Aaron Nelson

Operated camera in framing aesthetically pleasing compositions for static and handheld shots in a "reality style" food show. Stage lighting on location for cooking presentation and interview setting.

Prepped, maintained, and operated camera and support equipment for second unit. Worked with build crew in capturing on-the-fly key moments for episode B-roll and time lapse footage. Media managed footage at end of day and filled camera reports for dailies.

Operating as an IATSE local, I assisted in routing power supply from 1600AMP generators on location sets via distribution boxes and 4/0, 2/0, banded, and bates cable. Helped rig crane lifts with 20K heads.

Operated camera in framing aesthetically pleasing compositions for static, shoulder rigged, and slider shots. Worked with Grip shaping and manipulating available light for exterior scenes. Built equipment lists for camera and lighting.

Managed/maintained company grip equipment and company personnel. Operated/maintained 4-ton grip truck and routinely inventoried, unloaded, and loaded equipment. On set, rigged for overhead lighting, built up to 20' butterflies, 10 foot crane arms, and complex dolly tracks.

Operating as an IATSE local, I assisted in routing power supply from 1200AMP generators on location sets via distribution boxes and 4/0, 2/0, banded, and bates cable. Helped rig crane lifts with 10K heads. Assisted in overhead grid rigging of source four, 1K, and 2K lighting fixtures on sound stages.

Assisted the Gaffer and Key Grip in loading/unloading/staging grip and lighting equipment from the 3 ton box truck. Routed power to location set, rigged overhead lighting, set lighting controls, staged and stowed G&E equipment via gear carts. Transported and stowed Fisher 11 dolly system.

Assisted cinematographers in designing lighting schemes. Loaded/unloaded/staged lighting equipment for use on set. Set lighting instruments and stands with lighting control equipment. Set exterior 12x12 overheads. Operated 2 ton sprinter van for transport of equipment to several locations.

Implement lighting controls, set stands and flags. Assist gaffer in setting lighting instruments and routing power. Load/unload, stage, and secure equipment.

Implement lighting controls, set stands and flags. Load/unload, stage, and secure equipment to and from equipment vans.

Assisted the Gaffer and Key Grip in loading/unloading/staging grip and lighting equipment. Ran power to location set via a 6500W generator, assisted with jib crane construction, and built overhead frames.

I assisted Gaffer in running power and setting lighting on outdoor location. I built and set 12x12' overhead frames, 12x12' outdoor enclosure over a stage set, and built dolly track on uneven, muddy ground. Operated dolly for DP/Camera.

Rigged and set 12x12' overhead frames, built 24' outdoor dolly track, operated dolly for camera moves. Set bounce boards and assisted gaffer in setting lighting equipment on location. Loaded, unloaded 3 ton grip truck and staged equipment while we made several company moves.

Assisted the Gaffer and Key Grip in loading/unloading/staging lighting equipment. Ran power to set, set lighting instruments, and built overhead frames.

Operated camera in framing esthetically pleasing compositions for static, shoulder rigged, and slider shots. Designed and executed lighting schemes for numerous interior and exterior scenes. Worked with Director in building shot lists and designing visual style. Built camera and lighting budget and equipment inventory.

Operated camera in framing esthetically pleasing compositions for static, shoulder rigged, slider, and jib shots. Lead camera department in staging, stowing, and prepping camera equipment. Worked with Grip in rigging camera and Gaffer in designing lighting schemes for numerous interior scenes. Built equipment lists for camera and lighting.

Rigged and staged lighting control instruments for Cinematographer in a sound stage environment. Rigged 20x20 overhead butterfly as well as operated Fisher 11 dolly.

Assist Director of Photography in designing lighting schemes for numerous scenes. Inventory equipment needs and assign necessary instruments to accomplish desired look. Balance and rout power loads to lighting. Stage, set, and maintain lighting equipment. Prep, unload/load, and operate 3 ton grip truck.

Operated underwater camera for subsurface scenes intended for visual effects. Controlled available light while transitioning between above surface and subsurface sequences.

