Aidan Hopgood
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Set Lighting Technician and Production Assistant with a history of delivering exceptional lighting solutions and supporting seamless production workflows for Freelance Film Crew. Excelled in logistics planning and public speaking, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations. Skilled in special effects lighting and effective digital communications, ensuring project success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Set Lighting Technician
Freelance Film Crew
11.2022 - Current
- Received positive feedback from clients on consistent delivery of exceptional lighting services for their events.
- Developed custom solutions for unique event requirements through innovative use of software tools like CAD drafting programs or DMX programming applications.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Delivered timely completion of projects by adhering to strict deadlines and coordinating efforts with other departments such as sound or set design.
Production Assistant
Freelance Film Crew
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Oversaw calendar to assist in coordinating daily production schedule, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2019
Skills
- Special Effects Lighting
- Lighting Repair
- Logistics Planning
- Managing extras
- Punctual and Reliable
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Public Speaking
- Digital Communications
- Meeting deadlines
- Production Workflow
- Inventory Monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
Worked on the feature film "Thelma" during the Fall of 2022. This film became critically acclaimed at several film festivals and received a theatrical release.
Timeline
Set Lighting Technician
Freelance Film Crew
11.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
Freelance Film Crew
06.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media
UC Santa Cruz
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