Dedicated, detail-focused, and goal-oriented Cinematographer and Videographer with a demonstrated track record of producing accomplished productions professionally and creatively.
Skilled in image acquisition for television productions, narrative films, documentaries, commercials, corporate, training, education, product demos, live events, web video
Intrinsic ability to convey stories through the film and video medium utilizing the art and science of cinematography to express the visual subtext of the narrative
Expertise in Producing and Directing projects on schedule and on budget while never sacrificing quality
Proficiency with 35mm, S-16mm, HD, and Digital Video formats and cameras, including: Sony HDW-F700A/F900, Sony XDCAM 350, Sony F23, Panasonic DVX100B, HVX200A, HPX170/500/3000, Sony PD150/170, Sony Z1U/V1U, Sony DSR-250/300/500, Sony BRC-H700, JVC DV500/HD100U, Iconix HD-RH1, Beta SX/SP, Arriflex Alexa, 435/ST/LT, Arri S/M/SR3/416, Bolex, Aaton A-minima, LTR/XTR-prod, Canon HD-DSLRs
Computer skills include Windows, Adobe CS4 Production Premium, Vela Media Advantage
Knowledge and experience with field-sequential 3D video recording.
Winner “Best Film” Take 1 Film Festival in 2000 for the 16mm short film Headache
With group effort, won the W3 Gold Award in the Events & Live Broadcasts category, 2008
Skill Proficiencies
Director of Photography
Camera Operating
Directing
Producing
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Film and Video Production, major in Cinematography. Graduated with Honors, 2003. Columbia College Chicago
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (XDCAM HD): two, short-form video segments for broadcast alongside the French Open. Tennis Channel. 2010
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (XDCAM HD, HDCAM): Retirement Revolution: The New Reality. 90-minute nationally broadcast PBS Documentary Special. Boyer Productions, WTTW National Productions. 2009
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDCAM 24p): When Weather Changed History: Episode #214: Super Outbreak; Episode #207: Nagasaki (Newark and Ohio Units); Episode #211: Deadly Heat (Chicago Unit). Towers Productions, Inc. The Weather Channel. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDCAM 24p): Gangland. Episode #307. History Channel. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HD): NAPA Auto Parts. Training Videos. Consolidated Buying Company. 2010
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HD): Mr Skin. Promotional Web Video. 2010
Camera Operator (HD): SAP Advanced Manufacturing Summit. Corporate Videos. 2010
Camera Operator (HD): OfficeMax Business Management Software. Corporate Videos. Production Farm. 2010
Camera Operator (DVCAM): A Salute to Chicago Television. Museum of Broadcast Communications. 2010
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV): Building Trust Between Minorities and Researchers. NBC Pittsburgh WPXI. 2010
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HVX205A/Letus35, Zeiss lenses): The Incurable. Short Film. 2009
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 30p): Must-React System. Testimonial Campaign Web Video. Blaire Group, VideoBloom. 2009
Camera Operator (Triax/live web cast): Pritzker Military Library Presents. Jumpmaster Productions, WYCC-TV. 2004 – Present.
Director of Photography/Camera Operator - Vienna, Austria. (XDCAM HD): International Antarctic Expedition Team. Documentary. Tawani Foundation; Von Braun Center for Science & Innovation; NASA. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): Computer and Internet Basics. Educational Video. Colman Communications Corp., Discovery Communications. 2008
Director of Photography/B-Camera Operator (Cinevate Brevis 35mm/HVX200 HD, Nikon lenses): Endangered. Short Film. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): American Cancer Society Fundraising Promotional Video. Brien Lee VideoStory Inc., American Cancer Society. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDCAM): The New Cicero Municipal Complex. Documentary/Industrial Video. Cicero, IL. 2007, 2008
Camera Operator, green-screen show intro (HDV): 24/7 Chicago: Secrets of the City. Emerald-Jane Productions, WMAQ-5, NBC. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 30p): Lake Forest College Student Symposium. Promotional Video. 2008
Director/Production Manager/Director of Photography/A-Camera Operator (DV 30p): Ki & I. Marketing Video. Aware Toys, Inc. 2008
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (XDCAM HD, HDCAM): Retirement Revolution: Hazards and Vicissitudes & Retirement Revolution: On Our Own. Two-hour nationally broadcast PBS Documentary. Boyer Productions, WTTW National Productions. 2007
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): Diacritical. Feature Film. Wishbox Media. 2006, 2007
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): Generac Power Systems Corporate Video & Virtual Factory Tour. Brien Lee VideoStory Inc. 2007
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDV 24p): Secrets of the Clown. Feature Film. Badman Productions, LLC. 2007
Camera Operator (Triax/live web cast): Tonight at the Pritzker Military Library and Front & Center with John Callaway. Pritzker Military Library, WYCC-TV. 2004 – 2009
