Kenneth Bauer

In pre-production for a sci-fi indie feature with lighting heavily inspired by early noir films such as Sunset Blvd. and sci-fi films like Blade Runner. Working one-on-one with the writer/director on scouting locations, shot list and lighting set-ups, and developing a shooting schedule.

Worked closely with the Gaffer and Key Grip to light for Super 16mm. Duties included setting up grip equipment, organizing the grip truck, and preparing equipment check out.

Worked closely with the Gaffer and DP to light the film. Rigs included lighting for a hazer, interior night set ups with Mole Richardson Baby LED lights, and exterior bounce.

Worked as 1st Assistant Camera on an NYU thesis project shot on the Red Epic. Duties included assembling the Red package, changing camera settings, pulling focus, and assisting the Director of Photography in any way possible.

Worked as a Grip on a NYFA thesis project with a budget raised through an Indiegogo campaign. Assisted the Key Grip with flag placement, negative fill, and bounce. Assisted the Gaffer with setting up 1.2 HMI’s, 800w Jokers, Kino 4 banks, and tweenies.

Worked with the Key Grip to set up lighting rigs for interior day with 12 by silk and solid rags. Also worked as a dolly grip with the J.L. Fisher dolly.

Heavily involved with pre-production and post-production process. Filmed over the course of 20 days in a lot of exterior locations with bounce from natural key lights. Exterior night chase scenes lit with soft lights powered through a generator.

Worked with Production Coordinator on Taylor Hackford’s film starring Jason Statham. Held casting calls, worked on set, slated for second unit, changed lenses on the Red Epic, worked with Digital Image Technician.