R.J. Christopher

Camera Operator at Lake County Captains
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Stow, US

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Credentials

  • Premiere Pro CC Essential Training (2015)
    Lynda.com
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Video Journalism Storytelling Techniques
    Lynda.com
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camera Operator
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Camera Operator
      • Dec 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Camera Operator
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Camera Operator
      • Sep 2022 - Present

    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Utility
      • May 2022 - Present

      Assist in pregame setup and postgame breakdown of cameras and cables for scoreboard productions. Assist in pregame setup and postgame breakdown of cameras and cables for scoreboard productions.

    • Freelance Videographer/ Utility
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Worked Utility for ESPN, NFL Network. I've run handheld camera and sticks for ESPN(+), ESPN2, ACC Network, Big East Network, LSN, Fox Sports South. Worked Utility for ESPN, NFL Network. I've run handheld camera and sticks for ESPN(+), ESPN2, ACC Network, Big East Network, LSN, Fox Sports South.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Utility
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      -Run utility part-time for in-house production. -includes setup and breakdown of all cables used for scoreboard ops -help setup and strike corner endzone cameras. -worked closely with the camera operator on field during the game and TV TO. -Run utility part-time for in-house production. -includes setup and breakdown of all cables used for scoreboard ops -help setup and strike corner endzone cameras. -worked closely with the camera operator on field during the game and TV TO.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Camera Operator
      • Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

      -Camera operator for CanesVision. I also film NC State Basketball games as well. -I am most familiar with slash cam, reverse angle, under the basket; I film RoboCam, wide-angle occasionally. -I also shade for Hurricanes games, Wolfpack Mens Basketball games, even concerts. -Collegiate events were also broadcast live on the ACC Network. -Camera operator for CanesVision. I also film NC State Basketball games as well. -I am most familiar with slash cam, reverse angle, under the basket; I film RoboCam, wide-angle occasionally. -I also shade for Hurricanes games, Wolfpack Mens Basketball games, even concerts. -Collegiate events were also broadcast live on the ACC Network.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camera Operator
      • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

      Camera Operator shooting HS Sports. Volleyball, basketball, football and baseball. -assisted in setup and strike of all equipment, running cables and fiber from the truck to designated location. Broadcast on local cable network. Camera Operator shooting HS Sports. Volleyball, basketball, football and baseball. -assisted in setup and strike of all equipment, running cables and fiber from the truck to designated location. Broadcast on local cable network.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Freelance Camera Operator for Athletics Department
      • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

      Camera Operator for NC State Athletics broadcast live on ACC Network Extra and ACC Network. -baseball, softball, -setup and strike my own camera -assist in setup and strike of other equipment. Camera Operator for NC State Athletics broadcast live on ACC Network Extra and ACC Network. -baseball, softball, -setup and strike my own camera -assist in setup and strike of other equipment.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Video Production Professional
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

      -Help troubleshoot camera issues. -film games from high home, operate 3Play for live MiLB.com stream. -Operated roving camera to capture fans and promotions on the field. The Carolina Mudcats hosted this years All-Star Classic; I ran replay (3-Play) for the 2018 All-Star Classic in Zebulon, NC. -Help troubleshoot camera issues. -film games from high home, operate 3Play for live MiLB.com stream. -Operated roving camera to capture fans and promotions on the field. The Carolina Mudcats hosted this years All-Star Classic; I ran replay (3-Play) for the 2018 All-Star Classic in Zebulon, NC.

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Camera Operator
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

      -Freelance camera operator, primarily shooting Lacrosse for LSN. Filmed dozens of events for them, including Major League Lacrosse, NCAA, and HS Showcase. -only crewmember selected for NLL games. Notable Games Ohio Machine vs Charlotte Hounds (NLL) Ohio Machine vs Dallas Rattlers (NLL) Cleveland State vs Duke Blue Devils Lacrosse (NCAA) Cleveland State vs Ohio State Lacrosse (NCAA) -Freelance camera operator, primarily shooting Lacrosse for LSN. Filmed dozens of events for them, including Major League Lacrosse, NCAA, and HS Showcase. -only crewmember selected for NLL games. Notable Games Ohio Machine vs Charlotte Hounds (NLL) Ohio Machine vs Dallas Rattlers (NLL) Cleveland State vs Duke Blue Devils Lacrosse (NCAA) Cleveland State vs Ohio State Lacrosse (NCAA)

  • Youngstown Phantoms Hockey
    • Youngstown, Ohio Area
    • Camera Operator
      • Oct 2016 - May 2018

      -Ice-Level cam for every game of 2017-2018 season, including Clark Cup Finals. -Productions specialist during 2016-2017 season. Cam Op and 3Play Replay Op. -Ice-Level cam for every game of 2017-2018 season, including Clark Cup Finals. -Productions specialist during 2016-2017 season. Cam Op and 3Play Replay Op.

    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camera Operator
      • Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

      -Productions Intern for 2017 season. Ran the 3play and operated cameras. -Operate cameras for the scoreboard, live MiLB.com stream, and in-house promotions. -Productions Intern for 2017 season. Ran the 3play and operated cameras. -Operate cameras for the scoreboard, live MiLB.com stream, and in-house promotions.

    • Video Production Specialist
      • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

      -Camera operator for all Kent State home sporting events in the MAC Center. -I was mostly under-the-basket for Mens/Women's Basketball. -3Play Operator for events when needed. -Camera operator for all Kent State home sporting events in the MAC Center. -I was mostly under-the-basket for Mens/Women's Basketball. -3Play Operator for events when needed.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Video Assistant
      • Feb 2012 - Sep 2014

      - filmed road/home games and all practices for the coaching staff and players to breakdown. - used DVSport to store all clips. -helped coaches with troubleshooting computer problems. -filmed highlights on the field for every game for one season. -Assisted in the creation of hype videos, played every week before each game. - filmed road/home games and all practices for the coaching staff and players to breakdown. - used DVSport to store all clips. -helped coaches with troubleshooting computer problems. -filmed highlights on the field for every game for one season. -Assisted in the creation of hype videos, played every week before each game.

Education

  • Kent State University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Digital Media Production
    2012 - 2017
  • Fortis College
    Associate, Computer Information Services
    2010 - 2011

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