Cinematography and camera-department professional with hands-on experience supporting high-volume digital cinema rental operations and producing polished 4K wedding/event videos and commercial work. Skilled in prepping, testing, maintaining, and building professional camera packages with an emphasis on accuracy, readiness, and production reliability. Background across indie short films and an independent feature, with strong capabilities in lighting and cinema camera systems (Canon, Sony, RED, ARRI). Fluent in English with basic/intermediate Spanish, and experienced in both on-set production support and post-production workflows using leading editing tools.

Austin I. Giesey

Cinematography and camera-department professional with hands-on experience supporting high-volume digital cinema rental operations and producing polished 4K wedding/event videos and commercial work. Skilled in prepping, testing, maintaining, and building professional camera packages with an emphasis on accuracy, readiness, and production reliability. Background across indie short films and an independent feature, with strong capabilities in lighting and cinema camera systems (Canon, Sony, RED, ARRI). Fluent in English with basic/intermediate Spanish, and experienced in both on-set production support and post-production workflows using leading editing tools.

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Cinematography and camera-department professional with hands-on experience supporting high-volume digital cinema rental operations and producing polished 4K wedding/event videos and commercial work. Skilled in prepping, testing, maintaining, and building professional camera packages with an emphasis on accuracy, readiness, and production reliability.

Background across indie short films and an independent feature, with strong capabilities in lighting and cinema camera systems (Canon, Sony, RED, ARRI). Fluent in English with basic/intermediate Spanish, and experienced in both on-set production support and post-production workflows using leading editing tools.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Camera Prep Intern at Evidence Cameras
January 1, 2026 - Present
Supported daily operations in a high-volume cinema camera rental environment. Prepped, tested, and maintained professional digital cinema systems including camera bodies, lenses, monitoring, and power solutions. Conducted firmware checks and sensor inspections. Built and tear-down camera packages to ensure accuracy and production readiness for upcoming shoots. Detail-oriented and hands-on with production equipment and maintenance workflows.
Freelance Videographer
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Provided freelance videography services for multiple weddings, capturing high-quality 4K footage and producing polished final videos tailored to each couple’s vision. Produced web commercial content for Strongoo, including filming 4K footage, conducting interviews, and handling post-production to deliver a compelling promotional video.

Education

Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Film and TV (concentration in Cinematography) at DePaul University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
Associates in the Arts at Elgin Community College
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Beacon Academy of Broadcasting/Film at South Elgin High School
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment