Mister Photon Media for videographer, hire my professional freelance video crew to shoot for larger scale productions

If you need a fast moving production with several people on camera, larger amounts of lighting and other support, hire a videographer with a video crew; another service from my company, Mister Photon Media.

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Why hire a local professional video crew in addition to a videographer for production?

When you hire a video crew directed by a professional videographer, you get efficiency and a faster paced production. It is not always necessary to hire an entire video crew, but if you need that option, my company is there. To determine if you need a single videographer or the entire video crew, it's best to call and discuss the details; please do so at (720) 299-2084.

Professional Camera Format Choices

We carry the more popular formats as well, so please scroll down to see the list. We carry most of the camera formats that are popular with video or television, and some film production, including 35mm format 4K plus cameras. There are many different cameras out there, Why?? As freelance cameraman I've adapted & offer several professional camera formats to follow. We started as professional cameramen some time ago starting our careers with cameras including 35mm film, to BetaCam SP, DVCAM, DVCPRO 25 / 50, on to DVCPRO HD videotape, then P2, XDCAM, HDV, HDCAM, and lastly 35mm high definition (includes RED among others in UHD) with experience spanning 30+ years of cameras. As a videographer Nick (myself & owner) has also operated Digital BetaCam, IMX, BetaCam SX, among other older + modern cameras in the broadcast past & current, as well several from many major makers.

Our Equipment Resources

Yes - we have the right matches for specific client requests. This is just a short listing of cameras below, so if you want the entire list that includes lighting, grip, cameras, camera support & other gear, click here. Here's a link to just the camera listing we use for video, film and television production.

Here's a less maintained list of cameras we use. This link takes you to our most recent equipment list.

Our professional cameras include:

Sony format cameras

We have the following Sony professional cameras:

• HXRNX3D1U
• ALPHA a7S
• NEX-FS700R (HD to UHD/4K)
• PXW-FS7 (HD to UHD/4K)
• XDCAMS (3)
• HDCAM
• HDV
• BetaCam SP SD
• DVCAM

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3D HD : Sony HXRNX3D1U

• This camera records 3D and 2D HD video shooting to internal storage or SDHC cards - pick 3D or 2D video all in the same day.

A Sony NEX-FS700R Super 35 Camera, HD and unlocked up to 4K

• 18-200 E Lens,
• 8mm E fisheye,
• 12mm prime,
• 16mm prime,
• 24-75 Canon F 2.8 lens,
• 18-35 Sigma F 1.8 lens,
• 70 to 200 F 2.8 lens,
• MetaBones EF Adapter included

Our 4K FS700R has the output unlocked to output 4K Raw. The HD/3G SDI also can be docked to Nanoflash or Gemini, Atomos Recorders (up to 4K) or other recorders as well.

Sony PXW-FS7 Super 35 Camera System

• 18-200mm E Lens
• 8mm E fisheye, (1.8)
• 12mm prime, (1.8)
• 16mm prime, (1.8)
• 24-70 Canon F 2.8 lens,
• 18-35 Sigma F 1.8 lens,
• Canon 70 to 200 F 2.8 lens,
• MetaBones EF Adapter included

ALPHA a7S

• 18-200mm E Lens,
• 8mm E fisheye,
• 12mm prime,
• 24-75 Canon F 2.8 lens,
• 18-35 Sigma F 1.8 lens,
• Canon 70 to 200 F 2.8 lens,
• MetaBones adapter included

• Camera lenses include the same Canon Mount lenses listed directly above with an MTF adapter.

Sony XDCAM Cameras

PMW Series

• PMW 320K
• PMW EX3
• F3
  The PMW 320 lens is a Fuji HD 5.6x16 wide angle

HDV & DVCAM

• HVR V1U or Z1U format HDV & DVCAM cameras

BetaCam SP- Sony DXC D30 BetaCam SP SD video camera

Additional Sony Camera Experience - Nick, out director of photography's experience also includes several other cameras not listed here.

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Panasonic Cameras

We have the following Panasonic professional cameras:

• AG-AF100
• HDX900
• SDX900
• DVX100A
• P2 (2)
• Experience with the VariCam 4K among others from Panasonic

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AG-AF100 Package

• We are also partnered with a local rental house and offer owner rates on a AG-AF100, including 4 prime lenses & 1 zoom.

