So I finally Updated my reel.
I shortened it, took somethings out, and put a couple other things in.

Cinematography Reel - Eric Castro from ERICCASTRO on Vimeo.

Its been a year already since my last post.
Wow!

Well, as a Cinematographer goes, not a lot new has happened.
I came to a point where I decided to not shoot anything I didnt believe in, or wouldnt look great.
My long winded reasoning below.

Things are changing like in the seventies. (like that book, "Raging Bull,...." I dont know, that hollywood book everyone reads).
I remember going to film school and listening to everyone talk about how DV (yes, not even HD yet), was gonna take over the whole film world.
"Film is dead !!" they would say, and debate over the subject like inspired minds do over heartfelt ideas and beliefs.

Just a quick look at a music video I shot a few months back. The video was shot on some sort of HD/DV thing. Probably the Sony EX1 if I remember correctly. We used 2 cameras and a lighting package that could fit in the back of a truck.

Just like it states.
This is my Temporary Cinematography Reel.
The first part is from the movie Skyler.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1369696/
The movie is still in post and is my first Feature I have shot as a DP. The budget was 40K and we did it in 12 days.
We shot on 2 RED cameras with a full lens Package.(18,25,32,50,85,100,135 iirc)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTWeN8L1hgo

So there it is, but lets get into it a little.

There really is no such thing as a "Gaffers Reel".
You hear people ask for it once in awhile. And its usually a good sign that the person is fresh out of film school or worse.

Hello,
I figured this is the easiest way to stop by and say hi. I usually make it back north for the holidays, and always miss you guys since school is out.
Sooooooooo, since 03.
Worked for 2 years in Seattle after graduation.
Moved to Hollywood, or North Hollywood that is.
Worked as a Grip and Electrician on every crappy indie movie that would pay anything, or sometimes just to meet contacts.
Couple years later I am working as a Gaffer along side of Emmy Nominated Cinematographer Sion Michel, ACS.
As Sion started shooting more and more overseas I spent about a year Gaffing for the Hallmark Channel, Spike and Ion, as Well as moving up to B Camera Operator and 2nd Unit DP.

That position put me into contact with Alicia Coppola, (no relation, watch Jericho)