Operated camera in framing esthetically pleasing compositions for static, shoulder rigged, and slider shots. Worked with Gaffer in designing light schemes for numerous interior and exterior scenes. Worked with Director in building shot lists and designing visual style. Built camera and lighting budget and equipment inventory.

Implement lighting controls, set stands and flags. Assist gaffer in setting lighting instruments and routing power. Load/unload, stage, and secure equipment.

Under the direction of the DoP, I set lighting instruments and stands with lighting control equipment to provide necessary and desired luminance to each scene. Routed and balanced power loads. Safely and efficiently loaded, unloaded, inventoried, and staged lighting equipment for use on set.

Assisted cinematographer in designing lighting schemes and pre-planning lighting inventory. Loaded/unloaded/staged lighting equipment for use on set. Set lighting instruments and stands with lighting control equipment to provide necessary and desired luminance to each scene. Routed and balanced power loads.

Tech scouted locations, gear inventoried for Grip and Electric. Set lighting stands, lighting control, and speed rail. Operated, loaded, and unloaded 3 ton box truck. Assisted in balancing power loads for lighting.

Tech scouted locations, gear inventoried for Grip and Electric. Set lighting stands, green screens, lighting control, and dolly tracks. Operated dolly. Operated, loaded, and unloaded 3 ton box truck. Assisted in balancing power loads for lighting.

Rig lighting control, Dolly grip, assist in running power and setting stage lighting. Rig mannequin for dummy football tackle. Load and unload lighting equipment.

Rig butterflies and overhead flags. Set and secure stands. Assist in running power and setting stage lighting. Load and unload lighting equipment.

Gear list/inventory/trouble shoot Video, Lighting, and Audio equipment for episodic broadcasts. Operated and maintain HD broadcast cameras. Compose shots compositionally. Direct and manipulate set and available natural lighting.

Assisted Cinematographer in designing set lighting for numerous styles and times of day. Rigged and set lights while routing power and balancing electrical loads. Supervised unloading and loading of 3-ton grip truck, and staging of such equipment on set.

Operated camera in framing esthetically pleasing compositions for static, shoulder rigged, slider, and jib shots. Lead camera department in staging, stowing, and prepping camera equipment. Worked with grip in rigging camera. Built camera and lighting budget and equipment inventory. Designed lighting schemes for numerous interior and exterior scenes.

Assisted in designing set lighting for commercial spot. Staged, rigged, and set lights while routing power and balancing electrical loads.

Prep camera and support equipment for operation and transport. Configure and set focus marks for complex shots. Pull focus as nessessary. Mark takes with slate for audio sync and editor. Maintain power station for recharging and DIT. Spot operator during complex handheld shots.

Transport Grip and Electric equipment to location via 3 ton truck. Unload, load, maintain, and stage equipment. Set and secure 12x12 overhead butterflies. Rig and secure tungsten and HMI lighting instruments while setting light control. Route and balance power distribution.

Assisted DP in designing light schemes, setting Grip and Electric equipment, routing power and balancing electrical loads.

Operated camera in framing esthetically pleasing compositions for static, shoulder rigged, and dolly shots. Lead camera dept. in staging, stowing, and prepping camera equipment. Worked with grip and lighting in designing and controlling light for numerous interior and exterior scenes. Built camera and lighting budget and equipment inventory.

Assisted Cinematographer in designing set lighting for short film. Rigged and set lights while routing power and balancing electrical loads.

Gear list/inventory Grip and Electric equipment for traveling production across four states. Assist DP and Gaffers in setting lighting instruments and lighting control for shaping light sources and blacking out building windows. Set dolly and tracks, as well as mini slider, and operate dolly. Load/unload grip trucks.

Maintain/stage Grip and Electric equipment from 3 ton truck. Rig and secure tungsten, fluorescent, and HMI lighting instruments while setting lighting control. Rig lighting instruments in a static vehicle. Set dolly and tracks for camera moves.

Prep/maintain camera and support equipment for operation and transport. Configure and set focus marks for complex shots and camera moves. Pull focus as necessary. Change cinema PL prime lenses with operator. Assist with Jib and Dolly moves.