Behind the Scenes: ABC Mariners Food Menu Production in Seattle, Washington
There's something special about rolling into Seattle, Washington for a production day. When ABC called on Assignment Desk to bring their vision to life, Cooper Patterson was ready. As the DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY (DP) on this project, I knew we had the talent, the gear, and the drive to deliver something exceptional.
The day started at 02:00 with a call from Amy Hayden, our producer, who laid out the game plan. The shoot centered on Mariners Food Menu — the kind of project that demands both technical precision and creative storytelling. Every frame needed to count, and with ABC's reputation on the line, there was no room for anything less than our best.
On the technical side, we built our setup around the sony fx9. The lighting conditions in Seattle presented some unique challenges, but that's exactly the kind of problem-solving that makes this job rewarding. Every lens choice, every camera angle was deliberate — designed to capture the story ABC needed to tell.
Early morning GMA shoot with fans and chef for the Seattle Mariners new selection of concession stands food. Mostly all on shoulder with two Astras and on camera light mount on fx9 with hits with crowds and single shots with our correspondent. ABC provided their own tvu, wrapped at 6 am. . It's these moments — the collaboration, the improvisation, the shared commitment to excellence — that separate a good production from a great one.
By 06:00, we had everything ABC needed and then some. The footage will speak for itself — clean, compelling, ready to be cut into a story that resonates with their audience. This is what video production in Seattle, Washington looks like when you bring the right crew to the table.
Another day, another story told. If you're looking for professional video production crews in Seattle, Washington or anywhere across the country, Assignment Desk has the Directors of Photography, camera operators, and production teams ready to bring your next project to life. Let's create something impactful together.