Description
A Senior DIT on Feature Film, Documentary, TV Drama Series, International TVC, Short Film, Music Video and Brand Film/Social Media Productions, utilising predominantly ARRI, RED, SONY, Phantom FLEX and DJI Digital Cinema Cameras, servicing Cape Town’s International Commercials and Features Industry since 2009.
Roles : Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), Phantom Tech/Operator, Camera Operator, Video Assistant, Data Wrangler, On-set Editor, Colorist and Technical Engineer*
* to Netflix Tech Specs/Workflow Management Levels
Proficient in current high end Digital Cinema Technologies, with extensive experience in typical workflows and procedures used in today’s Production Environment.
Familiar with most Industry utilised Hardware and Software solutions pertaining to the role of DIT eg. Grading/QC/Transcoding/Reference Monitoring/etc.
An experienced Phantom Flex 4K Camera Technician and/or Camera Operator and/or DIT on over 40 productions
Has successfully serviced MultiCam Broadcast Television Drama Productions (complete seasons) as primary DIT
Competent DaVinci Resolve Studio Operator of 10 years (full DaVinci Resolve Studio License)
Accepted a full member of the Colorist Society International (www.coloristsociety.com) entitling CSI accreditation
TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) certified for Germany/EU productions
Special Interests
I am an experienced Digital Intermediate Technician, Colourist, Phantom Flex Tech, Camera Operator and Editor in Digital Cinema Production in the Film and HETV Industry, capable of servicing Colour Managed Workflows, whether in remote locations, distant countries or established Studios, to Netflix Technical Specs/Workflow Management levels.
In the past 10 years I have worked on more than 450 productions including; car commercials, beauty, fashion, food, music videos, including high frame rate camera work requiring the use of Phantom Flex camera systems. My primary role has been the on-set DIT servicing International Commercials, Features, Documentaries, Episodic Broadcast, TV Dramas, Short Films, Social Media Campaigns, Music and Fashion Videos across 12 countries, also providing support and assistance to the Camera Operator, VT and Grip Departments in situations requiring reduced crew/multiple roles.
I own and maintain a full set of production camera equipment, production, editing and post production gear, including; cameras, monitors, grip, servers, workstations, power and all relevant support systems thereof. I am familiar with, keep myself upraised of, and am up to date with a working knowledge of the latest industry standard cameras, systems and technologies.
As a technical engineer I am able to design, provide specifications as well as perform physical integration of any such systems, including building and maintaining of equipment.
It is my intention to forge solid working relationships through my skillset and industry experience at the highest level I can achieve and can make myself available locally for projects of any duration even relocating for longer term projects if necessary.