THE WILD MACHINE

The Wild Machine is a Toronto-based video production agency that specializes in creating branded video content for TV, web, and social media. Our team of experts works closely with clients to deliver customized solutions that capture their brand's essence and tell their unique story. With experience working across a range of industries, including automotive, technology, finance, and hospitality, we take pride in our ability to bring clients' visions to life and deliver high-quality results through a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and a passion for visual storytelling. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you with your next video project.

Video Crew For Hire:

Every project is unique and we combine a custom set of video making professionals to secure an ideal film crew headcount. Check the list of the most demanding video specialists and their roles.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Or DP

The DP works with the director on bringing the image, style, and mood of the video to communicate to the audience. DPs are in charge of all lighting decisions and the tone of the light. They provide directions on camera angles and shots, choice of lens and movement. DPs will also provide input on which camera to use during video production, depending on many factors. Most DPs will prefer different camera sets depending on the type of video production, commercial video on set and documentary on location require different gear.

CAMERA ASSISTANT

Low budget productions will have a camera assistant, or “1st AC,” before having a professional cameraman. ACs are responsible for helping the DP with focusing, get the right lens for the shot, also making sure any batteries, media cards are ready for the next frame or scene. They’re typically tasked with building the camera at the start of the filming day and making sure nothing was left on the set at the end.

CAMERA OPERATOR

On smaller productions, the DP can also be an actual camera operator. However, on bigger productions, this task is often given to a camera operator who can help run the footage production smoothly and increase film crew efficiency.

GAFFER

Gaffers work with DP to help shape the light right. Basically, gaffers are responsible for all lighting and will place filters on lights to control their tone, color, and intensity. Gaffers usually manage the grips and electricians on set and usually work their way up to being DPs.

GRIP

The grips are responsible for building and rigging lighting, dolly tracks and other lighting accessories. The key grip is in charge of other grips and reports to the gaffer. On smaller productions, it’s normal to have the same person handling both the gripping and the gaffing during the video production.

ELECTRICIAN/ BEST BOY

The electricians handle getting electrical power on set for the video production’s lights or generators if the filming is outdoors. Electrician team should run distribution boxes strategically on set so that they’re safe and out of the way from other video crew members.

DIT

The DIT is responsible for transferring the footage on the camera’s cards to HDDs or laptops. DITs have to work fast and perform quality control checks during the video production process to be sure nothing’s lost. On smaller productions, Project Assistant is in charge of this task.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

The Production Assistant serves as an important position to ensure video production is occurring in a timely manner and meets the strict quality metrics outlined in the brand identity guide.  On smaller productions, PA becomes a crucial position providing help in almost all aspects of video production: setting up audio and video equipment, microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables.

SOUND GUY/BOOM OPERATOR

This person is responsible for correct positioning of the microphone boom pole during the filming. The boom operator is the assistant to the production sound mixer. He also must be able to follow the actor’s movements while staying out of the frame and lights. This makes it a challenging job for accomplishing the best possible audio.

PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER

The sound mixers take all the audio inputs generated by the filming process and record them to flash media cards. The sound mixer decides which microphones to use as well as placements of the microphones. The experienced sound mixer will make sure that all audio is recording smoothly, securing much more flexibility in further post-production.

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