Cindy Hsieh

Produced taped segments from the Figure Skating Event in PyeongChang, Korea for the NBC broadcast.

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2nd Unit Loader

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Assist DP with set-up of cameras (Sony F55, Sony a7sii, GoPros, DJI drone), lighting, and slating of scenes. Additionally, I filled out camera logs and managed media.

Responsible for camera set-up (Arri Alexa, Alura 15-45mm lens, Bartech digital follow focus), pulling focus, and media management.

Responsible for camera set-up (Sony F5 with Arri 15-45m and 18-80m lenses, RT Motion Follow Focus, microforce, and Odyssey 7Q external recorder), pulling focus, video village, and managing media.

Head of the camera department and technical operations on a reality television show. Responsibilities include equipment and lighting set-up/breakdown, inventory of damaged equipment, and media management.

Assist DP with set-up of cameras (Sony F55, Sony a7sii, GoPros, DJI drone), lighting, and slating of scenes.

Responsible for broll (Canon C300) during the Dude University Conference in Raleigh, NC.

Responsible for the skating content in the film, worked with the lead actress and stunt doubles to ensure accuracy of historical programs and events.

Directing the camera operator during athlete practices, logging time codes for replays during the live event, assisting the associate producer.

Duties included researching athletes in various disciplines for print and broadcast media, comprehension of different sports’ judging systems and event analysis, assisting with television coverage/story lines, and handling media requests.

Filmed competitive figure skating programs for consumers and judges of the competition, helped load/unload gear, worked in the promotion and sales of the DVDs.

Set up camera, shotgun mic, wireless mic, and sound mixer for dance recitals, ran cabling for two backstage monitors, and shot backstage footage (Canon 5D).

Assisted DP with loading/unloading gear, camera set-up, lighting, and slating scenes. Also media-managed footage in post-production.

Directing the camera operator during athlete practices, logging time codes for replays during the live event, assisting the associate producer.

Set up interview room for 2016 ACC Men's Basketball Legends interviews, assembled the Arri Alexa with microforce zoom and PIX recorder, and downloaded and transferred media for client.

Responsible for loading/unloading of equipment, changing lenses, charging batteries, setting up lights, mixing audio, and operating the camera.

Directing the camera operator during athlete practices, logging time codes for replays during the event, assisting the associate producer.

Load-in/out of equipment, assisting the camera team with lights/slating scenes, crafty set-up and maintenance, crafty shopping, assisting the designer with setting up the nursery, documenting behind-the-scenes (Canon T3i), and assisting with any other set needs.

Responsible for logging footage, creating timelines of select clips for head editors, adding After Effects assets to each video, creating content for IMDb's Instagram account and Primetime Emmy Awards page.

Load-in/out of equipment, assembling the camera (Canon 5D) and support equipment (All-Steady), pulling focus, operating the camera, and assisting with lighting.

Responsible for loading/unloading of equipment (Panasonic GH4), changing lenses, slating scenes, setting up lights, and additional photography.

Operated the teleprompter and assisted the camera operator (Nikon DSLR) on a Cisco corporate shoot.

Responsible for setting up the Arri Alexa (zoom lens, matte box with 138mm pola) on a jib, including calibrating the Bartech remote follow focus, attaching the microforce, setting up video village, and pulling focus on moving subjects (dancers) for a documentary film.

Responsible for driving the cargo van, setting up crafty (plus morning and afternoon snacks), assisting with set design, getting location and appearance releases, locking down the set, and handing out/collecting walkies.

Responsible for loading/unloading of equipment, changing lenses, charging batteries, setting up lights, additional photography (Canon 5D, Mark III, Canon 70D).

Responsible for pick-up/drop-off of equipment, driving a 1-ton truck, unloading gear, setting up lights, purchasing props, returning unused items, assisting production with its needs.

Responsible for researching and interviewing the athletes, attending practices to camera block, creating blocking sheets, and logging element time codes during the live event.

Recorded voiceover for a PBS documentary - monitored levels, logged notes, and co-directed the shoot. Also, responsible for additional b-roll footage.

Responsible for crew transportation from airport to hotel/set (15-passenger van), catering/craft services, logistics, and purchasing production supplies.

Pre-production: Assisted with location scouting and filing of paperwork Production: Assisted the camera department

Assisted the 1st AD and other production departments on set.

Responsible for actors' close-ups, additional story coverage (Canon 5D, mark ii), and managing media and batteries.

Responsible for changing lenses, slating scenes, creating camera reports, and downloading media.

Lead editor on trailer for feature: "Ghost Goggles". Edited in FCP 7.

Filing receipts, filling out location permits, secretarial duties, and office maintenance.

Responsible for the second camera, filming before and during the wedding ceremony.

Production assistant for the head photographer of the Color Me Rad 5K in Raleigh, NC. In charge of sales and filing paperwork.

Duties included screening applicants’ films, creating the programming for the festival, and marketing and event planning.

Duties included researching figure skating athletes for print and broadcast media, understanding the judging system, event analysis and breakdown, assisting with story lines, and handling media requests.

Responsible for researching and interviewing the athletes, attending practices to camera block, creating blocking sheets, and logging element time codes during the live event.

Duties included prepping talent's wardrobe and scene breakdown.

Assistant Camera (Intern) - assisted the 1st and 2nd Camera Assistants, coiled cable, assembled various camera rigs, coordinated video village (Arri Alexa).

Duties include reading scripts, creating coverages, conferring with staff on production decisions, and secretarial accounting/errands.

Duties included reading scripts, creating coverages, summarizing Kirkus book reviews and creating recommendations, and conferring with staff on production decisions.

During official skating practices, I would direct the cameraman on what athletes and elements to film. During the televising of the event, I was responsible for logging the times for elements and knowing which camera had the best angle, in addition to transcribing interviews.

Responsible for downloading and organizing footage from Aja Ki Pro drives and Sony XDCam; transcribed interviews and pulled selects for features (FCP).

Wrote, Produced, Directed, and Edited my thesis film: "For the Love of Food", a 22-minute comedic short. Shot on the Canon C300.

Duties included operating the camera (Sony F3) for interviews and downloading/organizing media from each camera on set.

Duties included creating camera reports, changing film, changing camera lenses, slating scenes, and assisting the Cinematographer and the 1st Assistant Camera (Arri SR-II).

Duties included interviewing competitors/coaches, comprehension of the ISU judging system, assisting crew and talent with on-camera work, and event analysis.

Duties included researching athletes in various disciplines for print and broadcast media, comprehension of different sports’ judging systems and event analysis, assisting television coverage, and handling media requests.

Responsible for transcribing a feature-length documentary.

Duties included recording audio, monitoring levels, and handling the boom.

Duties included assisting on-camera talent, coordinating social media platforms (Twitter, etc.), organizing interviews, and comprehension of the ISU judging system. (Live television events, including: 2007 Skate America, 2009 World Championships, and 2010 & 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.)

Duties included assisting the camera crew/production team and obtaining release waivers from audience members.

Duties included producing and shooting a professional 30-minute interview for a company’s website (Canon 60D).

Duties included interviewing competitors/coaches, comprehension of the ISU judging system, assisting crew and talent with on-camera work, and event analysis. (Live events, including: 2006 Skate America, 2006 Skate Canada, 2006 Cup of Russia, 2007 Cup of China, 2007 Four Continents, 2007 & 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, 2007 & 2008 World Championships.)