
Timeline
About me
Professional Cinematographer specializing in branded content, documentaries and commercials
Education

Lake high school
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Stark state college of technology
2005 - 2007Associate's degree musicActivities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa - Graduated with Honors- Won Ohio Association of Broadcasters Scholarship
Experience

Narcissus (band)
Jan 1998 - Jan 2003Vocalist / musician- vocalist for the progressive hard rock / metal band, Narcissus- internationally distributed - toured the United States on multiple locations- toured the midwest / west coast leg of the Van's Warped Tour- recorded four albums- record labels: Takehold Records & Century Media- learned how to survive / sleep in many parking lots, basement floors, truck stops, church basements and houses filled with furry pets

John pope
May 2007 - Jul 2008Freelance cinematographerFreelance Cinematographer for music videos, commercial and corporate gigs.

Stonekap productions, ltd
Jul 2008 - Sept 2012Cinematographer- Lead Cinematographer and head of production at StoneKap Productions, LTD- Work intimately with Director's that are in-house at StoneKap as well as Directors outside of the company. Available for hire.- Types of work: Documentaries, Commercials, Music Videos and Corporate Marketing- Great relationships with local and regional crew and vendors- Responsible for managing, growing and maintaining internal production department at StoneKap. - Color correction and grading many formats- Extensive experience with RED, DSLR, Canon C300...etc.- Extensive experience with Super 8mm Film for specialty work Show less

Wayward sailor films, llc
Sept 2012 - nowProfessional cinematographerFreelance professional cinematographer of brand films, documentaries, commercials and music videos.

Animal studio
Oct 2012 - May 2024Professional cinematographer
Licenses & Certifications

Asc master class / may of 2016
Richard crudo asc, kees van oostrum asc, bill bennett asc, rodney charters asc, curtis clark asc, shelly johnson asc, jacek laskus asc psc, don mccuaig asc, sam nicholson asc- View certificate

Omnigraffle 6 essential training
LinkedinNov 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to John PopeAudience Award - Blood Brother (U.S. Documentary) Sundace Film Festival 2013 Jan 2013
- Awarded to John PopeGrand Jury Prize - Blood Brother (U.S. Documentary) Sundance Film Festival 2013 Jan 2013
- Awarded to John Pope2011-2012 Awards Ad Federation (Various Cities) 2012 2011-2012---------------District Gold Addy Award - Momentive - "Projection" District Silver Addy Award - Blood Brother Documentary Trailer District Silver Addy Award - Abolition International "Illuminated"Judges Addy Award - Abolition International - "Illuminated"Gold Addy Award - Blood Brother Documentary Trailer Gold Addy Award - Momentive - "Projection" Silver Addy Award - Stark County Children Services - "My Big Brother"Silver Addy Award - Abolition… Show more 2011-2012---------------District Gold Addy Award - Momentive - "Projection" District Silver Addy Award - Blood Brother Documentary Trailer District Silver Addy Award - Abolition International "Illuminated"Judges Addy Award - Abolition International - "Illuminated"Gold Addy Award - Blood Brother Documentary Trailer Gold Addy Award - Momentive - "Projection" Silver Addy Award - Stark County Children Services - "My Big Brother"Silver Addy Award - Abolition International - "Illuminated" Show less
- Awarded to John Pope2012-2013 Awards Ad Federation (Various Cities) 2012 2012-2013---------------Gold Addy Award - Marcus Thomas - How We're Built - TillersGold Addy Award - Manahan - "Don't Be Jimmy" PSASilver Addy Award - Manahan - "Long Walk" PSA
- Awarded to John Pope2010-2011 Awards Ad Federation (Various Cities) 2011 2010-2011--------------Best of Show Addy - The Affero Project - "I'm In"Gold Addy Award - The Affero Project - "I'm In"Gold Addy Award - The Affero Project - Launch VideoGold Addy Award - Timken - "The Moment of Trust" Silver Addy Award (District) - Saab - "What Do You See?" Silver Addy Award - Lifeskills - "Kyle Scott"Silver Addy Award - TKG - "The Pitch"
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