Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I'm a filmmaker and videographer from San Diego County For over a decade I have been working mostly in the unscripted television genre. I have also worked everything from scripted narrative content, live events, corporate events, internal corporate content, online branded content, national television commercials and major sporting events. I've honed my craft as a cinematographer on many levels, from gimbal work, handheld, dolly work as well as grip and lighting. I am also a licensed drone pilot. I'm comfortable being the face of the camera department and have the confidence to make the tough creative decisions when the clock is running out. Having experience on the creative producing side of the business, I understand how to get projects done from pre-production to the final deliverable product. I understand story and can edit in my head. Capturing the authenticity around me is what drives me. I can a hands off fly on the wall or I can get in there and get the content needed. --- Employment and project experience So You Think You Can Dance | Director of Photography | Dance Nation (2024) Dancing With The Stars Season 24 | Director of Photography | BBC (2017) American Idol Season 13-22 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) America’s Got Talent Season 12-19 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)…I'm a filmmaker and videographer from San Diego County For over a decade I have been working mostly in the unscripted television genre. I have also worked everything from scripted narrative content, live events, corporate events, internal corporate content, online branded content, national television commercials and major sporting events. I've honed my craft as a cinematographer on many levels, from gimbal work, handheld, dolly work as well as grip and lighting. I am also a licensed drone pilot. I'm comfortable being the face of the camera department and have the confidence to make the tough creative decisions when the clock is running out. Having experience on the creative producing side of the business, I understand how to get projects done from pre-production to the final deliverable product. I understand story and can edit in my head. Capturing the authenticity around me is what drives me. I can a hands off fly on the wall or I can get in there and get the content needed. --- Employment and project experience So You Think You Can Dance | Director of Photography | Dance Nation (2024) Dancing With The Stars Season 24 | Director of Photography | BBC (2017) American Idol Season 13-22 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) America’s Got Talent Season 12-19 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)

Michael Bean

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Camera Operator, +2





I'm a filmmaker and videographer from San Diego County For over a decade I have been working mostly in the unscripted television genre. I have also worked everything from scripted narrative content, live events, corporate events, internal corporate content, online branded content, national television commercials and major sporting events. I've honed my craft as a cinematographer on many levels, from gimbal work, handheld, dolly work as well as grip and lighting. I am also a licensed drone pilot. I'm comfortable being the face of the camera department and have the confidence to make the tough creative decisions when the clock is running out. Having experience on the creative producing side of the business, I understand how to get projects done from pre-production to the final deliverable product. I understand story and can edit in my head. Capturing the authenticity around me is what drives me. I can a hands off fly on the wall or I can get in there and get the content needed. --- Employment and project experience So You Think You Can Dance | Director of Photography | Dance Nation (2024) Dancing With The Stars Season 24 | Director of Photography | BBC (2017) American Idol Season 13-22 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) America’s Got Talent Season 12-19 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)…I'm a filmmaker and videographer from San Diego County For over a decade I have been working mostly in the unscripted television genre. I have also worked everything from scripted narrative content, live events, corporate events, internal corporate content, online branded content, national television commercials and major sporting events. I've honed my craft as a cinematographer on many levels, from gimbal work, handheld, dolly work as well as grip and lighting. I am also a licensed drone pilot. I'm comfortable being the face of the camera department and have the confidence to make the tough creative decisions when the clock is running out. Having experience on the creative producing side of the business, I understand how to get projects done from pre-production to the final deliverable product. I understand story and can edit in my head. Capturing the authenticity around me is what drives me. I can a hands off fly on the wall or I can get in there and get the content needed. --- Employment and project experience So You Think You Can Dance | Director of Photography | Dance Nation (2024) Dancing With The Stars Season 24 | Director of Photography | BBC (2017) American Idol Season 13-22 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) America’s Got Talent Season 12-19 | Camera Op/Gimbal Op | Fremantle_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)

Available to hire

Vista, United States

I’m a filmmaker and videographer from San Diego County

For over a decade I have been working mostly in the unscripted television genre. I have also worked everything from scripted narrative content, live events, corporate events, internal corporate content, online branded content, national television commercials and major sporting events. I’ve honed my craft as a cinematographer on many levels, from gimbal work, handheld, dolly work as well as grip and lighting. I am also a licensed drone pilot. I’m comfortable being the face of the camera department and have the confidence to make the tough creative decisions when the clock is running out.