Summary

During my school career at SCAD, I have served as the Director of Photography on several documentaries, including a current project about invasious species for a National Geographic TV Pilot. Shooting on HDV with Sony cameras, I will be proficient in the process of shooting and gathering content needed for a polished project. I also own the Sony Z1U and Brevis adapter, to add any aesthetic look desired. Along with my Glidecam system, I can bring all these visual elements to any project needed. Hailing from the indie-music epicenter of Nashville, Tennessee, Michael Brown is a thinking-man’s filmmaker. His film résumé is every bit as comprehensive and diverse as his knowledge of cinematography and lighting, and his dedication to his craft is as strong as the ideas that drive him. Michael has been a Steadicam Operator for four years to date, and has shot several documentaries including “Ocean Invaders” for National Geographic, and “Water over the Dam”, which he Produced, Directed, and Shot. He has done Live Concert recordings for artists like Barry Gibb (of the Bee Gees), Ricky Skaggs, and Blake Shelton – a filmmaking skill that has undoubtedly come in handy when working on music videos with DON’T PANIC. In his spare time, Michael can be found kayaking, as well as testing his vertical-dexterity by rock climbing and spelunking in extreme conditions.

Michael Brown-Documentary Demo Reel

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Cinematographer/ Videographer, Cinematographer: Film, Videographer: HD

Michael Brown-Documentary Demo Reel

This represents my documentary work from 2008 to 2009.

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Equipment / Technology

Camera/Lens Sony Z1U, Brevis 35mm adapter, Glidecam and smooth shooter vest, Full arri lighting kit, China balls,
Editing/Post-production G5 Mac/ Quad Processor/ 5 GB of RAM

Credits

Credits Project Collaborators
Cinematographer/ Videographer, Camera Operator Ocean Invaders Mandee Mallonee - Director
Bowen Staines - Editor
Director, Camera Operator, Cinematographer/ Videographer Water Over the Dam Bowen Staines - Editor
Director, Cinematographer/ Videographer, Camera Operator Strokes Through 10,000 Lights
Cinematographer/ Videographer, Camera Operator, Lighting/Grip Black in the Mind "Another Day Another Loss"
Cinematographer/ Videographer, Camera Operator "We're Good" Pesant Music Video

Collaborators

Bowen Staines "Don't Panic Films" - Editor, Director  
Chris Carey "Vancar.tv" - Director, Producer, Production: Live  

Education

Savannah College of Art & Design

BA , 2005 - 2009

Areas of Study
Film and Television