Chris Parkinson
Chris Parkinson
name
Chris Parkinson
location
Australia
JOBS
Gaffer, Best Boy, Lighting Assistant, Lighting Console / Board Operator, Stills photographer/image design
QUALIFICATIONS
- Heavy rigid truck licence
- Appliance tag and testing
- OHS WP work platform (Boom 11m+)
- Non-slew mobile crane (Manitou)
- Fork lift
- Advanced open water diving licence
- Dry suit diving licence
Tertiary Qualifications
- Multimedia design
- After effects editing
Chris officially joined D. & K. Parkinson Sound Lighting Services P/L in 2000 after having worked in the industry part-time for a number of years. He continued to work on feature films, television series and commercials as best boy, lighting assistant and lighting control board operator. In 2006 he branched out as a Gaffer,
and has completed a variety of Feature films and television series as well as
commercials and stills photographic shoots.
His understanding of multimedia backgrounds has made him valuable when lighting and constructing effects within green or blue screen environments.