About Manny
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- What cameras and equipment have you worked with the most?
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 Apture lights, but Nanlite and Litepanels are my main ecosystem.
- Do you specialize in a specific shoot style?
No, 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.
- How long have you been filming?
I have been working professionally for about 2 years now, I mainly did event coverage and live sports before being hired. I’ve been capturing moments from a young age, but it started with a cheap Panasonic VHS camcorder. The moment that sparked my interest in media as a career was in 5th grade, they began a media production class and I loved electronics and cameras.
- Do you have a favorite project you’ve worked on?
Yes, it 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. I had some work get recognized and used in publications, I also enjoy working with UTA. They’re awesome to work with and have cool shoots.
Equipment List:
CAMERA:
- Sony Fx9
- Sony Fs5
- Sony A7Sii
- Canon 70-200 f/2.8 lens
- Canon 24-105 f/2.8 lens
- Canon 24-70 f/2.8 lens
- Sony 28-135 f/4.0 lens
- Sachtler FSB 8 Tripod
- Sachtler Video 20 Tripod
- Elgato capture card
- GoPro Hero 5
- MYT 4’ slider
- DJI Ronin-S Gimbal
LIGHTS:
- 2x 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
AUDIO:
- Sound Devices 633 Mixer
- 4x Lectrosonics Transmitters
- Lectrosonics IFB
- Lectrosonics Stick Mic
- 4x Lavalier Microphone
- Boom Pole Microphone
- Tentacle Sync E
GRIP:
- 5x Arri As1 Stands
- 2x Avenger D500B
- 2x Avenger D200B
- 4x MSE Matthewlini Clamps
- 2x Manfrotto 5001B-1 Stand
- Manfrotto 156LB Stand
- Matthew Boom Mini
- D200 Avenger Knuckle
- MSE Knuckle
- 3x Avenger Stand
- Colored Gels
- Suburban Inverter
OTHER:
- Apple Macbook
- LiveU 600
Clients Worked With:
WBD Sports, Assignment Desk, CNBC, Nascar, Omaha Productions, and More!