What is Klein Creations?
My name is Christian Klein and my passions in life are Filmmaking and Skimboarding. I am a hardworking student at Ohlone College pursuing a Film Career. Having gained much experience through the Tri-Valey ROP program, broadcasting classes, working as a gaffer, grip, and DP on film sets, along with creating promotion videos for http://www.kleenspeed.com/, I provide a professional film service for a wide variety of jobs and locations. I have gained experience in advertising, music videos, video editing, filming, actions sports, feature and short films. Klein Creations is a new way to embrace life, through a lens
Resume.
Christian Klein - Cinematographer and Gaffer
572 Gerard Ct. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.270.8533 christiandklein@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly innovative and motivated cinematographer and gaffer with demonstrated ability to make an inner vision a visual reality for short films and feature films, and to create eye-catching promotional videos to enhance your business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
48 Hour Music Video Festival (Paid)
Music Video May 18, 2012
Berkeley, CA
Gaffer
Troopers (Paid)
Feature Film. eKidsFilms & Engine 15 Media
San Jose, CA April 27 – May 5, 2012
Swing Grip
The Discovery
Student Short Film
Pleasanton, CA April 21 and 22, 2012
Cinematographer
Richard (Paid)
Student Short Film
Berkeley, CA April 20, 2012
Gaffer
Second Thoughts - Award winning Cinematography
Student Short Film
San Francisco and Fremont, CA April 10 and 14, 2012
Cinematographer
The Lucky Man
Student Short Film
Pleasanton and Fremont, CA April 6, 7, and 9 2012
Screenplay, Producer, Director, and Editor
Ohlone Sports Bumper
Ohlone College Broadcast Television
Fremont, CA March 29, 2012
Motion Graphics
I created a sports bumper for the sports television show at Ohlone College using Motion.
The Great Escape Reality Show (Paid)
Profiles Television
Ione, CA at Preston Castle April 16-17,2012
Grip and Electric
The Great Escape Reality Show (Paid)
Profiles Television
Alameda, CA. Aboard the U.S.S. Hornet April 1-2, 2012
Grip and Electric
Rig light sources such as Kino tube, Parcan, Peppers, 2K Globe, and Stinger above head.
Monk Fish
Student Short Film
Berkeley, CA March 31, 2012
2nd Assistant Camera
Shot on the RED ONE Mysterium X.
Strip For me
Pleasant Hill, CA
Key Grip March 24, 2012
Set up a Leko, HMI, 6x silk, and multiple tweenie’s,
Chapkis Dance Competition (Paid)
San Ramon, CA March 17, 2012
Second Camera
45 Dance Crews performed. I was second camera capturing close-ups and medium shots of dancers.
Prince Sole “Not Prepared” Music Video
San Jose, CA March 11, 2012
Cinematographer and Gaffer
Equipment used: Arri 1K light kit, Arri 150’s, foam core, Canon 7D, Nikon D7000, and Glidecam.
San Francisco Water Conservation (Paid)
Rock Bridge Productions, Daily City, CA and San Francisco, CA
http://www.gorockbridge.com/ March 1, 2012
Gaffer and 1st Assistant Camera
Extensive set up of Kino Flo’s and Mowel 1k’s. Also, Assistant Camera for Canon 5d mark II.
Common Simple Beautiful Music Video
Pinole, CA Feb 18 & 19 2012
Swing
Apart of the Grip and Electric crew for the production. Set up multiple car rigs, J.L. Fisher Dolly, RED Epic, 4K, C-stands, baby stands, etc.
What If Feature Film
Smear Productions, San Jose, CA Feb 16 & 17 2012
http://www.smeraproductions.com/index.html
Production Assistant
During production I was a grip, an extra, and was assistant camera operator (RED ONE).
Paige Zollar’s Music Video
Joe Urban Productions, Pleasanton, CA Feb 10, 2012
Cinematographer
In charge of operating Sony HDV on a dolly and jib crane. Shots consisted of performance.
