Safety Officer Assistant

Marcial S. Tarnate III

Cinematographer. Director. Educator

Phone: +63-917-***-****

E-Mail: ***************@*****.***

Objective

To use my knowledge and skills in providing technique in cinema productions while continuously pursuing professional growth thereby obtaining a Cinematographer position or any related field and contributing to the success of a project.

Professional Summary

Standout cinematographer highly experienced in multicultural work environments who is also fully capable to work independently bringing more than 20 years experience behind the lens as a well- versed multimedia worker and excels not only in translating creative vision, collaborating with a team and managing crew but also in exercising initiative and resourcefulness while capturing and presenting visual content.

Core Qualifications

Proficient in operating and manipulating 16mm, 35mm film, 4k/2k/1080 high definition, and standard definition cameras

Proficient in operating and manipulating traditional and modern, film/television and theatre lighting equipment and accessories.

Knowledgeable in--as well as--able to combine film and new media techniques.

Skilled in realizing ideas into video and film and theatre productions

Proficient in executing lighting design for a three wall multi-cam and 4 wall single cam approach.

Proficient on working in a certified soundstage environment.

Work Experience

Subject Matter Expert, Consultant for ABS-CBN Soundstage Training, 2016-present

Advises TV Prod and training group on lighting, rigging and cinematography concerns for the soundstage training. Acts as assistant facilitator to MBS foreign trainers. Replicate trainings.

Technical Consultant, 2011 - present

Advises multimedia outfits regarding light/camera research and test results in relation to these companies’ acquisition and usage of gear according to the path they wish to take in providing multimedia services as well as the path of staff’s and crew’s continued learning.

Camera, Lights, Technical Direction Training Program Facilitator for ABS-CBN Network, TV Production Division, 2011 - present

Pioneer trainer for the ABS-CBN University who help facilitate the workshop of aspiring production crew as they undergo stringent and recurrent training in order to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes as highly efficient cameramen and/or lighting crew.

Creative Director Quantum Animotion 2008 - 2010

Ensured that the output of shoots exceeded client satisfaction by conceptualizing the design and over-all look of audio-visual presentations, documentaries and branded content.

Lighting Director ABS-CBN Network, TV Production Division 2007 - present

Provided expertise in putting together a variety of lighting and camera set-ups to create desired effect for various soap operas, music videos, promos.

Advertising Director, Freelance 2007 – present

Decides how to present stories through cinematic images while collaborating with producers, writers, editors, cast and the rest of the staff and crew; explains the scene to be shot; guides actors to portray the needed expression in the scenes; screens the dailies at the end of every shoot day; joins in cutting and consolidating best pieces during editing process towards the best final product.

Director of Photography (Film and Television) Freelance 2003 - present

Combines techniques to execute creative content; conceptualizes creative lighting and assesses the suitability of lighting called for at every scene; drafts lighting plots to communicate visually to crew and other departments; works in contribution to all aspects of the craft and art.

Associate DP/ Camera Operator/ Associate Gaffer Freelance 2003 - 2007

Provided knowledge, skills and attitudes in operating lights, camera and its accessories during media production; Assisted DP’s vision on-set

Co-Facilitator, Mowel Fund Film Institute 2003 – 2007

Collaborated in preparing a workshop towards the implementation of the curricula of the institute; Prepared materials needed for the Cinematographer Workshop; Provided engagement strategies for learner’s enrichment;

Theatre Actor, Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company Cultural Center of the Philippines 2001 - 2002

Applied acting theories and experience in performing various on-stage roles; Used space, voice, movement in bringing character to life on-stage; read and interpreted scripts while also following director’s instructions.

Freelance Lighting Designer for Stage Plays, 1999 - present

Dissects a live performance –including but not limited to musicals, plays, concerts, poetry readings, --in order to design lighting that complements a set, that aligns with the story’s objectives and that echoes the show’s mood; Proficient in mixing and matching different lights to create desired mood; Knowledgeable in operating applications and tools used in light design.

College Education

B.A. Theatre Arts minor in Speech Communication,

University of the Philippines

1997-2001, Baguio City

Trainings

MBS Soundstage Training under Hollywood Professionals, 2018-2019 Manila

Show Runner for Film and Television

Safety for Film and Television

Lighting Design using Vectorworks

Technical Operations of current lighting and grip equipment

Rigging Electric, Soundstage Environment

Rigging Grips, Soundstage Environment

Intermediate Lighting, Soundstage Environment

Mathew Libatique, ASC Master Class

2018, Manila Philippines

Cinematography Master Class, American Society of Cinematographers

2016 – 2017, Los Angeles USA

MBS Sound Stage Cinematography, Manhattan Beach Studio

2016- 2017, Los Angeles USA

Apprenticeship in Cinematography in Films and Advertising,

Under Established Cinematographers 2003-2007

Poetic Film Workshop Scholar: Cinematography

Mowelfund Film Institute, 2002 – 2003

Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company Scholarship

Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2001-2002

Seminars

Safety Officer 2 Training, ABS CBN, 2019

Train the Trainers Program, ABS-CBN University, 2014

Train the Trainers Program, ABS-CBN TV Prod Academy, 2013

Commercial Negative Processing and Handling Academy, LVN, 2003

Assistant Director – Production Managemenet in the New Millenium,

Mowelfund Film Institute, 2003

Creative Survival, Open Space Baguio Performance Arts Group, 1999

Filmography as Cinematographer

Full Length Feature Films

2019 Malaya Dir. Connie Macatuno, ABS CBN Digital

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMfCE0A06RQ

2018 Glorious Dir. Connie Macatuno, ABS CBN Digital

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPt8Bcztr8Q

2014 Mumbai Love Dir. Benito Bautista, Capestone Pictures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csB2EK_xZv4

