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I’m a film professional focused on camera, lighting, and motion control, with a strong foundation built through multiple award-winning stop-motion and feature productions. I’m comfortable with stop-motion camera work and have some experience animating, framing up and operating test/production setups, and keeping workflows moving smoothly on set. I’m especially motivated by learning and expanding my craft across motion control programming, camera movement planning, and lighting. My experience includes hands-on work with Dragonframe, as well as supporting both live-action needs and animation workflows while producing reliable, quick setups and clear communication with the team.…I’m a film professional focused on camera, lighting, and motion control, with a strong foundation built through multiple award-winning stop-motion and feature productions. I’m comfortable with stop-motion camera work and have some experience animating, framing up and operating test/production setups, and keeping workflows moving smoothly on set. I’m especially motivated by learning and expanding my craft across motion control programming, camera movement planning, and lighting. My experience includes hands-on work with Dragonframe, as well as supporting both live-action needs and animation workflows while producing reliable, quick setups and clear communication with the team.

Aaron Elijah Clausen

Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +3

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I’m a film professional focused on camera, lighting, and motion control, with a strong foundation built through multiple award-winning stop-motion and feature productions. I’m comfortable with stop-motion camera work and have some experience animating, framing up and operating test/production setups, and keeping workflows moving smoothly on set. I’m especially motivated by learning and expanding my craft across motion control programming, camera movement planning, and lighting. My experience includes hands-on work with Dragonframe, as well as supporting both live-action needs and animation workflows while producing reliable, quick setups and clear communication with the team.…I’m a film professional focused on camera, lighting, and motion control, with a strong foundation built through multiple award-winning stop-motion and feature productions. I’m comfortable with stop-motion camera work and have some experience animating, framing up and operating test/production setups, and keeping workflows moving smoothly on set. I’m especially motivated by learning and expanding my craft across motion control programming, camera movement planning, and lighting. My experience includes hands-on work with Dragonframe, as well as supporting both live-action needs and animation workflows while producing reliable, quick setups and clear communication with the team.

Available to hire

I’m a film professional focused on camera, lighting, and motion control, with a strong foundation built through multiple award-winning stop-motion and feature productions. I’m comfortable with stop-motion camera work and have some experience animating, framing up and operating test/production setups, and keeping workflows moving smoothly on set.

I’m especially motivated by learning and expanding my craft across motion control programming, camera movement planning, and lighting. My experience includes hands-on work with Dragonframe, as well as supporting both live-action needs and animation workflows while producing reliable, quick setups and clear communication with the team.

Skills

Stop Motion Animation

Experience Level

Stop Motion Animation

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant Cameraperson at Shawn the Sheep 3

January 1, 2026 - Present

Framed up shots following storyboards; supported set-ready camera setup and positioning. Acted as an LC’s primary AC, stepping in to manage AC needs and ensure smooth coverage. Helped set up and program motion control devices for selected shots. Supported the team with additional needs on marketing materials for the film.

Assistant Camera Person (Primary AC) at Shaun the Sheep 3 (Feature)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Acted as an LC’s primary AC. Framed up shots following storyboards. Set up and programmed motion control devices for selected shots. Supported AC needs on marketing materials for the film.

Assistant Camera Person at Aardman

January 1, 2026 - Present

Acted as the LC's primary AC on Shaun the Sheep 3 (Feature). Framed up shots following the storyboard. Set up and programmed motion-control devices for selected shots. Assisted with AC needs for marketing materials of the film.

Assistant Cameraperson at Wildwood

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Acted as an LC’s primary AC while assisting with production camera needs. Lit and set up for selected shots, including programming complex camera movement for shots using motion control software. Coordinated with the AC and handled additional moco needs, while supporting marketing-material requests related to the film.

Assistant Camera Person (Primary AC) at Wildwood (Feature) [Laika]

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Acted as an LC’s primary AC. Lit/select shots on the film and supported on-set camera department needs. Programmed complex camera movement for shots using motion control software. Helped with AC and moco needs, including marketing materials for the film.

Assistant Camera Person at Laika

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Acted as LC's primary AC on Wildwood (Feature). Led shot selection on the film. Lit and composed shots; programmed complex camera movements for shots using motion-control software. Assisted AC and motion-control needs for marketing materials of the film.

Jr. Assistant Cameraperson at Wendell and Wild (Netflix)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Maintained, set up, and lit testing units. Served as an additional AC on stage and covered units when lead ACs were out to ensure continuity. Supported lighting and camera department workflow while maintaining test readiness for production needs.

Jr. Assistant Camera Person at Wendell and Wild (Feature) [Netflix]

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Maintained, set up, and lit testing units. Served as an additional AC on stage and covered units when lead ACs were out. Supported lighting and camera department operations for production testing.

Junior/Assistant Camera Person at Netflix

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

On Wendell and Wild (Feature). Maintained, set up, and lit the testing units; acted as an additional AC on set. Covered units when lead ACs were not available.

Camera Department Intern at Pinocchio (Netflix)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Trained by the ACs and the motion control team on Dragonframe motion control software. Assisted the LC team and grips with lighting tasks. Maintained test units for animators, supporting readiness and setup consistency for animation-related production.

Camera Department Intern at Pinocchio (Feature) [Netflix]

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Trained by the assistant camera and motion control teams on Dragonframe software. Assisted LCs and grips in lighting. Maintained test units for animators and supported day-to-day camera department workflow.

Camera Department Intern at Netflix

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

On Pinocchio (Feature). Trained by the ACs and the motion-control team on Dragonframe software. Assisted LC's and grips in lighting. Maintained test units for animators. Covered units when lead ACs were out.