Stephen Miles

First AC/Focus Puller.

Directed the Photography for a series of creative and corporate photos as well as a video short for Brett Cambron's State Farm office in Virginia Beach, Va.

Tasked with the look of the film. I made the calls as far as the lighting and camera set ups were concerned.

5 day shoot requiring all typical AC duties including pulling focus on a majority of shots as the camera was mounted and moving via a Fisher Dolly. Other duties included rigging the camera, cleaning and changing lenses, caring for equipment, keeping up with the media and power, as well as slating.

Camera operator for the independent film The House Behind The Wall directed by Robert Stephens. Responsible for framing and composing the shot to help tell the overall story. The genre was Horror.

Camera PA for pre-production and Video Assist Assistant during production. I was responsible for Video Village, cabling Video Village to Assist. Also was the Digital Image Technician's assistant as I cabled from D.I.T. to A and B Camera's, 2nd unit when three camera's were in use.

Responsible for transporting Camera Equipment to and from out of town rental houses. Assisting the Camera Operators on a day shoot for VFX plates as well as a few establishers.

Director of Photography for a 20 minute independent short produced by Regent Pictures. My responsibilities included lighting and camera set ups to achieve a fairy tale-esque feel. An intense 7 day shoot that was accomplished in unpredictable weather.

Responsible for two AJ-HPX2000 Panasonic Camera's; media and battery duties included as well.

An independent short directed by Will Allen depicting a 1930 depression era fighting society that was extremely exciting to light and shoot.

DP and Camera Operator for a Non-Profit organization based out of Norfolk, Va. 30 seconds PSA styled commercial. I determined shots, composition, framing, lighting, etc. for this one day shoot.