Résumé

 

 

CHRISTOPHER J. BULL
17 South Main Street  •  Petersham, MA 01366
508.801.5600  •  WWW.CHRISTOPHERBULL.COM  •  INFO@CHRISTOPHERBULL.COM

 

MOTION PICTURE TECHNICIAN


EDUCATION
 
 
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA
B.S. in Communications Media with a Film and Video Concentration
(Sept. 2004 - Aug. 2009)

 

 

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
 
 
Film/Video Student of the Year, Fitchburg State College (May 2008 - April 2009)
'Visions': A Juried Honored Showcase of films (Nov. 2006, May 2007, Nov. 2007)
1st Place, Five Day Film Contest for 'The House on Hornpout Hill' (Nov. 2007)
Competitive Film Prod. Grant from the FSC Presidential Initiative Fund (Sept. 2007)
Mu Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, National Communications Association Honor Society (May 2009)
Fitchburg State College Dean's List, 7 semesters (Dec. 2004 to May 2008)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Experience with production management, and have a proficient knowledge of industry standards and practices.
  • Fluent knowledge of film chemistry and digital video technology, optics, zone-system photography, color theory, lighting theory.
  • Experienced shooting and editing with current industry Film and HD formats and 16mm stocks, post-workflows, laboratory procedures, camera systems (including Arri, Aaton, Sony, Panasonic, JVC), and accessories.
  • Experienced with industry standard grip equipment and practices including J.L.Fisher and Mathews dollies. Experienced rigging process trailers, hood mounts, and hostess trays for car work.
  • Narrative, commercial, and documentary lighting expertise. Proficient with all industry standard lighting equipment and on-set etiquette, electrical distribution methods, and safety protocols. Experienced lighting for green-screens.
  • Fluent knowledge of 35mm still photography and darkroom development.
  • Experienced with a variety of computer software including Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Apple Shake, Compressor.

 

 

OTHER SKILLS

  • Certified Open-Water SCUBA diver (S.S.I.)
  • Experience with portrait photography and photography for advertising.
  • Skilled at retouching images in Adobe Photoshop
  • Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED Certified for Health Care Provider (BLS)
  • NASBLA approved boating education certification
  • Insured for liability as a Still Photographer and Director of Photography

 

 

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

   
Skit-Com SeriesDirector of Photography(January 2010)
A series of episodic web shorts being shot in MA using P2 workflow. Handled all D.P. responsibilities. Produced by Skit-Com Productions.

Once AgainGaffer(January 2010)
Short film shot in Quincy, MA with P2 workflow. Worked directly with D.P. as Gaffer. Produced by 7 Fluid oz. Productions.

Waste HavensGaffer(November 2009)
Short film shot on the Red ONE camera. Worked directly with the D.P. as Gaffer directing four electrics on a six day shoot. Produced by Wendell Pictures.

Austin City LimitsCamera Operator(October 2009)
Three day live-broadcast music festival in Austin, TX. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, and Grizzly Bear. Produced by the iClips Network.

The ClearKey Grip(August 2009)
Feature film shot on the Red ONE camera. Worked directly with the D.P. as Key Grip directing 7 grips on a two week shoot.

LollapaloozaCamera Operator(August 2009)
Three day live-broadcast music festival in Chicago, IL. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as Of Montreal, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, & Santigold. Produced by the iClips Network.

Mile High Music FestivalCamera Operator(July 2009)
Two day live-broadcast music festival in Denver, CO. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as Ani DiFranco, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Wailers, and 30H!3. Produced by the iClips Network.

Rothbury Music FestivalCamera Operator(July 2009)
Four day live-broadcast music festival in Rothbury, MI. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as The String Cheese Incident, Gov't Mule, Umphrey's McGee, Flogging Molly, and STS9. Produced by the iClips Network.

Jay Blakesberg PhotographyIntern(May 2009- August 2009)
Assisted Jay in his position as director for the iClips Network and assisted in his photography work. Jobs included P2 video post work flow, photo re-touching, camera operating, assistant camera duties, and organizing.

Mountain Jam Music Festival '09Camera Operator(May 2009)
Three day live-broadcast music festival at Hunter Mountain, NY. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as Gov't Mule and Coheed & Cambria. Produced by the iClips Network.

Summer Camp Music FestivalCamera Operator(May 2009)
Three day live-broadcast music festival in Chillicothe, IL. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for acts such as Willie Nelson and Umphrey's McGee. Produced by the iClips Network.

Good Woman of ManhattanKey Grip(April 2009)
Short film shot in Jamaica Plain, MA on the Red ONE camera. Worked directly with D.P. as Key Grip and managed 3 grips. Produced by Red Dragonfly Pictures.

Equipment CentralTechnician(January 2006- January 2009)
Working as a technician for Fitchburg State College's Film rental department. Responsibilities include checking in and out film equipment to students and doing equipment repairs.

Bad KidsProducer(November 2008-April 2009)
16mm short film about a high school principal out to sabotage the school play. Worked as producer supervising every aspect of the film. Produced by Bull Films.

MuleGrip(March 2009)
16mm short film about a couple's last night in the city before running away. Worked as a grip. Produced by Anderson Films.

Until TomorrowProducer(October 2008)
Short video using P2 workflow about the end of oil and one man's struggle to return home. Worked as producer supervising every aspect of the movie. Produced by Bull Films.

10,000 Lakes Music FestivalAss't Jib Operator & Still photographer(August 2008)
Three day live-broadcast music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 and 18' Jimmy-Jib. Assisted Jib Operator on musical acts including The Flaming Lips, Phil Lesh & Friends, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mickey Hart Band, Wookiefoot, and more. Provided production stills for the iClips Network.

Rothbury Music FestivalCamera Operator & Still photographer(July 2008)
Four day live-broadcast music festival in Rothbury, Michigan. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500. Shows filmed include Secret Machines, Sam Beam of Iron & wine, State Radio, and more. Provided production stills for the iClips Network.

Mountain Jam Music Festival '08Camera Operator(May 2008)
Three day live-broadcast music festival at Hunter Mountain, NY. Shot with a JVC-HD 100U for such acts as Medeski, Scofield, Martin, & Wood and Michael Franti & Spearhead. Produced by the iClips Network.

Matthew Ely Music VideoGaffer(May 2008)
Music video shot in studio using P2 workflow. Handled Gaffer responsibilities and managed three other electrics.

 

-References and Demo Reel Available Upon Request, or visit www.ChristopherBull.com-