Zealand Imaging

Baldy View R.O.P. – Photography Instructor
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
September 2007 to Present
Responsibilities include: Digital and 35mm photography education, covering basic Photography skills, Black & White photography, Negative Developing, and Printing, Camera & Lens Selection, Portraiture, Studio Photography, Architectural Photography, Commercial Photography using both 35mm SLR cameras, as well as 35mm DSLR cameras, Digital Image Manipulation using Adobe Photoshop CS2, Studio and Product Lighting, Color Theory, Digital Workflow.

Laser Pacific Media Corp. - Telecine Colorist
Hollywood, CA, 90038
July 2007 to February 2008
Tasks include: Set up and Transfer of Telecine Dailies sessions for 16, and 35mm sessions (Both Standard- and High Definition) for Episodic Dailies Transfer, Telecine List Management, Generation and Editing of ALE, DBF, FTL, and FLEX Files using Evertz Tracker System, Video Dailies (Synching sound to Original Camera Master) Sessions, General Troubleshooting and Problem Correction (including logging of camera, film and audio problems), between Engineering, Technical Staff, Management and Scheduling.

Zealand Imaging – Owner / Photographer
Ontario, CA
January 2005 to Present
Responsibilities include: All aspects of owning/Operating small photography business, including (but not limited to) Client and Account Acquisition, Set up and Execution of both Studio & Location Photography, Portraiture, Commercial Photography, Product Photography, Event Photography, Promotional Photography, Bridal/Wedding Photography, Photography Sales, Print Ordering, Print Quality Control, Image Manipulation, Image Retouching/Restoring, Cropping, addition of Graphics to images, Client Calls/Contact/Follow Up, Building/Maintaining Photography Website (HTML Based).

Rushes - Telecine Colorist / Engineering Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA, 90036
December 2004 to July 2007
Tasks include: Set up and Transfer of Telecine Dailies sessions for 16, and 35mm, as well as Vista Vision (8-Perf) sessions (Both Standard- and High Definition) for Single and Multiple Camera, Commercial, Music Video and Feature Dailies, Telecine List Management, Generation and Editing of ALE, DBF, FTL, and FLEX Files using Aaton and Logalone Filelogger Systems, Tape to Tape Color Correction sessions, General Troubleshooting and Problem Correction (including logging of camera, film and audio problems), in addition to Coordinating/Addressing Technical Issues, Updates, and New Equipment Procedures between Engineering, Technical Staff, Management and Scheduling.

The Post Group - Telecine Assistant
Hollywood, CA 90028
September 2002 to May 2004
Tasks include: Setting up and Assisting of Telecine Dailies sessions for 8, 16, and 35mm, as well as Vista Vision sessions (Both Standard- and High Definition) for Single and Multiple Camera Dailies, Telecine List Management, Generation and Editing of ALE, DBF, FTL, and FLEX Files using Keylog Tracker System, set up of KeyKode encoders, both manually and using Keylog Tracker Logging system, Assisting / QC of Tape to Tape Color Correction sessions and Laydowns, General Troubleshooting and Problem Correction (including logging of camera, film and audio problems), in addition to acquiring/applying basic Telecine Dailies Colorist Functions.

Matchframe Video - Telecine Assistant Supervisor
Burbank, CA 91505
September 2000 to September 2002
Tasks include: General Telecine Machine Room Supervision, Setting up and Assisting of Telecine Dailies sessions for 8, 16, and 35mm Standard and High Definition sessions as well as Film to Media Sessions (Using Avid Media Composer / Avid Media Station XL), Instrumental in Company-wide Transition and Training for High Def, Telecine List Management, Generation and Editing of ALE, DBF, FTL, and FLEX Files using Aaton Logalone System, Format Conversions (Up- and Down Conversions), Assisting / QC of Tape to Tape Color Correction sessions and Laydowns, General Troubleshooting and Problem Correction, Coordination with Scheduling Department (Scheduling of Personnel and Telecine Sessions).
Additional tasks include: Minor Avid Assisting (List Management, Media Recovery, QC of Avid Drives prior to Client Delivery), Graphics Assisting (Discreet Logic smoke* System), as well as Assisting Linear / Non-Linear Edit Sessions and Duplication.

