Mark Chapmen Obituary

Mark Chapmen attended Branham High School in San Jose, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Mark Chapmen.

Graduation Year	Class of 1972
Date of Passing	Nov 25, 2024
About	Dropped out at 16 to pursue a carrer in rock climbing becoming a well know figure in that sport. Through climbing eventually became a rigger in the film industry. His first film was 'Cliffhanger' with Sylvester Stallon. Eventually he recieved two Technical Academy Awards, along with two co-workers for the technology used in cable controlled overhead cameras, now most noticeable for use in sports events. Noted for its ability to allow multiple exact sweeping through a three dimensional space. Used frequently in green screen and multiple reshoots. A friend and close neighbor of mine since 1963. B. Basolo.