Michael Damiani Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

I have Been a Co-Executive Producer with North South Productions since the Spring of 2021. It has been such a pleasure to work on Season 9 and to currently be working on Season 10 of truTV's Impractical Jokers as a Co-Ep.

New York City Metropolitan Area

I have been the Technical Director for truTV's Impractical Jokers for Seasons 7, 7.5, 8 and 9. We are currently still in Production of season 9.As the Technical Director, I am responsible for:-Developing and executing the "technical plans" for each shoot day. -Broadcasting MULTIPLE live camera feeds for Production/Editors/Executives to view remotely.-Managing a large Technical Team.-Handling all the rentals from various rental house for multiple shoots every week.-Working within ALL departments to help the Production/Show meet all deadlines and expectations.-Working with the director/producers to plan and carry out all technical aspects of the TV show.-Collaborating with producers, Art Dept. and Production Management to meet the expectations/vision of the Director.-Scouted locations to determine if they meet the show’s technical, creative and budgetary needs.-Directed the camera and audio teams throughout the technical setup.-Operated robotic cameras (Panasonic HE130, Sony 330, Marshall 502).Operated Handheld Cameras (PMW-300, Fs7, Fs5, PMW 500, F800)-Performed coloring and shading of robotic cameras.-Set up, faxed out and maintained multiple HD/SDI signals during productions.-Recorded video on multiple decks (BM Hyperdeck Studio Pro, VideoDevices Pix240/270).-Operated video switcher during live productions.-Monitored power consumption/distribution for all teams during live shoots.

New York, Ny

Bad Woods Productions hired me to Organize and Direct a Pilot for a NEW Hidden Camera TV Show. As the Director, I was in responsible for:-Hiring the crew-Setting the schedule-Ordering the gear-Making the "Shot List"-Working with Talent/Creative-Directing the crew while on set-Directing a Multi-Camera Shoot

New York, Ny

I was the Technical Director for the 1st season of Discovery+'s new TV Show, House Haunters. As the Technical Director, I was responsible for:-Working with the director/producers to plan and carry out all technical aspects of the TV show.-Collaborating with producers, Art Dept. and Production Management to meet the expectations/vision of the Director.-Scouted locations to determine if they meet the show’s technical, creative and budgetary needs.-Designed lighting and overall technical setup of the shoot.-Worked with various rental houses for multiple shoots, while maintaining excellent working relationships with rental houses in the tri-state area.-Directed the camera and audio teams throughout the technical setup.-Operated robotic cameras (Panasonic HE130, Sony 330).-Performed coloring and shading of robotic cameras.-Set up, faxed out and maintained multiple HD/SDI signals during productions.-Recorded video on multiple decks (BM Hyperdeck Studio Pro, VideoDevices Pix240/270).-Monitored power consumption/distribution for all teams during live shoots.

New York City Metropolitan Area

I started off as an Assistant Camera for Magilla entertainment and through hard work and determination, I became a Camera Operator for them in 2018. I worked on Moonshiners and Beach Front Bargain Hunt while working for Magilla Entertainment.