Bob Maraist

DP, One-man-band, two camera interviews, on location. Worked collaboratively with Director and staff in NY to get to remote areas in US, to engage and film interviewees discussing, difficult and sensitive subject matter.

Multiple projects. Produce, direct, sometimes shoot, string-out edits. All aspects of production from conception to completion.

Several episodes over multiple seasons of extremely emotional and dramatic subject matter. DP, camera, light, sound for week of verite on three person crew, with Producer & AP, following addict's day in the life over a period of one week. Scenes included airplane flight, following drug hookups, bar scenes, family clashes, following those at deaths door. Set and shot subject and family interviews. At the end of the week, managed multi-cam team for actual intervention.

Several episodes over multiple seasons of extremely emotional and dramatic subject matter. DP, camera, light, sound for week of verite on three person crew, with Producer & AP, following addict's day in the life over a period of one week. Scenes included airplane flight, following drug hookups, bar scenes, family clashes, following those at deaths door. Set and shot subject and family interviews. At the end of the week, managed multi-cam team for actual intervention.

Multiple episodes over several seasons of extremely emotional and dramatic subject matter. DP, camera, light, sound for week of verite on three person crew, with Producer & AP, following addict's day in the life over a period of one week. Scenes included airplane flight, following drug hookups, bar scenes, family clashes, following those at deaths door. Set and shot subject and family interviews. At the end of the week, managed multi-cam team for actual intervention.

All things DP for an international travel doc series. Choose gear. Provide guidance to ensure it's safe arrival. Collaborate on design, look and feel. Manage multi-cam crew in locations from humble homes, to massive cathedrials. Shoot, light, and subtract lights. Operate Steadicam-like unit for walk & talks.

Shoot interviews, recreations, and simulations depicting a flood that took place 10,000 years ago. Provide package including dolly, snorkel lens, gaffer & lights. Work collaboratively with the director and scientists to create dramatic environments in lab setting.

Field producer and verite camera, for the home reno scenes, in the "Survivor" like camp set where contestants created alliances and relationships, and the elimination scenes. We in the camp identified story, created produced pieces, and provided Hot Sheets.

While acting as the local DP, also became the local field producer to follow the ongoing story of the Chicago based subjects of the film. Communicated with local subjects to anticipate story opportunities, while collaborating with New York based director, Kristi Jacobson, who was managing the larger film arc with thee other locations.

Shoot verite following teen subjects as they navigated their senior year of high school. As the Also operated jib, crane, and Steadicam at special events.

Shoot verite following students as they navigate their freshman year of college. Also operated jib, crane, and Steadicam at special events.

Was among the first developers and operators of Fletcher Sport's "Hothead," the first & best remote heads in the world. Collaborated with network executives, EIC's, & PM's to scout, build, and set full size remote heads over center court, and later smaller POV camera's behind the backboards. We helped create what is now know as, "specialty cameras."

Prep & operate Steadicam for the opening ceremonies and Chicago matches. When the event moved to other cities, I set up & operated multiple remote heads for Fletcher Sports, including those located directly behind the goals.