Kyle Jacobs

Collaborated with the director and cinematographer to design shot language and operate camera systems such as Sony Venice 2, ARRI Alexa 35, and Panasonic Lumix GH6. Served as liaison for the camera department by maintaining communications with the Local 600 Camera Union, post-production teams, vendors, and studio stakeholders. Oversaw pre-production camera department setups by partnering with Keslow Camera Rental, executive producer(s), director(s) of photography, and post-production producer to determine shooting specs that met network deliverable requirements. Functioned as on-set technical authority for camera configuration, troubleshooting, and shooting specifications across multiple camera systems and third-party vendors. Managed codec, frame rate, and recording settings to ensure cohesive image quality and prevent costly reshoots, and maintained post-production compatibility. Acted as on-set data manager and liaison to post-production by logging, downloading, and delivering 430TB

Served as the sole technician for all remote-head systems, including Raven’s claw Talon Head, DJI Ronin 2, DJI Ronin 4D, and DJI Master Wheels. Maintained full technical responsibility for specialty equipment by rapidly diagnosing, troubleshooting, and reconfiguring cameras and remote-head systems in high-pressure production environments to minimize downtime. Engineered dynamic rigs for high-speed vehicle-mounted camera tracking scenes including stunt choreography, watercrafts, and aerial platforms. Collaborated with athletes and precision stunt drivers to execute safe, accurate high-speed tracking shots while managing equipment limitations on location.

Served as alternate principal Steadicam operator working with the director and cinematographer. Coordinated all camera department operations and administrative support for a 24-person team, including pre-production prep, equipment rentals, vendor communication, camera testing, daily on-set logistics, timecards, expense reporting, travel accommodations, call sheet accuracy, and cross-department communication with production, transportation, health & safety, housing, and post-production. Managed all on-set digital media operations in the absence of a DIT, safeguarding and delivering footage for up to 20+ 1TB camera cards per shoot day from cameras including ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Panasonic GH5S, Blackmagic URSA, GoPro, drones, and specialty camera platforms.