Gaming, especially Halo on the Xbox. Film making, I do behind the scenes work in the Grip department, camera crew, some special effects makeup, sound/boom, and post production editing on my G5 rig with FCP.
I also have a "strange" hobby of constructing medevial body armor, commonly known as ChainMaille.
Music
I am a huge linkin Park fan, and a big fan of a local band called Rayzing Sons. These guys kick ass! Go to their shows, I can guarentee that you will not be dissapointed, if you are into Linkin Park, Rage against the Machine, or System of a Down, that is....
Click Play to watch "Rayzing Sons: Deal Wit It" Live
These guys are breaking out huge right now, click the banner to go to their website and see when their shows are happening in your area. They are definitley one to watch, they are the next big thing, and I am glad to be a part of their rise to success.
Movies
The Frighteners: The film that got me hooked to Peter Jackson. Great Horror/Comedy film
The 6th Day: Great film about the pro's and cons of Cloning. So what if it has the Guvernator?
The Green Mile: Great Film Making, great story.
Super Troopers: wonderful comedy by Broken Lizard. I love this film, I can watch it all the time, and I have watched it seriously over a 100 times on DVD or cable.
Vanilla Sky: Great head trip film, explores the meaning of happyness
LOTR Trilogy: Fantastic filmmaking feat. Jackson really went all out and pulled off a miracle making these films all at the same time, entirely from scratch, and using a minimum of 100% digital, unlike Lucas.
Television
I am watching Heroes, Lost, and an anime on YouTube called Death Note. It is an awesome show, its an animated drama, not a Dragonball-esque kind of anime. I do play alot of Halo on my TV...does that count?
Books
Inferno: Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
The Deadly Frost: Terrance Moan
The Halo Novels: The Fall Of Reach, The Flood, First Strike
Currently Reading: Inferno: Dante Allegheri
Heroes
David Meyers, Mark Romanek, Peter Jackson, Robert Rodriquez, Guillermo del Toro
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica,California
Graduated: 2004
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Broadcasting
Clubs: SMC Film Club
2001 to 2004
Westlake High
Westlake Village,California
Graduated: 2001
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: WHS News, Armed Forces Clb, Track, Football
I have worked on many friends films as their cinematographer, I love the XL's, but I want to work more with 24p HD. I also did camer operating for numerous sydicated reality shows
Chris "Sparky"'s Companies
MTV Santa Monica, California US Editor, Promoter Reality
May 05-Present, I think
Chris "Sparky" is in your extended network view more
About me: I am a working film maker. I do preproduction, production (my fav) and post production.
My areas of specialty are in:
Sound Department (Boom Operator)
2nd AC
Directing
Art Department (Set Dec, Leadman)
Low Budget Digital Cinematography
Low Budget Special Effects Makeup (Blood and Cuts) Editing (FCP)
If you want a Music Video, EPK, or DVD for your band, please do not hesitate to contact me. Rates are negotiable, there are few jobs I turn down. Every job I work I gain contacts and experience that earns me respect and paid work.
Who I'd like to meet: My friends that I have lost Contact with over the years, especially those that went to WHS, SMC (SMC Film Club!) and at CSUN.
Other than the friends I have had, I would love to meet people that are looking for film makers in the LA area. I am experienced in just about every crew position on set, as well as I am a FCP editor with my own equipment.
References provided upon request.
I am currently looking to network with up and coming bands in the Los Angeles area that are looking for a videographer to document their shows for a DVD, EPK, or their music video.
Awesome news! Linkin Park is coming out with Projekt Revolution 2007! They have Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, HIM, Placebo, Julien-K, Mindless Slef Indulgence, Saosin, The Bled, Styles of Beyond, and Madina Lake!
I watched the preview and it looks amazing! I looked at the concerts and 4 are in California!! =] if you come down maybe we can go to one!
