Photo taken on the set of the award winning film "Opening Night" in which Michael was the Gaffer.
Lighting Department Reel of Michael Fels
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GRIP AND ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
-Michael Fels specializes in the Grip & Electric Department and uses that knowledge to make gear estimates, gear rental suggestions, and to create both artistic, safe, and time efficeint lighting set ups.
-Michael’s experience in the grip and electric department allows for dialogue between departments that lead to realistic schedules. His experience also allows for a clear conversation with any rental companies and/or heads of the lighting department about how long the next lighting set up will take.
-When it comes to the Grip and electric department efficiency and safety are key to Michael. Listening to and anticipating the needs of the director of photography is also a top priority.
-Michael considers the safety of all the people involved. He works hard to ensure the structural stability of all lighting set ups. Michael has passed an (OSHA) Occupatonal Saftey and Hazard Assocation course as well as an arial saftey lift course.