John Butler

I wrote and directed a film on the hire of a producer seeking a comedy short. We worked over several months as I conceptualized an idea that suited the producer's needs, and shot it over the month of March. It has already been featured in a film festival.

I recorded sound for a series of interview segments in a feature length documentary. At other times I assisted the editor in handling B-roll footage and as a story consultant.

I operated the Red Epic on handheld, sticks and jib on a documentary shoot. I worked with another camera operator, and we shifted duties between operation and AC'ing when one got tired. I also did a bit of sound recording when the main sound person was incapacitated.

Directed a music video for a song by the Portland-based band “Au” on-spec, which the band promoted on their Facebook. I also served as 1st AC and shot several portions.

I maintained visual continuity on an award-winning short film, ensuring that nothing entered the frame that wasn't supposed to, that there was consistency between takes in blocking and prop placement, and that the line was never crossed.

Worked on a film shoot ensuring that visual continuity was maintained between shots, that maximum coverage was obtained, and that nothing got in the frame that wasn’t supposed to. On one of the shoot days I was formally recognized by the producer for my work ethic.