Technology when properly understood and applied can enhance the creativity, art and craft of movie making. Through education, training and understanding I believe that the art and craft of Digital Cinematography can flourish while respecting and maintaining the traditions that filmmakers have perfected over the past 100 years.

Business Experience 1994- Present - Chief Technology Officer, Band Pro
Film & Digital Consultant to Director’s of Photography in the new and growing craft of Digital Cinematography while maintaining the art and tradition of film making. Training on equipment capabilities, workflow, efficiencies, and understanding of production and post production methodologies.

Technical liaison with Carl Zeiss Optics on the design and manufacture of the Zeiss DigiPrimes, cine optics for High Definition cameras

Responsible for Engineering and Technical operations at Band Pro Headquarters in
Burbank, California as well as offices in Munich, New York and Tel Aviv

2001-Present – Founding Sponsor and Instructor
Santa Fe HD Workshops - High Definition Operators and Engineering training course for the Sony F900, F950, Thomson Viper and Panasonic Varicam

1983-Present – The Digital Picture Company
Consulting for workflow management in production, post production, visual effects and CGI industries

1989-1994 – Southwest Regional Manager Abekas Video Systems
Responsible for sales and marketing efforts in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii for this manufacturer of high end broadcast and visual effects digital production equipment.

1982-1984 – VicePresident and General Manager- California Communications, Inc.
Responsible for daily operations and technical management for this film & video equipment rental, stage rental, audio and video post production facility. Staff of 40 with a 24 hour operation. Early pioneer of Betacam and component video post production, first Digital Betacam post production facility in Los Angeles.

Professional Affiliations
Member of SMPTE, Founding Board Digital Cinematography Association

Personal
Michael lives in Burbank, California and is an avid photographer and bicyclist. He enjoys travel, cooking, reading and his greatest love, going to the cinema.