Fred Cook

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ABOUT FRED COOK

Imaging Technician, ConsultantDigital Cinematography, Video ControlI support Directors of Photography in making best use of digital cinema technology for visual storytelling. I support Producers by protecting their investment in 1\'s and 0\'s.My focus is on providing D.I.T./ D.M.T. services in the entertainment industry. I\'m always learning the new technologies, so DoP\'s can focus on their art.I provide consulting from development phase on - all the way through the pipeline - to help find cost-effective solutions, advocate for industry best-practices, and prevent waste and trouble.Remember the \"ounce of prevention\"​ and call me early. The first consultation is free.I have union work experience in both production and post-production.I know what problems can arise and I can speak multiple idioms to communicate across departments.Specialties: Listening, attentive observation, balanced big-picture & detail orientation, caring about team-AND-work, communication and reasoning skills Hands on practice with DIGITAL CINEMA CAMERAS from all the major manufacturers carried by LA Rental Houses. Production experience with many of them.Training and experience in Stereoscopic 3-D production.FILE and TAPE-BASED RECORDING - including Sony, Codex, S.Two, Panavision, AJA, Convergent Design, Atomos, etc.Training on Codex\'s, Light Iron\'s and Fotokem\'s LAB-in-a-BOX systems