Jonathan Wood

Attend and accurately photograph events for school districts in the NY, NJ and CT areas. Coverage includes: scheduling, taking, organizing and editing photos, as well as uploading them to ImageFlo. Coordinate with athletic departments, administration, coaches and parents. Communicate and report to corporate offices in Rhode Island and Minneapolis.

Commercial shoots for WEN by Chaz Dean. Responsible for office organization, talent management and tracking expenses. Supported Grip/ Electric, set up equipment and assisted camera department (DP, AC). Worked with D.I.T. to organize and deliver media. Managed communication between the crew, Caudill and Associates and Guthy Renker clients.

Worked on the short film shot in 35mm film. Daily tasks included managing crafty, wrangling talent and anything else needed to be done.

“Rods N’ Wheels” for Discovery Channel. Worked with Director of Photography, Camera Operators and filled in for the Assistant Camera on several shoots. Aided post-production department, sat in on editing sessions and received additional training on Avid suite. Coordinated with vendors and arranged pickups for camera equipment.

“Die Trying” TV series for National Geographic. Supported office staff, editors, producers and company founder. Inventoried equipment for show wrap, and assisted with office procedures. Coordinated transportation needs of crew.

Worked on set of Owl Street; assisted with camerawork and lighting composition. Additional duties included: location scouting, storyboarding, filming casting sessions and blocking actors.

Local ABC affiliate. Responsible for supervision of live news broadcasts: cued graphics, operated studio cameras and edited teasers, clips and packages for daily shows. Gripped for commercial department to create advertisements for local businesses and community events. Communicated quickly with all departments to ensure effective broadcast.

Worked on set as a grip for the camera department: Cable wrangling for moving dolly shots, changing and upkeep of lenses for Arri Alexa, and making runs.