Jessica Eiden

I shot architectural style photographs of 23 Brookdale facilities in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois for their corporate websites, highlighting all renovations and new construction.

Assisted the production team with loading and unloading all gear, setting up and moving lights, wrangling cables, purchasing props and dressing the set. Managed all talent and location release forms. Organized charging stations for batteries. Responsible for the assembly of props and continuity of set decoration, distributing and collecting walkies, and other miscellaneous tasks as required.

Acted as a courier, distributed call sheets, pre-purchased props, performed crowd control duties and managed talent releases. Assisted with the set-up and tear-down of sets, ran errands and organized crafty. Supported the crew to ensure all production needs were met.

Entrusted with archiving and logging all footage. Assisted Producer with all interviews, b-roll and release forms. Ran errands and performed additional duties as required to support production.

Served as lead camera operator. Managed all camera, sound and lighting equipment. Recruited personnel for undertaking different production activities such as crafty, transportation, lodging and transferring of footage. Provided the editor daily production notes.

Traveled and recorded daily promotions, commercials and show content. Set up lighting and cameras by making quick decisions and utilizing patience and adaptability for an ever-changing outdoor atmosphere. Attended weekly production meetings; edited and distributed content to the Executive Producer and Television Network, following a strict deadline and cable guidelines.

Supported the Producers and Creative Director with all daily activities on set. Assisted with the set-up and tear-down of lighting equipment, managed petty cash flow, ordered crafty, ran errands, and completed other duties as needed.

Produce creative and engaging digital content for top brands and agencies; collaborate with marketing teams within an organization to execute content needs, from high-concept to social media and internal communications. Operate all camera equipment, prep and interview on-screen talent and voice actors, capture supporting b-roll and coordinate event logistics. Edit all photo/video content, design illustrations and select music beds for the final product, often working additional hours to meet strict deadlines.

Camera Operator for the 2011 Wisconsin State Fair Advertising Campaign.

Operated the HVX 100 in challenging environments. Offloaded, logged and transferred all RAW footage. Mailed progress reports, production notes and footage to MTV's NY office. Managed all camera, sound and lighting equipment. Provided practical support to the Field Producer and talent to ensure all shoots were completed efficiently and within budget.

Interviewed racers and operated various cameras during the 2009 SCCA Runoffs. Uploaded and logged footage for a fast-paced and time-sensitive production.

Organized production meetings to discuss set design, direction and cinematography for a film noir inspired short film. Organized the pre-production schedule and directed the construction team. Designed the set using Vectorworks, purchased props and assisted the Art Department and Wardrobe/Makeup.

Assisted the Production Designer. Managed the Art Department, overseeing the budget to execute the construction and dressing of a challenging futuristic set. Created scale renderings and sketches of props and furniture using Vectorworks. Obtained building material, developed a strict production plan and managed a 30 person crew.