Camera - Director of Photography
Agnew, Steve Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Steve Agnew
Tel: 828-258-3456
Fax:
Email: steve@rock-creek.com
Description: Director of Photography -- 35mm – 16mm – HD -- Video
www.rock-creek.com
Twenty years experience as an award-winning Cinematographer, Videographer , and Editor. Extensive technical knowledge of cameras, lenses, filters, and properties of light. Extensive hand-held shooting experience and excellent lighting skills. Ability to compose, design, and execute complicated tracking shots and sequences. Experienced in the use of Fisher and Chapman Dollies, Jib Arm, Steadicam. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a small crew and budget without sacrificing quality.
Credits: Credits: Director of Photography: “Sinkhole” 35mm Feature Film – Director: Paul Schattel; “The Big U” PBS documentary, HD w/ Panasonic Varicam; various commercials and promotional films using multiple formats.
Clients include: The Smithsonian Institution; Sundance Channel; Food Channel, National Museum of African Art; National Geographic Television; Henninger Video, Inc.; Discovery Networks; Cronkite/Ward Television; Verizon; Xerox; U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines; Corps of Engineers; U.S. Census Bureau; Postal Service; HUD; INS; FAA; Border Patrol; PowerTrain, Inc.; PerformTech, Inc.; Star Mountain, Inc.; Prosoft, Inc.; Convergence Media; Virginia Tech; Science and Technology News Network; Windwalker Corporation; Mandy Grunwald Communications; BBC; Time/Life; The Hidaka Report; Saudi Arabian Airlines; The Freedom Forum; Defense Logistics Agency; Reuters Health Information Services; Peacework International; United Methodist Church; United Way; Shrum Devine Donilon; Burston-Marstellar.
Armenaki, Arledge Camera - Director of Photography
Title: Associate Professor of Cinematography
Location: Franklin, NC
Contact: Arledge Armenaki
Tel: 828 360-0894
Fax:
Email: arledge@gmail.com
Description: I am a cinematographer with over 30 feature film and documentary television credits, with over 30 years of behind-the-camera experience. In addition, I am currently an Associate Professor of Cinematography at Western Carolina University.
As a professional I stay on the cutting edge of camera and imaging technology. I have extensive experience with 35mm, 16 mm and HD Camera systems from all the major manufactures.
WEB SITE: arledgearmenaki.com
Credits: As a Director of Photography many of my feature films are in current release, or on DVD or tape. They are “WESLEY”, "HOWLING V", "CRACKHOUSE", "BLACK OUT", "OFF THE MARK", "AUNTIE LEE'S MEAT PIES" ,"CLUB FED", “DENNIS THE MENACE”, “LETTER FROM MY FATHER”, "SOUTH OF HELL", and "SURRENDERING IN A CHAMPION'S WORLD"
I have many year experience making corporate, business and documentary films.
Clients include: City of High Point, Winston Salem Journal, Griffith Security(Hickory), Altadonics Corp., Muscular Dystrophy Ass, Festival Island (NC), Transamerica Corporation, Pacific National Bank, Genesis Foods, Gun Control, Right Guard, ZDF-TV (German), IBM, Hughes Aircraft, US Navy, Bestline Corp, US Army, Computer Finance Industries, PBS, US Labor Dept., CMX, FMC Food Machinery Corp., US Air Force, Aims Media, MDA
Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Clean Seas, Mobile Oil
WEB SITE: arledgearmenaki.com
Cassels, Chris Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Chris Cassels
Tel: 828-243-4343
Fax:
Email: chris@casablancadigitalmedia.com
Description: Director of Photography 35mm- 16mm- HD Film-video cam, Thirty years experience as cinematographer chasing light and creating images that move people. www.casablancadigitalmedia.com Extensive knowledge of cameras, lens, jibs, dollys and over 30 years in lighting and rigging. Experienced in steady cams, dollys, jibs with motorized heads. Over 250 hours of aerial filming, certified cineflex operator, over 25 years with Tyler Mounts.Aerial demo at http://www.casablancadigitalmedia.com/sampler/aerial.html
Easy to work with as long as there's coffee.
Credits: Director of Photography 1986 " Off the Wall" Rob Cassels: Music Video (utube)
Eagles Nest Marketing Films www.eaglesnestbe.com
Buds, An independent film, 2nd unit director/camera operator
Ginn Clubs and Resorts ( International Marketing Films) Produced over 20 films
Hammock Beach Club, Reunion Club, Bella Collina Club, Tesoro Club, River Towne,
Quail West just to name a few.
Dupont Documentary 1995 " Uptime Excellence" Documentary on the # 24 car and Jeff Gordan
Royal Island, Bahamas 2006 Marketing Film ( 2nd unit director and camera operator/all aerials )
Many more upon Request
Gibbs, Carl Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Carl Gibbs
Tel: 828-216-3714
Fax:
Email: ucic3d@aol.com
Description:
Credits:
Holcombe, Samn Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Robbinsville, NC
Contact: Samn Holcombe
Tel: 323-702-7210
Fax:
Email: samn@pacbell.net
Description: Phone: 828-479-3180
Credits: Jealous; Hollywood and Vine - Director Eric Minh Swenson
Jardine, Chusy Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Chusy Jardine
Tel: 828-216-2144
Fax:
Email: misterchusy@yahoo.com
Description:
Credits:
Peters, Shane Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Shane Peters
Tel: 828-669-9267
Fax:
Email: shanepeters@bellsouth.net
Description:
Credits:
Phillips, Ryan Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Mars Hill, NC
Contact: Ryan Phillips
Tel: 828-380-9512
Fax: 828-689-4796
Email: ryanephillips@yahoo.com
Description: www.legactyfilmsltd.com, Legacy Films Ltd., 895 Calvin Edney Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754 – 828-689-4796
www.ryanphillipsphoto.com, Ryan Phillips Photography, P.O. Box 328, Mars Hill, NC 28754 – 828-273-5056
Credits: The Ethereal Mother (2nd Unit); Sojourn To: China; Sojourn To: Asheville and Western North Carolina; Sojourn To: Middle USA; Buncombe Turnpike Music video “Black Sedan”; Smoky Mountain Machining
Schenck, Chris Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Hendersonville, NC
Contact: Chris Schenck
Tel: 828-290-8713
Fax: 828-692-1734
Email: chris_schenck@mac.com
Description: http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0770841/
Credits: "Who's Your Caddie" 2nd Unit DP. "Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling" 2nd Unit DP
Suttles, James Camera - Director of Photography
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: James Suttles
Tel: 828-506-2806
Fax:
Email: jsuttles@suttlefilm.com
Description: www.suttlefilm.com
Credits: Studio South - The Pilot; A Dance For Bethany (2nd Unit); Simple Things
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