Summary

Whether you need specialized shots to play a small part in a big production or simply need a camera operator, I’ve got you covered. I own all the equipment necessary for most productions (cameras, audio, lighting, motion.)

Credits

10/22 – 10/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C70) Virgin Galactic: Space for the Curious

YouTube — Digital — Virgin Galactic Details
10/22 – 10/22

I was the Director of Photography for an event Virgin Galactic had for their "Future Astronauts" which included two camera interviews, event coverage, and astrophotography time lapses.

10/20 – 10/21

Camera Operator (Canon R5) Rocky Mountain Wildlife

PBS — Film (Feature-length) — PBS Details
10/20 – 10/21

So far, I have shot several days of wildfire footage as well as bighorn sheep and will continue to shoot more timelapse and other wildlife as the show progresses.

9/20 – 9/20

Director of Photography (DP) ABC's of Breeds

Internet — Digital — Purina
9/20 – 9/20
7/17 – 5/19

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS5ii) BOSTON GEORGE

Prime Video — TV — G2C Productions Details
7/17 – 5/19

I was the director of photography for this documentary series over the course of 2 years. A lot of the filming was two camera interviews capturing the story of legendary drug smuggler, Boston George, portrayed by Johnny Depp in the movie "Blow." We also shot lots of unscripted content on the fly as well high end b-roll.

2/19 – 4/19

Camera Operator (Sony FS5ii) The Book of Pow

Vimeo — Film (Short) — Ed Clem Media Details
2/19 – 4/19

I was a camera operator on this ski film shot in the backcountry of Colorado. Become competent riding snowmobiles and shooting in harsh cold environments.

7/18 – 7/18

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS5ii) Movement Strategy

Warner Bros. — Advertising — Warner Bros. Details
7/18 – 7/18

Shot and edited a video featuring a new Snapchat filter for the release of the Aquaman movie

7/16 – 10/17

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS5/Sony A7Sii) Movement Strategy

Old Chicago — Advertising — Old Chicago Details
7/16 – 10/17

Shot videos about various collaborations Old Chicago was doing with different breweries including Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, Great Divide, Crooked Stave, and Melvin.

3/17 – 3/17

Director of Photography (DP)

YouTube — Advertising — Suerte Tequila Details
3/17 – 3/17

Shot video on location at their Distillery in Jalisco for a new brand video as well as content for a new website

Media

  • GRUBHUB Stop Motion Video 3

  • Warner Bros. Aqauaman Snaphat Promo

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Education

Class of '13

Berkeley Digital Film Institute

Class of '09

University of Colorado

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

My Gear

  • Atomos Shogun Inferno
  • Rode NTG3 Shotgun Microphone
  • DJI Ronin
  • DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  • Rode RodeLink Wireless Filmmaker Kit
  • iFootage Carbon Fiber Shark Slider S1 (with extensions to 6ft)
  • Sony URX-P03D Dual Wireless System Lav Mics
  • Canon EOS R5
  • Canon EOS C70
  • Canon RF 70-200 f/2.8
  • Canon RF 50 f/2.8
  • Canon 24 f/1.4
  • DJI Ronin RS2 Gimbal
  • Emotimo ST4 Motion control System

Skills

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Motion Control
  • Timelapse
  • Lighting
  • B-roll
  • Aerials
  • Drone
  • Assistant Camera
  • motion Control Timelapse
  • Event Coverage
  • Interview setups
  • Macro
  • Product Shots
  • High Frame Rate Shooting
  • Day to night timelapse
  • comfortable shooting in the backcountry
  • documentary coverage
  • Emotimo Spectrum 4 Axis Motion Control System