Christian Bennett
Merrick
Summary
Adept at transforming creative visions into reality, I leveraged my expertise in camera rig construction and collaborative communication at Local 52 Iatse to enhance film production quality. My knack for innovative lighting setups and maintaining high safety standards significantly contributed to the efficiency and success of projects, marking me as a key asset in dynamic filming environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grip
Local 52 Iatse
06.2018 - Current
- Managed inventory of grip equipment, ensuring availability of necessary tools for each shoot day.
- Maximized scene impact with precision placement of flags, nets, silks or other light modifiers when required.
- Built and maintained camera rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
- Completed equipment setup and offered suggestions for rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.
- Maintained clear communication with team members, facilitating efficient collaboration on set.
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting tight deadlines by consistently delivering high-quality work under pressure.
- Increased shooting flexibility with expert knowledge of various grip equipment capabilities and limitations.
- Inspected equipment after project completion to maintain functionality and increase Type equipment lifespan.
Lighting Technician
See Factor
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
Education
Diploma -
Mepham High School
Bellmore 06.2015
Skills
- Cable management
- Post-production
- Creative lighting
- Scene blocking
- Camera maintenance
- Stage rigging
- Lighting support
- Film production
- Lighting setup
- Set tear down
- Crew support
- Production grip
- Boom operation
- Lighting
- Camera rig construction
- Rigging expertise
- Television production
- Set construction
Certification
OSHA
Forklift/Aerial
Timeline
Grip
Local 52 Iatse
06.2018 - Current
Lighting Technician
See Factor
01.2016 - 06.2018
Diploma -
Mepham High School
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