Tristan Critchley

• Allocated specific electrical equipment according to location and set needs
• Cleaned and maintained electrical wiring, equipment and appliances to a high standard
• Assisted in mounting, rigging and operating of electrical wiring and equipment on the location and the set

• Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
• Designed and planned out lighting in collaboration with the Director and Stage Manager to have the optimum lighting for the show
• Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.

• Setting up of Camera hardware prior to shooting and running camera tests and checking off equipment for shooting
• Liaising with Director of Photography to setup shots and understand where focus had to be set
• Managing camera team throughout the shoot to work through problems which arose

• Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
• Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
• Evaluated projects and implemented approaches to improve and increase their success

• Worked in collaborations with multiple Directors of Photography to bring the most out of their vision
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and needs of the sets
• Managed Lighting Teams of multiple sizes to work together and reach set goals
• Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
• Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.

Graduated Level 5 in Practical Filmmaking (did not finish Level 6)

A Levels: Business (A) , French (A) , Geography (B)