‘Zach of All Trades’
From shot composition to color science, I love the creative and technical aspects of my craft.
When it comes to video production, I love to collaborate, but I also thrive as a one-man band: a Zach of all trades.
I’m interested in stories about human nature, existentialism, and our relationships — with each other, our environment, and the cosmos.
Director of Photography,
Editor, and Colorist for:
Cinema
Promotional videos
Journalism
Documentaries
Green screens (chroma keying)
Reel editing for actors, journalists, presenters, etc.
Starting day rate: $300
Note: Pricing will vary based on the nature of the shoot, equipment needs, and location choices (the number of locations, and distance to each location, may affect pricing). Contact me for more information.
Cinematography:
“Quirks” (written and directed by Ron Phippen)
As director of photography, I composed and shot all images, and then edited the film, including all color grading. Below are shots before and after color grading:
Promotional Videos:
I shot and edited these promos for productions by The NOW Collective, an independent theater company based in New York City.
“The Murder Play with Jack & Melissa”
NOW Collective Announces 3rd Season
News:
Second Death Confirmed in Brooklyn Explosion
I shot, edited, wrote, and provided voiceover for this segment on a gas explosion that killed two people in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
Panel Discussion:
The Benefits of Work-Life Balance
I shot (and did some light editing on) this panel discussion about the significance of work-life balance throughout the workforce.
PR Interview:
Jason Camporese, CFO of Scenic Hudson
I produced, shot, and edited an interview with NYSSCPA member Jason Camporese on how he uses his CPA license to preserve open space.
Let’s make a film.
And let me simplify the technical aspects of the process so we can have a fun rewarding collaboration.
I’ll be bringing more than skills to the table — I’ll have my Blackmagic cinema camera, several lenses, a gimbal, and a tripod, for starters! So we can get right down to planning your shoot. Of course, if you want to geek out about movies and gear, we can do that, too!
At our pre-production meeting, we’ll discuss the general look and feel you’re going for, from style of camera movement, to the color palette for the film, along with what equipment we’ll be using, and a timeline for the project, including production and post-production.
