Jared Given

Responsible for all technical aspects of production in the field. Managed all sound related needs, mic'ed talent, worked extensively with Lectronsic SMQV transmitters and UCR receivers, operated second camera (Sony PMW), rigged GoPro's on trucks, ATV's and helicopters. Flew DJI phantom 2+ drone for aerial shots. Also acquired all Appearance and Location releases in the field, took all production stills, and frequently functioned as a Field Producer, where I worked closely with talent, conducted OTF's, and took extensive field notes.

Functioned as an A2, assisting Sound with mic'ing talent, prepping and breaking down wireless transmitters, and bringing all requested audio equipment to set. Assisted producers with gathering appearance releases in the field. Also completed traditional PA roles of lunch orders, prop pickups, craft service runs, and driving crew in 15 pass vans.

Worked primarily as an AC for second camera, where I was responsible for cleaning lenses, swapping in fresh batteries/cards, setting up tripods, and shadowing the cam op as they moved through treacherous terrain. Also worked general PA roles, such as driving hosts, gathering walkies at the end of shooting, loading/unloading gear, gassing up vehicles, etc.

Was responsible for all technical aspects of the production, including shooting second camera, rigging vehicles and boats with GoPro's, and managing all aspects of audio, including placing lav mic's on talent, monitoring levels and running up to five wireless lav sets simultaneously. Also obtained all releases in the field and took all production stills. In addition, when our team would split into two groups, I would act as a Field Producer. Taking specific, detailed and consistent notes while leading questions during OTF's was an integral part of this position. I also operated as a solo shooter-producer when the situation warranted.

Responsible for offloading and managing all media, scrubbing footage, updating tape logs, and informing post of any issues with footage. I also cleaned, maintained, troubleshot and organized all gear, managed all production expenses, kept production vehicles stocked with crafty, gassed and clean, ensured that all gear was properly loaded prior to call, and created call sheets.

General PA duties, including crowd control, obtaining releases, locking down locations and more.

General Grip PA work, including blacking out windows, setting up stands, hauling generators to location, and laying dolly track.

Acted primarily as a Grip PA, where I was responsible for setting up C-stands, combies, laying dolly track, blacking out windows with duvateen, and bringing all requested gear from the grip truck to set.