Dan Buchanan

Lead assistant camera to two operators, workshop environment. Full time roles in addition to AC: DIT, drone pilot, drone operator, camera operator

Peru episode: Assistant Camera to two operators in rough jungle terrain. Car to car, precarious locations. Occasional camera operator when needed, also performed DIT duties.

Lead Assistant Camera to four operators in extremely rough terrain with 20+ cameras for various uses and specialty shots. Occasional operating for high-speed sequences.

Peru episode: Assistant camera to one operator in high altitude terrain throughout multiple exterior locations. Occasional C Camera operating.

Lead assistant, DIT, B-roll/Timelapse unit as my day to day responsibilities. Also performing duties as Drone Operator with Beaconhead Studios for the aerial unit days.

Treasure Quest S3: Bolivia - Three camera operators to one Camera Assistant in rough terrains in a variety of climates. Responsible for the three operators and mainintaing their cameras as well as meticulous log reports for each. In addition, specialty cameras are used every day, in some cases up to 10 per day. All maintenance, reports, and general fluidity of the camera department was addressed on my own, and although challenging, the opportunity was one I'm glad I took.

Assistant to 4 operators shooting extremely long scenes while responsible for specialty cameras capturing alternative angles and/or timelapses. Detailed card log information kept for every card shot throughout the day, sometimes up to 60 cards per day. Also responsible for all gear maintenance including software updates to cameras and/or other equipment when necessary. Gimbal operator for every ariel shot on the show using the Inspire 1 with both the X3 and X5 cameras. Charging stations and many other necessary day to day responsibilities were meticulously kept in order so that production may run as smoothly as possible and the camera department would never slow down the production process.

Treasure Quest S2: Argentina - Assistant to 3 operators shooting long scenes while responsible for specialty cameras capturing alternative angles and/or timelapses. Detailed card log information kept for every card shot throughout the day. Also responsible for all gear maintenance including software updates to cameras and/or other equipment when necessary. This job posed many physical hurtles as we would move our entire camera and lighting package through the jungle almost every day on very rough terrain.