Summary

I am an Anchorage, Alaska based freelance Field Producer, Camera Operator, and Sound Recordist. I have over a decade of experience and am Emmy Nominated for my camera work. Living in Alaska has taught me how to be proficient in a variety of skillsets.

Credits

11/22 – 12/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Producer) Climate Change in Alaska (Season 1)

Alhurra — TV — Middle East Broadcasting Networks Details
11/22 – 12/22

Research stories ideas, schedule subjects for interviews, Scout locations for filming, Arrange travel for crew: Produce the scenes for filming, Film using a variety of cameras including my drone (107 Licensed): Manage Media, Equipment, Audio and Lighting: Work closely with talent to edit and finalize stories for broadcast.

10/22 – 12/22

Camera Operator (Sony FX9) University of Anchorage Hockey

YouTube — Live/Special Event — Connections Film & Video Details
10/22 – 12/22

Set up cameras and equipment for live broadcast; operate cameras for live broadcast; operate software and upload media for Score Vision; troubleshoot during live events; breakdown and storage of equipment

2/22 – 11/22

Camera Operator (Producer Shooter) Berring Sea Gold (Season 14)

Discovery — TV — Original Productions Details
2/22 – 11/22

Field Producer and Camera Operating working in extreme Alaska cold weather conditions; Producing story and shooting content with a variety of specialty cameras; managing talent and equipment; communicating closely with the Executive Producer and Director of Photography on a daily basis.

9/22 – 9/22

Sound Recordist America's National Parks: Hidden Gems

National Geographic — TV — National Geographic Studios Details
9/22 – 9/22

Traveling to a remote National Park in Alaska I hauled audio equipment up and down steep cliffs to set up and record stand up interviews. As a one man band I recorded using a lavaliere, boom mic and pole, while operating my Sound Devices 833.

2/22 – 9/22

Sound Recordist Bering Sea Gold (Season 13)

Discovery — TV — FremantleMedia Details
2/22 – 9/22

Record Sit Down Interviews, prep audio gear, operate sound mixer, install lavs and boom, media management, audio notes

7/22 – 7/22

Camera Operator (Sony FX3) Flyways

BBC — Film (Feature-length) — Global Story Details
7/22 – 7/22

I filmed a team of researches in a remote part of Alaska whom are studying the climate change effects of migratory shore birds. In the field I worked as a one man band operating a Sony FX9, recording audio, producing talent, and managing media.

7/22 – 7/22

Sound Recordist PROM

STRYPE — Advertising — Prom Creative Details
7/22 – 7/22

Record clean interview and ambient audio utilizing a field mixer, 2 lavs, receivers, and boom pole. Responsible for turning in daily media and field notes. Performed as a licensed drone operator as needed.

6/22 – 6/22

Sound Recordist Oak Leaf Productions

Door Dash — Advertising — Oak Leaf Productions Details
6/22 – 6/22

Sound Mixer, 2 Lav mics, 1 boom, swing w DP

Orgs

  • Alaska Film Group

Media

Recos

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Jeff Dolen
Director of Photography (DP)
Nate was my camera assistant on a two day promo for Alaska: The Last Frontier and Subaru. We filmed in Homer Alaska which is close to where Nate lives, and his local knowledge and guidance was amazing to have for equipment rentals and even just how ...MORE...
Matt Fahey
Producer/Shooter
I met Nate on Deadliest Catch. I can recommend him for any job in the genre, not only because he survived one of the most difficult jobs in this business but because he also did multiple seasons on the show, which means he also got great footage and ...MORE...
Zak Melms
Drone Operator
Great field producer / shooter with the technical skills and can do attitude you need to get the story in the can. ...MORE...

Education

Class of '02

Eastern Michigan University

BFA Graphic Design

My Gear

  • Sony a7S
  • Sony FS5
  • GoPro
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon C300
  • Sony FS7
  • Canon C100
  • Canon 70D
  • Canon 24-105mm Lens
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Canon 100-400mm
  • Canon 100mm Macro
  • Canon 16-35mm Lens
  • Canon DSLR Camera
  • Canon L 100-400
  • Manfrotto 701HDV
  • Sony Fx9
  • Sony FX6
  • Sony FX3

Skills

  • Producer
  • Field Producer
  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Associate Producer
  • Drone Operator
  • Shooter
  • Media Manager
  • Assistant Camera
  • vtr
  • Set Photographer
  • Audio Technician
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Graphic Deisgner