2012 Suddenly its Magic Dir. Rory Quintos, Star Cinema

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz6KrXCOp5c

2011 Boundary Dir. Benito Bautista, Wanderlust Films

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH-1jEJjxok

2008 Sapi Dir Arnold Argano, Independent

2008 Road Raider Dir. Cirio Santiago, Premiere Entertainment

2007 One Percent Full Dir Tim Burton, Independent

2006 Rome and Juliet Dir. Connie Macatuno, Cinema one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXVytQngrzc

2005 Elegie Dir. Mo Zee, Independent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B53MhcJTrjw

2005 Rumble Boys Dir. Ronnie Rickets, Apache Films

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W80j_HqVFuU

2nd Unit Cinematographer

2008 Kulam Dir. Jun Lana, Regal Films

2007 Matakot Ka Sa Karma Dir. Joey Reyes, Octo Arts Films

2006 Huwag Kang Kukurap Dir. Jerry Sineneng, Star Cinema

2005 Ilusyon Dir. Paolo Villaluna, Viva Films

2005 Bikini Open Dir. Jeffrey Jeturian, Seiko Films

2004 Mr Dreamboy Dir. Grilbert Perez, Star Cinema

2003 Kulimlim Dir. Maryo J. Delos Reyes, Viva Films

Television Drama, ABS-CBN

2019-2020 Killer Bride Dir Dado Lumibao

2019-2020 MMK “Journal” Dir Ted Boborol

2017-2018 MMK “Sibuyan” Dir Gieselle Andres

2016-2018 Bagani Dir Richard Arellano/Lester Pimentel

2017-2018 La Luna Sangre Dir Cathy Molina

2015-2016 Pangako Sa Yo OliviaLamasan/RoryQuintos

2014-2015 The Legal Wife Rory Quintos/Dado Lumibao

2013-2014 Princess and I Dir Rory Quintos

2012-2013 Maria la del Barrio Dir Rory Quintos

2011-2012 Kristine Dir Rory Quintos

2010-2011 My Cheating Heart Dir Rory Quintos

2010-2011 Nagsimula sa Puso Dir Malou Sevilla

2010-2011 Substitute Bride Dir Connie Macatuno

2009-2010 Only You Dir Jeffrey Jeturian/Rory Quintos

2008-2009 Ligaw na bulaklak Dir. Andoy Ranay

2007-2008 Prinsesa Ng Banyera Dir Andoy Ranay

Television Sitcoms

2019 Home Sweety Home Dir Bobot Mortiz, ABS, CBN

Short Features

2005 Waterina at Gegee Dir Mariami Tananco, Cinemalaya

2004 Simula Dir Ruelo Lozendo, NCCA

2003 Sikyu Dir Eric Dela Cruz, Independent

Television Shows

2014 -2016 Ten Travel show, Lifestyle Network

2013-2016 Curiosity Got The Chef Cooking Show, Lifestyle Network

2012-2013 Mega Fashion Crew Fashion Reality, Mega TV

2012-2013 I am Meg Fashion Reality, Mega TV

2012-2013 My Home TV Interior Design, Mega TV

2010-2012 FASH Fashion, Lifestyle Network

2008-2009 Philippine Realty TV Real Estate, Street Park Productions

2006-227 Living Space Lifestyle Network

Television Commercial as Director/Cinematographer

2017 AXE Lovie Poe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RRNx4-90qM

2016 AXE Bamboo/Coleen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNvqlSrEw64

Online Spots as Director/Cinematographer

2018 7-11 Citiblends origin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-eD9punZs

2016 Axe Concept https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABCAPS9KYy8

2016 The Joy Of Uniqlo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb32kpA5FT8

Sample Music Videos as a Cinematographer

Mr Suave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Dt4Roh-dc

Venus Fly Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbUxWwDn1nw

Im Old Fashioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7iY1N5VPDA

Professional Theatre as Lighting Designer

2013 Sa Wakas Sugar Free Musical Play 1st run

References

Faye Sta Maria College of Arts and Communication UP Baguio

Walter Glover Jr Vice President of Technical Services MBSE Co. 818-***-****

AB Garcia Cinematographer, 091*-***-****

Larry Manda Cinematographer, 091********

Rory Quintos Film/TV Director ABS CBN, 091*-*******

Joana Santos Head Of TV Operations ABS CBN, 091*-***-****

Baby Ruth Villarama Documentary Director 091********

Chuck Gutierrez Director/Film Editor 091********

Nemie Roque Technical Director ABS CBN, 091********

Sackey Prince Executive Producer ABS CBN, 091*-***-****

Mylene Ongkiko Production Manager, ABS CBN, 091********

Aileen Paredes Channel Head, Global ABS CBN, 093********

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