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St. Louis, MO

DPManny Frances

St. Louis DP Manny Frances 2025 Reel

About Manny

Manny Frances

I've worked with Sony the most, but I started off using Canon cameras. I like Sony since they're moving the full-frame world. I've used the Panasonic EVA, RED Raven, and Canon C line cameras. Sony just keeps me in with their performance. As far as lighting, I work with Nanlite the most. I'm familiar with the Arri SkyPanel, some Kino Flo's, and Aputure lights, but Nanlite and Litepanels are my main ecosystem. I've done various shoots from reality TV, live news, and interviews. I do have a favorite style of shoot which is documentary, I just love to be able to capture moments that we can look back at. My favorite project was documenting a land art exhibition with an artist named Emmanuel Massillion. I got to interact with amazing people, capture some awesome dirt bike content, and connect with other creatives in Atlanta.

Equipment

CameraSony FX9, Sony FX3, Red Camera, Canon 70-200 f/2.8, Canon 24-105 f/2.8, Canon 24-70 f/2.8, Sony 28-135 f/4.0, Sachtler FSB 8 Tripod, Sachtler Video 20 Tripod, Elgato capture card, GoPro Hero 5, MYT 4' slider, DJI Ronin-S Gimbal
Lights2x Nanlite 300, 2x Nanlite 60b, 2x Astra 6X Bi-color Litepanels, 2x Kobold DW 400 HMIs, 2x Nanlite PavoTubes 6c, Green Screen Backdrop, Black backdrop, Fresnel lenses w/barn doors
AudioSound Devices 633 Mixer, 4x Lectrosonics Transmitters, Lectrosonics IFB, Lectrosonics Stick Mic, 4x Lavalier Microphone, Boom Pole Microphone, Tentacle Sync E
Grip5x Arri As1 Stands, 2x Avenger D500B, 2x Avenger D200B, 4x MSE Matthewlini Clamps, 2x Manfrotto 5001B-1 Stand, Colored Gels, Suburban Inverter
OtherApple Macbook, LiveU 600
LocationSt. Louis, MO

Clients Worked With

WBD Sports
CNBC
Nascar
ESPN
NFL
Fox Sports
CBS Sports
Bleacher Report

What people say about working with Manny

★★★★★

Everything went super great!

Everything went super great! The team was on point, super nice, and provided awesome work!

Turner (NBA TV)

★★★★★

Always Ready To Go

I genuinely can't tell you how much I appreciate their hard work over the last few days.

ESPN

★★★★★

You guys killed it!

You guys killed it for us these past few weeks! Zach, the Nates, Jalen...

CNBC

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Book Manny for Your Next Shoot

Based in St. Louis, MO and available for nationwide travel.