About
-I'm passionate about telling great stories through film and photo.
-I've been freelancing for 7 years
-I own all my own equipment and have business insurance
-I pride myself on client communication and reasonable turnaround of my product
-Gear list includes: Sony FS7, A7sii, Canon 6d, Canon and Rokinon cine lenses, DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, Kino flo diva lights, Arri lights, dana dolly, steady rig, client monitor, Sennheiser lavs and boom, Sachtler tripods
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
pre-interview on phone to discuss idea/event/job
pre-production meeting to discuss shoot day, shot list, storyboard, etc.
scouting locations, hiring crew, developing shoot day schedule
shoot day includes up to 10 hours of filming
post-production can expect to take 2-8 weeks depending on amount of edits (usually 2-3 is typical).
delivery of project
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was trained in NYC, working on shows and networks including: TLC, NBC, FX, VH1, Viacom, NHL, NFL, MLB, NFL, HGTV, TNT, TBS, Food, History, DIY, Funny or Die, etc.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
No, but usually half or full day rate. Depends on gear/job/crew/edit. My projects usually are in the $2500-$25000 price range.
What types of customers have you worked with?
TV networks to construction companies to schools and non-profits and everyone in between
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Hire based on experience and past work. Do NOT hire based solely on price. You almost always get what you pay for.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Clients in my field tend to forget that good audio is a very important part of a good video.