Daniel Moquin

Built cameras (Canon C300, Sony FS700, Phantom Flex). Keeping cameras clean and batteries charged. Setting video village, and wireless transmitters (Teradek). I was also responsible for distribution and collection of walkies, and the occasional crafty run (if we were understaffed).

Responsible for driving DP to set two-to-three hours before call, to assist with time lapses. Responsible for: transportation of crew and talent, deep cleaning of camera package, distribution and collection of walkies. The shoot only had one gaffer, so I worked closely with lighting & gripping as well.

Tape labeling/management. Keeping Camera Logs. Changing batteries/tapes as needed. Helping camera operators set up shots. Driving follow vehicle. Working with DoP on lighting schemes.

Shuttling crew back and forth from airport/hotel. Assisting camera team with lens swaps and camera placement. Assisting with lighting schemes. Releasing extras. Coordinating shipment of equipment at shoot's end.

Buying and setting up Crafty. Managing receipts and and expenses. Transporting crew to and from hotel. Loading/Unloading Cargo/Gear for Camera Team. Changing lenses, managing media on set, driving camera team/Producers to locations.

Driving Camera Crew to B-Roll locations. Changing camera batteries/tapes. Setting time-lapses. During down-time: Assisting Lighting team with set-ups. Going on runs, driving talent and producers to and from hotel.

Production assistant duties: providing meals and snacks to the crew. Making runs for producers. Fedex/printing duties. Receipt/petty cash management. Driving crew/talent to location. In addition to PA duties, I worked closely with the camera team, setting up time lapses and aiding the DP with lighting interviews.

Translating scripts from German to English and vice versa, general office duties, assisting shooters & interviewers on reality-based shoots, assisting editors in-office.

Managing Rental cars, coordinating pick-up of cast & crew, managing per diem expenses and receipts, assisting on-set with camera duties (swapping lenses, changing hard drives, etc.,), organizing equipment shipping & pick-up.

Managing Rental cars, coordinating pick-up of crew, managing per diem expenses and receipts, organizing paperwork, writing stories, obtaining on-camera releases for police & students, and conducting police interviews.