I enjoy the journey more than the destination.  I have almost always been self employed, contracted for computer consulting, media production or photography/graphics.  Every project is unique and that is the best part.
 

Current/Recent Projects

(As of 9-1-08)

In Production:
Camera Operator – ‘Tyranny’ John Beck Hofmann

In Production:
Set Construction – ‘Tyranny’ John Beck Hofmann

In Production: Navy / DOD Project – Camera / Editing – Contracted by Santa Barbara Applied Research
           
Completed: Production / Music Video / Weepies ‘Hideaway’ Video Challenge : See Below

 

Websites

www.BaquetPhoto.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/garret/baquet

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2535796/

http://community.webshots.com/user/garretbaquet

www.techpoweredcomputers.com

Professional experience

~1997 - Present             JPL/NASA (STC / Chipton Ross)   Pasadena, CA

                                        Currently Contracted by Santa Barbara Applied Research

Audio/Visual

§     On Call AV operator

§     Camera Operator

§     Sound Mixing

§     Field Production / Studio Production

§     Editing

§     200+  live and taped shows
 

2003 - Present               Tech Powered Computers               Glendora, CA

 Owner

§     Repair 100+ computers per month

§     Hardware Trouble shooting, Software
       Debugging

§     4000+ customers

§     Handle networks as large as 70 computers

§     Security Auditing

§     Data Recovery

§     IT Consulting
 

Education

1999 - 2002       Cal State Los Angeles              Los Angeles, CA

Bachelors Degree in Radio Television Film

§     3 awards at the 1999 Film and Video Festival
       (1^st – Experimental Video, Tied 2^nd - Music
       Video, 3^rd – Documentary)

1994 - 1998       Mount San Antonio College               Walnut, CA

Associates Degree

§     Speech Team (Forensics)

§     Pole Vaulting (Track and Field)
 

Other Projects

Produced / -  Music Television

Including Artists such as:

Common Sense
Smashmouth
Coolio
Fishbone
The Untouchables

Worked closely with record labels, management and venues.

1998-99 Reel Hollywood Glendora, CA

Reel Hollywood is a behind the scenes look at Film making and the People involved.

A Documentary style production with an emphasis on avoiding sound bites

Responsible for all aspects of production.

Movie Premier Interviews
 

Community activities

Eagle Scout. Glendora Rotary Member, written articles for the San Gabriel Valley Examiner, Annual Glendora Trivia Challenge, Assist at Annual Family Film Nights in the Park, Contribute to the Mini Grant Program for Local Teachers, Support Local Charities (Heart and Soul Community Services)Sponsor of the local Little League, High school teams, Contribute Auction Items to “Night on the Plaza” and other local fundraisers, Glendora Women's Club, Sponsor Local Artists for “Art on the Avenue”  Volunteer Teachers Assistant for Backpacking Classes at Cal State Northridge.  Volunteer trail guide for local Boy Scout troops.
 

Hobbies

Hiking / Backpacking, Photography, Motorcycles (Street / Dirt), Gardening, Camping, Cooking, Music.