NESTOR CARRANZA
Berlin
Summary
Skilled production professional with versatility to use different brands of equipment under varying conditions. Well-versed in supporting pre- and post-production needs. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Gaffer
NEXUS Production Group
Croatia
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the Director of Photography to create a lighting plan for each scene.
- Organized and maintained all lighting equipment, including cables, power distribution systems, light fixtures and other accessories.
- Set up and operated lights for indoor and outdoor scenes in accordance with the production's requirements.
- Determined optimal placement of lights to achieve desired effects.
- Communicated regularly with cinematographers to ensure desired lighting quality was achieved throughout production.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose with lighting equipment or power sources during production.
Production Coordinator
Cinespia
Los Angeles
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
- Provided technical support during live broadcasts or recordings.
- Troubleshot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions.
- Ensured compliance with production safety regulations.
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
- Assisted during video shoots by confirming sound quality and adjusting lighting.
- Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to location and positioning people and props.
- Monitored production quality, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
Camera Operator
MS Production
Los Angeles
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated camera during live events and concerts..
- Maintained technical equipment including cameras, lenses, tripods, and other related items.
- Ensured that all necessary cables were connected correctly before filming began.
- Organized transportation of cameras, lenses and other equipment between shooting locations.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on equipment such as cleaning lenses or replacing batteries.
- Transported video equipment safely from one location to another using company vehicles or rental vans.
- Inspected cameras regularly for any signs of wear or damage before use in production shoots.
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
Camera Operator
Mixone Sound
Orange
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitored and adjusted lighting, audio levels, and camera angles to capture desired shots.
- Maintained technical equipment including cameras, lenses, tripods, and other related items.
- Worked with directors and producers to determine best camera placement for production scenes.
- Operated remote control devices to adjust camera settings from afar during filming.
- Organized transportation of cameras, lenses and other equipment between shooting locations.
- Prepared shot lists prior to each shoot outlining specific frames needed for editing purposes.
- Transported video equipment safely from one location to another using company vehicles or rental vans.
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
Camera Operator
The Beehive Production
Los Angeles
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored and adjusted lighting, audio levels, and camera angles to capture desired shots.
- Maintained technical equipment including cameras, lenses, tripods, and other related items.
- Assisted in the set-up of cameras for studio productions as well as on-location shoots.
- Organized transportation of cameras, lenses and other equipment between shooting locations.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on equipment such as cleaning lenses or replacing batteries.
- Prepared shot lists prior to each shoot outlining specific frames needed for editing purposes.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema & Television
California State University Fullerton
Skills
- Lighting
- Lighting Equipment
- Gripping Equipment
- Gripping & Electric
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Communication
- Live Camera Operations
- Equipment Configuration
- Setting up Equipment
- Task Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
- Video Storytelling
- Color Correction
- Equipment Testing
- Event Shoots
- Editing Skills
- Story Development and Creation
- Shoot Preparation
Projects
- Key Grip | Commercial, Dr. Martens Creeper w/ Solebox & Rip Swirl (Grjnd.Agency, Producer: Julius)
- Gaffer | Feature film, After The After Act (NEXUS 2023)
- First AC | Music video, ILLENIUM & Teddy Swims, All That Really Matters (stripped version) (2022)
- Lighting Technician | Coachella Music Festival, Caroline Polachek (2022)
- Lighting Technician | Coachella Music Festival, Fred Again (2022)
- Camera Operator | Jimmy Kimmel Live! performance, T-Pain & Kehlani (Beehive 2021)
- Camera Operator | Live stream, Dave Koz (2021)
- Camera Operator | Live stream, Chula Demo (2021)
- Camera Operator | TV show, No Cover (2021)
- Camera Operator | Live stream, Brian Mcknight (2021)
- Swing | Feature film, Away (2019)
- Gaffer | Emmy winning TV show, Gimme Mo’ Season 2 (2018)
CAMERAS
- Arri Alexa mini
- Blackmagic URSA 12K, 4K
- Blackmagic Pro 6K
- URSA Mini Pro 4K
- Canon Cinema EOS C300 II, COS C300 III
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Professional References
- Kevin Klein | Cinematographer | +4917684574451
- Dennis Noack | Cinematographer | +19712263681
- Jakov Ivancic | Director | +385915228387
Timeline
Gaffer
NEXUS Production Group
08.2023 - Current
Camera Operator
MS Production
02.2022 - 07.2023
Camera Operator
The Beehive Production
07.2021 - 06.2023
Production Coordinator
Cinespia
03.2021 - 07.2024
Camera Operator
Mixone Sound
06.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema & Television
California State University Fullerton
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