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Message

I majored in telecommunications at Ball State University in Indiana. I'm passionate about both the technical and creative aspects of visual storytelling. I'm a team player and always look forward to tackling challenging projects with new people.

Credits

12/14 – 2/16

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 6D) – CGI Communications Promo Videos

Digital — CGI Communications Details
12/14 – 2/16

CGI sends me the shot list which I then have to go to the business and work with the client and talent to get the footage needed for the web promos.

1/14 – 12/15

Camera Operator (Sony NX5, Sony FS700, Canon 6D) – Ball State Sports Link

TV Details
1/14 – 12/15

I shot packages for Ball State's award winning Sports Link program as well as operated camera for live broadcast college basketball, volleyball and soccer games.

1/15 – 5/15

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 6D) – Greening of Middletown

Film (Short) Details
1/15 – 5/15

Director of Photography for a 30 minute documentary funded by Ball State my Senior year of college.

8/13 – 5/15

Producer – The Real Deal (Season 7)

TV Details
8/13 – 5/15

I wrote short segments reviewing films in theaters as well as talking about some television, which I then read on air in front of a green screen. I also produced and was on camera talent for a 'man on the street' style segment the final season I was on the show.

1/14 – 12/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 6D) – PLAYscape: A Ball State Immersive Learning Experience

TV Details
1/14 – 12/14

I lead a small team of camera operators as well as shot and directed this 15 minute documentary for Ball State's Architecture program to use for promotional purposes.

10/14 – 10/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 6D) – See Me

Film (Short) Details
10/14 – 10/14

I was the Director of Photography for this 10 minute student short film which won 2nd place award for the David Letterman Scholarship at Ball State University.

Orgs

  • Ball State University

Media

  • My Reel

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Education

Class of '15

Ball State University

BA in Telecommunications

My Gear

  • Tripod
  • Canon 24-105mm Lens
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Canon EOS 6D
  • DSLR Shoulder Rig
  • Manfrotto 502HD Tripod
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Steadicam Merlin 2
  • 2 Lumopro 180 Speedlights
  • Canon EF 24mm f/2.4 IS USM Lens
  • Cinevate Inc V3 Duzi Slider 24''
  • Lowel Basically 3 Light Kit
  • Lumiquest Softbox 3
  • Orbis Ringflash Attachment
  • PocketX Remote Flash Trigger
  • Polarizer and Variable ND Filter
  • Shoot Through Umbrella

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of lighting and photography
  • Canon and Nikon DSLRs Sony NX5 SonyFS700 Blackmagic RED
  • Experience directing low budget crews
  • Extensive editing experience
  • Highly self motivated and life long learner
  • Highly skilled camera operator
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office
  • Team player and creative problem solver