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Ian Issitt – Ian has a B.A. in Film and Video (concentration in cinematography) from Columbia College Chicago. He has remained in Chicago to pursue freelance film and video, photography, and new media projects. Ian has a number of clients that includes: Leo Burnett, Phillip Morris, The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Event Creative, Half Acre Beer, Cartoon Network, Second City, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, eFilms, Pontiac Garage Concert Series, Marriott International, The University of Chicago, Deviant Productions, STAR Foundation, Best Light Productions, as well as projects for a number of independent filmmakers and artists. Both Ian and his partner MK Meador founded NEW_BOUND.MEDIA in 2008. |
Ian Issitt 312-371-1821 |
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2006 B.A. - Film/Video Major, Concentration in Cinematography; Columbia College Chicago On Set Production Experience 2010 Director of Photography “Home Carpet One Commercial” Left Brain Right Brain Productions, Canon 5D 1080p HD Camera Operator “TBS Rogaine Commercial” Director - Johnny Bruder, Second City Communications, P2 1080P HD Director of Photography “World Circus Culture” Director: Angela Snow, To The Moon Productions, 1080p HD (2 months in 8 countries in Europe.) 2009 Director of Photography “WeTube” Symmetri Marketing Group, 1080p HD Director of Photography “DePaul Community Chorus – Elijah” New Bound Media, 1080p HD Director of Photography “22 Years From Home” Director: Malachi Leopold, 1080p HD (Two months in Sudan, and Kenya.) Director of Photography “Art Drift | Clifton Meador” New Bound Media, 24p MiniDV Director of Photography “Trippin’” Director: Devi Snively, Deviant Production; 24p MiniDV Director of Photography “Hanul Family Alliance 2009” New Bound Media, 24p MiniDV Camera Operator “United Airlines Q1 2009” IMAG; Sony D35 Studio with 33:1 sports lens Camera Operator “GE at Union Station” Event Creative, IMAG; Sony D35 Studio with 33:1 sports lens Photography Assistant “Michelle Nolan Photography” Phillip Morris, Leo Burnett Director of Photography “Sicilian Odyssey” Director: Jenna Constantine, 24p MiniDV 2008 Camera Operator "University of Chicago Alumni Bi-Annual Event" University of Chicago, 24p MiniDV Camera Operator “Chicago Humanities Festival 2008” Semaphore Media, 30p HDV Projection Assistant “Jenny Holzer – Protect Protect” Building Projections, MCA Chicago, PIGI Projector Photography Assistant “Michelle Nolan Photography” Time Out Chicago Magazine Director of Photography “Time To Leave” Director: Dan Oljaca, 16mm Film, Color Gaffer “Home Invasion” Director: Paul Kane, 720p DVC-PRO50 HD Camera Operator “Behind the Scenes - Home Schooled” Second City Communications, 24p Mini DV Camera Operator “The Teachings of Viola Spolin” Second City Communications, 24p Mini DV 2007 Camera Operator “Toonami Klik Skate Competition” Cartoon Network, 24p Mini DV Director of Photography “Renaissance Club” Renaissance Hotel Chicago, 24p Mini DV Director of Photography “Meat Is Murder” Director: Devi Snively; 24p Mini DV 2006 Camera Operator “Cardinal Healthcare-IBM DB2” Charlie J. Sherrod, efilms; DVC-Pro50 Camera Operator “As You Sleep” Director: Chad Vanko; 35mm Film, Color Camera Operator “UIC Promotional Video” Big Camera Chicago; DVCAM Camera Operator “Pontiac Garage Concert Series” Flo Marketing; 24p Mini DV Director of Photography “Raven Gets A Life” Director: Devi Snively; 24p Mini DV Technical Experience Canon, Panasonic, Sony and JVC; Mini DV/HDV/HD 24p Video Cameras. Canon, Olympus and Nikon SLR, Medium & Large Format, and Digital; Still Camera Equipment. Advanced Tungsten, Advanced HMI, KinoFlo, and Photo Flash; Lighting Equipment. Adobe CS4 Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Lightroom; Image Manipulation Software. Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro, Avid Express; Video Editing Software Folsom and Extron Video Switcher, Sanyo and Christie LCD Projectors, Vista Spyder Video Processor; A/V Equipment Work Experience Creative Director & Director of Photography, I am responsible for the creation of concept and production of all media for clients. I am the liaison to the client, and assist them in achieving their goals with the project. I operate the camera, and do post production if needed. March 2008 - Present Freelance Camera and Video Technician, Responsibilities include set up and break down of video projection equipment, video switchers, DVD player stations, FastFold screens, plasma TV's, and any other video equipment needed for the job. I am also the on site technician that runs the show, using the aforementioned equipment. Audio Video Technician, I am responsible for set up and breakdown of any audio/video needs of the hotel. Anything from setting/teching a lavish event, to setting up a telephone line for a client. I used a wide array of audio and video equipment to serve the clients needs. Before my departure I enhanced the utilization and storage of our department's most used equipment. May 2007 – September 2008 Staff Photographer, I am responsible for photographing all property that comes in for catalog, web, and press purposes. I lit, photographed, cropped and edited each item as necessary to be ready for press. I proposed and attained new camera and lighting equipment for the department, along with streamlining the work flow, by strategizing with account executives to optimize output. December 2007 – July 2007 Rental and Repair, Camera Repair, Light Technician' Cleaning and handling 35mm, 120/220, 4x5, and 8x10 camera bodies and lenses, as well as many brands of tungsten and photo flash lighting equipment. October 2006 – May 2007 |
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