My name is Matt Bizer and I am pursuing a life I am passionate for.
I fell in love with film at a young age and gained interest in the art of making a picture soon after. Growing up I experimented with ranges of film technique from video, to super 8, to stop motion animation. As my knowledge of the filmmaking world progressed I developed a new passion for cinematography. Also surrounding myself in art and design mediums of all kind I started Willow Productions in 2001. Film and the people involved in it have taken me somewhere I never could have imagined. I could not ask for a better job.
My love of art all spawns from stories. I cannot express the love I share for this art. Storytellers have lead me into a new world of writing, music, and art in general. I grew up surrounded by musicians and through them gained a respect for the folk tradition of storytelling. I see film as a way of spreading the magic of campfire storytelling as well as an expression. Through the harvest of light you can create images that transform people. As a cinematographer and filmmaker I wish nothing more than to help others tell their stories, and tell them beautifully.
In all honestly, I will do WHATEVER it takes to get the shot.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in the following:
Software: Final cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere, Vegas Video, Pinnacle Studio 8, Ulead Media studio, Acid music, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Page maker, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Ulead cool 3D, DVD Studio Pro, Imovie, IDVD, and various Word processing and design software.
Equipment: Both PC and MACINTOSH computer platforms, (Super 8 film, 16mm film, VHS, 8mm tape, DV, Beta, miniDV, and HD cameras/tape/film), I have knowledge of filters, Lighting kits Ranging from stage to set lighting, and all of the equipment necessary to the art of cinematography, I have Green screen experience, A deep background in still photography (35mm, 120mm, digital slr) including flash lighting, power pack usage, and still production, Audio mixers and recording tools, and wood construction tools.
Hobbies: Painting, writing, poetry, reading, Photography/ developing, guitar, avid surfer, Cycling / BMX, and Skateboarding
Education:
1991-2004 Highschool Deploma, New Braunfels highschool
2004- Jan 2005 Texas Christian University
Jan 2005- current Austin Community College
2001 Final Cut Pro Seminar
2005- 2006 Austin Film Works
Experience:
2001-Current Owner/Director, Willow Productions
www.willowproductionsnb.com
Video Production/ Advertising Studio
- Video Production
- Film Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Animation
job includes on site shooting/ directing, post production/ editing, design, and client interaction.
2005 - Current 1st assistant/ Production Woody Welch Photography
www.woodpilestock.com
Job includes 1st assistant work, lighting, file management, and digital tech.
Working with camera, flash lighting, bounce lighting, and Photoshop production.
Free Lance:
Laslo Rain creative group http://www.lookslikerain.com/
Mike McClure Music http://www.mikemccluremusic.com
The Dedringers http://www.thededringers.com
And many other less creative opportunities.
Crew Positions:
Cinematographer
Gaffer
Camera operator
Grip
PA
Producer
Director
Assistant director
Filmography:
1999 Co-Director / Editor - Confused - short film
2000 Director / Producer / Editor - Junto - feature length extreme sports film
*distributed
2002 Writer / Director - Swan Song - Short film
2005 Producer / Cinematographer - The Wager - Short film - Director Sam Gosling
2005 Cinematographer / Editor - Riding with the wind - short film - Director Shasta Lusk - http://www.silvermoonpictures.com/
*official festival selection Girl fest Hawaii 2006
2006 Writer / Director / Cinematographer - Old Habits - Short film
2006 Cinematographer / Co-Director - The Barefoot Bull rider - Short film - Director Lisa Almstead
2006 Cinematographer - Little Dove - Short film - Director Brandy Rainey -www.setitoffproduction.com
LINKS:
http://www.willowproductionsnb.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2334213/
http://www.myspace.com/willowproductions
http://www.myspace.com/mattbizermusic