Paul M. Saldana

Freelance Gaffer/Camera Operator

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

About

I am a professional gaffer/camera operator located in San Antonio TX with flexibility to travel. My primary focus is on feature films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. I enjoy interesting and challenging projects. I have experience managing various crew sizes and experience in many lighting styles. I am highly focused, dedicated, a creative collaborator, and I have more than 10 years of lighting experience.

Experience

  • Gaffer at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
    May 2015 - May 2015 · 1 mo

    Worked as a Gaffer on a New Horizon/NASA documentary about Pluto. Shot on the Red Scarlet, using a 3-ton truck. HMI 1.2 Lighting, along with KinoFlo lighting.

  • Gaffer at Discovery Channel
    May 2015 - May 2015 · 1 mo

  • Gaffer at HEB
    Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 · 1 mo

    I gaffed a HEB Cooking show in San Antonio Tx.. Using a 3-ton Lighting truck, 6K Arri, KinoFlo's, 1.2 HMI's and many more lights to light the scenes.

  • Camera Operator at ESPN
    Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 · 1 mo

    I was a Camera Operator on a ESPN 30 for 30 documentary shot in San Antonio Tx., and Oakland Ca.. Was shot on 2 Red Scarlets using prime lenses.

  • Gaffer at HOLT CAT
    Feb 2015 - Feb 2015 · 1 mo

    Worked as a gaffer for a testimonial/Motivational commercial for Cat/Holt company. Shooting interviews and lighting scenes from San Antonio Tx. to Dallas Tx. It was shot on the BlackMagic 4K camera. We used KinoFlo 4ft four banks, Divas, 1.2 HMi, and a half a ton of grip gear. Lighting up scenes in tight areas and in a working environment.