chris luperi

* Manage daily operations of camera, grip, and lighting equipment preparation, quality assurance, and rental for various Viacom network shoots (BET, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount & VH1) * Conduct all repairs, firmware & software updates, trainings, and capital expenditure purchases of gear * Assist in developing and implementing a system for tracking inventory, barcoding, and scheduling of all equipment * Maintain communication with producers and various camera/grip departments throughout the entire equipment rental process

* Prepared, built, and checked out camera packages for production companies for film, television, and web use in a rental house atmosphere * Overall knowledge and daily handling of equipment from top film companies * Troubleshot, repaired, quality checked, as well as taught and walked through aforementioned equipment with incoming cinematographers and camera assistants * Built, spearheaded, and trained others in a new system of improving the daily schedule of equipment preparation for rental

* Quality checked and maintained inventory of incoming films and television shows * Communicated with filmmakers, production companies, and distribution companies in receiving and returning materials * Edited, exported, and uploaded metadata for various platforms, including Amazon, Google, HULU, iTunes, Netflix, Playstation, and Xbox

* Filmed Penn State Football practices using high-end broadcast cameras * Team player in maintaining communication with other camera operators during recording and media offloading

* Transcribed and reviewed hours of archival footage for feature-length documentary * Assisted in research and cataloging of videos, photographs, and other documents * Oscar Nominee: “Best Documentary Feature,” 85th Annual Academy Awards

Performed tasks such as script coverage, research, and script binding to then deliver to higher ups