Summary

A freelance camera operator and video editor with a 6-year background working in media production. My on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skillset in audio mixing, camera operation, stage lighting, video projection, and webcasting.

Credits

7/15 – 7/15

Camera Operator (SONY NEX-7) Full Measure

Film (Short) — Foxmoore Films Details
7/15 – 7/15

Responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. Collaborating with the Director of Photography in making technical and creative decisions.

10/14 – 10/14

Camera Operator (Sony NEX-7) The Last 48

Film (Short) — Foxmoore Films Details
10/14 – 10/14

Responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. Collaborating with the Director of Photography in making technical and creative decisions.

6/14 – 6/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony NEX-FS100U) RESET

Film (Short) Details
6/14 – 6/14

Collaborating with the Director on the technical and creative decisions that need to be made for every shot of the film. Going over shot lists with the Director, camera, and lighting departments.

6/14 – 6/14

Camera Operator (Canon 7D) Life on the Spectrum

Film (Short) — Siren 13 Media Details
6/14 – 6/14

Responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. Collaborating with the Director of Photography in making technical and creative decisions.

3/14 – 3/14

Second Assistant Camera (Sony NEX-FS100U) The Courier

Film (Short)
3/14 – 3/14
3/14 – 3/14

Second Assistant Camera (Sony NEX-FS100U) The Return

Film (Short)
3/14 – 3/14
11/13 – 11/13

Camera Operator (Sony NEX-FS100U) The Affair

Film (Short) — Siren 13 Media Details
11/13 – 11/13

Responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. Collaborating with the Director of Photography in making technical and creative decisions.

10/13 – 10/13

Second Assistant Camera Big Mistake

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/13 – 10/13

Assisting camera department with changing lenses, charging batteries, and building rigs. Making sure slate is labeled correctly and in frame before camera rolls. Placing and removing marks for talent and camera positions.

Orgs

  • Freelance

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '11

CNM

Film Technology AAS

My Gear

  • Rode Shotgun Microphone
  • TASCAM DR-40 Portable Digital Recorder
  • photography lights
  • Tascam DR-60D II
  • Sony Nex-7
  • Manfrotto MVH502A
  • E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E-mount Zoom Lens
  • E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS E-mount Zoom Lens
  • Sigma 19mm f2.8 DN Lens
  • Whirlwind MD-1

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • 1st AC experience
  • 2nd AC experience
  • Grip and Electric experience
  • Setting up and operating audio equipment
  • Setting up and operating camera equipment