(04) Crew · Gold Coast and Brisbane04 / 05

Gaffer

I work on set as a gaffer: building the lighting plan with your director of photography and keeping the set safe, on time and on look.

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I spent five years co-running a cinematic brand production agency on the Gold Coast, on brand films, commercials and music videos. I work to the director's vision, tight call times and changes on the day.

I bring my own lighting kit or work with the kit your production hires, and send the full gear list when you get in touch. Either way, I plan power and safety before the first call.

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Work

Gabriel and the crew reach up to set a large softbox on a blue-lit set
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A crew lights a performer on a pink-lit cyclorama, a monitor and camera on stands in the foreground
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Looking down from the rafters on a warmly lit commercial set and its crew
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A camera operator frames an actor on a warmly lit, wood-panelled commercial set
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Gabriel, wearing a headset, adjusts a light and softbox on set
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A tattooed arm reaches up to set a light on its stand against a white wall
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How it works

  1. (01)Step

    Date

    Tell me the production, the shoot days, the call times and the location.

  2. (02)Step

    Call sheet

    Send me the call sheet and the lighting plan, and I will confirm what I need.

  3. (03)Step

    On set

    I rig, adjust with your DP and keep the lighting running for the hours on the call sheet.

  4. (04)Step

    Wrap

    I de-rig and leave the location as I found it.

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FAQ

What kit do you bring?

I send the full gear list when you get in touch. I can also work with hired kit, so tell me what your production has.

What kind of productions do you work on?

Brand films, commercials and music videos, in the studio and on location.

Can you work with my DP's lighting plan?

Yes. I work to your DP's plan and flag anything that is unsafe or hard to power.

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Let's shoot

Gold Coast · Brisbane