Robo operator / lighting Director / video shading

CAMERAMAN LIGHTING DIRECTOR

Detail-oriented and accomplished cameraman and lighting director, with a diverse career spanning 30+ years within television news, documentaries, soap operas, talk shows, sports, and additional experience in feature film work. Directs lighting and staging, and delivering instructions to hosts and show guests and reviewing schedule to mitigate risk. Showcases versatility and adaptability, responding with excellent creative judgement to promote seamless filming during unexpected occurrences and coordinating team to troubleshoot technical issues. Supports Director through leveraging creative expertise to offer input regarding show composition and framing where required, optimizing presentation for audience.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Presentation Recommendations

Technical Troubleshooting

Video Shading

Cross-Functional Leadership

Camera Composition & Framing

Team Collaboration

Problem Resolution & Risk Mitigation

Verbal & Written Communication

Lighting Direction

Audio Support

Staging & Floor Direction

Creative Direction

FREELANCE CAMERA EXPERIENCE

Cameraman Independent 1990 – Present

Freelance Work Includes:

2012 – Present: ABC – World News Now, World News Tonight, Prime Time, 20 / 20, Nightline

2016: ABC – The View, The Chew

2015: US Open (Video Shading)

2014 – 2015: ESPN – Keith Obermann Show

2012 – 2014: CBS – US Open Camera (Court 17)

2000 – 2012: BET History Channel The Ananda Lewis Show Morgan Stanley Financial News Solomon Smith Barney Investment News American Express Financial News Oxygen Media The Dr. Joy Browne Show MTV, NTV (Nippon Television) Fox News Channel Fox Sports Madison Square Garden Sports Broadcasting (Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Yankees) FX Cable

Long-Term Freelance Work:

1990 – 2000: ABC – All my Children, One Life to Live Unitel – The Sally Jessy Raphael Show Paramount Studios – Loading & Focus Pulling

ADDITIONAL NOTEWORTHY EXPERIENCE

Manager Tower Record 1988 – 1990

Manager Hero’s World 1987 – 1988

Engineering Intern, Radio Fordom Dickenson University 1986 – 1987

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Staging & Rehearsal Management: Proactively participates in show rehearsals to review schedules and determine production requirements including camera positioning as well as prop and lighting coordination to minimize operational risks within strict airtime deadlines. Recommends solutions regarding show presentation to support Director where required.

Versatile Filming Expertise: Leverages highly diverse experience, directing camera work for soap operas, news, documentaries, talk shows, sports and additional value-add expertise in feature film work, with proficiency in pedestal studio, hand-held, and jib camera operation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborates with Director during shooting, listening to instructions and signals indicating problems, while effectively keeping relevant parties in focus, balancing multiple priorities with ease.

Leadership & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots technical problems with camera equipment when required, maintaining optimal efficiency in identifying root-cause to mitigate negative impact on show. Leads personnel, setting expectations and priorities to maintain a sense of calm to efficiently resolve any problems.

Video Shading: Showcases excellence in managing iris and shading control for multiple cameras, changing settings based on light to deliver high-quality footage for air.

Interview Footage & Audio Support: Deliver detailed instructions to talk show hosts, guests, actors, and interview subjects regarding interview positioning. Supports the set up of audio equipment on an interim basis in absence of primary audio technician.

Problem Resolution: Demonstrates exceptional resilience and adaptability, leveraging critical judgement to respond to unexpected airtime occurrences and technical difficulties. Promptly coordinates with cross-functional personnel including Director and technical teams to anticipate and communicate any problems negatively impacting show.

EDUCATION & LICENSES

Certificate: TV Production Community Film Workshop Inc. New York, NY 1986

Course Studies in Music Theory & Bass Peabody Institute Conservatory Baltimore, MD 1982 – 1984

Licenses: Non-Commercial Educational Broadcasting (Federal Communications Commission)

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Robotics

Vinton – Touch Screen TSMASP 8000 Cambot Robotic (Ross Video)

Production

Norelco PC170 Floor Camera RCA 150 Miki312 JVC KY210 Phillips LDK-16 Cyron Scribe Jr MD 5000 Ikegami HL9513 Akai 76 Sony Betacam SP BVW300A Audio / Lights Final Cut Pro 7 JC VE-93 (Super 90) Sony 900

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