John Ames
Director of Photography

818.255.3699
filmit@aol.com

EDUCATION

1985 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - Hamden-Sydney College, Hamden-Sydney, VA
1992 Masters Degree, Communications, Film Production - Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
2005 Digital Imaging Master Class - Cine Gear Expo

INSTRUCTOR / GUEST SPEAKER

Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA - Advanced Cinematography Class
Los Angeles Film Studies Center, Los Angeles, CA - Introduction to Filmmaking Class
University of the Nations, Kailua-Kona, HI - School of Digital Filmmaking
Cal. State Northridge, Northridge, CA - Documentary Class
Palm Beach Atlantic University, Palm Beach, FL - Advanced Film Production Class

WORK EXPERIENCE

Over 100 DP credits including: feature films, TV Series, documentaries and commercials. Experience in 35mm, 16mm, HD (RED, CineAlta & Varicam), Canon 7D, P2 and tape formats, Betacam and DV video formats. Extensive location shooting: China, Guatemala, Australia, Canada & over 40 states in the U.S., FBI Background check.

Camera and lighting equipment available at competitive rates.

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