Summary

Zach of all Trades! Whether it's in front of or behind the camera. I can bring energy and a strong work ethic to your production.

Credits

9/23 – 12/23

Editor (Premiere Pro) The Last Rung on the Ladder

Digital — Film (Short) — Independent Details
9/23 – 12/23

Editing, color correction, foley and VFX for Feature

8/23 – 9/23

Production Assistant Top Chef - TV (2023)

Bravo — TV — The Mission Productions Details
8/23 – 9/23

Overnight cast wrangler. Equipment preparation and unloading.

4/23 – 4/23

Production Assistant Evil Lives Here (Season 13)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Red Marble Media Details
4/23 – 4/23

Driving, loading and unloading gear, setup and breakdown of sets.

2/23 – 3/23

Assistant Camera (AC) (RED) Last Rung on the Ladder

Film (Feature-length) — N/A Details
2/23 – 3/23

Pull focus, camera build, oversee lighting department.

2/22 – 2/23

3D Artist (Video Game) House of Silence

Video Game — Digital — Krimson Games Details
2/22 – 2/23

Build and manage 3D assets and textures for importation into Unreal Engine.

10/21 – 10/22

Camera Operator (Nikon D7500) Builder's Showcase

Fox — TV — Black Raven Media Details
10/21 – 10/22

Camera Operation, Lighting, Editing

6/22 – 6/22

Editor (Premiere Pro) Trip

YouTube — Film (Short) — Independent Details
6/22 – 6/22

Writer, Director, Designer, Editor and VFX

3/22 – 3/22

Production Assistant Spectrum - Advertising

Black & Decker — Advertising — Spectrum Brands Details
3/22 – 3/22

Assisting with on set needs and driving as necessary.

Media

  • Listening Party - My Old Self - Zach McLain in Gaffer Role

  • The Survivor - Zach McLain in Sound and Production Designer Roles

Recos

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I've hired Zach for several shoots and he's a pleasure to work with. Not only is he attentive and professional, but he is also a joy to have on set. I enjoy the humor he adds to the set. I'd recommend Zach to anyone! ...MORE...
Nathaniel Haban
Assistant Camera (AC)
I've had the pleasure of working with Zach many times over the last 6 years. Every time I've worked with him, he's always been attentive, hard-working, and a pleasure to be around on set. I've worked with him in many capacities - from Production Assi ...MORE...

Education

Class of '09

University of WIsconsin GB

Theatre Performance and Humanistic Studies

My Gear

  • Follow Focus
  • 5 in 1 Reflector
  • Benro Tripod
  • Matte Box
  • TASCAM DR-40 Portable Digital Recorder
  • Rode BoomPole
  • Nikon D3100
  • Neewer LED panels
  • Nikon D7500
  • 18-55 Nikkor AF-S Lens
  • 55-200 Nikkor Af-S Lens
  • LS Pro Softboxes
  • Rode Blimp Windshield and Suspension Kit
  • USB cardioid microphone
  • VidPro XM-88 Shotgun Microphone

Skills

  • Television
  • Directing
  • Film
  • Producer
  • Casting
  • Sound
  • Videography
  • Acting
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Art
  • 3D animation
  • design
  • carpentry