Jerry Tran

Professional Lecturer // Cinematography, Cinema Production
School of Cinematic Arts
Jerry Tran

Bio and Research Information

Jerry Tran is a Chicago based set lighting technician. With a career spanning over 20 years, Jerry has worked on the crew of many films, television shows, and commercials. His filmmaking adventures ranged from massive Hollywood action features to small art house films and from national TV commercials to local political spots. When he is not on a film set or in the classroom, Jerry spends his time tinkering, programming, designing, fabricating and making. Jerry studied Cinematography at Columbia College Chicago and holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1490895

Research Area

Cinematography, Cinema Production

Specific Research Area

Visual Storytelling, Lighting for Cinema, Grip and Electric, Lighting Consoles, and Wireless Lighting Technology

Professional Associations

Iatse Local 476

Schedule for Winter 2024-2025

Courses Taught at DePaul

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