Impact MMA Promotion Video (Paid) December 9 & 10, 2011
Pleasanton, CA.
Director and Cinematographer
The Filming and editing is both by Christian Klein and David Camarena. Gaining experience filming with the Canon 7D, Jib crane, and editing with Final Cut Pro 7.
Chapkiss Dance Music Video (Paid) December 11, 2011
Nick Mahar Productions, Dublin, CA
http://nickmahar.com/
Gaffer
Set up lighting ranging from Arri 1K’s, Mowel 1K’s, and color gels. Also, setting up jib crane as well as assistant camera work (Canon 7D & 5D Mark II).
Starting Six & Foolish Ways Music Video December 20, 2011
Nick Mahar Productions, Dublin, CA
http://nickmahar.com/
Gaffer
Set up lighting ranging from Arri 150’s, 1K’s, and Kino Flows. Also, color gels, running power, and some assistant camera work (Canon 7D & 5D Mark II).
Licks Feature Film
Oceanland Entertainment, Vallejo, CA
Oakland, Ca Nov 2011
http://oceanlandentertainment.webs.com/
Swing
On set I collaborated with others wrangling cables, dealing with a J.L. fisher dolly, and grip equipment for Licks feature film.
Director – L. La Mar Stewart
KleenSpeed Promo Videos (Paid)
KleenSpeed®, Moffett Field, CA June 2011 – Present
http://www.kleenspeed.com/
Director, Cinematographer, and Gaffer
Produce promotional videos for product marketing, filmed on location at Infineon Raceway, CA, Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, and Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA.
Mission:
Passions in life are Filmmaking, school, and the ocean. I am a hardworking student at Ohlone College pursuing a career as a cinematographer. I provide a professional film service for a wide variety of jobs and locations. I have gained experience as a grip and gaffer in the film industry working on commercials, music videos, action sports, feature and short films, in addition to being a certified Final Cut Pro 7 editor.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Associate of Arts (AA) – Ohlone College, Fremont, CA – Certificate of accomplishment in Advanced Film and Video.
Expected graduation 2013.
ROP Film & Media – Regional Occupational Program, Certificate in film and media. Strong coursework in film production and television broadcasting.
High School Diploma – Amador High School, Pleasanton, CA, 2011
MEMBERSHIPS & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crew 152 – Graduation from an extensive 15-week film school.
572 Gerard Ct. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.270.8533 christiandklein@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly innovative and motivated cinematographer and gaffer with demonstrated ability to make an inner vision a visual reality for short films and feature films, and to create eye-catching promotional videos to enhance your business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
48 Hour Music Video Festival (Paid)
Music Video May 18, 2012
Berkeley, CA
Gaffer
Troopers (Paid)
Feature Film. eKidsFilms & Engine 15 Media
San Jose, CA April 27 – May 5, 2012
Swing Grip
The Discovery
Student Short Film
Pleasanton, CA April 21 and 22, 2012
Cinematographer
Richard (Paid)
Student Short Film
Berkeley, CA April 20, 2012
Gaffer
Second Thoughts - Award winning Cinematography
Student Short Film
San Francisco and Fremont, CA April 10 and 14, 2012
Cinematographer
The Lucky Man
Student Short Film
Pleasanton and Fremont, CA April 6, 7, and 9 2012
Screenplay, Producer, Director, and Editor
Ohlone Sports Bumper
Ohlone College Broadcast Television
Fremont, CA March 29, 2012
Motion Graphics
I created a sports bumper for the sports television show at Ohlone College using Motion.
The Great Escape Reality Show (Paid)
Profiles Television
Ione, CA at Preston Castle April 16-17,2012
Grip and Electric
The Great Escape Reality Show (Paid)
Profiles Television
Alameda, CA. Aboard the U.S.S. Hornet April 1-2, 2012
Grip and Electric
Rig light sources such as Kino tube, Parcan, Peppers, 2K Globe, and Stinger above head.
Monk Fish
Student Short Film
Berkeley, CA March 31, 2012
2nd Assistant Camera
Shot on the RED ONE Mysterium X.
