRI 150w Tungsten Light w/ Barndoors
- Generic ARRI-Like 150w Tungsten Light w/ Barndoors
- QuartzColor-Pepper-ARRI Tungsten Light Kit (800w-300w-150w x3)
- Mole-Richardson 2591 Molequartz Baby 2K Tungsten Softlight
- Videssence Fluorescent 2 Bank Studio Light (x2 - 3200K or 5600K)
- Videssence Fluorescent 4 Bank Studio Light (x2 - 3200K or 5600K)
- Altman 750w-1K Fresnels (x4)
- 1K Par 64 Stage Lights (x4)
- Times Square 1K Follow Spot
- 1K Ellipsoidal Leko Stage Spot Light
- FloLights Mountable LED Kit (x2 150 & x4 250)
- Various DJ/Event Lighting (Par Cans - Lazers - Strobes - Etc)
- American DJ Fog Machine
- High Output Portable Air Blower
- Sony FX6 Full Frame 4K Camera Kit
- Canon L Series EF 16-35mm f2.8 II Zoom Lens
- Canon L Series EF 24-70mm f2.8 II Zoom Lens
- Canon L Series EF 70-200mm f2.8 II Zoom Lens
- Metabones EF to E Mount Cine Adapter
- Atomos Sumo 19 Production Monitor/4K Recorder Kit
- Tiltamax WVT-02 Wireless Video Transmitter w/ 2 Receivers Kit
- Blackjet UX-1 Cinema Dock (SSD-CFast 2-XQD 2-CF-SDXC-microSD)
- Blackjet TX-2DS Dual-Bay TB3 Cinema Dock w/ DX-1A Master Caddy 2
- Blackjet DX-1A Atomos Master Caddy 2 Media Module for TX-2DS
- Blackjet DX-1CXA CFexpress A Media Module for TX-2DS
- Blackjet DX-1M M.2 PCIe SSD Enclosure Media Module for TX-2DS
- Blackjet VX-1C USB 3.2 Gen 2 CFast 2.0 Reader
- Lexar Professional Workflow CR2 Cfast 2 TB2/USB 3 Reader
- Kingston Workflow Dual SD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Reader
- Dell Precision 7750 17" High End Mobile Workstation
- Apple Macbook Pro 2021 13" M1 Laptop
- HP Z440 Desktop A/V Workstation with HP 10 Bit Monitor
- HP Z420 Desktop A/V Workstation with 10 Bit Monitor
- OWC Thunderbay 4 Thunderbolt 3 DAS with SSDs
- OWC Thunderbay 4 Thunderbolt 2 DAS with Fast HDs
- Home studio with pro sound booth for vocal / sound recording
- ADR projector setup with home studio's sound booth
- Blackjet DX-1SSD Solid State Drive Media Module for TX-2DS
- Blackjet DX-2SD Dual SDXC UHS-II Media Module for TX-2DS
- Canon R10 Mirrorless Camera
- Dolly System with 60+ Feet of Track
- Wiral Lite Cable Camera Motion System
- Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter
- GoPro Hero 11 Black Kit
- UPERFECT 15.6" QLED 10-Bit Portable Monitor
- Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold Lavalier Mic
- Sennheiser EW500 G4 Wireless Pack (Band AW+)
- Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 Plug-On Transmitter (Band AW+)
- Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface
Skills
- Spanish
- Producing
- Video Production
- Directing
- illustration
- Final Cut Pro
- Photography
- Casting
- Screenwriting
- Budgeting
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Audition
- Camera Operator
- Director of Photography
- Cinematography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Lighting
- Motion Graphics
- Location Scouting
- Graphic Design
- Visual Effects
- Music Production
- Acting
- Ableton Live
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Media Encoder
- grip
- Color Grading
- DIT
- Sound Recording
- computer tech
- Gaffer
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Set Design
- Assistant Camera
- Sound mixing
- Adobe Lightroom
- AVID Pro Tools
- Voice-over
- Filmmaking
- Gimbal Operation
- ShotPut Pro
- Adobe InDesign
- Drone Operation
- Client Relations
- Adobe Prelude
- Jib Operation
- Boom Operation
- Project Development
- Playwrighting
- PC & Mac
- live event videography
- Video Design
- Media Conversion
- Izotope
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Judo
- Disc Authoring
- Compostiting
- Computer Systems & Communications
- Digital Film and Video Editing
- Fight & Dance Choreography
- Image Editing & Manipulation
- Light Scale Animation
- Media Encoding/Transcoding
- Green Screen Video Production
- Crew acquisition
- Small business owner
- All-Arounder
- Division I Wrestling
- General Sports/Athletics
- Outdoors/Nature Skills
- Good w/ Animals
- Gear Acquisition
- Green Screen Set Construction
- Learning DaVinci Resolve
- Learning Boris FX Silhouette & Sapphire
- Learning Boris FX Mocha Pro
- NAS Networking
- A/V Setup & Operation
- DJ'ing
- Live Sound Setup & Operation
- Time Code Operation
- Wireless Microphone Systems Setup & Operation
- Making Something from Nothing
- Media Management / Date Wrangling
To message this person, you must be networked on Staff Me Up OR have an EMPLOYER or COMPANY Subscription. Upgrade to Premium!