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Mauricio Vega, also known as Mo, boasts over 15 years of experience in the Film and TV Industry, both in the U.S. and internationally. His expertise lies within the camera department, where he has excelled as a Camera Operator and Director of Photography in numerous feature films, television shows, and music videos. Mo's impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned companies such as National Geographic, Biography Channel, Atlas Media, NFL Films, ITV Studios, Make Waves Studios, Sharp Entertainment, and Telemundo, among others. He is a proud member of the Society of Camera Operators (S.O.C.) and actively contributes to running camera workshops at the ARRI Academy in Burbank, CA.
Mauricio Vega Casso
Camera Department Specialist and Educator with Over 15 years of experience
(571) 265-1346
EXPERIENCE
Fullsail University, Winter Park FL — Camera Lab Specialist
JAN 2008 - PRESENT
-Deliver technical training to students in the camera department, to utilize gear and protocols
-Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
-Supervised over 200 short films films pre-production and production for film student ranging in groups of 20-30 crew members and 2 to 5 production days to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
-Maintain and service Digital and Film professional camera equipment worth over 3 million dollar, prepare and test camera equipment for shoots.
-Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
-Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
-Prepare and distribute periodic progress and coordinate with other areas of instruction.
-Evaluate and document students’ progress.
Camera Department, Winter Springs FL — Freelance Camera Department
JAN 2000 - PRESENT
-Prepare and test full camera equipment packages prior to shoots, build and transport equipment to shoot locations. For clients such as Flocam and ACamera and Lens Depot in the state of Florida
-Select and source required equipment, tools, and crew members
for Independent Feature Films such as:
9Windows 2022, -Bezos 2022, The Mad Hatter 2021 -Fox Hunt Drive 2000, -Rook 2019 -Deadly Weekend 2014- Evacuate Earth 2012, among others.
-Scout locations and develop techniques that will be used to safely setup camera for the production.
-Attend production meetings and provide advice where appropriate.
-Work with the post-production team to ensure the desired effects are preserved and that the mood of the production is maintained.
-Keep up-to-date with advances in the film industry
SKILLS
Cinematographer/Director/Camera Department.
Shot over 100 Tv Commercials for top brands such as Pepsi, MLB, NHIR, Microsoft, Universal Studios, Disney, NASA, among others.
Shot Over 50 Music Videos for Awarded Artist such as DJ Khaled, Paulina Rubio, Howie Dorough, Jadakiss, French Montana, Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Wisen y Yandel and others, generating over half billion views in platforms like Vimeo and Youtube.
-Extensive experience working in the film and TV industry.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Proficiency with camera equipment and support for top brands such as ARRI, RED, Sony Phantom, DJI.Chapman.
- Specialist in photography for Virtual Screens
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
EDUCATION
- B.S. Audiovisual Arts TV and Film Production - Central University BO
- M.F.A. Film Production - Fullsail University FL US
- Associate Graphic Design - Centro de Instruction Vocational, VA US.
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