Hagop Kahvejian
Granada Hills,USA
Summary
Offering strong foundation in visual arts and commitment to learning and development within the field. Brings solid understanding of camera operation, maintenance and lighting techniques, along with hands-on experience in related creative projects as an assistant cameraman.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer
Freelance
Los Angeles, California
09.2022 - Current
- Captured high-quality footage for diverse projects for various companies.
- Collaborated with directors to develop creative visual storytelling concepts.
- Conducted location scouting to identify optimal shooting environments.
- Developed plans for aspects of shoots such as cameras required, optimal angles, camera settings and lighting needs.
- Coordinate with gaffers and grips to adjust lights for indoor and outdoor shooting locations.
2nd Assistant Camera
Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in camera setup and operation, ensuring optimal equipment functionality for various shoots.
- Collaborated with cinematographers to maintain continuity and enhance visual storytelling.
- Managed inventory of camera equipment, ensuring timely availability for projects.
- Monitored video feeds and assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during filming sessions.
- Maximized equipment longevity through thorough cleaning, maintenance checks, and timely repairs when necessary.
- Collaborated with the 1st Assistant Camera to ensure proper lens changes and camera adjustments for optimal results.
Colorist
Freelance
Los Angeles, California
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized industry-standard DaVinci Resolve for color correction and enhancement tasks.
- Worked closely with cinematographers and directors in order to accurately match their creative intentions on each project.
- Analyzed raw footage from various sources including Alexa RAW, RED R3D files, ProRes 4444 files, before the grading process.
- Consulted with clients to understand color preferences and project vision.
- Developed efficient workflow processes that allowed for faster turnaround times on projects.
Post Production Assistant
Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated media deliveries, project assets, and review files between production, editorial, and post departments under tight deadlines.
- Managed and organized digital assets for efficient retrieval and use.
- Assisted in editing and storage processes using industry standard systems such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Frame.Io
- Managed end-to-end media workflows including ingest, backup, file organization, dailies creation, metadata logging, archival, and delivery coordination for production and post-production teams.
- Created and distributed dailies by syncing audio/video, applying LUTs, transcoding footage, and conducting quality control checks for color, sync, and metadata accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production [Emphasis in Cinematography]
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2024
Associate Of Arts - Film Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California06-2023
Skills
- Camera maintenance
- Data wrangling
- Wireless video transmission
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Visual composition
- Crew leadership
- Lighting techniques
- Storyboard interpretation
- Technical equipment use
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Post Production Assistant
Freelance
11.2023 - Current
Colorist
Freelance
02.2023 - Current
2nd Assistant Camera
Freelance
10.2022 - Current
Cinematographer
Freelance
09.2022 - Current
Associate Of Arts - Film Studies
Santa Monica College
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production [Emphasis in Cinematography]
California State University Northridge