Summary

Varicam LT owner/operator. As an Atlanta-based DP/cinematographer I have over $125,000 in the best camera, lighting, grip and gaffing equipment including a Mōvi Pro, EasyRig, Dutti Dolly, and Sachtler tripod and fluid head. Previously I worked at CNN for 10 years in live control room technical production. Prior to CNN I was a newspaper photojournalist.

Credits

10/03 – 11/13

Graphics (Electronic Graphics Operator) various shows for all CNN networks

CNN — Live/Special Event — Cable News Network (CNN) Details
10/03 – 11/13

• Electronic Graphics Operator: technical production for live and taped shows. Placed animations, moving and/or still graphics, and fonts on air from control rooms. 2005-2013 • Video Journalist: Floor directed, teleprompted, and distributed scripts for Headline News. 2004 • Satellite Logger: Recorded the use of satellite routers on domestic and international desks. 2003-2004

1/01 – 1/02

Still Photographer (Still Photographer, Videographer, Producer)

Advertising — Umbrella Sugar Productions Details
1/01 – 1/02

• Photographed and edited diverse subject areas and marketed materials to major news publications. • Wrote, directed, and produced commercials and digital shorts

Orgs

  • APA
  • Kenny Chaplin's Production Assistant Training Semiar

Recos

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Education

Class of '01

The University of Georgia

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)/Marketing
Class of '97

Chattahoochee High School

High School Diploma

My Gear

  • Canon EOS 5D

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Digital Media
  • Director
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Video Editing
  • Producer
  • writer
  • Writing
  • Project Management
  • Copywriting
  • Media Relations
  • Creative Writing
  • Television Producing
  • Photographer
  • Multimedia
  • Photojournalism
  • Videographer
  • Communication Skills
  • Commercial Photography
  • Stand-up Comedy
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Copywriter
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Time Management
  • Production Assistant
  • Eye for Details
  • Newspapers
  • Digital Production
  • Television Studio Production
  • Television News Production