Wili Estrada

Hands-on technical professional with years of experience assembling, configuring, and troubleshooting complex camera and electronic systems on active film sets. Skilled in using precision hand tools, following strict setup checklists, and keeping equipment running under tight deadlines. Recently earned my FAA Part 107 certificate to transition my technical skills into the drone industry, looking to bring practical assembly experience to a team.

Field Producer / Camera Operator / 1st AC - Various Productions - Various U.S. & International Locations

• Led camera operations on 60+ productions, ranging from major studio films to independent projects. Managed crew, gear, and shoot logistics across principal and second units.
• Handled real-time problem-solving on set: location changes, weather, equipment issues, schedule shifts. You adapt and keep the shoot moving.
• Operated specialized equipment including film cameras, gimbals, stabilizers, and Sky Cam Pilot
• Assembled, configured, and calibrated high-end digital and film camera systems, gimbals, and wireless focus systems daily.
• Used various hand tools to mount, adjust, and repair sensitive mechanical and electronic components on set.
• Followed precise, step-by-step technical instructions to ensure expensive gear was set up safely and worked correctly the first time.
• Managed inventory, kept gear organized, and solved mechanical or setup issues quickly under high-pressure timelines.

Cinematography - NYU Tisch School of the Arts

Communications, Radio & TV - Bauder College

Communications - Lee University