Description
For nearly two decades, my objective has been to bring the finest images to the largest possible audience. Over 35,000 hours production experience and extensive knowledge of the TV/ Filmmaking process on hundreds of commercials, music videos, news, sports, concerts and features. Sony BetaCam SP or DVCam with complete optional field accessories, lighting and audio support. Speak limited Spanish and willing to travel.
Education
University of New Orleans- BA in Communications- 1992
NYI Institute- Certification
in Photography-
1988
Nunez College, New Orleans-
Associates
in Television Technology- 1984
Experience (Highlights)
Broadcast News - Camera/Lighting/Editing
Univision News, WVUE TV
Broadway Shows - Cameraman
Beauty and the Beast,
Cats,
Fiddler on the Roof,
Kiss of the Spider Woman,
Miss Saigon,
Phantom of the Opera,
Rent,
Smokey Joe's Cafe,
Stomp
Concerts - Handheld Stage Cameraman
Better Than Ezra, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Aaron Neville, Chaka Khan, Chicago, Macy Gray, Cowboy Mouth, Dr. John, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kenny Loggins, Master P, Mya, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Ray Charles, Reba McIntyre, Snoop Dog, Sugar Ray, Train, The Village People, Creedence Revisited, Doobie Brothers
Sports - Cameraman
Bull Riding - Crosscreek, Kingfish Boxing - PMTV, Off Road Racing - TNN, Soccer, Sugar Bowl, Superbowl (2 yrs) - Inside Edition & ESPN, NCAA Basketball, New Orleans Hornets Basketball, New Orleans Brass Hockey, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball
National Conventions/ Festivals - Cameraman
CA World, Essence Music Festival, InfoComm, Microsoft, NAACP, NAB, NATPE, NCTA, New Orleans Jazz Fest, RTNDA, Prudential, Seiko, NAR, IBWA, CTIA, Siggraph, YMCA, Voodoo Music Festival (4 yrs)
Notable Speakers/ Interviews - Cameraman
Archie Manning, Brandy, Britney Spears, Bill Gates, Bill Monroe, Chris Tucker, Debbie Allen, Donny and Marie, Fleetwood Mac, George Clinton, Jimmy Carter, John Goodman, John Tesh, Maury Povich, Norman Schwarzkopf, Peter Jennings, Pete Fountain, Pointer Sisters, Regis Philbin, Sarah MacLachlin, Shari Belafonte, Theodore Bikel, Vernon Jordan, Wynton Marsalles, Aaron Neville
TV Programs (Broadcast/Cable) - Cameraman
A Makeover Story - Banyan/TLC,
Jamie Kennedy Experiment - WB Network,
Good Day Live - Fox Television,
Cox Comedy Half Hour,
Fishing with Frenette - WVUE TV,
Good News New Orleans - Cox,
Louisiana Jukebox (300) - Cox Communications,
Medical Detectives (2) - Med Star/ TLC,
Choose or Lose - MTV,
On Main Street (4) - Odyssey/ LHM,
College Football - BET,
Primer Impacto - Univision Network,
Ready Set Cook - TV Food Network,
Sports Zone - ESPN,
Outside the Lines - ESPN,
Weekend News - WVUE TV,
Superbowl XXXI - Cox Sports,
NFL Football - Univision,
VH-1 Storytellers - VH-1,
Wheel of Fortune - King World (camera asst.),
Weatherwise - Weather Channel,
Inside Edition - King World,
Mardi Gras Live - Travel Channel,
Random Intelligence - Much Music USA
Feature Films - Lighting/ Camera Assistant
Fatal
Pursuit,
JFK,
Netherworld,
The
Dangerous
Technical Knowledge
Film and Broadcast Cameras of most every kind, Lighting Instruments, Audio Boards, Mics, Video Edit Systems (linear and non), Prompters, Filters, Lenses, Character Generators, Dollies, Cranes, Field and ENG Equipment
Other Related Experience
Since 2001
Videographer/lighting-
LAE Productions- New Orleans, Louisiana
Shoot news packages and ads for local/national clients for WLAE-TV
1998-2000
Videographer/editor-
WVUE TV- New Orleans, Louisiana
Shoot and edit
weekend news packages plus Fishing with
Frenette
1995-1999
Videographer/editor-
Univision Network News- Miami, Florida
Photography and
editing for news programs seen in 18 countries around the
world
1995-2000
Videographer- Louisiana
Superdome- New Orleans, Louisiana
Photography for
all in-house events including NFL Football and other major
events
1988-2002
Videographer/editor/producer-
Cox
Communications- New Orleans
Manage equipment
and provide production support for local, national clients and
in-house
promotions
Previous Employers/References
Eight Ball Films, AVPG, AVTS, Medstar TV, Cox Communications/ Robin Dallafior, C-SPAN, Dancel Productions, Emmis Broadcasting/ Bob Noonan, Fox Television, Full Moon Entertainment, Harley Davidson, InterActivity, KB Productions/ Larry May, King World, Landmark Communications, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Superdome/ Steve Fink, Med Star Television, M&M Sports/ Muhsin Muhammad, MTV, Knight Scope/ Chris Roberts, Pace Systems/ Bill Robinson, PTG, Rehage Entertainment/ Steve Rehage, Robert Berning Productions/ Robert Berning, Sim-Ex, Star Search Productions, Studio Berkano/ Katherine Wilbert, The Production Network/ Tina Cha, Tulane University/ Derek Toten, VH-1, Villains Entertainment, West Side Studios, Williams Gerard, WWL TV, YES Productions/ Jim Moriarty, ESPN, Odyssey TV, PMTV, Independent Studios/ Joe Catalanotto, UNO/ Mike Adler, Casanova Productions/ Bill Casanova, Wild Hare Productions/ April Robinson, Univision/ Gina Cortez, Microsoft/ Bob Worden, Moxie Media/ Martin Glenday, Immediate Connections/ Steve Mikell, RZI/ Ray Ziegler
Awards
The Communicator |
2001 Cherries Jubilee |
Cable Ace and Beacon Awards |
1997-00 Louisiana
Jukebox |
Louisiana Teacher's
Association |
1995 The Case For Rebuilding
Our Schools |
Louisiana Video Shorts
Festival |
1995/96 Louisiana Jazz
Composers Series/
Kiss & Tell |
National Association of Town
Watch |
1995-00 National Night Out
Against
Crime |
More on Credits Page
Demo VHS on Request or DOWNLOAD