SKILLS
This is an enumeration of the skills that I have developed throughout my career and that make me competent as a director of photography and camera operator.
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I can load and operate Super16 and Super35 film cameras such as the Arri SR/SR II, Aaton XTR, Arri II/ III, Arri BL III/ IV. Limited experience with the Arri SR III and Arri BL535
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Due to my background as a video engineer, I can adjust any HD/Digital Cinema camera using its menu, even in complex menus designs like those of the old Digi-Beta or HDCAM.
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I am used to the current camera menu from RED, Sony and Arri digital cinema cameras.
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I can use and interpret waveform monitors and vectorscopes, as well as "false color" and histograms. I can check or adjust cameras using specific charts such as Macbeth, grayscale, 18% gray, etc.
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I am able to build and operate cameras in any configuration: dolly, handheld, slider, mini jib, long telephoto lenses, etc. Setup and operate fluid heads such as the O'Connor 2575 among others
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I can build, balance and operate any brand of Steadicam (like) stabilizer.
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Experience with the Arri Triniy / Trinity 2
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I can build, balance, setup and operate 3-axis gimbals like the Ronin and Movi. I can operate them remotely with Joystick and wheels.
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I can assemble, check and operate underwater camera housings using SCUBA equipment.
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I can adjust and operate dual operation drones as a pilot or as a remote camera operator
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I have operated cameras on boats, airplanes, helicopters, trucks, and motorcycles, as well as specific camera cars.
GRIP
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I can basically push, steer, boom up and down the column of dollies like the Fisher 11 or the Panther dolly
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I have operated long jibs with remote head such as the Jimmy Jib Triangle as a single operator (arm and head)
OTHERS
OWD Certified Diver
Former motocross rider (intermediate)
Rock climber/mountaineer
Windsurf and kitesurf rider (entry-intermediate)