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Zeph Middendorf

Auckland,AUK

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Spot Boy/Grip

Vega Film
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with camera crew and director to provide effective filming strategy and camera placement.
  • Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
  • Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
  • 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.

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN/CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Alexandra Musical Society
01.2017 - 09.2022
  • Healthy long standing relationship with the local theatre society, started out as a young teenager doing basic assistant roles, by 17 I was working solo, rigging, programming and operating the major shows of the year working directly with the director/s.
  • Experience tutoring younger teens on setting up and operating simple lighting set ups.
  • Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
  • Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment for Live theatre and photography programs.
  • Programmed consoles and loaded automated colour change systems prior to events.
  • Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
  • Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps, fuses and filters.

Education

Diploma - Film And Television Creation

South Seas Film School
Unit 3/75 Ellice Road, Glenfield, Auckland.
12.2023

Diploma - Film And Content Creation

Yoobee Colleges Christchurch
573 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City
12.2022

Skills

  • Camera configuration
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and Photoshop
  • Identifying and solving problems
  • High motivation toward personal growth in my role(s)
  • Film and stage lighting requirements
  • Light and filter application
  • Audio editing
  • Shot and scene planning, including accompanying health and safety and administrative paperwork
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Time management and remaining attentive to detail while working long hours

Additional Information

  • New Zealand Citizen.
  • Full clean driver's license.
  • Personal 5 seater vehicle.
  • First aid certified.

Timeline

Spot Boy/Grip

Vega Film
10.2022 - 10.2022

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN/CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Alexandra Musical Society
01.2017 - 09.2022

Diploma - Film And Television Creation

South Seas Film School

Diploma - Film And Content Creation

Yoobee Colleges Christchurch

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