HDX900 DVCPROHD

This HD videotape shoots 1080i or p or 720p - information link with HD Lenses

Our lenses for the cameras are a Fuji HA 5x10 or a Canon HJ 7.6x22 HD lens, or we can bring both. This cameras is a high definition videotape camera recording 1080 or 720p or 1080 interlaced; NTSC or PAL

P2 HD

• HPX 170 with 4 P2 cards
• HPX300 (higher rate on 300) with 4 P2 cards

DV / DVCAM - DVX100A

• Panasonic DVX100A camera, 4x3 or 16x9

Nick has experience with several other Panasonic professional and semi professional cameras as well. Nicks other Panasonic cameras experience includes VariCam 4k, among others.

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Canon Cameras

• EOS C300 camera
• EOS 7D SLR
• EOS 5D Mark II
• XF305 - 422 50mbs camera also available
• Additional experience with other Canon cameras like the C300 MKII, C500, among others

Canon Lenses & Support

• 12mm prime,
• 14mm prime,
• 16mm prime,
• 15-35 zoom (F1.8),
• 24-70 zoom (F2.8),
• 70-200 mm zoom (F2.8),
• 70-300 zoom (F4.5).
• 15-85 zoom (F3.5)
• Along with access to other lenses.
• Hoodman viewfinder
• CF Cards
• Speed light Flash
• Additional Lighting

For our DSLR cameras we have a Hoodman viewfinder for video, 4 x 32 GB cards, laptop, portable WAV / MP3 recorder + other camera support (including DSLR shoulder rigs).

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Arri Film Camera

• Arriflex 35III motion picture film camera package with Cooke S4 14 lens + Zeiss 35, 50 & 85mm prime lenses.
  

• We are also experienced operators of SRII, SRII, 235, 435, and the Arri Alexa, Amira, along with some older Arri film cameras. Go back to the top of this page.
  

RED Cameras

RED Scarlet M & Epic Dragon Models with Canon Mount lenses

• We have several Canon prime & Canon zoom lenses for this camera, including from 12mm up to 200mm.

• We also ample experience with RED ONE, Raven, Weapon among others. We can also support other directors of photography who bring their RED cameras with crew members anywhere in Colorado.
  
• The Epic Dragon shoots HD, 2K, 4K, 5K & 6K resolutions.

Support equipment includes: 2x256 RED GB array, RED VF, + accessories ( less cost for the EPIC option with Canon lenses than the PL option - with a minimum 2 person crew). The EPIC has the following resolutions 720p, 1080, 2k, 3k, 4k, 5K & 6k.

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Go Pro Cameras

• Go Pro Hero+ Silver 3 & Black camera with suction mount & waterproof housing included. Additional Go Pro's are available as well. We have several rigs & mounts for these cameras.
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Black Magic Design:

Black Magic Cinema Camera (2.5K) with 3 EF lenses, along with all the needed camera support for a full day of shooting. We have ample experience the the URSA, as well the smaller version.
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Aerial Drone

We have a DJI Phantom 1.1.1 Quad Copter with GoPro Mount. We have access to other drones with camera mounts, as well gimbal based drones along with the operation experience not to crash 2 minutes into your production. Go back to the top of this page.

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Digital Recorders

Convergent Design - NanoFlash recorder that records MPEG-2, QuickTime, MXF.

Atomos - Samurai Flame recorder that can take either a HDMI input or SDI or HDSDI input, recording up to 4k video or other resolutions. This camera can also record 4K Raw to QuickTime ProRes formats or Avid DNxHD pending your preference.
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HD & SD Video Lenses

SD lenses include:

• Fuji 4.8X Super Wide angle lens,
• Fuji 7.5X Pegasus,
• Canon YJ 18x9B long telephoto lens

HD lenses include:

• Canon HJ 7.6x22 long telephoto lens
• Fuji HA 5x10 super wide angle lens
• Lens filters & Petroff P sized matte box also available with other camera support

  We have access to other cameras available at owner rates (we're insured),
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Camera Rigs

• Fig Rig
• Wooden Camera Shoulder Rig
• Newer Camera Rig
• FlyCam
• LevelCam

We have also made several shoulder mount rigs, and gliders to adapt to specific cameras.
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Camera Support Equipment  

(These links below to outside web sites for your reference)

Professional video monitors

• In Panasonic HD & Sony HD & SD.
• Panasonic LH 1700 monitor with shade,
• Elvid 8" HD & SD field monitor with shade,
• (2) SONY PVM-10M4U monitors.
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Professional Sachtler tripods

• Sachtler 20III with carbon fiber legs,
• Monfrotto 525, 516 & 511 heads & aluminum tripod.

