Summary

Cinematographer and IATSE Local 600 Camera Operator from Puerto Rico. Started as a PA in 2010 and have worked my way up in Camera Department. My experience ranges from Feature Films, TV, Music Video, and Corporate. Bilingual and Passport Ready

Credits

1/24 – Current

Still Photographer Criminal Minds

Paramount+ — TV Details
1/24 – Current

Photographing crime scenes, evidence capture. ID and booking images. On scene photography

10/23 – 12/23

Director (Camera Operator ) Not Today, Not Tomorrow

Film (Short) — Film Dreams Inc. Details
10/23 – 12/23

Creating compelling narrative images that tell a thrilling story. Pre production all aspects as well as managing set, camera and actors on principle photography

8/23 – 9/23

Director (Camera Operator) !Azucar!

The Ford — Live/Special Event — Contra Tiempo Details
8/23 – 9/23

Directing a 3 camera event. Pre Show interviews, Post show Q&A. Post Production Editing, handling Deliverables.

1/23 – 8/23

Director (Producer) Chukkers (Pilot)

None — TV — Film Dreams Inc. Details
1/23 – 8/23

In charge of developing the look, tone and feel of the series. Connecting all departments to create the world of Polo. Working closely with actors to maximize performance and tell a compelling story. Assist in Post production with editing.

4/23 – 6/23

Camera Operator (Red VRaptor Alexa mini LF ) Fog of War

Film (Feature-length)
4/23 – 6/23
4/23 – 5/23

First Assistant Camera (Blackmagic Pocket cinema 6k pro) Dirty Laundry (Season 2)

CollegeHumor — Digital
4/23 – 5/23
2/23 – 3/23

Camera Operator (Sony Venice) Claim to Fame (Season 2)

ABC — TV
2/23 – 3/23
10/22 – 11/22

Still Photographer Criminal Minds (Season 16)

Paramount+ — TV Details
10/22 – 11/22

In charge of setting up and taking stills used to further along the episodes storyline and transitions

Unions

  • IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)

Orgs

  • Society of camera operators
  • Sign World

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Hispanic, Latino/a/e or Latinx
  • Gender: Man

Media

  • Neil Watson Camera Reel

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

Full Sail University

Bachelors

My Gear

  • Sachtler Tripod
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Camera Lens 24-105mm
  • 2 Studio LED Panel Lights
  • 3 piece lighting gear
  • soft light
  • steadicam rig (45lb)\
  • Fujifilm XT3
  • 7' Small HD
  • 5" Small HD
  • Quasar Science Set
  • Aputure 300x
  • Blackmagic pocket cinema camera 6k pro
  • Aputure 600x Pro
  • Red VRaptor 8k VV
  • Meike FF prime lens kit
  • Small hd 7” director monitor
  • Holly land wireless system

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Logistics
  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Operating
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Camera assistant
  • Steadicam Operator
  • Sales
  • production managing
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • shot listing
  • Apple Softwares
  • Lighting and Composition
  • Shot Breakdown
  • trained with FCPX