Greetings all. Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been in the entertainment industry for almost 20 years now. I got started in high school but not the way most techs do. Lighting was my way to get off of the stage. I got drafted into the local community theater under the direction of one of the most intense directors I have ever known. Only a couple of people have come close to matching his level of professionalism in my "pro" career. I mean a 3 hour lesson on the motivation of house lighting is what we are talking about here.
From there on to a local small staging company where we probably broke every OSHA rule there is but no one got hurt. A few years in Community Access Television, local crew at the local venue and a few more years as senior commercial producer for a cable ad company.
Decided to go freelance and didn't work for 3 months. Raman noodles were looking pretty good when I got my first real client. Since then, it has been a roller coaster ride of production.
I have been fortunate to work with some really cool, smart and talented people. The first thing to learn about this business is while everyone has a place in the credits, it is a TEAM effort. No one can do it alone. So here are some of the projects that I have had the pleasure to work on:
Presidential political commercials, several other state and US races. The opening sequence of a Superbowl for Fox. Various pieces for Dateline, 20/20, etc. Large corporate events with major phrama companies.
I would like to eventually work on at least one broadway production but there isn't much video there. I really have to admire those folks for their dedication and commitment to the craft. Cirque de Solie would be nice as well but I think that I am just dreaming now.
To all of the younger guys out there, It doesn't matter how good you are, if you have a bad work ethic, then you won't get far. Good attitude and work ethic is the key.
If you have questions, I have done lots of really weird projects. If I don't get back to you quickly it means that I am busy but I will eventually get back to you.
kw
From there on to a local small staging company where we probably broke every OSHA rule there is but no one got hurt. A few years in Community Access Television, local crew at the local venue and a few more years as senior commercial producer for a cable ad company.
Decided to go freelance and didn't work for 3 months. Raman noodles were looking pretty good when I got my first real client. Since then, it has been a roller coaster ride of production.
I have been fortunate to work with some really cool, smart and talented people. The first thing to learn about this business is while everyone has a place in the credits, it is a TEAM effort. No one can do it alone. So here are some of the projects that I have had the pleasure to work on:
Presidential political commercials, several other state and US races. The opening sequence of a Superbowl for Fox. Various pieces for Dateline, 20/20, etc. Large corporate events with major phrama companies.
I would like to eventually work on at least one broadway production but there isn't much video there. I really have to admire those folks for their dedication and commitment to the craft. Cirque de Solie would be nice as well but I think that I am just dreaming now.
To all of the younger guys out there, It doesn't matter how good you are, if you have a bad work ethic, then you won't get far. Good attitude and work ethic is the key.
If you have questions, I have done lots of really weird projects. If I don't get back to you quickly it means that I am busy but I will eventually get back to you.
kw