For DSLR shoots we bring both tripods and shoulder mount stabilizers enabling you as a client flexibility. For other solutions for camera stabilizers always included with single cameraman/videographer, DP or by our camera crew. Back to the top of this page.

Professional Lighting

Professional Lighting Includes:

• LED
• Kino Flo
• Fresnel
• Open Face
• HMI
• Chimeras, Diffusion, Gels, Color Correction
• LIghting Accessories
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LED Lighting

2x 600 watt 1x1 LED lights with color correction, and barn doors

Kino Flo Lighting

• 2x Diva 400,
• 2x Diva 200 lights.
• Additional Kino Flo & Flo lighting available with advanced notice (Tegra 4 & 8 bank kits).

  Arri Fresnels

  • 150w x 2
  • 300w x 4
  • 650w x 4
  • 1k x 4
  • 2k x 2

  HMI Lighting

• 2 x 200 PAR
• 400 PAR
• 575 Fresnel
• 1200 PAR

Lowel Lighting

• 4 Omni,
• 2 DP,
• 2 Tota

Chimeras & Diffusion

• 3 x XS
• 2 x small
• 2 x medium
• 1 L,
• 1 XL
• Grip, Gels, Diffusion, Dimmers, Clamps etc.

Mister Photon Media has several Matthews grip pieces in 6 C Stands, 2 Juniors, specific clamps, flags, silks, lighting dimmers, lens projection patterns (including a Dedo projection lens), MSE mounts and various backgrounds (chroma key, muslins, black, color solids etc). Look to me to make something out of nothing for a background. I can also adapt challenging lighting environments and recognize perils not obvious to greener camera people. Look to me to accentuate a shot, control it, improve it, direct it & make it yours. Back to the top of this page.

Our Crews Experience is across Colorado & beyond

My experience spans Colorado with many things happening in production every day and our crew has most the city memorized from previous production experiences, as well proximity. We're always providing videographer or larger video crew services through Aurora or other camera crew services or the supporting members for other production crews coming into the state needing familiars with exceptional skill. The needs of companies vary; from corporate videos, television commercials, reality television shows, documentaries, sports, ENG & news, interviews, green screen shoots, sports broadcast, cable & networks television programs.



A Familiar Face in the state - our DOP Nick

I and my crew are entirely familiar with the metro areas and many of the places for particular B Roll, interviews, or other production planning places. We have also interviewed the mayor, Colorado's Governor, directed celebrities for commercials, shot several profiles high level visiting politicians; from President Obama, Madeleine Albright, Janet Napolitano & other dignitaries. As a freelance cameraman I have provided both videographer, as well, director of photography services for large events, concerts, television commercials, worked on features as a DP, as well crew, provided cameraman & crew for many advertising productions among other to do's by our crew are just a few.

More Capabilities

Capable & Experienced - Our crews shoot for documentary, reality TV producers/programs, corporate video production, documentaries, BROLL, television programming or commercials, infomercial's, interviews, corporate videos, advertising, for hiring film or television producers, marketing, PR, web viral video campaigns etc - we have the right crew with the previous experience for you. Video crews are often referred to as a television crew.

We have all the needed additional production equipment. We're also amply equipped with lighting from Kino Flo, Lowel & , Arriflex tungsten, K5600 HMI, Hi Lux HMI, Arri HMI, and Chimera. We also have MSE grip, reputable sound gear from Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, PSC, Sennheiser, Schoeps, Sachtler & Monfrotto tripods, HD monitors, among other camera support for your production.

Call Nick, at telephone number (720) 299-2084 for a cost quote or to hire our crew or myself as your professional videographer in Aurora or where you need in Colorado - Mister Photon!



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