Summary

I own a rental house: Cameras, Lighting, Grip, Vans, Crew. I'm super chill and easygoing. I'll ensure your shoot goes smoothly, drama-free, and looks fantastic. Check out my resume for a complete list of jobs, below is a partial list. DP, Drone, Steadicam

Credits

8/23 – Current

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7 / GoPro / DJI) Love During Lockup (Season 3)

WE tv — TV Details
8/23 – Current

Handheld, Drone, Interviews

7/23 – 7/23

Director of Photography (DP) The National Christmas Tree Lighting

CBS — TV Details
7/23 – 7/23

Remote segment DP. Interview and B-Roll

5/23 – 6/23

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7) Love After Lockup (Season 5)

WE tv — TV — Sharp Entertainment
5/23 – 6/23
5/23 – 6/23

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7) Love before lockup (Season 2)

WE tv — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
5/23 – 6/23

DP

6/22 – 3/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7 / DJI / GoPro) Love Off the Grid (Season 2)

Max — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
6/22 – 3/23

Worked closely with the Executive Producer to achieve the show's creative vision. Developed the show's visual style. Operated A CAM and drone. Was in charge of the interviews' look on location and green screen. Developed a workflow for live pre-vis on stage for green screen.

2/22 – 5/22

Director of Photography (DP) (FX9 / FX3 / DJI Drone) Living Smaller (Season 1)

A&E — TV — 6 West Media Details
2/22 – 5/22

DP / Producer

4/22 – 4/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7 / GoPro / DJI Drone) Millionaire After Lockup (Season 1)

WE tv — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
4/22 – 4/22

DP / Drone

1/22 – 1/22

Director of Photography (DP) (FX9 / DJI Drone) Short Stints (Pilot)

WE tv — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
1/22 – 1/22

DP / Drone

Media

  • John Brankin | DP Reel

  • Two Sides - Super Trailer | WE tv (Crime / Murder Docuseries)

Recos

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Education

Class of '09

Columbia College

BA - Cinematography

My Gear

  • ARRI Amira
  • Sony a7S
  • GoPro
  • Canon C300
  • Sony FS7
  • Steadicam
  • Odyssey 7Q+
  • Teradek Bolt
  • iPad
  • Canon Lenses
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • C-Stand
  • 12x12 Rags
  • 8x8 Rags
  • Apple Box Families
  • LiteMat Plus 4
  • Metabones Speedbooster
  • Freefly Movi Pro
  • ARRI Alexa Mini
  • DJI Ronin 2
  • Mafer Clamps
  • Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone
  • SmallHD 703
  • Digital Sputnik DS1
  • Lekos
  • Tilta Nucleus-M
  • Sony Lenses
  • Literibbon
  • EyeDirect
  • Sigma lenses
  • Grip Clips
  • Sony FS7 II
  • Preston Follow Focus
  • Tilta Nucleus Nano
  • Flag Sets
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
  • Dedos
  • Astera Helios
  • Wooden Camera UMB-1
  • SmallHD 503
  • Ronin RS2
  • Tiffen ND
  • Speedrail
  • LiteMat Plus 2L
  • 6x6 Rags
  • Nanlux Evoke 1200
  • ARRI FF-5
  • Tiffen Circular and Rota Polarizer
  • SmallHD Cine 7 + ARRI Controls
  • Decimator 6S
  • Eye-Direct Mark 2
  • Anton Bauer Gold Mount XT90
  • Eartec UltraLITE Wireless Headset - 6 Kit
  • Astera Titan - 4'
  • Aputure Storm 600x Pro
  • Slider Stand
  • Combo 3-Rise
  • Jr. Roller 3-Rise
  • tinymonster.tv I own a rental house

Skills

  • Lighting
  • Green Screen
  • Steadicam
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Ronin
  • Movi
  • Insured FAA drone operator/pilot
  • 3-axis gimbals/stabilizers
  • time-lapses
  • 35mm/16mm cameras
  • AC/Media Management
  • Live image comping
  • being nice