A-Camera Operator (Triax): Radio Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony. Directed by Al Schwartz. Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Producer / 2nd Unit Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDCAM): Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce. Documentary based on the book written by Elizabeth Marquardt. Boyer Productions. 2006, 2007
Camera Operator (DV, streaming video): FIA / OIC Investor Education Conference. 2007
Director/Director of Photography/Camera Operator/Editor (DV): A New Harvey Rising. Promotional Video. City of Harvey, IL Mayor’s office. 2007
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): The Numbers. Walgreens Corporate Commercial. Brien Lee VideoStory Inc. 2006
1st Unit Gaffer/2nd Unit Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDCAM): Two :30 political spots for broadcast, advertising Tony Peraica for President of the Cook County Board. Satellite Productions. 2006
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): Cantu Cuisine: Molecular Gastronomy. TV series pitch for Discovery Channel network executives. Brave St. Productions. 2006
Camera Operator (24p DV): The Color of Bruises. Feature Film. Black Gel Pictures. 2006
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): Jerry Martin. Documentary. Terry Savage Productions Ltd. 2006
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (HDCAM): Documentary on the creation of the Museum of Broadcast Communications. 2005, 2006
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): Tech Spot introducing the 42nd & 43rd Annual Awards Receptions for the U.S. Small Business Administration (Illinois District), and Video Demo highlighting the Small Business Champions of the year. 2005, 2006
Camera Crane operator, Chicago Unit (24p DV): Bijelo Dugme, National Concert Tour. B.R. Tatalovic Productions. 2006
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): For the Children. Documentary and Promotional Video for the Waukegan School District. Colman Communications. 2006
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (24p DV): My Baby. Music Video for the band Contents Under Pressure. 2006
Producer/Director of Photography/A-Camera Operator (DVCAM/BETA): Windy City Open Squash Championships National Tournament. University Club of Chicago. 2005
Cinematographer, Iowa unit (HDV): The Modern Warrior. Pollack Pictures, BJP TV. 2005
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): National Confectioners Association All Candy Expo. Frequency Television. 2005
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): EB Games/Dodge, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat National Tournament (Chicago unit). Channel M, Los Angeles. 2005
Director of Photography/Operator (DVCAM): Lollapalooza. Frequency Television. 2005
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): Valentine’s Day and Veterans Day. Children’s Educational Video Series. Colman Communications Corp. 2005
Camera Operator (BETA): 2004, 2005, 2006 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies hosted by Glenn Beck, Regis Philbin, and Rick Dees, respectively.
Assistant Camera (HD): Rozmowy w Toku. Polish talk show remote broadcast. Resolution Digital Studios. IVTN Network. 2005
Director/Videographer/Editor (DVCAM, BETA SX): weekly workshops sponsored by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in which Chicago Public School teachers learn hands-on activities that help teach and visualize science to elementary school children. Videos were used to validate how grants were spent, to secure future funding, and to demonstrate innovative teaching methods for multi-disciplinary applications nation-wide. 2000-2005
Director/Director of Photography/Camera Operator/Editor (DVCAM): Opening sequence for the weekly television program Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont (2004, 2005 seasons).
Set Production Assistant: Batman Begins. Warner Bros. 2004
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DV 24p): EB Games/Dodge, Halo 2 National Tournament (Chicago Unit). Channel M, Los Angeles. 2004
Assistant Camera to DP Pete Biagi (DV 24p): We’re staying at the Allegro. Promotional Video. Moonlake Productions. 2004
Camera Operator (DV 24p): Hubbard Street Dance troupe. Documentary. 2003
Assistant Camera (HDCAM 24p): Contract Killers. Feature film. Squid Brothers Prod. 2002
Director of Photography/Camera Operator (DVCAM): All The Best Country. Music concert produced by Donald G. Jackson. 2002
I was employed at the Institute for Science Education and Science Communication (September 2000 – August 2006), at which I videotaped and edited special presentations and lectures for the National Science Foundation and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. In addition to this, I was a Teaching Assistant and Tutor at Columbia College for three college biology courses: Immunology, Forensic Criminalistics, and Plant Botany.
REFERENCES
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Blu-ray / DVD reel is available upon request
Employment Details
Work History:
Film, Music Video, Theater, Commercial, Industrial, Internet, Television
Job Categories:
Cinematography, Production, Editing, Camera Operation, Directing, Lighting, Producing
Authorized to work in United States:
Yes
Primary Citizenship:
United States
Valid Passport:
Yes
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