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Contact info: (p) 416-476-1933 (e) [email protected]
CAREER TARGET
To further expand my knowledge base and provide creative and captivating solutions through the use of video and photography.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
– Experienced with photographing, filming and editing various formats including documentaries, short dramatic films, short online videos, events and conferences
– Excellent artistic ability to conceptualize and execute standard video and photo essays in order to use them as communications tools for social and news media
– Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and consultation skills to effectively liaise with members of inter-disciplinary team, clients, and internal and external stakeholders
– Organized, proactive, skilled at managing multiple priorities in support of deadlines
– Experienced with lighting various situations including:
– Lighting interiors with mixed sources for film and video
– Lighting for “Talking Head” documentaries
– Lighting of soundstages for film and video
– Lighting for Electronic News Gathering
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Software:
Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere CS6, After Effects CS6, Photoshop CS6, Pro Tools, Mac OS X, Windows 7 & XP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Explorer/Mozilla Firefox and Outlook
Equipment:
Sony EX series; Canon DSLR’s & XF series; Panasonic AVC HD video cameras
Broadcast quality studio cameras
Arri SR-2 16mm motion picture cameras
Various types of video support gear including tripods, monitors, playback decks
Literate with lenses, filters and film stocks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Producer, Editor & Camera Operator, Press for Truth 2012
The Turning Point
Genre: Short Documentary Format: HD
• Filmed events & interviewed subjects surrounding 2012 Bilderberg Conference
• Conducted research regarding attendees
• Co-edited & colour graded footage for final DVD and web release
Producer, Editor & Camera Operator, Press for Truth 2011
Into The Fire – Behind The Music
Genre: DVD Featurette Format: HD
• Filmed & interviewed talent on music writing process
• Edited footage to conform to DVD production design
Producer & Camera Operator, Press for Truth 2011
Into the Fire
Genre: Feature Documentary Format: HD
• Filmed on location in Toronto during 2010 G20 summit
• Filmed subsequent interviews
• Researched many sources to provide content
• Secured additional footage from other sources
• Used the web to successfully market the finished film
Director, Writer, Editor & Camera Operator, Press for Truth 2008
The Nation’s Deathbed
Genre: Feature Documentary Format: HDV
• Filmed on location in Montebello, QC
• Filmed & lit subsequent interviews
• Edited & Directed the creative decisions for the finished film
Gaffer & Camera Operator, Three Eagles Productions 2008
Weight of Tradition
Genre: Short Musical Format: HDV
• Worked with Director & Director of Photography to achieve desired look from the script
• Filmed & lit subjects on set during shoot
Director of Photography & Camera Operator, Furious Productions 2003
Ten Pin Praise
Genre: Short Comedy Format: 16mm
• Worked with Director & Producer to understand the desired look from the script
• Made creative decisions using lighting, film stock and lenses to achieve the desired look
EDUCATION
Diploma in Film & Television Production (3 year program) 2003
Humber College, Toronto, Ontario
AFFILIATIONS
Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto
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