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DAVY RUSSELL FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER * Member of The Chicago Film Producers Alliance With over 7 years of experience, I have been applying my camera skills to film and video production for broadcast, commercial, corporate, narrative, documentary and Internet video projects. My work has screened at film festivals and live events as well as on broadcast satellite and cable TV networks and distributed on major mobile-device content networks. I am based in Chicago, Illinois and serve the Chicagoland area. I am willing to travel. Please take a moment to view my Demo Reel. More information about me, my work and equipment is below. EQUIPMENT Camera Package: Panasonic HVX200A high definition camera cable of shooting in the following formats: HD: 1080/60i, 30p, 24p HD: 720/60p, 30p, 24p SD: 480/60i, 30p, 24p Camera support systems include a professional tripod, professional video monopod w/ fluid head, a shoulder-mounted rig (for steady, hand-held shooting) as well as a dimmable on-camera video light. Audio Package: Sennheiser wireless lav microphone system Proffessional shotgun microphone Professional cardioid condenser microphone Handheld stick microphones as needed (additional fee may apply). Audio support accessories include boom pole, mic stand, wind muffs, cables, etc. Lighting Kit: (Additional fee may apply) 3-Point, professional lighting kit. Additional lights for set lighting. On-camera, dimmable video light. Lighting modifiers include various gels, diffusion, bounce boards, reflectors, extension cords, stands, brackets and more. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Television: Freelance camera work including b-roll, interviews and staged demonstrations for broadcast on satellite TV and cable network productions. Internet: Production and camera work for company profiles, highlight videos and video-based information products online through major video portals and corporate clients. Mobile Device Video: Experience shooting video intended for mobile devices. Freelance work has been distributed to major mobile phone content distribution networks. Narrative: Camera operator on a variety of independently produced short films, creative video projects, and two feature-length movies. Assisted in pre-production duties as well as lighting and sound design. Documentary: Professional training and ample experience in all aspects of documentary production including interviews, live event coverage, staged reenactments and visual story-telling. Music Videos: Camera operator for several music videos as well as staged performances. Event/Performance: Live concert and performance video coverage for a variety of bands, musicians and other performers. TECHNICAL SKILLS Cameras: Proficiency with HD and DV cameras including Panasonic HVX and DVX cameras, Canon XH/XL/GL-series cameras, Sony EX and FX series HD cameras as well as PD170/VX2100. Experience with 16mm film cameras including Arriflex 16 SB and CP-16. Audio Recording: Proficiency with audio capture utilizing lavalieres, shotgun, and cardioid microphones for on-location sound recording as well as studio recording and ADR. Production Equipment: Experienced with 3-point lighting, set lighting, modifiers, lenses, gels, dollies, cranes, jib-arms, grip gear, Steadicam, and Glidecam. Non-Linear Editing: Proficiency with Windows and Mac platforms. Trained on and actively edit using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Experienced with basic color correction, post-production sound mixing, DVD authoring, and video compression for the Internet. Photography: Over fifteen years experience in 35mm still and digital photography. EDUCATION & TRAINING Burlington College, Burlington, Vermont (2002-2004) - Courses in cinematography, screenwriting, 16mm-film production, documentary, camera movement, extreme (sports) filmmaking, non-linear editing and cinema studies. <- HOME    | Copyright 2010, Davy Russell. All Rights Reserved.