Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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DRAKE DEWEERD

DRAKE DEWEERD

Salt Lake City

Summary

Dynamic film production Student with hands-on experience at SLSPA Media, excelling in lighting design and camera operation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, ensuring seamless project execution. Skilled in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, I bring a strong focus on achieving visual storytelling excellence through innovative rigging and equipment maintenance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Highland Television Station

Connor Johnson
Salt Lake City
08.2024 - Current
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Camera Operator| Documentry

Nathan Gentry
Salt Lake City
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with production team to establish lighting and sound setups for shoots.
  • Maintained camera equipment to ensure readiness and functionality during production.
  • Assisted in planning shot sequences and framing to enhance visual storytelling.
  • Coordinated with directors to clarify specific visual requirements for projects.

Grip & Electric

SLSPA media
utah
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • I was part of six grip teams for six different short films in Salt Lake City, UT. Iv set up and structed Dana Dolly and doorway Dolly kits.
  • Set up and adjusted lighting equipment for film shoots.
  • Set up and operate grip equipment such as dollies, cranes, jib arms, and tracks for camera movement.
  • Completed setup, rigging, and mounting of equipment based on changing weather and project conditions.
  • Constructed and adjusted rigging components to support cameras, lights, and other production elements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Highland Highschool
Salt Lake City, UT

Film and Media Production

Salt Lake School For The Preforming Arts
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
  • Lighting design and rigs
  • Scenic painting
  • Camera equipment maintenance
  • Set preparation and tear down
  • Post-production processes
  • Film production techniques
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Food handlers permit, 11/01/24, 11/30/27
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro

Awards

  • First time nominee for Best student lighting designer in Utah, 04/01/25, Nominated for the award of Best Student Lighting Designer in Utah, out of every high school, where I was one of ten finalists.
  • Participant in the 2024 Lift-Off film festival, 05/01/24, Selected to participate in the 2024 Lift-Off film festival for my film 'The Claw' directed by Drake DeWeerd.
  • No.1 student Tech Carpenter in Utah, 10/01/23, Participated in the states 2023 Shakespeare competition in Cedar City and won the First Place Award for student carpentry.

References

  • Nathan Gentry, Cinematographer/DIRECTOR, +1 (210) 609-7383, Teacher and mentor for 2 1/2 years.
  • Abdoulaye Maiga, Manager, +1 (801) 680-1812, Manager at Costa Vida for 1 year.
  • Sara Ragey, Teacher/mentor, +1 (801) 829-1307, Teacher/mentor at Highland High School for three years.

Languages

Spanish, Intermediate

Groups

Scouting Troop 410, 10/01/21, Present, Tenderfoot rank. Awarded merit badges in Citizenship, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, Swimming etc.

Affiliations

  • Skateboarder
  • Grafic designer
  • Photographer
  • Drawing
  • Guitar player

Accomplishments

  • Completion of the Film and Technical theater Pathways for Highland
  • Lettering in the Felid of technical Theater
  • Outstanding contribution in the Technical Department at SLSPA
  • Outstanding supporting Technician at HHS
  • One time nominee for the #1 student lighting designer in Utah

Timeline

Camera Operator| Documentry

Nathan Gentry
09.2024 - 09.2024

Highland Television Station

Connor Johnson
08.2024 - Current

Grip & Electric

SLSPA media
04.2022 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

Highland Highschool

Film and Media Production

Salt Lake School For The Preforming Arts

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