I am Jon Jackson
I'm a Lighting Director
based in Los Angeles.
My main business is 3 camera or more Television shoots. Studio, practical location, and exterior locations. Other shoots include, Industrial, Web broadcasts, Radio podcast with video, and Concert for DVD shows.
Background
Over 43 years of experience
- Television & Film (single and multi-camera)
- HD Video, DVD and multimedia lighting
- Green Screen/Chroma Key
- Film/TV Studio
- Location
- Over 25 years Lighting Design
- Over 30 years Gaffer experience
- Over 25 years Lighting (controller) board (ION, ETC EOS) operator/programmer
- 33 years, Grip/Electric experience
- 30 years of relationships with rental houses in the Los Angeles Area
- Available to travel for out-of-town location shoots.
- Current Passport
- Non Smoker
- No Alcohol
My Biggest Assets
I am a team player and an all-around, good-natured person with a lot of experience in production. Because I have experience at all levels of Production lighting, (Incandescent, LED and Moving lights) I am a good leader and can teach when necessary. I have worked with some of the biggest celebrities in the entertainment business, and I am a firm believer in set etiquette. I am willing to travel for any length of time needed. I have worked in a variety of Studio facilities in the Los Angeles area as well as Live music venues.
The highlights
I have worked with Jane Fonda, Denise Austin, John Lithgow, Adam Lambert, Sting, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Keith Urban, Earth, Wind and Fire, Mary J. Blige, David Foster, Nick Harcourt, R.E.M., Il Divo, Jessica Simpson, Herbalife, Lionsgate, CBS and many more.