Summary

Over the past five years, I have logged an insane amount of hours learning the craft of filmmaking and spending time on set. Every project is unique and I look at each as an opportunity to express myself.

Credits

5/17 – 5/17

Camera Operator (r3d Epic) NORRA Baja 1000

Corporate — Armed Bandit Media Details
5/17 – 5/17

Maintain framing and composition, change frame rate/shutter to capture rally trucks, responsible for gear and accessories, maintain focus during handheld and static scenarios.

4/17 – 5/17

Camera Operator (r3d Epic) KMC Wheels

Corporate — Armed Bandit Media Details
4/17 – 5/17

Travel on airplane with r3d weapon and accessories, trouble shoot issues, assist/operate when needed with DJI Ronin, build/breakdown camera, maintain settings same as Camera A, shoot in r3d raw.

1/17 – 1/17

Camera Operator Speedo Commercial

Corporate — Armed Bandit Media Details
1/17 – 1/17

Build r3d camera, maintain composition, match camera settings to camera A, suggest solutions when asked, problem solve

4/16 – 4/16

First Assistant Camera

Advertising Details
4/16 – 4/16

Manage two cameras: One on tripod and one using Steadicam. Get my focus marks without disrupting the Director or actors in a scene. Build Camera A and Camera B Build the Director's wireless monitor using a transmitter and receiver setup. Manage Media as DIT

4/16 – 4/16

First Assistant Camera Runner

Film (Short) Details
4/16 – 4/16

Maintain critical focus using: Jib, Steadicam, Handheld and tripod setups. Build camera and call out for a lens swap to Second Assistant Camera when needed. Help manage media / maintain D.P.'s desired settings for consistency

3/16 – 3/16

First Assistant Camera (State Farm / iHeart Radio) Artist Stories-Cam

Still in Post — Digital — Scheme Engine Details
3/16 – 3/16

Maintain critical focus on Camera "B", prep c300 mrk 2 and canon 30-105mm lens at rental house, keep camera settings consistent with D.P.'s preferences, assist with Camera "A" when needed.

3/16 – 3/16

First Assistant Camera State Farm and iHeart Radio Presents- Artist Stories

Digital Details
3/16 – 3/16

1st Assistant for "B" Cam Prep / Pick up camera equipment (canon c300 mrk 2 and canon 13-105mm lens, along with EZ rig) Build and balance camera Manage Media

2/16 – 2/16

Camera Operator (shot using Canon c100)

Advertising — Gary Felder (freelance) Details
2/16 – 2/16

Rent camera package Maintain framing and composition Match settings and framing as camera B Suggest lighting setups/solutions Assist D.P. in camera moves Anticipate upcoming shots/move production forward

Media

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Education

Class of '15

Academy of Art University

Bachelors of Fine Arts, focus on Motion Pictures and Televsion

My Gear

  • Sony a7S
  • GoPro
  • LED Light Panels
  • Canon Rebel
  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Rokinon 8mm fisheye
  • Rokinon 50mm
  • Grip Bag
  • Canon 70-200 f4L zoom
  • Sony Zeiss 35mm

Skills

  • Camera Operator
  • Cinematographer
  • Director of Photography
  • Gaffer
  • 1st AC
  • First Assistant Camera