Level 3 Post  - Telecine Assistant
Burbank, CA 91505
November 1997 to September 2000
Telecine Assist Tasks include: Setting up & Assisting Single and Multiple Camera Dailies Telecine Sessions for 16mm & 35mm film, set up of KeyKode encoders, both manually and using Keylog Tracker Logging system, logging of camera, film and audio problems, Creating Avid ALE, DBF, FTL, and TLC FLEX files. Assisting / QC of Tape-to-Tape Color Correction sessions and Laydowns.
Edit Assist Tasks include: Setting up and monitoring of NTSC and PAL Edit Assembly sessions, including 100% Audio and Video QC, Waveform and Vectorscope monitoring, Usage of assorted Digital/Analog Component/Composite VTRs.
Duplication Tasks include: Assorted NTSC and PAL dub orders, Machine to Machine editing, Client
Supervised clip pulls, Closed Captioning, Aspect Ratio Conversions, audio mixing, Mass Dub Orders and Quality Control. Responsibility ranged from creating a Viewing VHS Cassette to Final Air dubs.

Steve Saneto Photography - Photographer
Brea, CA
October 1997 to December 1997
Responsibilities include: Arrival to Central Location, Checking out Portable Studio Equipment (Lights, Camera, Film, Background), Studio set up / photography in remote location (Portable Studio Photography for Event, Dinner, Holiday parties), General Customer Service, Break-down/Pack Up of photo studio, return to Central Location, Equipment Check-in, General Print Troubleshooting and Quality Control.
 
Glamour Shots - District Photo Trainer, District Sales Trainer, Studio Manager
Southern CA Region
August 1993 to October 1997
Responsibilities include: Training new employees on Studio Lighting Setups, Film Loading and Unloading, Coordinating clothing and accessories with background selection, Studio Efficiency, Studio Cleanliness, Print Troubleshooting, Color Troubleshooting, Studio Equipment Troubleshooting, Print Quality Control, Order Entry, General Customer Service, Open Communication with remote laboratory, General sales, Up selling, Photo Package Selection, Minor to major Studio Repair, Supply Ordering and Reordering, Light Telemarketing, Cross Promotion with local merchants. Responsibilities applied to 12 studios in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Photography Equipment Used:
Camera Equipment: Canon 50D DSLR, Canon 30D DSLR, Canon 20D DSLR, Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR, Canon EOS Rebel G-II 35mm SLR, Minolta X-700 35mm SLR, Pentax 645 Medium Format SLR (120- and 220-back), Mamiya RB-67 Medium Format SLR, Camerz Z-II Long Roll Medium Format SLR, Assorted Wide-Angle, Telephoto, Prime and Macro lenses as well as lens extensions (Diopters & Teleconverters), all Canon products, Assorted Strobe Lights, Hot Lamps and Speedflashes, Umbrellas and Soft-boxes, PocketWizard Wireless Transmitters, Receivers and Transceivers, Hand-held Light Meters

Post Production Equipment Used:
HD & SD Equipment: Sony SRW-5500 (HDCam SR), Sony HDW-F500 (High Def HDCam), Panasonic HD D5, Snell & Wilcox Cross Con

Company Description:

Zealand Imaging is based in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, and services the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties, as well as the Southern Nevada area.

We cover many aspects of photography, all served with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism.

We offer a variety of unique locations throughout Southern California, including the High Desert, plenty of local spots around L.A., Orange County and the Inland Empire. Should you already have a particular location in mind, we are more than happy to accommodate! Studio Sessions are available, but may incur an additional fee.

Our philosophy is simple; To provide you quality, both in the way your photography session is handled, as well as in the way you are treated as a valued client.

From your very first meeting, you'll notice that one-on-one client rapport is important to Zealand Imaging. We take a great deal of pride in our craft, and value time-honored fundamentals, while utilizing current trends and technology, so your session is truly memorable.

We currently utilize a portable studio for both location and set photography, as well as a traditional " wired"  photography studio for more traditional in-studio portraiture assignments. Although most of the assignments call for use of our array of Digital SLR cameras, We still have the more traditional 35mm Film cameras. 

Additionally, we employ the talent of young, up-and-coming photographers. This allows for the integration of current photography trends and styles while maintaining the traditionalism that defines the true photographer.

Though we are incredibly well versed in retouching and optimizing our images using Photoshop, we do not recreate images using this tool. That is, we shoot with the end product in mind, and prefer not to distrot the product to such a degree that it become a false representation of what was photographed. As stated, we will use this tool to make the image look its absolute best!

So whether you need a Full Portfolio, a simple Heat Shot, or are looking for something different and unique, we are dedicated to bringing your ideas to life, so you can rest assured you have made the right decision.
We encourage you to view our galleries, and schedule your next photography session with us. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will ensure the best results and will help achieve the look you want for the ultimate photography experience.