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Michael Notar

Spokane, Washington

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I am a photographer and cinematographer based in Spokane, Washington. I have the distinction of being formally trained not only in the industry, but at the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography. My education, combined with an unparalleled inventory of equipment puts me in a truly distinctive position to create cinematic imagery.

My strong background in lighting has led to numerous jobs as a gaffer. My lighting style feels very natural to viewers. I sculpt light to define shape, highlight details, and to create mood. I am an easygoing character and a warm personality. I have a true "love of the game." I have been active in cinematography for 15 years, and still photography for 25 years.

My experience encompasses a range of diverse projects including feature films, episodic TV, commercials, and documentaries. I have worked for clients such as Anheuser Busch, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, HBO Sports, Entertainment Tonight, Comcast Cable, BNSF Railway, and American Family Insurance. My work has appeared on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Netflix, CBS, and UFC.

I currently film with a Canon C500 Mark II 6K cinema camera with Canon CN-E cinema lenses. I can outfit a production with everything it needs, including generators, power distribution, grip trucks, a studio to shoot in, high-end light fixtures from ARRI, a 30 ft. Jimmy Jib, and more.

I embrace a collaborative creative process, and a fun, yet professional atmosphere at all stages of production. I tackle each project in a highly methodical way, utilizing theory and creativity to achieve beautiful images.

I welcome your email and hope to make something great with you.

I have been in the industry since 2008.

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Credits

Director of Photography – UFC 280 Watch Party
October, 2022 — October, 2022
Live Event – UFC Fight Pass
Director of Photography – Moms Rising Education Fund
September, 2022 — September, 2022
Commercial – TNMF
Director of Photography – Real Self Spokane
August, 2022 — August, 2022
Online – Medical Informative
Director of Photography – Beyond the Headlines: The Gabby Petito Story
July, 2022 — July, 2022
Television – A&E Networks
Photo Assist / Grip – Flecha Azul Tequila
June, 2022 — June, 2022
Other – Still Photo
Gaffer – Dayvigo (lemborexant) Patient Experience
May, 2022 — May, 2022
Commercial – Eisai Inc
Gaffer – MiCROTEC
April, 2022 — April, 2022
Commercial – Lucidyne
Gaffer – Accenture
April, 2022 — April, 2022
Corporate – Amazon
Gaffer – Google Publisher Voices
February, 2022 — February, 2022
Online – Google
Director of Photography – BASF Global Training Videos
December, 2021 — December, 2021
Corporate – Horizon Productions
Director of Photography – Interrogation Raw, EP 102
December, 2021 — November, 2021
Television – A&E Networks
Capture One Tech / Photo Assistant – Game of the Year : Myst
November, 2021 — November, 2021
Other – Apple
Gaffer – Lucky Friday Mine Videos
September, 2021 — September, 2021
Corporate – Hecla Mining
Gaffer – Outpost, (Horror) Dir. by Joe Lo Truglio
July, 2021 — July, 2021
Feature – Staring Beth Dover, Dallas Roberts, Dylan Baker, Ato Essandoh.
Director of Photography – Panic 911, EP. 309
June, 2021 — June, 2021
Television – A&E Networks
Jimmy Jib Op – Dylan Chambers - Me Vs. Me
April, 2021 — April, 2021
Music Video – Dir. by Justin Frick, A Frick Take Productions
Gaffer – Twas the Fight Before Christmas (Doc), Dir. by Becky Read
December, 2020 — June, 2021
Feature – Dorothy Street Productions, Streaming on Apple TV
Director of Photography – WWII in Color: Road to Victory, Ep. 110
July, 2020 — July, 2020
Television – World Media Rights - Netflix
Jimmy Jib Operator – Inland Sessions
March, 2020 — November, 2021
Television – KSPS (PBS)
Director of Photography – UFC 244 Watch Party
November, 2019 — November, 2019
Live Event – UFC
EPK Camera Operator – All the Small Things
November, 2019 — November, 2019
Feature – Rebel Cat Productions
Gaffer – Booking.com
November, 2019 — November, 2019
Commercial – Booking.com
Gaffer – Tac Gas
September, 2019 — September, 2019
Commercial – SUREFIRE, Beretta USA, Sig Sauer, Vortex Optics, Call of Duty
Gaffer – Focus on Small Towns
August, 2019 — August, 2019
Commercial – Merck Pharmaceuticals
Director of Photography (High Speed/Photron) – Bullet Proof Product Testing
August, 2019 — August, 2019
Other – Filmed at 50,000 & 112,000 fps
Gaffer – 247 College Football: WSU Cougars (EP104)
August, 2019 — August, 2019
Television – HBO Sports
EPK Camera Operator – Home Sweet Home
July, 2019 — July, 2019
Feature – Bridgestone Multimedia Group
Gaffer – UFC 232 Fighting Spirit
December, 2018 — December, 2018
Online – UFC & Modelo
Add Photography – Kings of Beer (Doc)
July, 2018 — July, 2018
Feature – Anheuser Busch
Camera Operator – Ted-x 2017. Moscow, Idaho.
June, 2018 — June, 2018
Live Event –
Camera Operator – Federal Judge Training Video
December, 2017 — November, 2017
Corporate – Federal Judicial Center
Camera Operator – DUOPA Patient Experience
August, 2017 — August, 2017
Commercial – AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
Camera Operator – Ted-x 2017. Moscow, Idaho.
July, 2017 — July, 2017
Live Event –
Camera Operator – Bias, feature length documentary
June, 2017 — June, 2017
Feature – Finish Line Features
Camera Operator – Tedx University of Idaho
June, 2017 — June, 2017
Live Event – Tedx
Gaffer – National Geographic: Chasing Genius
May, 2017 — May, 2017
Online – Fox Digital Studios
Gaffer – Time Warner Cable Business Class
July, 2016 — July, 2016
Commercial – Time Warner Cable Business Class
ADD Photography – Entertainment Tonight
April, 2016 — April, 2016
Television – CBS
Director of Photography – Bleacher Report: Craig Ehlo
November, 2015 — November, 2015
Online – Bleacher Report
Camera Operator – Dreamspace with Kathy Ireland
October, 2015 — October, 2015
Online – American Family Insurance
Add Photography – 30 for 30: Believeland
January, 2015 — January, 2015
Television – ESPN
Electrician – America by the Numbers
June, 2014 — June, 2014
Television – PBS
EPK Camera Operator – Z Nation, 68 Episodes over 5 Seasons (SyFy)
May, 2014 — September, 2019
Television – The Asylum

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