I'm Mason Malone, a creative technologist blending hardware, software, and storytelling. Over the past several decades I've worked as a field service technician, camera operator, grip, and editor—bringing complex systems into the world of IoT and engaging narratives. My career spans on-set production, equipment management, and remote IT support, always with a focus on practical problem-solving and collaborative creativity. From breaking news shoots to in-house grip packages and remote IT support, I prioritize customer needs, budget, and schedules while partnering with gaffers, directors, and producers to deliver polished, reliable experiences.…

Mason Malone

I'm Mason Malone, a creative technologist blending hardware, software, and storytelling. Over the past several decades I've worked as a field service technician, camera operator, grip, and editor—bringing complex systems into the world of IoT and engaging narratives. My career spans on-set production, equipment management, and remote IT support, always with a focus on practical problem-solving and collaborative creativity. From breaking news shoots to in-house grip packages and remote IT support, I prioritize customer needs, budget, and schedules while partnering with gaffers, directors, and producers to deliver polished, reliable experiences.…

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I’m Mason Malone, a creative technologist blending hardware, software, and storytelling. Over the past several decades I’ve worked as a field service technician, camera operator, grip, and editor—bringing complex systems into the world of IoT and engaging narratives. My career spans on-set production, equipment management, and remote IT support, always with a focus on practical problem-solving and collaborative creativity.

From breaking news shoots to in-house grip packages and remote IT support, I prioritize customer needs, budget, and schedules while partnering with gaffers, directors, and producers to deliver polished, reliable experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Field Service Technician at Seanok LLC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Answer field service calls for MetTel, Ooma, and Airdial systems. Work with the remote IT Administrator to trouble shoot the system and resolve or escalate service tickets. These systems translate analog or embedded systems, such as fire alarms and elevator service in older pre-1990 buildings, into Wi-Fi/Ethernet signals and bring these services into the IoT.
House Key Grip and Driver at Luka Grip and Lighting
January 1, 2014 - Present
In-house Key Grip responsible for assembling Grip packages. Managed systems; maintained inventory, handled logistics. Used skills to suggest equipment; troubleshot A/V equipment; partnered with Gaffers, Directors of Photography, and Producers. Coordinated technical aspects; focused on customer needs, budget, and schedule. Managed resources and cost management.
Equipment Manager at Kandoo Films
January 1, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Kept two production trucks, 2 ARRI film cameras, 2 Prime lens sets, and 2 Digital Beta camera packages ready. Managed A/V equipment; skills applicable to IT.
Staff Camera and Soundman at Half Day Video
January 1, 2000 - October 24, 2025
Fielded inquiries, booked crews, scheduled shoots, prepped equipment. Managed projects, coordinated resources; set up cameras, cleaned/maintained packages; provided A/V support including troubleshooting; interfaced with clients to resolve issues; provided customer service and technical support. Completed billing and follow-ups, retaining 85% of clients.
Breaking News Cameraman at News Reel Video (KTLA, NBC)
January 1, 1992 - October 24, 2025
Shot and delivered breaking news stories under deadline. Operated A/V equipment under pressure; quick problem solving. Dubbed stories, wrote slugs, documented sources; managed media assets; maintained equipment and procured replacements. Monitored transmissions, drove a news van.

Education

High School at Troy High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
Undergraduate Coursework at Cal State Fullerton
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of California, Irvine
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

Final Cut Pro 7 Certification
January 1, 2008 - October 24, 2025
CompTIA A+ Certification
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other, Education
    uniE608 Luka Grip and Lighting production reel
    Compilation of past projects while working at Luka Grip and Lighting as a Key Grip. The projects span approx. 10 years and were captured with a variety of cameras. The reel played on the company website…
    uniE608 2024 Camera demo reel
    compilation of projects from the past couple of years that I use as a demo reel. All projects were shot with my Blackmagic camera package video animator videoeditor…
    uniE608 Surf van documentary promo
    Promotional video made for a documentary about the iconic VW bus. the video consists of interviews with owners the buses themselves and the history of the vehicle video videoeditor animator filmdirector…
    uniE608 Sizzle reel for video production company
    Compellation of various video projects from the production company Titan Film Works which produced the stage plays of EH Bennett. The three videos she made were: "I only cried twice." "Bloodletting and Poe." and "Get Riddance." I provided the camera and lighting package and shot all three of the projects filmdirector animator videoeditor…
    uniE608 kaleidoscope compelation
    I created six Kaleidoscope video loops using still photographs of flowers and leaves the six different Kaleidoscopes could each be played independently or in series by combining them in various sequences using OBS studio. The videos could then be displayed on multiple monitors via HTML video animator videoeditor…
    uniE608 Sunset Photography (Etsy Add)
    I made an ad for a photographers online store. Editing together still photographs of the sunset to create a montage and invite the public to purchase Mugs, shirts and prints of Southern California's Iconic sunsets. The project was executed using my iPhone 15 and laptop video advert videoeditor…
    uniE608 The Garage Mural
    Time lapse video of me painting an Ocean Mural on the side of my Garage. another BTS type capture using the iPhone and editing on my laptop video videoeditor animator…
    uniE608 BTS at a C4 Commercial shot
    BTS at a C4 commercial shoot While working on a low budget online C4 commercial as a gaffer I was also tasked with shooting the BTS video, We were a small crew where everyone wore many hats. I took it on and ended up doing the editing and graphics as well. Everyone was pleased with the results and I added another skill to my production skillset. The shoot took place over two days at three locations in L.A. The primary cameras where one Blackmagic 4K and two 5D's. I captured all my footage on an iPhone 15 and edited on my laptop. My lighting package consisted of an (2) Apeture 600d's and an Amaran 300 c all RGB heads and A hazer video advert videoeditor…