ERIK EISER
PHOTOGRAPHER • VIDEOGRAPHER • CAMERA / IMAGING TECHNICIAN
Ventura, CA • 805-500-8053 • erikeiser@gmail.com • erikeiser.com
OFFSHORE
VISUALS
VISUALS
Photography
Video
Production
Video
Production
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Photographer, videographer, and production technician with 15+ years of hands-on experience across commercial photography, video production, cinema camera support, equipment preparation, field operations, rigging, underwater production, and safety. Combines creative production skills with technical, operational, and safety expertise in demanding field and studio environments.
TECHNICAL / PRODUCTION SKILLS
• Photography & Videography • Cinema / ENG Camera Systems
• Camera Prep & Equipment Support • Camera Rigging
• Video Editing • Color Correction • Post-Production
• BNC / CAT6 • Networked Camera Systems • Field Operations
• Underwater Production • Safety / Risk Management
SELECTED CREDENTIALS
• I.A.T.S.E. Local 80 Grip • Production Safety Advisor (CSATF)
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry • Lifeguard • Rescue Diver
• Haz-Mat Technician (40-Hour) • ICS / FEMA
• Water Treatment Operator T2 • Water Distribution Operator D2
• Corrosion Technician I • Cathodic Protection Tester I
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER | Offshore Visuals | Ventura, CA | 2007–Present
• Produce professional photography and video for private clients, events, portraits, commercial publishing, and branded content.
• Lead projects from creative concept and pre-production through production, editing, color correction, quality control, and final delivery.
MOTION PICTURE GRIP / LIFEGUARD / SAFETY DIVER | I.A.T.S.E. Local 80 | Hollywood, CA | 2021–Present
• Provide production technician support for TV/film sets and soundstages, specializing in camera support equipment, rigging, operation, and maintenance.
• Support underwater production through rigging and safety-diving operations in complex production environments.
PHOTO / VIDEO ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV | JT4 | Port Hueneme, CA | 2024
• Operated camera systems under a Secret-level security clearance in a defense environment; supported offshore marine transfer and boat operations.
• Installed, completed, tested, and operated networked video/camera systems using BNC, CAT6, controls, and related equipment.
• Performed controlled photo/video post-production and editing workflows in accordance with Department of Defense standards.
CAMERA PREP TECHNICIAN | Production Resources Group | Van Nuys, CA | 2023
• Prepared, assembled, tested, and staged cinema camera, ENG, and event equipment to client manifests.
• Worked alongside 1st ACs and camera utility personnel to build, configure, test, and support camera packages for production.
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION PLANT / DOT PIPELINE OPERATOR | Aera Energy LLC | Ventura, CA | 2009–2022
• Performed plant operations with emphasis on process compliance, field inspections, operational support, and safe work practices.
• Developed job safety plans, hot-work permits, lockout/tagout energy controls, confined-space plans, and project safety oversight; supported safety training and facilitation.
EDUCATION
B.A. • ART / PHOTOGRAPHY
California State University Channel Islands • 2007
CERTIFICATE • CINEMATOGRAPHY
UCLA Extension • 2020
CERTIFICATE • VIDEO EDITING
UCLA Extension • 2020
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
OLAS — Outstanding Leadership & Service Award Recipient, California State University Channel Islands, 2007