Summary

Owner/Operator out of Charlotte, working all over. I shoot tv, documentaries, and sports. Digital content for agencies, indie films and music... I love collaboration and treat others how I want to be treated, let's work together! AMIRA/FX9/FS7

Credits

12/21 – 12/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri Amira ) College Football Playoff Elements

ESPN — TV — 2WAVES Media Details
12/21 – 12/21

Responsible for two of four sets at University of Alabama Football Complex during ESPN's "car wash" production day. Oversaw a team of 3 camera operators, a gaffer, and three grips with a 3-ton truck and four cameras. Working within the space and needs I chose angle for one creative room and one black backdrop. Shot hero's and gladiator poses for tease and hype elements that were used throughout the days and week leading up to the College Football Playoff. Cameras used were Arri Amira, Red Gemini, Sony FX9, Sony F5

11/21 – 11/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri Alexa Mini ) Glenn Abrams UNDEFEATED Feature

ESPN — TV — 2WAVES Media Details
11/21 – 11/21

Communicated with Producer, Field Producer, and additional camera operator to learn story and form a plan to execute a single day feature shoot with interviews and b-roll across multiple locations, to be included in a larger piece. Made a camera plan to shoot a few b-roll scenes of athlete in home, a couple of portraits, an interview, and him playing in basketball game. Chose lenses and lighting for the different situations. Arri Alexa Mini, Arri Amira, Leica-R primes, Angenieux 30-90, Canon 17-120 & 30-300.

9/21 – 9/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Gemini) ACC Legends: Bobby Bowden

ACC Network/ESPN — TV — Raycom Sports Details
9/21 – 9/21

Shot interviews and b-roll for thirty minute program. Led small production crew of three while on location. Collaborated with producer and associate producer throughout production days. Built cameras and lights. Set up mics and monitored audio.

8/21 – 8/21

Camera Operator (Arri Amira) All-Access Miami Hurricanes Football 2021

ACC Network — TV — 2WAVES Media Details
8/21 – 8/21

Be a professional at all times when on location working with high level Division 1 athletes and coaches a highly respected educational institution. Communicated with producer and dp to learn look and feel of an all-access football show that shot for 20 straight days. Cameras used: Arri Mini Alexa, Arri Amira, Red Gemini, Red Komodo. Lenses used: Canon 17-120. Canon 25-250, Canon 50-1000, Fujinon 25-300. I helped build and operate all cameras at one point over the 20 days. My main assignment was the 25-250 on the Amira for practice and game coverage. I shot scenics, hype/open elements, portraits, interviews, meetings, and off the field elements. Would operate as b-cam, and assist dp with lensing, lighting, and coming up with coverage plans most every day. Maintained a working environment/staging area within the athletic facility.

6/21 – 6/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Gemini) ACC Traditions (Season 2)

ACC Network/ESPN — TV — Raycom Sports Details
6/21 – 6/21

Determined best looks and lighting for interviews. Shot the interviews and then location b-roll. Monitored audio. Communicated effectively with producer and camera assistant.

6/21 – 6/21

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7) The Spawn of El Diablo

Discovery — TV — Anomaly Entertainment Details
6/21 – 6/21

Communicated and Coordinated with producer and production manager to determine best time, location, and needs of one day pick up shoot. Followed style guide and looks for interview shots. Secured needed gear and Directed photography on the day of shoot. Set up lighting/grip, camera and audio to capture needed interviews. Communicated with post production manager to get footage uploaded in a timely manner.

6/21 – 6/21

Director of Photography (DP) (FS7) Fujifilm x Martin Printing

Internet — Corporate — Animus Studios Details
6/21 – 6/21

Communicated with producer to determine scope and needs of project. Secured gear and crew for one day shoot in printing facility. Produced and DP'd on the day of shoot. Followed style guide set forth by Animus. Shot interviews and b-roll, ran audio. Led team of two on shoot day. Facilitated producer zooming into the interviews. Managed footage transfer.

6/21 – 6/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri Amira) 2Waves Media

Xtech — Advertising — 2WAVES Media Details
6/21 – 6/21

Scouted locations, determined angles and lighting set ups for one day commercial shoot that was part of a larger commercial project for a leading football pad manufacturing company. Directed talent and produced shots at my station. Operated camera and chose lenses. Managed gear and traveling with gear.

Media

  • N Street Village 2018 Steinbruck Honorees

  • Cambridge School About Us

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

Appalachian State University

B.S. in Electronic Media/Broadcasting

My Gear

  • ARRI Amira
  • Sony FS7
  • ARRI Alexa Mini
  • Aputure 300D
  • RED Gemini
  • FX9
  • Aputure 300x
  • Aputure 600D
  • LEICA-R PRIME LENSES

Skills

  • Film Production
  • Storytelling
  • Television Production
  • Documentary
  • Cinematography
  • Lighting
  • Commercial Production
  • Concert Production
  • B-roll
  • Studio Production
  • Movi
  • Music Video Production
  • Live event Production
  • Gimbal
  • Filmmaker
  • sports cinematography
  • Feature Production