NICOLA RAGGI www.nicolaraggi.net - 122 Boerum street 3F, Brooklyn, NY 11206 | (C) (646)-406-5033 | [email protected] Professional Summary Motivated, high potential Cinematographer with unique artistic sensibilities, visionary editor and expert colorist w i t h 7 years of experience in all aspects of motion pictures film and video industry able to build high performing teams. Master of both film (16 and 35mm) and video systems, as well as latest workflows and technologies including editing and color correction softwares. Superb interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities, offers impressive record of successful projects such as the feature film entitled "Tom's Dilemma”. Skills Master of lighting. Exceptional camera operator. Great organizational skills. Ability to master complex technologies. Special talent for collaborating and communicating effectively. Knowledge of: steadicam, cranes and Jib arms, dollies and sliders, shoulder supports, tripods and heads, suction mount, car mounts, green and blue screen, rain towers and special FX. Versatile. Passionated. Positive attitude. Multitasking. Hard worker. Problem solver. Money saver. Proficient in stressful environment. Reliable. Fast. FCP, FCPX, Premiere, DaVinci, REDCINE-X PRO. Work History CINEMATOGRAPHER www.nicolaraggi.net Design looks and visual styles to reflects the intentions of the director. 2007 to Current Provide guidance in all technical aspects of production. Advice regarding the choice of the most appropriate film or digital video format . Blocking scenes to provide artful coverage in the most efficient way. Provide input to develop story-boards and shot lists. Location scouting for lighting, camera movements and set desing. Advice on best times and places for exterior scenes to take maximum advantage of available light. Organize camera, electrical and grip crews. Plan placement and rigging lighting fixtures. Advice on arrangements for rental of camera, lighting, grip equipment and specialized tools. Communicate with film labs or digital postproduction facilities. Execute the vision for the look of the film. Anticipate schedule caused by unforeseen circumstances. Approve the set up of lighting. Operate camera during shooting. Assure that there are no technical glitches. Oversaw all phases of post-production. Cinematography Instructor 06/2012 to 09/2014 New York Film Academy – New York City, NY Hands on film and video camera, hands on lighting, composition and camera movements. Cinematic aspects and phases of a motion pictures film from pre- to post-production. Editor & Coloris 06/2006 to 08/2010 LoadingLab inc. – Siena, ITALY Edited and Color corrected all company projects FinalCut-pro, Premiere, AVID Media Composer. Professor 09/2006 to 08/2010 University of Siena – Siena, ITALY 3 years Film & Video production, from pre- to post-. Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction. Graded the students Education Bachelor of Arts: Cinematography New York Film Academy - New York City, NY Master of Arts: Cinematography IED VENICE - Venice, Italy Master of Arts: Cinematography for Cinema and TV Accademia della Luce - Rome, IT 2011 Master of Arts: Film studies University of Siena - Siena, Italy 2004 Accomplishments Animalia - Official selection Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival 2014 Pathos - Official selection New Filmmakers New York 2014 So Long - Best cinematography movie Hoboken International Film Festival 2013 Riff - Best cinematography Merit Accolade Competition 2013 Center Light - TELLY AWARD best commercial 2012 Anna - Official selection New Filmmakers New York 2012 The Revenge of the Egg - Selected Big Apple Film Festival 2011 - Best cinematography Gotham Screen International Film Festival 2011 Mia - Best cinematography American International Film Festival 2011 Hindmind - Best cinematography Havana International Film Festival 2012 - Rhode Island Selected Love Unlimited Film 2012 LA - Selected Sene Film, Music & Arts Festival 2012 Puh-Rump-A-Pum-PUm - Best short Drama American International FF 2011 The Cleaners 2009 2008 - Selected Manhattan Film Festival 2011 - Selected New Filmmakers New York 2011 To be in Me - Official selection Brooklyn Film Festival 2011 Angelo - Best Cinematography Torino short Film Festival 2011 Soluzione Futurista - Best Cinematography Golden Gondola Venice 2010 Burnt - Best Cinematography Spazio Anteprima Torino 2010