Summary

Hi my name is Mike! I run a company called "Sleepless Format" here in Los Angeles and am a cinematographer. I specialize in high end music videos, documentaries, films, and promotional content. Thank you for stopping by and checking my page out!

Credits

10/20 – 10/21

COVID-19 Compliance Officer School of Chocolate (Season 1)

Netflix — TV — Super Delicious Details
10/20 – 10/21

Performed PPE preparation and enforced proper apparel standards including certain mask when unmasked talent is around and general crew safety. Facilitated Covid testing 2-3 times a week whilst making sure every stage and contact point was sanitized using 70-90% alcohol.

11/20 – 11/20

Art Department Assistant Hungry Man

Verizon — Advertising — Verizon Wireless Details
11/20 – 11/20

Set dressed scenes at UCLA with leaves, posters, and props. Drove and placed Verizon work vans at SoFi Stadium. Tore down vinyl from vans and wrapped out art department.

9/20 – 9/20

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7) Mariposa "Call Me Back"

Indie — Music Video — Sleepless Format Details
9/20 – 9/20

Mostly run and gun handheld. Locations through out LA and Palm Springs.

9/20 – 9/20

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7) Analog Party "One"

Indie — Music Video — Sleepless Format Details
9/20 – 9/20

Ordered 1 ton G & E lighting package. Curated lighting design using a tungsten package. Leko Source 4's, Arri 1k open face, and Arri 2k open faces were used. Operated on full 360 degree dolly track and created atmosphere using a hazer.

8/20 – 9/20

Camera Operator (Canon C300 MK2) Candyland (Season 1)

Food Network — TV — Super Delicious Details
8/20 – 9/20

Filmed BTS documentary style of the hosts/judges touring the stages, and giving a run down of what production was doing, followed by some on show handheld during show.

8/20 – 9/20

COVID-19 Compliance Officer Holiday Wars

Food Network — TV — Super Delicious Details
8/20 – 9/20

Make sure proper Covid-19 protocols are followed. Make sure sets are properly sanitized, and safe for all staff. Certification of Covid-19 compliance class proof.

8/20 – 9/20

COVID-19 Compliance Officer Candyland

Food Network — TV — Super Delicious Details
8/20 – 9/20

Make sure proper Covid-19 protocols are followed. Make sure sets are properly sanitized, and safe for all staff. Certification of Covid-19 compliance class proof.

8/20 – 8/20

Camera Operator (Panasonic AK-HC3800) On Your Mark (Pilot)

Champs Sporting Goods — TV — Wilshire Productions Details
8/20 – 8/20

Operated in studio camera with servo zoom and on tripod focus. Filmed game show contestants playing games while following action.

Media

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Education

Class of '16

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Bachelors in Film

My Gear

  • DJI Phantom 4 Pro
  • Sony FS7
  • DJI Ronin-M
  • Manfrotto 504HD Tripod
  • Canon 16-35mm Lens
  • Canon 70-200mm USM II f/2.8 L
  • Litegear Litemat 1 Tungsten X3
  • Canon 50mm USM f/1.2 L
  • Canon 35mm USM f/1.4 L

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Director of Photography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Media Encoder
  • Gaffer
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • 2ndAC
  • 1stAC