Hayden August

Photographer at Lauren Studios

Assembled photography kits and prepared photography spaces. Set up and operated Nikon cameras, AlienBees lights, and general gaffing equipment. Shot diverse portrait photographs ensuring consistency across images.

Freelance Shooting, Editing, PA at Various Short Films, Brooklyn, NY

Served as Assistant Camera on short films. Organized and tested all equipment before shooting. Transported gear and crews in the Brooklyn area. Edited footage and organized files as needed.

Rental Intern at AbelCine

Assembled equipment orders for productions. Aided quality control for cameras, monitors, and accessories returned from productions. Organized rental equipment bays to maintain inventory and efficiency.

Associate Producer, Director of Photography at Orange Television Network

Prepared kitchen studio for shooting. Operated three Sony alpha7III cameras simultaneously to capture multiple angles. Monitored audio levels for microphones and repositioned cameras and lights as needed between takes.

Cinematographer, Director of Photography at Peach Thxory Productions

Prepared live shooting space and set up multiple cameras and lighting. Operated several cameras simultaneously from various angles. Offloaded and organized footage post-shoot.

Editor, Director of Photography at Test Your Might

Filmed all scenes for a short film using Canon C70. Ensured continuity between takes and performed editing and color grading using Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

Videographer, Editor at UMass News Department

Recorded public events on campus for video packages. Edited video footage using Adobe Premiere. Shot events using Canon XF100, Canon Xa40, Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, and iPhone.