C. Thomas Lewis

1732 Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83712
T 208.387.2787 C 213.268.7948
thomas@charlietango.biz

EXPERTISE

  • Film, Video and Photo Image Acquisition
    Familiar with all formats of video, film and still photo cameras, as well as lighting equipment, and grip equipment. I am an expert in lighting for film, video and photo.
  • Production
    Versed in all aspects of film, video, production and post-production, including voice-over direction. Solid organizational/coordinating skills; diverse technical background; excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Image/Audio Manipulation and Design
    Familiar with numerous applications including Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, DVD Studio Pro.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Director of Photography, Camera Assist, Sound Tech and Editor
    1991-Present
    Worked on Feature Films, Industrial Videos, Shorts.
    Recently shot feature film: Viva
  • Post-Production Supervisor/Producer     New Wave Entertainment     Burbank, CA
    Since 2002 on freelance basis
    Produced and/or Supervised the post-production of the special-features material for DVDs produced by Warner Home Video and Universal Studios. (Harry Potter series and Van Helsing)
  • Localization Coordinator     Warner Home Video     Burbank, CA
    2001-02
    Localized Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone DVD into 27 languages
  • Digital Video Editor, Graphic Designer     Bowne Global Solutions      Los Angeles, CA
    1998-02
    Responsible for the implementation of video and graphics on multimedia projects.
  • Digital Video Editor, Audio Editor     Mattel Media     El Segundo, CA
    1999
    Responsible for the implementation of video and graphics on multimedia projects.
  • Digital Photographer     Frames Data     Irvine, CA
    1997-98
    Responsible for digital-image acquisition of products utilizing a 4x5 digital camera.
  • Instructional Videomaker (Director & Editor)     Archway Media     Encino, CA
    1996-97
    Directed, photographed and edited instructional videos.
  • Multimedia Producer & Designer     Intercare     Irvine, CA
    1996
    Produced software on the CD-i platform for home healthcare. I produced the project as well as doing script writing, photography, interface design, and supervising the video and audio production and post-production.
  • Editor and Audio Engineer     Philips Media     Los Angeles, CA
    1995
    As digital video/audio editor on two CD-i/CD-ROM titles, I did extensive editing, video effects, and photo manipulation.
  • Co-Owner and Editor     Zero Hour Video     Hollywood, CA
    1993-97
    As co-owner of this company, I installed and maintained a complex video editing bay; handled tasks such as bidding, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation; and edited videos. Projects I edited ranged from video for interactive projects to independent narrative films, documentaries, industrials, and music videos.
  • Photographer     Freelance     Philadelphia, PA
    1988-90
    Worked as a freelance product and exhibition photographer.

EDUCATION

CalArts
     Valencia, CA     MFA, Film/Video     1990-93
University of the Arts
     Philadelphia, PA     BS,Photography     1986-88
Kent State University
     Kent, OH     Photojournalism     1982-86

EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS

2007
Here: Considerations of Place in Contemporary Photography, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
The Room Show, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho

2005
Zion Independent Film Festival, Springdale, Utah, Through Corridors and Factories
Cork Film Festival, Cork Ireland, Through Corridors and Factories

2004
Contemporary.art.NONSTOP.Madrid.2004, Madrid, Fluid Dynamics
SIGNES DE NUIT Festival, Paris, Fluid Dynamics
20,000 Leagues Under the Industry Music Video Festival, Cleveland, OH, Stupid Little Fellow
Thailand New Media Festival, Bangkok, Fluid Dynamics
ArtExpo 2004, Michoacan, Mexico, Fluid Dynamics

2002
Marioís Furniture, Los Angeles, CA, Fluid Dynamics

2000
American Intercontinental University Faculty Exhibit, Los Angeles, CA, Photographs

1999
Orange Coast College Faculty Exhibition, Costa Mesa, CA, Photographs

1998
The Durfee Foundation, China Adventure Travel Grant

1994
LA Freewaves, Los Angeles, CA, Handshakes

1992
Eastman Kodak Film Grant

1990
Level 3 Photo Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, Photographs

1988
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia, PA, Photographs

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION LIST (partial)

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA OPERATOR

Something Ain't Right in Spitwater
Narrative Short; HD, 2007
    Andrew Ellis

Sneaky-n-Sleazy
Music Video; HD, 2007
    Unpopable

Let's Hit the Club
Music Video; HD, 2007
    Poor Marcus

Goose
Narrative Short; HD, 2007
    Andrew Ellis

Viva
Feature Film, 120 min., 35mm, 2007
    Anna Biller Prods

A Visit From The Incubus
Narrative Short; 27 min., 16mm 2001
    Anna Biller Prods

4 Artists, 1 Hole of Golf
Documentary; 22 min., 16mm 1999
    Happy Nihilist Prods

The Fairy Ballet
Narrative Short; 11 min., 35 mm 1998
    Anna Biller Prods

Three Examples of Myself as Queen
Narrative Short; 27 min., 16mm 1994
    Anna Biller Prods

Morango Pass
Narrative Short; 30 min., 16mm 1994
    Abreu Productions

Michelin EPK
Press Kit for shoot; 20 min. 1992
    Michelin Corporation

DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER & EDITOR & COMPUTER GRAPHICS

The Peak Show
Music Documentary, 2003
    The Peak Show

Stupid Little Fellow
Music Video, DV, 2003
    The Peak Show

Blackjack Bootcamp
Instructional Videos, 1997
    Archway Media

CAMERA OPERATOR

Viva Las Vegas
Music Video, 1995
    Jim Belushi

Loser
Music Video, 1995
    Beck

Beercan
Music Video, 1995
    Beck

Only Dreamin'
Music Video, 1995
    Maids of Gravity

Love Spreads
Music Video,1995
    Stone Roses

PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHY

Blackjack Bootcamp
  Instructional Videos, 1997
    Archway Media

Managing Diabetes
  CD-i, 1996
    Intercare

FILMMAKER

Got Land
Experimental Video, 25 minutes, 2007

Through Corridors and Factories
Experimental Video, 19 minutes, 2005

On the Horns of a Dilemma
Experimental Video, 19 minutes, 2005

Onde
Experimental Video, 6 minutes, 2005

Fluid Dynamics
Experimental Video; 10 minutes, 2001

Time She Stopped
Documentary; 72 min., 16mm 1993

Sudden Endings
Experimental Video; 10 minutes, 1991

Handshakes
Experimental Video; 10 minutes, 1990

VIDEO PRODUCER, POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR or VIDEO EDITOR

Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix
  Bonus Disc; DVD, 2007
      New Wave/Warner

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire
  Bonus Disc; DVD, 2005
      New Wave/Warner

Harry Potter an d The Prisoner of Azkaban
  Bonus Disc; DVD, 2004
      New Wave/Warner

Van Helsing
  Interactive Tours; DVD, 2004
      New Wave/Universal

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
  Bonus Disc; DVD, 2003
      New Wave/Warner

Oracle Annual Report
  CD-ROM, 1995
      AND Interactive

Mayo Clinic CD
  Interactive Channel Prototype, 1994
      AND Interactive

Center for Govít Studies Kiosk
  Interactive Kiosk Prototype, 1994
      AND Interactive