Michael Massey

Location scout for a single day shoot with 2 locations. Secured and coordinated different talent for each location. Managed all shoot day logistics.

Responsible for transporting personnel and gear on multiple watercraft rigged for photography.

Provided photo assistant, coordinator, camera boat driver, and production assistant duties.

Assisted in behind the scenes logistics and operated the camera boat platform during shooting hours on which all video was captured. This required precise position holding on stationary boats/people as well as fast moving boat-to-boat. I was basically operating a water-based camera dolly in many unique situations.

Wrangled Talent for our location in The Keys. Last minute changes to this production required networking with locals by phone/email prior to our arrival to set up a schedule for our week of shooting. During filming, I drove the camera platform from which most photography and video was captured.

Production and photo assistant for a one week shoot in the California High Desert and Death Valley sand dunes. High temps and extremely dusty conditions made this shoot a challenge for cameras, crew, and other equipment. Also assisted in remote location lighting set ups in time sensitive situations.

Responsible for safety and transportation of crew on a very dynamic camera boat. Photographers and videographers stand on elevated wings and I put them in the position they require at high and low speeds. This is much like a dolly operator except we are on the water.

Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and readiness of all watercraft once on location. Assisted photography and videographer with on-location logistics. Drove a secondary camera boat platform for more dynamic video moves and angles.