Ryan Girkins
North Hollywood,California
Summary
Versatile Dolly Grip with over 15 years of experience in television and film production. Proficient in crane operation, creative lighting techniques and visual effects. Hardworking and precise with excellent communication skills.
Ready to apply collaborative and creative expertise to an exciting new position.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level IT position.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dolly Grip
Various Movie And Television Productions
01.2010 - Current
- Built and maintained camera rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
- Inspected equipment after project completion to maintain functionality and increase camera and rigging equipment lifespan.
- Managed crew of crane operators and rigging grips on variety of projects.
- Completed equipment setup and offered suggestions for rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.
- Collaborated with camera crew and director to provide effective filming strategy and camera placement.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
- Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
- Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Composed shots according to director specifications and instructions.
- Coordinated with gaffer and camera crew to determine scene lighting and camera placement.
- Attended meetings with location scouts and collaborated with director of photography to determine filming logistics.
- Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 1000's hours of footage.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CABachelor of Arts - Post Production
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Camera Mount Construction
- Track-Mounted Filming
- Equipment Safety
- Creative Lighting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Crane Operation
- Crane and Track-Mounted Cameras
- Gear Inventory Management
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Dolly Grip
Various Movie And Television Productions
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Bachelor of Arts - Post Production
California State University - Long Beach
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