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ELLIOT D. RANCE
Professional Portfolio
WELCOME
Thank you for visiting the portfolio website for Elliot D. Rance, here you will find all the relevant professional information and also his inspirations and aspirations.
Film-making is a remarkable endeavor, able to bring to light stories that pass many by while at the same time pulling at heartstrings. These are just some of the reasons why Elliot has decided to take the sector by storm and hopefully bring together a story which allows audiences to see arresting visuals coupled with a touching and meaningful narrative.
WHO IS ELLIOT D. RANCE?
Elliot Dean Rance was born and raised in the quiet, countryside village of Parbold, Lancashire. During his high school years he would dabble in many creative hobbies but one that would truly stick would be writing. During lunchtimes you would probably find him trying to stave off the boredom of school by sitting under a tree writing any number of interesting fantasies that would pop into his head, this boy had no idea that years later his work would be published. Such an innovative mind would no doubt seek out a vocation that needs innovation so he went on to study film-making at University of Central Lancashire.
RESUME
Film Credentials
2021
GRANNY - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Assisting the camera op with maneuvering the equipment, clapper loading, set up and clean down. Ad-hoc cleaning/maintenance duties. Helped provide smoke for the scene using mist machine.
Kept close to the camera op and learnt a few things about lens uses and equipment set ups. This helped how I would run my own set. Kept a close eye in the Director and taking note how he functions as the scene plays out.
2021
THE ART OF FORGIVENESS - GAFFER
Communicating with the Director and DOP to ensure the lighting they want for the scene is functioning and adhering to their vision. Coming up with good ideas and techniques to light the location/actors to give the film an ideal look and feeling.
As it was a production of ex students just out of university it still had that student feel, however that’s not to it’s detriment. It was a very humorous atmosphere that relaxed me and allowed me to experiment more with lighting, trying different things and angles
2022
THE FALLOUT - SOUND RECORDIST
Using Zoom Sound recorder and Boom mic to record sound and dialogue from the scenes. Collecting essential sound like room tone and making sure levels are at the proper states.
As it was a student film with people I’ve worked with before, there was a relaxed atmosphere that allowed me to get the job done right, getting the Boom mic as close to the actors as possible without being in shot and maintaining steady levels
2022
LAVENDER - GAFFER
Taking direction from the Director to ensure the setting is well lit to provoke the feeling the Director wishes to ascertain through the scene. Also, the Director was open to any ideas people have so it was a free space for ideas and experimentation.
As most shots were outside, my duty was to ensure lighting was consistent throughout, often using a reflector to bounce light and an LED to add warm lighting for fill. This proved a challenge which I relished as I wanted to broaden my Gaffer repertoire. I often wanted to give the subject a very stark and shining outline as I believed that was the look the Director was going for.
2022
PRIDE - WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Taking charge of the short film from preproduction all the way to post. Trying to adhere to my vision as closely as possible. Working with actors to bring out their best performance while also making their time on set the safest and positive outcome.
Writing the short film and evolving the original concept into a more concise story helped carry that idea through all other departments. Directing the short helped in concentrating the vision while producing it aided in taking responsibility and ensuring all documentation and arrangements have been made and will be available on set.
CONTACT
Do you have questions about any of my work? Would you like to collaborate together on a project? Please feel free to get in touch with me today.
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