• Innate ability to communicate/manage effectively with a wide variety of personalities, from talent to crew, minimizing chaos and maximizing efficiency in order to stay on schedule and hence on budget when inevitable, unforeseen issues arise.
• Extensive experience as Camera Operator/knowledge of camera’s capabilities enable me to relate to DP’s and communicate with them in a decisive/efficient manner when establishing set-up of scenes, interviews, or events.
• Unafraid to speak up and re-shoot a scene if I necessary, even if it means doing several takes and going into OT. (with permission from Production Manager/Primary decision maker with regards to handling budget of project).
• Effective at collaborating with other team members, from pre-production meetings in the office to problem-solving via conference calls out in the field/on location.
• Ability to communicate/comprehend other Producer/Directors visions in order to get them the shots they need for their projects, always make certain we’re on same page before rolling tape. Script Development using Final Draft and Word.
• Shooting schedule/itinerary planning using Excel.
• Training in Avid Xpress Pro and Final Cut HD enables me to think as an editor when shooting, often resorting to “editing in camera” in order to save time in post-production. Often prefer to communicate with editors before, during, and after a project.

Key DP / Camera Operator Skills

• Experience and familiarity with all formats, from Beta to HD.
• Have extensive, hands on experience shooting with camera’s ranging from the following:
  • Panasonic AJ-SDX-900
  • Sony DSR-500
  • Sony BVW-D600WS Betacam
  • Sony DVW-700 Digi-Beta
  • Panasonic DVX-100B 24p/30i
  • JVC GR-HD1 HD Camcorder
  • Sony HVR-Z1U HD Camcorder
  • Sony DSR-PD 170
  • Canon XL’s 1 and 2
• Proficient w/recently acquired Steadicam Merlin, enabling me to get fluid, wrap around/follow in or out around shots in special situations and is an excellent.
• Knowledge of the many different camera techniques and the ability to creatively improvise on the spot if/when necessary to get the shots you need. Gaffer tape is the greatest invention since sliced bread!
• Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of lighting techniques. From in studio three-point lighting used for, among other scenarios, standard sit down interviews.
• Experience using HMI’s, Chimera’s, and Lowel DP’s, and a variety of camera mounted lights for on the fly low-light situations.
• Trained on Avid Xpress Pro and Final Cut HD non-linear editing systems, enabling me to envision/relate and collaborate with editors before, during, and after project to achieve ultimate vision.

Selected Clients

• HGTV - Associate producer/2nd camera operator//"Kidspace" series"
• Filmworks Brooklyn - Camera operator for NYC based production company//recently shot rock music video
• Brave New Foundation - Camera operator for LA based production company// Interview focusing on political candidate Rudy Giuliani
• Blue Sky Films - Associate producer//Documentary camera operator for a variety of events in the DC area
• Showtime Boxing - Production manager//"Tyson vs. McBride" boxing match
• NBC - Camera operator//"Treasure Hunters" series
• Outward Bound - Producer/editor//Annual marketing launch video
• Comcast Cable - Producer/Director/Camera operator//"Live Right" series

Professional History

• Starting my career in tv/film seven years ago in LA working as a Production Assistant, I’ve managed to gain the invaluable experience that can only be obtained by working on sets and in the field with people at the top of their respective professions. By developing a hard work ethic, paying attention, and taking advice from those people, I’ve managed to climb the professional ladder and gain experience in nearly every facet of production. I’ve worked as a dub-room technician, production assistant, assistant cameraman, director of photography, associate producer, producer, and director.
• Since moving to DC two years ago to work as a production manager , I’ve managed to successfully establish my current status as a freelance Producer/ Cameraman. While in DC I’ve had the opportunities to work for the likes of Showtime, Discovery, NBC, and most recently completed a full-time position as an associate producer/second cameraman for HGTV’s “Kidspace”.
• As a result of these experiences I’ve managed to acquire my own gear/equipment and have found that there is a real niche for freelancers such as myself to cover events/stories in and around the Washington DC area for out of town Producers. Most recently covering the sentencing of Bob Nay and the trial of “Scooter” Libby at the Federal Courthouse.
• I’ve managed to develop a solid network of professionals, from DP’s, audio-techs, and gaffers here in DC who’re at the top of their game and who I know I can rely on to answer any questions I may have and/or find someone to fill in for me or another crew member in the case of any last minute emergencies.

Education

• BA Mass Communications
  Towson University / 1994
• Videoworks Graduate
  Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts / 2004

* References provided upon request