Rick Westphal

 

Westphal Productions LLC
10302 W. Kelso Dr   Sun City, AZ 85351
919-395-8778 -  westphalproductions@myway.com
www.westphalproductions.com


Rick Westphal

 

Technical Skills/Proficiencies

  • Proficient in filming with Sony HD, HDV, Beta, DVCam and DV Cameras
  • EFP Camera Operator 15+ years
  • Extensive experience filming open ocean environments
  • Professional/Certified U/W Camera Operator
  • Apple Final Cut Editing Systems, Editor

Work Experience

August 2003 – Sept 2008
OUTDOOR CHANNEL - Temecula, CA

Senior Camera Operator, Freelance

Field Producer/ Director of Photography/ Senior Camera Operator/Under-Water Camera Operator
Organize and prepare production equipment and camera set up. Director,  Co-Director making crucial decisions about what to shoot and how to shoot. Sets for lighting. Selected cameras/lenses/audio for each assignment. Consultant in postproduction for final product.

January 2004 – Sept 2008
G350 PRODUCTIONS LLC - Kailua-Kona, HI

   

Director of Photography / Senior Camera Operator / Under-Water Videographer, Freelance

World Class Sport Fishing-65 Episodes of International Fishing Series  Network: OUTDOOR CHANNEL
Adventures in Hawaii-13 Episodes of travel series-Filmed in the Hawaiian Islands.
Adventures in the Pacific-13 Episodes- Travel Series-Multiple Locations South Pacific

January 2003 – Dec 2006
SEA LION PRODUCTIONS/WORLD PUBLICATIONS - Orlando, FL
Camera Operator/ Under-Water Camera Operator, Freelance

Guy Harvey’s Portraits of the Deep Series - 50+ International Fishing Episodes.  Networks: ESPN, VERSUS

January 2003 – Dec 2003
GOWDY PRODUCTIONS - Raleigh, NC
Camera Operator/ Under-Water Camera Operator, Freelance

Fishing and Hunting series. Locations: Guatemala, Costa Rica, and New Zealand.

January 2002 – Dec 2002
VIDEO ADVENTURES PRODUCTIONS - Raleigh, NC
Camera Operator/ Under-Water Camera Operator, Freelance

International Outdoor Hunting and Fishing Shows. Locations: Kazakhstan-Russia, Canada, Northwest Territories, Mexico, and Argentina.  Networks: FOX SPORTS, VERSUS

October 2000 – December 2001
TERRA/LYCOS NETWORKS - Miami, FL
Camera Operator/Under-Water Camera Operator/ FCP Editor. 

A Global Internet Portal- Specializing in digital video compression for broadband Web broadcasting covering the U.S. and the World filming Sporting Events, Concerts, Celebrity Interviews, Travel Segments, and Outdoor Adventures. 

January 1996 – Sept 2000
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA - Kailua-Kona,HI
Camera Operator/ Under-Water Camera Operator/Editor.

 Inside Big Game Fishing-Inside Big Game Fishing The World.  45 Episodes International Fishing Series.   Locations, Hawaii, Panama, Guatemala, Australia.    Networks: ESPN

November 1994 – January 1996
ACKERMAN/BLACK PRODUCTIONS - Kailua-Kona,HI

Professional Videographer/Editor for TV Broadcasting.
A local affiliated news station. Cameraman and Editor for their " Weekly Highlights" half hour TV show, along with News Broadcasting, Video Commercials, VNR, ENG and EFG Broadcasting.

Education

McFarland High School - McFarland, WI

 

 

Advanced Photography - Madison Technical College
Sony HD 730 Certification - Sony Corporation
Final Cut Pro HD Certification - Burbank CA

 

 

 

TV & Film Credits

WORLD CLASS SPORT FISHING
ULTIMATE MATCH FISHING
TARPON OF BOCA
WINGS TO ADVENTURE
ADVENTURES IN HAWAII
ADVENTURES IN THE PACIFIC
GUY HARVEY PORTRAITS OF THE DEEP
INSIDE BIG GAME FISHING
IBIG GAME FISHING THE WORLD
VIDEO ADVENTURE PRODUCTIONS

 

65 EPISODES
13 EPISODES
13 EPISODES
6 EPISODES
13 EPISODES
13 EPISODES
39 EPISODES
39 EPISODES
13 EPISODES
10 EPISODES

References Furnished Upon Request.

 

 

DP ~ Cameraman ~ Editor
919.395.8778
westphalproductions@myway.com