Summary

I help DPs & Directors achieve their vision. Setting up; lights, teleprompters, jibs, dollies, mics, running cameras & floor directing. Documentaries, commercials, political spots, reality TV, DHS/DOD training, movies, music videos, too many to list !

Credits

12/24 – 12/24

Floor Director (Vacation Relief) It's Academic (Season 62)

WETA-TV — TV — Altman Productions, Interface Media Group Details
12/24 – 12/24

Floor Director ( 1 episode so far, vacation relief ). Served as liaison between the Director, host, talent, and studio crew. Took direction from the Director and Producers to assist in making the show run smoothly while filming in 2 studios. (Keywords: Stage Manager, Floor Manager)

4/23 – 4/23

Videographer Prince William County, Rte 28 Bypass - Public Information Meeting

Digital — Live/Special Event — The Clearing Details
4/23 – 4/23

Filmed 2 town hall style, public information meetings and Q & A sessions. Regarding the Prince William County, Route 28 proposed bypass. Panasonic GH5.

4/21 – 4/23

Teleprompter (Subcontracted by IMG, DC) US Department of State

YouTube, State.gov — Live/Special Event — US Department of State ( Subcontracted by Interface Media Group ) Details
4/21 – 4/23

Served as the full time, key Teleprompter for the State Department's Global Public Affairs Broadcast Division. Proofread and formatted scripts to teleprompt the Secretary of State, Deputies, Ambassadors, Spokespersons & live broadcasts (Daily Press Briefings.) Assisted the team with operating and setting up studio cameras & lighting. Have served on other sporadic DOS shoots with Ambassadors for over 12 years as an on-call Gaffer, Generator operator and Camera Assistant. This is only one of many assignments I have Interface Media Group to be thankful for !

5/14 – 12/20

Floor Director (& Studio Grip) Tax Talk Today

Internet — TV — Interface Media Group Details
5/14 – 12/20

Floor Director for several seasons on a monthly webcast hosted by IRS professionals and Tax Preparation experts. Served as liaison between the Directors, host, crew and talent keeping the set running smoothly. Assisted with set up of lighting grid and set pieces under the direction of the Lighting Designer and Director.

9/20 – 9/20

Camera Operator (Arri, Additional Camera Operator) Rap Life

Apple TV+ — Digital — Scheme Engine Details
9/20 – 9/20

Running an additional Arri camera, on a tripod and a slider. Rap Life visited Howard University for a celebration of hip-hop and its ongoing links to cultural activism. Interviews with hosts Ebro, Lowkey, and Nadeska.

3/20 – 6/20

Steadicam Utility The Way I See It

Film (Feature-length)
3/20 – 6/20
11/19 – 11/19

Jib Assistant, Assistant Jib The Slow Hustle

HBO — TV — Blowback Productions Details
11/19 – 11/19

Assisted Jib Operator with set up/brake down and Jib Safety.

8/19 – 8/19

Teleprompter (Vacation Relief) TRT World News

TRT English — TV — TRT World News Details
8/19 – 8/19

Teleprompter (vacation relief for 2 weeks) in a very fast passed news studio, in Ventana Productions, DC. Have also served as a free-lance Teleprompter, Studio Camera Operator, Grip, Data Manager & Associate Producer with Ventana Productions on various other projects for many years.

Recos

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Alex Wohleber
Director of Photography (DP)
Chris is great to have on set. Very knowledgeable, always open to helping other crew, and professional in all scenarios. Highly recommend! ...MORE...

Education

Towson University

BA/Video, Film, Telecommunications

My Gear

  • Bogen Tripod
  • car mount
  • Basic Grip and AC gear
  • LED On camera Light
  • Windows Laptop w/SSD & USB-C 3 hub
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5s with audio adapter

Skills

  • teleprompter
  • Videographer
  • grip
  • Media Manager
  • AC
  • Gaffer
  • Assistant Camera
  • data wrangler
  • Assistant Jib
  • Assistant SteadiCam
  • Floor Director
  • steadicam assistant