Paige Hochstatter DP
Work Experience
Camera Operator December 2018 — Present
Octane Rich Media
Worked for clients such as Ulta Beauty, Duracell, Hyatt Hotels, and Baylor Physical Therapy
2nd unit DP for B-roll
Onion Labs
Worked with clients such as Boost Mobile, ClickHole, Kettle Chips, and Visible
Rental Technician December 2018 — August 2019
Camera Ambassador
Tech prepped and quality checked all gear pickups and returns
Repaired, clean, and maintained gear and trucks
Assisted management with re-branding. ie re-labeling, re-organizing, updating website photos, etc.
Rental Technician/Teacher’s Assistant August 2016 — May 2018
Columbia College Chicago Media Production Center
Repaired lights/stands/various equipment problems
Assisted professors during hands-on class assignments
Oversaw advanced directing and lighting classes
Training Intern May 2017 — September 2017
AbelCine Chicago
Assisted training instructor in Demo classes/workshops
Helped maintain showroom organization and presentation
Camera Intern
Daufenbach Camera September 2015 — December 2015
Assisted rental technicians in prepping camera packages, as well as checking in camera returns
Updated social media
Barista
Peets Coffee and Tea October 2015 —September 2017
Made a variety of coffee drinks in a timely manner
Multi-tasked brewing coffee, making food orders, making drinks, and keeping the store clean and stocked
Handled money/cashier duties
Latte Art Certified
Dorm RA
Columbia College Chicago August 2015 — May 2017
Held floor meetings to go over community guidelines/rules of the dorms
Threw welcome events and educational programs to allow residents to get to know each other
Handled any conflicts with roommates or personal issues among residents
Decorated the floor/crafted bulletin boards to create a welcoming environment
Orientation Leader
Columbia College Chicago May 2016 — September 2016
Welcomed new students to Columbia and guided them in making schedules, meeting new people, informing them about the school’s resources
Film Crew
AMC Theaters January 2014 — January 2016
Concessions, box office, usher, greeter
Qualifications:
Digital cameras: Arri Alexa XT, Arri LT, Arri Alexa Mini, Arri Amira, Arri Classic, Red Helium, Red Epic, Red One, Red Scarlet, Sony FS7, Sony FS7II, Sony FS5, FS700, A7S mk i/ii, C300 mk i/ii, C100 mk i/ii, Varicam
16 mm film cameras: Bolex, Aaton A-Minima, Aaton XTR, Aaton LTR, Arri SR2, Arri SR, Arri S
35 mm film cameras: BL3, Panavision Panaflex xl2
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite
Production: Director of Photography, Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip and Electric, Data Wrangler, Film Loader, Camera PA
Other skills: American Sign Language, transcriptions, social media, brand marketing, 35 mm photography, comedy writing
Work Experience
Camera Operator December 2018 — Present
Octane Rich Media
Worked for clients such as Ulta Beauty, Duracell, Hyatt Hotels, and Baylor Physical Therapy
2nd unit DP for B-roll
Onion Labs
Worked with clients such as Boost Mobile, ClickHole, Kettle Chips, and Visible
Rental Technician December 2018 — August 2019
Camera Ambassador
Tech prepped and quality checked all gear pickups and returns
Repaired, clean, and maintained gear and trucks
Assisted management with re-branding. ie re-labeling, re-organizing, updating website photos, etc.
Rental Technician/Teacher’s Assistant August 2016 — May 2018
Columbia College Chicago Media Production Center
Repaired lights/stands/various equipment problems
Assisted professors during hands-on class assignments
Oversaw advanced directing and lighting classes
Training Intern May 2017 — September 2017
AbelCine Chicago
Assisted training instructor in Demo classes/workshops
Helped maintain showroom organization and presentation
Camera Intern
Daufenbach Camera September 2015 — December 2015
Assisted rental technicians in prepping camera packages, as well as checking in camera returns
Updated social media
Barista
Peets Coffee and Tea October 2015 —September 2017
Made a variety of coffee drinks in a timely manner
Multi-tasked brewing coffee, making food orders, making drinks, and keeping the store clean and stocked
Handled money/cashier duties
Latte Art Certified
Dorm RA
Columbia College Chicago August 2015 — May 2017
Held floor meetings to go over community guidelines/rules of the dorms
Threw welcome events and educational programs to allow residents to get to know each other
Handled any conflicts with roommates or personal issues among residents
Decorated the floor/crafted bulletin boards to create a welcoming environment
Orientation Leader
Columbia College Chicago May 2016 — September 2016
Welcomed new students to Columbia and guided them in making schedules, meeting new people, informing them about the school’s resources
Film Crew
AMC Theaters January 2014 — January 2016
Concessions, box office, usher, greeter
Qualifications:
Digital cameras: Arri Alexa XT, Arri LT, Arri Alexa Mini, Arri Amira, Arri Classic, Red Helium, Red Epic, Red One, Red Scarlet, Sony FS7, Sony FS7II, Sony FS5, FS700, A7S mk i/ii, C300 mk i/ii, C100 mk i/ii, Varicam
16 mm film cameras: Bolex, Aaton A-Minima, Aaton XTR, Aaton LTR, Arri SR2, Arri SR, Arri S
35 mm film cameras: BL3, Panavision Panaflex xl2
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite
Production: Director of Photography, Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip and Electric, Data Wrangler, Film Loader, Camera PA
Other skills: American Sign Language, transcriptions, social media, brand marketing, 35 mm photography, comedy writing