McAllen, TX, USA
10 reviews$600 - $1400 / Day
Journalist/shooter on U.S.-Mexico border, McAllen, Brownsville, Texas. Experienced editorial videojournalist. Incorporates cinematography into run and gun shoots. Gear: Sony FS5 - large sensor 4K up to 120 FPS, 2K up to 240p, 10bit 422 Atomos Ninja 5+ enabling Prores Raw recording Sony A7IV mirrorless camera - 4K, slow motion, advanced face tracking, and continuous focus Mavic Air 2 - tracking, helix shots and more, FAA certified DJI RSC2 handheld gimbal for mirrorless cameras DJI FPV drone - fast-moving, quick turns for fast action Sony 200-600mm long lens for wildlife 2x lens extender, 2x center scan, 2x Sony clear image zoom - capable of achieving up to 4800mm shot with no loss at 1080p Sony A7R for photos, time lapses and extreme lowlight Flir Scout thermal imager for nighttime surveillance and images Browning game camera for wildlife Edelkrone slider Panasonic GH5ii with Ronin RS2 for smooth moving wide shots LR Timelapse software for 8k timelapses with max detail U.S. Army infantry-trained for hostile environments and first aid
August • 2020
He provided drone footage as well as Go Pro and camcorder video. He was good at communicating and was always available if I had any questions about what he shot or the interview. He also was very proactive in finding someone to profile.
December • 2020
Very professional - easy to work with - communicates constantly - sent video, which is of great quality, quickly after the shoot
February • 2023
Very happy with the story he told and the quality of his filmmaking.
Produced for BBC Reel
The border town that 'forgot' it was part of the US
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Produced for Voice of America - English
Editorial story on SpaceX expansion
Produced for VOA - South and Central Asia
https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/tale-2-texas-towns-opposite-ends-covid-spectrum
Produced for Scripps News
A look inside a church that's influencing politics
Produced for Bloomberg Digital
Tracking invisible natural gas leaks
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