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About Seth Melnick

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Seth Melnick is a NY based Director of Photography with his own lighting, camera, sound and grip equipment who enjoys working on small independent films as well as larger projects.  Camera rental packages includes the new Panasonic HPX500 and 16 GB P2 cards.  

SLM Production Group can help you:

-       Plan the equipment needs for your project
-       Gather a crew quickly (I can work alone if needed)
-       Use my relationships with equipment rental houses to get good deals
-       Consult with you during preproduction to help you plan the needs for your project
-       Make your project look amazing.

We are also available to give advice on the phone to help you plan your camera and lighting needs – please call if you have questions.   Seth Melnick has experience with feature films, shorts, music videos, commercials and greenscreen.  You can take a look at http://www.americanstandardthemovie.com/media.html to see samples of work from a recent comedy feature.   You can also view his Director of Photography reel here - DP reel - click here.   Recently completed is a feature film starring William Devane (24), Jeremy London (Party of Five), Ryan Hurst (Remember the Titans), Heather McComb (Party of Five), Patrica Rae (Maria Full of Grace), Robert Piccardo (Star Trek Voyager) and Dan Grimaldi (Sopranos). 

You can see more details about our equipment here. 

Seth has a Masters in computer science and an acting background which give him a wide range of skills and creativity that will enhance any shoot.  With experience in all areas of production we are very client focused, listening to what you need and presenting options to maximize the impact of the images that we create together within your cost limitations. 

Please remember that we are available by phone to help you plan your projects needs.

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Director of Photography Resume

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Skills

High Definition and Standard Definition photography

Lighting for digital and still photography

Editing (Avid, Premier)

Compositing (Combustion)

DVD authoring, encoding and creation

Digital tapeless workflow (P2 card redundant workflow, direct to disk recording)

M2 35 mm adapter

Great at handheld camera work

Martial Arts, Yoga, Certified SCUBA diver

 

 

Equipment List

Panasonic HPX500 2/3 inch HD camera

Panasonic HVX200

Panasonic DVX100A

Canon 10D Still Camera

16 GB P2 cards

26 inch Panasonic HD monitor  (BT-LH2600)

17 inch Panasonic HD monitor  (BT-LH80W)

8 inch HD onboard Panasonic Monitor (BT-LH80W)

7 Inch HD onboard Marshall Monitor

Sachtler Video 25 Tripod and Carbon Fiber Legs

Cartoni Focus tripod

Chrosziel follow focus

Mattebox and filters

Tungsten lighting from 125 watts to 1000 Watts

Kinoflo bank and Miniflo kit

AT897 shotgun microphone and boom setup

All equipment for complete digital (tapeless) workflow

Multiple laptops

RedRock M2 35mm adapter

Nikon Lenses (28mm,35mm,50mm,105mm,135mm)

RedRock follow focus

Skateboard dolly, Kessler crane, fig rig

Small Grip and electric package

 

 

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