Spokane Videographer. Spokane Gaffer.
Michael Notar, the manager of Shutterworks Rentals Spokane, is a talented photographer and cinematographer based in Spokane, Washington. He has the distinction of being formally trained not only in the industry, but at the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography. His education, combined with an unparalleled inventory of equipment, puts him in a truly distinctive position to create cinematic imagery.
Michael is an easygoing character with a warm personality. He embraces a fun yet professional environment, encouraging collaboration towards a great finished product. Since a young age, he has been active in the visual arts: cinematography for 15 years and still photography for 25 years.
Cinematography
Clients include Anheuser Busch, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, Sprite, American Family Insurance, Spokane International Airport, The Bleacher Report, BASF Global, and Flock Safety.
Jib Operator
Michael’s camera work includes operating a Jimmy Jib for live events, music videos, episodic TV and feature films. For the last 4 years, he worked with PBS, swinging his Jimmy Jib for Inland Sessions, a series featuring performances by local musicians.
He can build his jib on a mountain top, downtown on location, and in the studio. His Jimmy Jib Triangle Pro by Stanton Video Services can carry a camera package weighing 50 lbs with an arm of any length, including at the maximum length of 30 ft. The jib includes a remote head system capable of tangle-free 600-degree-camera-moves. The jib can run up to 10 hours from its built-in battery pack.
Gaffer
Michael’s strong background in lighting has led to numerous jobs as a gaffer. Michael has worked for Accenture, SIG SAUER, National Geographic, Lucidyne, Merck, Amazon, HBO Sports, Beretta, SureFire, Modelo, American Express, Time Warner Cable, GMC, Google, Microtech, and booking.com. Projects have taken him to the mountaintops of northern Idaho for feature films and 6,000 feet underground for a series of corporate videos for Hecla Mining.
In addition to a thorough understanding of lighting theory and technique, Michael is fascinated with electricity itself. Over the years, he has refurbished 15 Mole-Richardson tungsten light fixtures, including a 5,000-watt Studio Senior and a 10,000-watt Big Eye.
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Tell Michael About Your Project
Michael will strive to reply to email inquiries in a timely fashion. Whether he is on set or in the office, you should hear back within 12 hours of your initial contact.