Summary

I have worked in many genres of production and feel comfortable working on a large crew as well as being a one-man-band. I have a good sense of humor and a can-do attitude.

Credits

11/14 – 11/15

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HPX370) OK!TV

Syndication — TV — Unconventional Media
11/14 – 11/15
8/14 – 9/14

Camera Operator Oddball Comedy Tour

Live/Special Event — Funny or Die Productions Details
8/14 – 9/14

Managed Camera equipment and camera operators on a 6 week, 21 city tour.

9/13 – 9/14

Camera Operator (Canon C100, Panasonic AG-HPX370, Sony EX1, Canon 5D mark III, mark II, 7D, 70D) Young Hollywood

Digital Details
9/13 – 9/14

Shot multi-camera and single camera interviews in the field and in the studio with celebrities. I Shot at multiple events such as the Super Bowl 2015, and South By SouthWest Music and Film Festival 2014,2015. I also edit. This is an on going regular freelance position.

11/13 – 11/13

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony EX1, Canon 5D) Rich Rednecks (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — Pullin Media Group
11/13 – 11/13
10/13 – 10/13

Camera Operator (JVC GY-HM700U, Sony EX1) First Crush (Season 1)

TV — WAS Productions Details
10/13 – 10/13

I operated a handheld, run and gun style camera position on a automotive game show which aired on MAV TV.

6/03 – 9/13

Camera Operator (Panasonic Studio Camera) NPC Bodybuilding Competitions, World Hip Hop Dance Championships, Miss California competition

Live/Special Event — South West Video Details
6/03 – 9/13

I direct live switched multi camera coverage of stage events as well as camera operate. I also manage crew during set ups and striking of equipment. Content is straight to DVD distribution.

3/08 – 8/13

Producer/Shooter City of Glendale GTV6

City of Glendale Details
3/08 – 8/13

I directed and shot live multi-camera coverage of city government meetings. Additional responsibilities included shooting city events, editing, and responsible for programming shows to air. I was also awarded a Los Angeles Area Emmy in 2011 as an associate producer of a documentary called "Rockhaven: A sanctuary from Glendale's past".

4/12 – 10/12

Camera Operator (JVC GY-HM700U) Chop Cut Rebuild (Season 9)

Speed — TV — WAS Productions Details
4/12 – 10/12

I was a camera operator but also set lighting for segments and interviews. I also did sound for one episode.

Media

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Education

Class of '05

California State University, Fresno

B.A in Mass Communications & Journalism

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Shotgun Microphone
  • SONY EX1 Video Camera
  • Boom pole
  • C-Stand
  • sennheiser wireless mics
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Canon Intervalometer
  • Various Lights
  • Canon 16-35mm Lens
  • 12 Channel Mackie Audio Mixer
  • 14ft cobra crane jib and dolly
  • 15ft Dolly Track and Dolly
  • Atamos Ninja Video Recorder
  • Bogen/Manfrotto Tri-pod
  • Canon Lens 100-400mm f4-5.6
  • Canon Lens 24-105mm f4
  • Canon Lens 28mm f1.8
  • Canon Lens 2X extender
  • Canon Lens 70-200mm 2.8
  • On Camera LED light Panel
  • SDI XLR HDMI Cables of various lengths
  • Two Sennheiser hand mics
  • Zoom H5 Digital Audio Recorder

Skills

  • Editing
  • Camera
  • Lighting
  • Audio
  • Mac Desk top and Laptop with Final Cut Pro Editing Software