Strip For me
Pleasant Hill, CA
Key Grip March 24, 2012
Set up a Leko, HMI, 6x silk, and multiple tweenie’s,
Chapkis Dance Competition (Paid)
San Ramon, CA March 17, 2012
Second Camera
45 Dance Crews performed. I was second camera capturing close-ups and medium shots of dancers.
Prince Sole “Not Prepared” Music Video
San Jose, CA March 11, 2012
Cinematographer and Gaffer
Equipment used: Arri 1K light kit, Arri 150’s, foam core, Canon 7D, Nikon D7000, and Glidecam.
San Francisco Water Conservation (Paid)
Rock Bridge Productions, Daily City, CA and San Francisco, CA
http://www.gorockbridge.com/ March 1, 2012
Gaffer and 1st Assistant Camera
Extensive set up of Kino Flo’s and Mowel 1k’s. Also, Assistant Camera for Canon 5d mark II.
Common Simple Beautiful Music Video
Pinole, CA Feb 18 & 19 2012
Swing
Apart of the Grip and Electric crew for the production. Set up multiple car rigs, J.L. Fisher Dolly, RED Epic, 4K, C-stands, baby stands, etc.
What If Feature Film
Smear Productions, San Jose, CA Feb 16 & 17 2012
http://www.smeraproductions.com/index.html
Production Assistant
During production I was a grip, an extra, and was assistant camera operator (RED ONE).
Paige Zollar’s Music Video
Joe Urban Productions, Pleasanton, CA Feb 10, 2012
Cinematographer
In charge of operating Sony HDV on a dolly and jib crane. Shots consisted of performance.
Impact MMA Promotion Video (Paid) December 9 & 10, 2011
Pleasanton, CA.
Director and Cinematographer
The Filming and editing is both by Christian Klein and David Camarena. Gaining experience filming with the Canon 7D, Jib crane, and editing with Final Cut Pro 7.
Chapkiss Dance Music Video (Paid) December 11, 2011
Nick Mahar Productions, Dublin, CA
http://nickmahar.com/
Gaffer
Set up lighting ranging from Arri 1K’s, Mowel 1K’s, and color gels. Also, setting up jib crane as well as assistant camera work (Canon 7D & 5D Mark II).
Starting Six & Foolish Ways Music Video December 20, 2011
Nick Mahar Productions, Dublin, CA
http://nickmahar.com/
Gaffer
Set up lighting ranging from Arri 150’s, 1K’s, and Kino Flows. Also, color gels, running power, and some assistant camera work (Canon 7D & 5D Mark II).
Licks Feature Film
Oceanland Entertainment, Vallejo, CA
Oakland, Ca Nov 2011
http://oceanlandentertainment.webs.com/
Swing
On set I collaborated with others wrangling cables, dealing with a J.L. fisher dolly, and grip equipment for Licks feature film.
Director – L. La Mar Stewart
KleenSpeed Promo Videos (Paid)
KleenSpeed®, Moffett Field, CA June 2011 – Present
http://www.kleenspeed.com/
Director, Cinematographer, and Gaffer
Produce promotional videos for product marketing, filmed on location at Infineon Raceway, CA, Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, and Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA.
Mission:
Passions in life are Filmmaking, school, and the ocean. I am a hardworking student at Ohlone College pursuing a career as a cinematographer. I provide a professional film service for a wide variety of jobs and locations. I have gained experience as a grip and gaffer in the film industry working on commercials, music videos, action sports, feature and short films, in addition to being a certified Final Cut Pro 7 editor.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Associate of Arts (AA) – Ohlone College, Fremont, CA – Certificate of accomplishment in Advanced Film and Video.
Expected graduation 2013.
ROP Film & Media – Regional Occupational Program, Certificate in film and media. Strong coursework in film production and television broadcasting.
High School Diploma – Amador High School, Pleasanton, CA, 2011
MEMBERSHIPS & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crew 152 – Graduation from an extensive 15-week film school.
