Summary

Steadicam/Camera Operator; Heavy experience in OTF and guerilla shooting with live sports and weddings. My artistic style I've gained over my years comes from doing nature inspired videos, One-Take's and short films. But! I'm eager for any challenge.

Credits

4/22 – 4/22

Camera Operator (Sony Handycam) Synergy ESPN Basketball tournament

ESPN+ — Live/Special Event — Synergy Sports Technology Details
4/22 – 4/22

Responsible for filming series of 50 basketball games throughout the tournament.

10/18 – 10/18

Steadicam Op (Freezing temps, night, woods) Love Immortal

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/18 – 10/18

Flew with RED Scarlet X camera and zeiss prime lenses. 15 lb load.

10/18 – 10/18

First Assistant Camera Love Immortal

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/18 – 10/18

Picking up camera gear, building camera; RED Scarlet and zeiss lenses, and keeping track of the gear.

9/18 – 9/18

Assistant Camera (AC) (Steadicam Grip) Monroe Block Project

Digital — Woodward Original Details
9/18 – 9/18

Spotting and assisting the Steadicam Op with equipment, moving locations, as well as setting up and breaking down the Steadicam.

9/18 – 9/18

Assistant Camera (AC) (Alexa Mini) NYDGE - Unknown

Music Video — The Eightfold Collective Details
9/18 – 9/18

Spotting and assisting the Steadicam Op before, during, and post shooting.

8/12 – 4/16

Camera Operator (Sony, Panasonic, DV and HDV cameras and camcorders.) Troy School Television

TV — Troy School District Details
8/12 – 4/16

Responsible for setting up cameras, tripods, cables, audio equipment, commentator and IFB headsets and receivers. Film sporting events, local concerts, and presentations. And being able to break down all equipment in a timely and orderly mannor. Also having the ability to Direct and operate the switcher and audio board as well as the occasional playback recorder.

8/15 – 8/15

Steadicam Op (A Cam, Detroit, Guerilla style, ) Uncommon Criminals

Film (Short)
8/15 – 8/15
7/15 – 8/15

Steadicam Op (A Cam, Single Operator shoot, ) Retail

Film (Short) Details
7/15 – 8/15

Sole Camera/Steadicam Operator

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

The Motion Picture Institute

Concentration in Film Directing and Film Production

My Gear

  • Tokina 11-16mm
  • Canon Rebel
  • Rode VideoMic Pro
  • C-Stand
  • Camera Lens 18-55mm
  • ND 2 Filter
  • UV FIlter
  • Steadicam Aero 30
  • Sony Alpha a6300
  • 15mm rod x2
  • 19-15rod bushing
  • 1x16gb SD
  • 3x32gb SD
  • Aero 30 arm
  • Aero 30/Zephyr vest
  • Circular Polarized Filter
  • gold Mount batteries
  • good Mount battery dual charger
  • ND 1 Filter
  • ND 3 Filter
  • quick release dovetail plate with 15 and 19mm rod ability
  • Glidecam HD-2000 Hand-Held Stabilizer

Skills

  • Avid
  • voice over
  • Video Editing
  • Public Speaking
  • Adobe Audition
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • sony vegas
  • Audacity
  • Movie Magic Scheduling
  • Sketching
  • Driving
  • carpentry
  • Set Building
  • Sculpting
  • stage performance
  • Moderate experience in rock climbing
  • PADI Scuba Diver Certified
  • Cable splicing
  • Prioritizing safety
  • Proficient in handling confidentiality