LUKE DURHAM
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior Level Grip & Electric department team lead with 2+ years of experience in Freelance, proficient in gaffing and key gripping. I have been tasked with the set-up and maintenance of lighting and camera equipment for over 40 film and television productions. Extensive experience working in vertical film and web series productions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grip & Electric - Camera - Production
Freelance Filmmaking
12.2022 - Current
- Directed the setup and maintenance of lighting equipment for film and television productions, enhancing scene visualizations through strategic placement and manipulation of light sources and light control.
- Engineered and maintained complex rigging setups, ensuring seamless camera movement and stability, utilizing equipment such as dollies, cranes, and jibs.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements using editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Produced original video content by collaborating with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 21 feature length projects.
Antiques Dealer
Rainbow Auctions
03.2016 - 07.2022
- Tasked with handling delicate antiques such as furniture, memorabilia, and other collectables.
- Other responsibilities included facilitating sales, building customer and distributor relations, and administrative upkeep of the business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2023
Skills
- Crew collaboration
- Lighting gear management
- Lighting setup
- Post-production
- Creative direction
- Film production safety
- Camera equipment setup
- Camera gear inventory
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with full production teams in the development of dozens of feature-length shows, commercials, music videos, and shorts.
Certification
OSHA 10 Hour Training, IATSE Local 479, 05/23, Certified in basic workplace safety and etiquette relevant to on-set activities.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grip & Electric - Camera - Production
Freelance Filmmaking
12.2022 - Current
Antiques Dealer
Rainbow Auctions
03.2016 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media
Georgia State University
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