Christopher Stone

Christopher Stone has held a variety of roles in the media, public safety, and military sectors. In 1983, they began their career in the US Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, where they rendered safe or otherwise disposed of un-exploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices, and other hazardous explosive materials on land and in the water. In 1992, they joined Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services as a Fire Lieutenant, where they scripted, shot, and edited video for Fire Department training films, Public Service Announcements, and Public Education segments, as well as filming recruit school graduations, awards ceremonies, and training seminars. In 2004, they started their own business, Etched In Stone Productions, providing media solutions for business and individuals, including video production for the web, broadcast TV, and direct to DVD, as well as slideshow presentations, tape to DVD transfers, and freelance services for shooting and editing. In 2013, they began freelance creative roles with both SmartShoot and StudioNow.

Christopher Stone has an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Saint Leo University. Christopher also attended Fayette County High School from 1981 to 1982, where they studied Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. Stone has also obtained numerous certifications from Lynda.com, including Foundations of Photography: Flash (2016), Premiere Pro Guru: Audio Finishing Techniques (2015), Premiere Pro Guru: Blending Mode Secrets (2015), Cinematic Composition for Video Productions (2015), Foundations of Photography: Lenses (2014), Video Journalism Storytelling Techniques (2014), Motion Control 3D: Bringing Your Photos to Life in Three Dimensions (2014), Motion Graphics for Video Editors: Creating Backgrounds (2014), Architectural Photography: Interiors (2014), Foundations of Photography: Exposure (2014), Lighting with Flash: Basics (2014), On Camera: Develop Your Video Presence (2013), On Camera: Video Makeup Techniques (2013), Foundations of Video: Interviews (2013), Video Journalism Shooting Techniques (2012), Premiere Pro: Color Correction and Enhancement (2011), and Asking Great Sales Questions (2016).