Whether you need just one camera operator, an audio tech, or an entire film crew - our professionals always have a great attitude and a hardy work ethic.
CHRISTIAN SCHWIER | Camera Operator, Editor, P2 Tech
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With over 10 years professional experience and a film & video degree from Emerson College, Christian is the creative force behind Litewave Media. Whether he’s diving headlong into a storm covering the disastrous hurricanes of Florida for the Associated Press, or shooting national sporting events like the 2009 Superbowl in Tampa, Christian has the steady hand & tenacious spririt to get the right shot when it counts. Christian has also shot & produced a number of award winning independent films and is currently in production on an HD Feature Film: Jules Dongu Saves the World.
An early adopter of Panasonic’s P2 card and Sony’s SxS digital film technology, Christian has the modern day experience to enhance any type of video production. Whether you are shooting Film or Digital, SD or HD, you’ll be happy to have Christian at the helm of the camera on your production.
MICHELE YOUNG | Production Coordinator, Producer
Michèle is an enthusiastic, creative force that illuminates possibilities and produces results. She has enhanced marketing projects and designed programs within the health, technical, hospitality, financial, manufacturing, professional services, agricultural, retail, and construction industries as well as for NASA and MOSI. Michèle has degrees in Psychology, Theatre and an MBA, and has traveled to over 30 countries on 6 continents to bring a multi-cultural perspective to any production endeavor.A master of organization (we’re not quite sure how she manages it all), Michèle keeps a film and video crew’s production running smoothly. When the occasional obstacle arises - she handles it with a cool composure that only raw talent and years of experience can provide.
ANDREW ORTOSKI | Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Grip, Electric
With a Film and Media Arts Degree from the University of Tampa under his belt, Andrew is a true natural behind the camera. He has worked in the Tampa, Florida area over the past 8 years, and he also frequently travels around the country to work on various TV, film, and commercial video productions. Andrew is experienced behind the camera, as well as a 1st Assistant to the Camera Operator. He also works as a Gaffer, Best Boy Electric, and Grip as needed.
Andrew owns and operates the JVC GY-HD110U video camera and also shoots on the RED one camera, ARRI film cameras, Canon’s EX series of cameras, as well many of Panasonic’s P2 cameras including the HDX900, HPX500, and HVX200 video cameras.
See our: Video Production and Audio Equipment
JOHN JONES | Gaffer/Lighting, Camera Operator, Editor, Storyboard Artist
John got started in the video production business creating storyboards for an independent film production company. After learning the business, John got the itch to branch out on his own, producing and editing music videos for a number of Christian artists. John now works as a camera operator, gaffer/lighting tech, and editor in the Tampa Bay area. He still continues his initial passion of creating storyboards for feature films. John is a co-producer of the feature film Jules Dongu Saves the World.
See our: HD Video Editing Suite