About Nate
- What cameras and equipment have you worked with the most?
If a certain camera has the specs the client needs, then that is the one I will shoot on. I’m not tied to any specific camera brand, though each has its own list of pros and cons. For several years, I have worked with the Canon C300 and C300 Mkii and then later to the Sony F5 and 55s as my main go-to camera’s in my kit. However, I love working with all types of cameras and have been trained by AbelCine on the Arri Alexa Mini as well as the entire lineup from RED. A few years ago I upgraded to the Sony Fx9 and an FX3 as a secondary camera that I have with me at all times. I’m a total gear nut, and I can talk about this all day!
- Do you specialize in a specific shoot style?
I would consider myself a video swiss army knife. I could specialize in one specific shooting style, but I get to have fun and cover a variety of shooting styles while shooting for GTT. I have shot several years of home renovation and docu-reality type of shoots, so if you had to pin me to something, that would be up there. But I do love having the opportunity and time to craft a look for an interview for a sports feature/documentary. The creative juices that flow on those types of sets are unmatched.
- Do you have a favorite project you’ve worked on?
I had the opportunity to Produce/DP a character reel and then DP the Sizzle Reel for a potential reality show in Austin, TX. This gave me the ability to flex my wings as a DP and a shooter, with multiple GTT shooters working under my guidance, to really craft the look and feel of what this show could become. I was given complete creative control on set, and the producers that came into work with me on the sizzle reel respected that and respected the relationship that I had built with the talent before they were on board the project. My favorite part was having the trust of people that I’ve never worked with before, to let me do what I do best and tell a great story that is visually appealing.
Equipment List:
Camera Package:
Sony Fx9 w/ PL & EF adapters, Sony Fx3 w/ PL & EF adapters, 3x GoPro 10s & 1x Gopro 5
Lenses:
Sony 16-35, 28-135, 100-400 E mount, Sigma 35, 50 & 85 primes E mount
Light Package:
1x Nanlite Forza 720 Bi-Color, 2x Nanlite Forza 300 (Softboxes, Grids & China Ball Lantern), 6x Nanlite Forza 60 (2x Daylight & 4x Bicolor) (Softboxes, Grids), 4x Small On camera size led panels (iKan & Nanlite), 2x Astra 6X
Audio Package:
Sound Devices 633, 3x Lectrosonics SRB Receivers (Blocks: 2x A1, 1xB1), 6x Lectrosonics SM Transmitters (Blocks: 4x A1, 2x B1), 2x Lectrosonics IFBs + 1x Transmitter (Block 944), 4x Sanken Cos11d Lav mics, Schoeps Shotgun Mic w/ 10′ Boom Pole
Extra Items:
DJI Mavic 2 Drone, 5″ SmallHD Bright, Atomos Shogun 7 HDR Recorder/Monitor, SmallHD 17″ Monitor w/ Dual view, Ronin S2 gimbal, MYT Slider, Ergorig, Assorted Stands, stingers, gels, clamps, etc, 16″ Macbook Pro, Elgato Camlink 4k, LiveU 600
Location:
Dallas, TX
What People Say About Working With Nate
“Crew was a big help”
Everything went really well, and the crew was a big help when a team member had a little fender bender at the shoot, and they were able to duct tape his bumper so he could drive back to the airport. He was super appreciative of all their help!
- MLB
“Absolutely awesome!”
I just wanted to say thank you and tell you that Nate, Abby and Saul were absolutely awesome, I wish I had all three of them as a crew all the time! Nate probably is the best cameraman that I ever worked with in my 35 years in this industry, he is so talented and his attitude is the best! Have a nice weekend. I hope to be booking you again soon. Thanks again for everything.
- Robustelli Media
“Great Job”
Nate & Jordon did a great job!
- Barb Hall
“I’ve never heard our EP so happy”
I don’t even know where to start… I’ve never heard our EP so happy on a field shoot and everything seemed to have gone even better than planned. The team was incredible!! We feel so lucky to have had them for this one as their knowledge of Waco was specifically helpful and they were quick and efficient (despite the poor weather). We all feel that this shoot set the precedent for all future In The Room shoots. We are ingesting all of the footage from the hard drive now and I can’t wait to see all of it ?
- E! News - Chip and Joanna Gaines
“Nate Was Great!”
Nate was great! A very smooth day. Was great working with him.
- Olympic Channel
“On-time, professional, fully prepared”
Nate and Jordan were great. On-time, professional, fully prepared and rolled with the punches on a, at times, unpredictable shoot. Would highly recommend them again.
- Overtime
“Very experienced and talented bunch”
Everything went super smooth, very experienced and talented bunch thank you so much for your help.
- CBS Sports
“Would totally work with them again”
Nothing but good things to say about this crew, they were all professional and very efficient. Would totally work with them again!
- Players Tribune
