Summary

30 years in production. Currently teaching production at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Credits

6/21 – 6/21

Camera Operator (Black Magic Ursa Studio with Canon Digi Super 70 lens) Progressive AFT Lima Half Mile

AMA Pro Racing/NBCSN — Live/Special Event — AMA Pro Racing Details
6/21 – 6/21

Leader Cam from top of 30' Scissor Lift

4/21 – 4/21

Camera Operator (JVC GY-HM600 Pro HD) US Gymnastics 2021 April Men's Senior National Team Camp

FloGymnastics — Live/Special Event — FloGymnastics Details
4/21 – 4/21

Camera Operator for various gymnastics events during 2-day camp

4/21 – 4/21

Camera Operator (JVC GY-HM600 Pro HD) US Gymnastics 2021 American Classic and Hopes Classic

FloGymnastics — Live/Special Event — FloSports Details
4/21 – 4/21

Camera Operator for various gymnastics events for a 2-day competition.

11/19 – 11/19

Camera Operator (JVC GY-HM600 Pro HD) 2019 Big Ten Cross Country Championships

FloTrack — TV — FloSports Details
11/19 – 11/19

Camera Operator for Cross Country Championship at OSU Golf Course in Columbus, Ohio. Worked on an elevated platform to track portions of the cross country events.

11/19 – 11/19

Camera Operator (JVC GY-HM600 Pro HD) DI NCAA Cross Country Championships

FloTrack — TV — FloTrack Details
11/19 – 11/19

Ran tripod mounted camera to track the first portion of the races and a long shot of a return leg.

10/19 – 10/19

Technical Director Bands of America Super Regionals

FloMarching — Live/Special Event — FloSports Details
10/19 – 10/19

Switched 4 camera production with graphics. Coordinated with in house technicians for feed to live support screens and commercial breaks.

10/19 – 10/19

Camera Operator ((JVC GY-HM600 Pro HD) ) Bands of America Super Regionals

FloMarching — Live/Special Event — FloSports Details
10/19 – 10/19

Camera Operator at Lucas Oil Stadium for Super Regionals Competition. Ran tripod mounted camera from dedicated camera platform and operated hand-held/monopod camera at ground level on the sidelines.

8/18 – 8/19

Camera Operator (Hitachi Z-HD5000)

Staff Position — Miami University Athletics/ESPN+ Details
8/18 – 8/19

Handheld courtside camera and EIC - Women's Volleyball - Miami vs Cincinnati

Recos

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Sam did an excellent job as hand-held camera operator on our ESPN3 broadcasts of college basketball for Miami University (Ohio). Sam has a wealth of knowledge and experience in video/film production. He contributed not only as a camera operator but a ...MORE...
I hired Sam as a freelance camera operator for our ESPN3 and NCHC.tv telecasts of Miami men's and women's basketball and Miami hockey. Sam did an excellent job in every position in the telecasts. He operated floor positions, as well as tight game/her ...MORE...
Steven Vargo
Assistant Camera (AC)
Sam was the course instructor for The university's production students. When I arrived most of the students had an idea of what they were in for. I observed Sam's field instructions and watched him teach proper set etiquette. These things make me con ...MORE...

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Videography
  • Lighting
  • Narration
  • grip and electric
  • Research and Scripting