Your vocation(s) (hold Control key to select multiple):
Sounds and Lights; Cameraperson; Photographer; Story Board Artist; Voice Over Artist
Bio:
(I was at the Filmmakers Shindig in Quincy Sunday July 27th. I missed the one on September 20th.)
Hi. Thank you for stopping by. If you live in/around the Boston Area, or find my profile interesting, let's connect.
I'm 6th Generation Black American. Born, raised and still residing in Boston. The Birthplace for America's FIRST Subway - part of the reason why I love trains. ^__^
For a VERY brief time, I was a Runway Model (Saks Fifth Avenue in Boston) back in my Childhood. No pressure back then. To this day, I still have NO Tattoos or Body Piercing to speak of.
Worked briefly with BNN (Cable TV's "Boston Neighborhood Network") behind the camera in the mid 1980's (Camera Operator, Video Tape Operator & Floor Manager - Including Cue Cards). As much as I enjoyed working productions for BNN - there are 'unknown/unclear reasons why I was often passed over' for more involvement with BNN.
Interestingly enough, my FIRST time operating a video camera (B/W) was in the 4th grade. Yet, I never operated a video camera before. Obviously, I am a quick study for Video/Web Camera set-up. I love experimenting with Cameras (test shots/video set-ups...etc), familiar with Music Video production.
In late 1980's - I was an assistant in setting up the "Walk Through Computer" exhibit at the Computer Museum in Boston. Took charge of the annual Computer Animation Video Presentation "SIGGRAPH" (Screened videos/films for content. Scheduled, promoted, A/V [Set-up & Breakdown], Hosted the event) for 3 straight years.
I am a Movie Projectionist by trade - 15+ years with Film and later, Digital Projectors. I have worked the single screen and the multiplex - operating up to 12 Movie Projectors per shift. Up to 15 hours straight - on occasion. Imagine: A lot of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting and lifting. I LOVED the exercise!
The above includes: Theatre Recordings (for movies playing that week - 3,500 calls per week on average for one 'Award Winning' theatre). Projector Maintenance. Film Make-up. Film Breakdown. Splice broken films. Screen films in the Screening Room for the CEO's.
Some College. Outgoing personality. I'm so patient; I often stay for the 'End Credits' (One reason: Childhood).
I Read, Write & Speak (Proper) English (Sorry. I don't have the 'Boston Accent'). No profanity use, non-smoker, non-drinker, and non-user of drugs. I’m decent and very hard working. LOVE to draw. I’m VERY Outspoken…minus the Profanity. I DID say 'no profanity use'.
How outspoken am I? I'm interested in "Single Payer Healthcare". Not that "buy insurance you can afford". It's JUNK the corporates throw at us to rip us off. I'm interested in the same coverage the President gets!
Can read from a Teleprompter.
I don't even drink coffee. But I do so LOVE Orange Juice! Grape Juice...Got Milk? ^__^ A 'Sushi' lover, too!
Many say I look young for my age (Blame that on Good Genes/Good Habits).
Don't let my Profile Photo fool you; I REALLY have been 'Grossly Underpaid in the Projectionist Trade'. I never owned a car for that very reason. I have the Driver License. Go figure. Sigh.
A news junkie: CNN and local FOX25 News. I love Cartoons, Movies, Music, Technical Jargon, Photography and - most of all - Trains (obviously).
CAN'T wait to see more images? OR, read my Earlier & Current 'Blogs'?
Check here: myspace.com/modeltrainguy
I'm Looking For: (hold Control key to select multiple):
Filming Gigs; Post-Production Gigs
Current Project (s) and What you're seeking (explain in more detail what "I'm Looking For"):
I look forward to the Weymouth & Plymouth Soundstage Project, too!
In this economy: "I'm always looking for Fulltime Permanant work." I worked fulltime as a Movie Projectionist (Union & Non-Union) for over 15 years. Corporate Greed killed my job: Wage Freeze, Hours reduced, Pay cut. Laid-off. =(
I'm open to Union/Non-Union work.
I would LOVE to work on productions having to do with "Alternative Energy" sources such as Solar & Wind Power. The 'Wind Turbine' (by the IBEW Local 103 Building in Dorchester) is a cool subject. Every chance I get, I stare at it in its glory when I go by it on the Red Line train.
Seeing I ride public transit often, productions & ideas involving Rail Transportation, Busses & Trolley Busses ALWAYS interests me.
I’ve worked Audio/Video Boards. Run film dailies. Done voice gigs (recording samples available on request). I'm told I have a 'distinct' voice and 'speak very clear English'. Just don't ask me to sing - I'm an awful singer. I’m open to Assistant Camera Operator. I still look for Audio work for voice and other recording projects. Including, Boom Operator/Audio Recordings.
Currently, I am a Part-time Producer for a Top Rated Radio Show here in Boston.
Looking for a Train Buff? Someone that’s good around kids? Tourists? Just stand and point? Sit in the driver seat and say 5 words or less? Operate a Remote Controlled Car...? Hang out on the production set just to help out and/or learn stuff?
Please keep in mind; I'm NOT a professional actor. I do have Raw/Hidden Talent.
I know very little French, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Philippine and Vietnamese (my nearest neighbors ARE Vietnamese by the way).
Assoc (e.g. SAG):
IATSE Local 182
Approx. Years of Exp:
15+
Rates (choose ALL potentially applicable):
Time For Portfolio/Exposure/Experience; Deferred Pay; Upfront pay; ONLY Pro-level Pay/Residuals
Internships and Entry-level Positions:
Interested in them
Available for Film Racing, 48 Hr Film Project, and similar live film-making races?:
