Summary

Independently contracted for still photography for feature film, videography for commercial and theatrical work, and appointed Art Director on a full feature. I have worn many hats, and wish to continue working in such a rewarding industry.

Credits

7/14 – 7/14

Art Director Day Six

Film (Feature-length) — Film Dimension / Lone Mirror Productions Details
7/14 – 7/14

Set construction, Painting, Working closely with Production Designer and her themes, Attending production meetings with department heads, Constructing certain props, Ensuring director's vision is fulfilled in set decoration and approved props, Assisting prop master with labeling/organizing, Sole handling of fire-arms on set, Project managing art department work, Striking set.

7/14 – 7/14

Set Decorator (Key) Day Six

Film (Feature-length) — Film Dimension / Lone Mirror Productions Details
7/14 – 7/14

List props and their correlating scenes, Organizing props in traffic-free areas, Ensuring continuity of props and wardrobe, Taking stills of each scene from all necessary angles, Adjusting time on clocks in scene to match lighting, Setting props with precise detail in accordance to the last take and/or scene.

7/14 – 7/14

Cinematographer (Canon Rebel t5i / Canon 7D) TMD - F'd Up

Music Video — Jaycheyl Productions Details
7/14 – 7/14

Full control and set-up of lighting and gels, Operating Cameras.

6/14 – 6/14

Cinematographer (Canon Rebel t5i/ GoPro Hero 3+ Silver)

Advertising — Jesus Solorio Details
6/14 – 6/14

Storyboarding, Full control and set-up of lighting and gels, Operating Cameras.

5/14 – 5/14

Cinematographer (Sony HXR-NX5U )

Advertising — Erik Chavez Productions Details
5/14 – 5/14

Operating Camera, Partial control and set-up of lighting and gels.

5/14 – 5/14

Cinematographer (Sony HXR-NX5U) Cho Chi Zen Karate (Short Documentary)

YouTube — Digital — Mark Gill Details
5/14 – 5/14

Operating Camera, Partial control and set-up of lighting and gels.

2/14 – 2/14

Cinematographer (Canon 7D/ Sony HXR-NX5U / GoPro Hero 3+ Silver) Love Hurts

Film (Short) — Erik Chavez Productions Details
2/14 – 2/14

Storyboarding, Full control and set-up of lighting and gels, Operating Cameras.

6/13 – 10/13

Grip Edgar Allan Poe's Lighthouse Keeper

Film (Feature-length) — Thunderhead Entertainment Details
6/13 – 10/13

Loading/Unloading equipment, Setting up green screen backdrops, Setting up lights and c-stands, Complete set up of mombo combos with 5k lights and attached generators, Blacking out windows/doors/cracks and crevices for day for night scenes, Laying down dolly tracks, Pushing dolly.

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

Allan Hancock College

A.A. Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Canon Rebel

Skills

  • FCP 7
  • FCP X
  • Videography
  • still photography
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Set Decorating
  • gripping