G.p. McPherson

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: a full range of digital camera gear from digital SLRs to Steadicam gear and 4x5 View cameras for ultra high resolution scientific, landscape and architectural projects., As a Videographer I have a full studio and grip truck with extensive lighting and sound gear including some specialized equipment ranging from a macro set, panoramic tripod head for virtual tours parabolic microphones for wildlife and sports sound tracks , Several Digital Video Cameras as well as track, booms, jibs, for camera mobility

I can use: A Full Range Of Digital Camera Gear From Digital Slrs To Steadicam Gear And 4X5 View Cameras For Ultra High Resolution Scientific, Landscape And Architectural Projects., Several Digital Video Cameras As Well As Track, Booms, Jibs, For Camera Mobility, As A Videographer I Have A Full Studio And Grip Truck With Extensive Lighting And Sound Gear Including Some Specialized Equipment Ranging From A Macro Set, Panoramic Tripod Head For Virtual Tours Parabolic Microphones For Wildlife And Sports Sound Tracks

About me

A Professional Story Teller, I have worked as a photographer / videographer / director / writer / designer for hundreds of clients across 17 countries and four continents. My home studios in Toronto Ontario and Victoria BC.

As a Photographer / Videographer , I have 40 years of commercial experience including years of studio and location photography
covering product and industrial, architectural and
aerial photography and videography..

My Video production resources feature a full studio and grip truck with extensive lighting and sound gear including some specialized equipment ranging from a macro set, panoramic gear for virtual tours,
parabolic microphones for wildlife and sports sound tracks
and a full range of digital camera gear from digital SLRs and Video Cameras to Steadicam gear and specialized cameras for ultra high resolution scientific, landscape and architectural projects.

As a Journalist, I have worked in both electronic and print media with a great deal of flexibility and resourcefulness provided by my additional skills as a pilot, diver and wilderness survival trainer, guide and tactical operations.

In a nut shell, primarily, I am an excellent story teller.

As an Educator, I taught photography at Sheridan Collage and The Creative Arts Institute. I also have a background teaching Environmental and Sustainable Living programs and have a particular interest in developing film projects on those subjects.

Garnet McPherson a.s.m.p. B,Sc.
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Referees:
MediaArtsGroupInc.com
Photo-Graphics.ca
SustainableLivingMagazine.ca
Earthwalk Eco Centre
Visioneers.ca
Additional information:
FILM, VIDEO AND MULTI-MEDIA CREDITS
Date /Media/ Title/ Type
1971/ Film / THE CAR RALLYE / Documentary
1972 / Slide Show / SPINNING - THE CRAFT/ Educational / Ontario Spinners & Weavers
1973 / Slide Show / IMAGES OF ALGONQUIN / Documentary / Ministry of Natural Resources
1974 / Slide Show / EUROPE BY EURAIL / Travelogue / Travel Agencies
1975 / Multi-Image / SILVICULTURE / Educational / Ministry of Natural Resources & The Canadian Institute of Forestry
1976 / Slide Show / THE LOGGERS OF ALGONQUIN / Educational / Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
1977 / Film Strip / SAFARI / Travelogue of Britain / Bank of Montreal
1978 / Slide Show / COMMUNICATION / Educational / Canadian Visual Communications
1978 / Slide Show / CANADIAN GEOGRAPHIC / Promotional / Canadian Geographical Society
1979 / Slide Show / AVIATION TODAY / Educational / Dowty Aircraft
1980 / Slide Show / THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE RAINBOW TROUT / Documentary / Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
1980 / Slide Show / THE CASTING STORY / Educational / Pedlar Casting
1981 / Slide Show / FROM FOREST TO SHOWROOM / Educational /Curve Ply
1982 / Slide Show / ABORTION IN CANADA / Documentary / C.A.R.A.L.
1983 / Slide Show / FOCUS 83 / Educational / Canadian Water Quality Association
1984 / Film / PRESSURE INJECTED FOOTINGS / Educational / FRANKI International
1984 / Slide Show / TAX APPEALS IN ONTARIO / Educational / Ontario Ministry of Revenue
1985 / Slide Show / YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL / Educational / Ontario Ministry of Revenue
1985 / Slide Show / CORPORATE TAX IN ONTARIO / Educational / Ontario Ministry of Revenue
1985 / Video / FASHION IN CANADA / T.V. Pilot /Prism Productions
1985 / Video / THE LOGGERS HERITAGE / Documentary / Ministry of Natural Resources
1985 / Video / ALGONQUIN / Documentary / Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
1986 / Video & AV / TREASURE IN THE TURKS & CACAOS ISLANDS / Travelogue / T & C Ministry of Tourism
1986 / Video & AV A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS / Documentary /The Town of Whitby
1988 / Video / THE CO-OPERATIVE STUDIO / Training Video / Studio Arts Centre
1989 / Video / AIDS - EARLY DIAGNOSIS / Documentary / Shearing of Canada
1990 / Commercial / The GLOBAL OFFICE / TV Spot / Global Office
1990 / Video / WORLD WIDE WORLD CLASS / Promotional / Global Office - Drake International Video
1991 / Video / EMPLOYMENT EQUITY / Television / Omnibus
1991 / Video / THE VOICE MAIL NETWORK / Training Video / Voice Works
1992 / Video / VISIONS UNLIMITED/ TV Pilot / Vision International
1996 / Video / ENERGY ALTERNATIVES / Educational Documentary / Green House Enterprise Centre
1998 / Video / HOLISTIC HEALTH & HEALING/ Educational Documentary /Canadian Natural Health Association
2000 / Video / THE ORGANIC GARDEN / Educational Documentary / Earthwalk Eco Education Centre
2002 / Film /THE BIRD LADY / Educational Documentary / Green Planet Foundation
2004 / Video / WHY VIDEO / Educational Documentary / Media Arts Center
2013 / Video / Creating A Green Future with Your Wallet / Video Report / Sustainable Living Magazine
2014 / Documentary TV Coverage / The Mandrine Pro Golf Tournament
2014 / Golf In Canada / Documentary / Multi Sport International
2015 / Insights Into Digital Signage / Educational Shorts / Lyle Bunn
2015 / Promotional Video / Media Arts Group
2016 / Live Video Streaming / Frozen / Gladstone Theatre
2016 / Dance With Me / Promotional Video / Gabia Furgason
2016 / Sing Out / Music Video Series / The Arts Club
2016 / Supporting The Arts / Fund Raising Video / The Arts Club
2017 / Shame / Animal Cruelty Documentary / Victory For Animals

License & Passport

Skills

Job Titles

Floor Staff, Locations Scout, Locations Director / Manager, Distribution Coordinator / Manager, Creative Director, Marketing / PR, Content Producer, Casting Director, Live Programming / Broadcasting, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Teacher, Technical Director / Vision Mixer, Post Production Coordinator, Video Editor, Sound Designer, Aerial / Drone Operator, Retoucher, Photographer, Videographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Production Support, Studio Producer / Director, Producer, Director, Writer, Script Writer, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer

Years in industry

6+ years