Brian Cardello

director of photography

Cardello Productions

GEAR

I own and operate a full set of gear for cinema-style 4K and HD field production. My main camera is a Sony PXW-FS7M2.  And a like to bring along a Sony a7sii DSLR as a second camera, great for smooth handheld shots on a DJI Ronin-S stabilizer. I have an assortment of Canon EF lenses and Zeiss primes, as well as a couple of servo zooms for “run and gun” situations.

My location lighting kit includes a dozen professional LED lights. I like to create beautiful soft and natural lighting for interviews and b-roll. 

For sound, I can provide a couple of wireless mics and a shotgun boom. But I always think it’s a good idea to include a good Sound Mixer on the crew. I’m fortunate to work with several here in the Bay Area that do great work and are fantastic to work with. And I can also recommend some excellent gaffers, grips, and prompter operators.

I also own a Kessler Shuttle Dolly. I like the Shuttle Dolly because I can easily put a full-size camera on it, and work at a length of up to 12-feet of pipe. Super smooth.