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I believe in the raw potential of the motion picture. It can communicate the simplest of ideas, tap our deepest emotions and even change lives. With the union of theatre, cinematography, music and story, the artistic possibilities are truly endless.
My goal is to grow as a creative in the film, television or advertising industry. Whether behind the camera, at the editing bay or directing on set, I always have the energy to get the job done wherever inspiration exists.
Experience
John Sterling Ruth Studio
April 2012 – March 2016
Director of Photography & Editor
- Shot and edited numerous commercial productions for brands such as MasterCard, Bank of America, Citibank, Mack Trucks, Penske, International Trucks, Volvo, Olympus, Martin Guitar, Johnson & Johnson, Crayola, & NBC
- Shot and edited a documentary for Martin Guitar ‘The Ballad of the Dreadnought’
- Developed and created TV spots for colleges such as Kutztown University, DeSales University, and Northampton Community College
- Produced a weeklong photo/video shoot for Mack Trucks involving traffic control on interstate highways and securing various industrial locations in eastern PA
- Worked closely and communicated directly with ad agency creatives and marketing teams on a daily basis
Rent or Buy – HGTV, OverEasy Productions
August – November 2013
Second Unit Director of Photography
- Shot B-roll for an episode in Philadelphia and five other epilogues in other cities along the East Coast, while directing talent through on-camera interviews
Blue Visual Effects
September – December 2011
Video Production Intern
- Organized and shot a production for the Philadelphia Addy Awards and edited small projects
DNK Productions
September 2010 – November 2011
Freelance Shooter & Editor
- Shot and edited promotional pieces for Arett Sales, a lawn and garden distributor
Social Cinema
December 2009 – May 2010
Freelance Shooter & Editor
- Shot a marketing video for Two Trees Real Estate in Brooklyn
Film Projects
Miatopia short film, directed by James Love
January 2015 – present
Editor
The Cubicle short film, directed by Michael Ofenheim
June - August 2015
Director of Photography & Editor
Book Ends short film, directed by Caleb Hermann
July 2013
Director of Photography
Harvest - UArts undergraduate thesis
September 2011 – May 2012
Writer, Director & Editor
BEST FILM, 2012 University of the Arts Film Show
BEST FILM Bucks Fever Film Fest, Doylestown, PA
BEST LOCAL FILM, Media Film Festival, Media, PA
BEST STUDENT FILM, NY/LA International Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, Pan Pacific Film Festival, Pasadena, CA
Screened at many other festivals, and received additional accolades
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Video
May 2012
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Skills
RED Epic/Scarlet
DJI Phantom drone operation
Kessler Dolly motion control
Premiere Pro (Mac-based)
Photoshop
After Effects
Audition
Pro Tools
Music composition
My goal is to grow as a creative in the film, television or advertising industry. Whether behind the camera, at the editing bay or directing on set, I always have the energy to get the job done wherever inspiration exists.
Experience
John Sterling Ruth Studio
April 2012 – March 2016
Director of Photography & Editor
- Shot and edited numerous commercial productions for brands such as MasterCard, Bank of America, Citibank, Mack Trucks, Penske, International Trucks, Volvo, Olympus, Martin Guitar, Johnson & Johnson, Crayola, & NBC
- Shot and edited a documentary for Martin Guitar ‘The Ballad of the Dreadnought’
- Developed and created TV spots for colleges such as Kutztown University, DeSales University, and Northampton Community College
- Produced a weeklong photo/video shoot for Mack Trucks involving traffic control on interstate highways and securing various industrial locations in eastern PA
- Worked closely and communicated directly with ad agency creatives and marketing teams on a daily basis
Rent or Buy – HGTV, OverEasy Productions
August – November 2013
Second Unit Director of Photography
- Shot B-roll for an episode in Philadelphia and five other epilogues in other cities along the East Coast, while directing talent through on-camera interviews
Blue Visual Effects
September – December 2011
Video Production Intern
- Organized and shot a production for the Philadelphia Addy Awards and edited small projects
DNK Productions
September 2010 – November 2011
Freelance Shooter & Editor
- Shot and edited promotional pieces for Arett Sales, a lawn and garden distributor
Social Cinema
December 2009 – May 2010
Freelance Shooter & Editor
- Shot a marketing video for Two Trees Real Estate in Brooklyn
Film Projects
Miatopia short film, directed by James Love
January 2015 – present
Editor
The Cubicle short film, directed by Michael Ofenheim
June - August 2015
Director of Photography & Editor
Book Ends short film, directed by Caleb Hermann
July 2013
Director of Photography
Harvest - UArts undergraduate thesis
September 2011 – May 2012
Writer, Director & Editor
BEST FILM, 2012 University of the Arts Film Show
BEST FILM Bucks Fever Film Fest, Doylestown, PA
BEST LOCAL FILM, Media Film Festival, Media, PA
BEST STUDENT FILM, NY/LA International Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, Pan Pacific Film Festival, Pasadena, CA
Screened at many other festivals, and received additional accolades
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Video
May 2012
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Skills
RED Epic/Scarlet
DJI Phantom drone operation
Kessler Dolly motion control
Premiere Pro (Mac-based)
Photoshop
After Effects
Audition
Pro Tools
Music composition
