Michael Finnerty
Roslyn
Summary
Skilled Grip with a proven track record at I.A.T.S.E. Local 52, expertly managing grip equipment and enhancing scene quality through creative lighting and precise equipment placement. Known for exceptional teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving on-set efficiency. Mastery in gear inventory management and safety protocols underscores a commitment to excellence and crew safety. Hardworking Grip skilled in collaborating with lighting and production crew for seamless camera operations. Offering [Number] years of industry success with diverse set of skills, including camera mount construction, crane operation and set maintenance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Grip
I.A.T.S.E. Local 52
06.2011 - 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.
- Enhanced on-set efficiency by maintaining and organizing grip equipment for timely accessibility.
- Maintained clear communication with team members, facilitating efficient collaboration on set.
- Trained new grips on best practices, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled team environment.
- Implemented safety protocols and guidelines, reducing risk of injury on set for cast and crew members.
- Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
- Managed Construction for sets used by the rest of the cast and crew.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, NY06.2011
Skills
- Cable Management
- Post-production
- Creative Lighting
- Scene blocking
- Stage rigging
- Lighting Setup
- Crane Operation
- Set tear down
- Gear inventory management
- Grip Equipment Knowledge
- Camera rig construction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Grip
I.A.T.S.E. Local 52
06.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School
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