Summary

Strong passion for capturing images. Technically skilled in cameras, grip, lights, and audio equipment. I have accomplished several hats including AD, Producer, Director, Camera Operator, grip, gaffer, and etc. Worked in PRE, Production/Post. Got Media

Credits

4/01 – 11/13

Technical Director Corporate Video

The Art Institute of Phoenix Details
4/01 – 11/13

Lead engineer for maintaining control room, studio, sound studio, equipment cage. Technical director and camera operator for all corporate videos, events, and media events. Worked with PR on development all pre,production and post.

10/13 – 10/13

Grip (Gaffer) Cold Desert - Bad Reaction

Music Video — Salt Digital Details
10/13 – 10/13

Picked up and returned equipment. Worked as the gaffer on setting up equipment, cables, cameras, and lighting equipment. Small group of professionals.

5/13 – 6/13

Camera Operator (Editor) Public Service Announcements

Internet — StressMaster Details
5/13 – 6/13

Recored two different interviews using the Canon 7D, 50mm and a set-up a basic three point light set-up. Shot a mix of LS,MS, and CU.

10/09 – 10/09

Camera Operator (Technical Director) Mom Time TV

A&E Details
10/09 – 10/09

As technical director selected a complete camera packages, lights, digital switcher set-up, audio and VTR. We did a complete set-up of the equipment and lighting diagrams. Camera operation.

2/07 – 1/09

Videographer (Technical Director) Various Live Concerts

Live/Special Event — Phunk Junkees Details
2/07 – 1/09

Captured 420 music video show that included several bands. Captured the show with 4 cameras and digital switcher and remixed the show with a live recordings. Mixed the shows and sold the DVD at other events.

5/05 – 10/07

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic DVX100A) Meladiction

Film (Feature-length) — Phipps Studios Details
5/05 – 10/07

Full Length Feature Film that was showcased at Fear Film Festival and Horror Film Festival in Arizona. Winner of Best Movie at Fear Film Festival. It was a small crew that I managed for a three month production. Directed by Kevin Phipps

4/03 – 6/03

Technical Director (Editor) Girl Scouts of America

Live/Special Event — Girl Scouts of America Details
4/03 – 6/03

As producer i planned all the shoots, camera operator and lead editor for 3 showpieces that involved a green screen video shoot and keying. Videos played at their awards ceremony

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Education

Class of '10

South University

Master of Science Information Systems
Class of '07

The Art Institute of Phoenix

Bachelors of Arts in Digital Media Production