Pedro Valdez Jr

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: 24-105mm 4.0, 50 mm1.2, canon 5D mark2, canon a-1, canon rebel xsi, Sony A7Iii

I can use: Sony A7Iii, CANON 5D MARK2, 50 Mm1.2, 24-105Mm 4.0, Canon A-1, Canon Rebel Xsi

About me

At a very young age my father would recruit me to help him on film or television projects he would do remotely. I would also join on the occasional shop job, Working as an assistant casting makeup appliances, props, and various assets I had the pleasure of being called onto location. While on set I quickly discovered photography was my main pursuit. I got the opportunity of working and photographing continuity and makeup on Battle:los Angeles and Pirates of the Caribbean 4. Recently completing a contract at Laika studios as an asset photographer and AC I am actively on the search for industry related work!
Referees:
Bryan Garver- Stage Technician HOD LAIKA- removed

Mike Possert Jr- Model Shop LAIKA- removed
Additional information:
removed ​ ​ removed ​- Portland, OR Experience

2016/ 2017 ​LAIKA ​- ​Asset Photographer​/​ Assistant Camera (Film/Animation Studio) Portland, OR Film 5 & 6 · Document and organize interdepartmental assets · Photograph puppets/characters for director approvals · Setup and control studio lighting equipment · Publish photographed assets to internal reference website · Build 3D environment maps for the VFX lighting department · Assist puppet animators with technical stage complications


2016 To 2016 ​Vaya Creative – Creative Assistant/ Client Relations Assistant/Product Stylist (Marketing and Advertising Firm) Portland, OR

· Style client's product based on brand integrity for photo shoot to create web and catalog imagery · Illustrate line art for client logos and “how-to-use” diagrams for multi-use products · Meet with clients and other department heads to establish client needs and project guidelines · Maintain daily communication with clients for project updates


2012 To 2014 ​Spfx Masks- Shop Manager/ Production Designer/ Casting (Special Effects Masks Production) Burbank, Ca · Formulate recipe fit for structure, pigment, and durability of product · Lead Production designer of silicone masks and prosthetics · Fabrication, soft casting, seaming of silicone and fabric material · Conducted interviews and had involvement in the hiring pipeline · Oversaw and approved payroll, scheduling, and supply transactions · General Cleaning and maintenance of production shop
​2010 To 2013​ ​Disney Films (Joel Harlow Effects)-Special Effect Assistant/Personal Assistant/Photographer (Motion Picture Effects) Los Angeles, CA/ Hawaii/ Baton Rouge, LA Pirates of The Caribbean 4​ (Hawaii/LA) 2011 · Mold making and casting inventory of silicon prosthetics · Continuity photographer for head of make up department · Report to Disney production for approval on modifications to makeup effects Battle: Los Angeles​ (Baton Rouge/LA) 2010 · Assistant to latex and foam production department · General production shop maintenance and inventory · Continuity photographer for head of makeup department · On-set assistant for film antagonist repair and puppeteering


1999 To 2004​ Stan Winston Studios-Special effects assistant on following films and projects (Motion Picture Effects Studio) Los Angeles, Ca
Projects: Responsibilities: ·Toyota Corolla Commercial ·On-set effects assistant

·Skin Walkers ·Silicon prosthetics production

·Casting prop production


·Develop latex bald caps for beauty supply vendors, major film production and television



Film Credits: ·Spiderman 2 ·Battle: Los Angeles ·Davids Dinosaur ·Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ·NipTuck ·Drive Angry ·LAIKA Film 5 ·Laika Film 6 ·Skin Walkers ·A Band of Orcs: Into the Maelstorm (music video) ·Itsy Bitsy · Stan Winston Studio: The Winston Effect (book) ·Que Voir(Short Film)

Additional Skills ·Silicon-casting ·Photography ·Customer service ·Merchandising

·Polyurethane ·Photo Editing ·Team Player · Multitasker

·Fiberglass ·Adobe Lightroom 4 ·Detail Oriented · Camera Optics Repair

·Mold Making ·Videography ·Shop Management ·Production Assistant

·Microsoft Office Suit ·Film Set Assistant ·Continuity ·PTGui

·Shotgun ·Dragon Frame


Volunteer & Charity ·Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Concert 2010 event coordinator and photographer · Equestrian Shelter 2009 Farm hand · PedroPalooza Cancer Benefit Concert 2009 Host and event coordinator

Photography Equipment ·Canon 5D Mark 2 body · Canon 24-102mm lens · Canon 50 1.2 mm lens · Esmart 2000w light studio kit

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Camera Assistant
Job Titles	Key Grip, Production Assistant (PA), Camera Operator, Photographer, Camera Supervisor, Camera Assistant, Boom Operator, Props Assistant / Support, Art Dept Assistant, Locations Assistant, Casting Assistant
Years in industry	6+ years
Musical Skills	Bass Guitar, Bongo, Cajon, Double Bass, Drums/Percussion, Harp, Mandolin, Ukulele
Musical Style	A capella, Acoustic, Ambient, Blues, Chillout, Classic rock, Classical, Cool jazz, Folk, Metal