Michael Wood
Director of photography, camera operator, live-streaming technical director and all-around troubleshooter
More than 14 years in live streaming and film production, and 15 years as a United States Marine. When the stream has to go out live, Michael is the steady hand at the switcher.
- 14+ yearsin live streaming and film production
- 15 yearsin the United States Marine Corps
- Presidentof San Diego Media Pros
- TEDxand the 2023 San Diego US Paralympics
Mission-ready on every shoot.
Michael has directed and produced live events for TEDx, California State University San Marcos and the 2023 San Diego US Paralympics.
Before production, he spent 15 years in the United States Marine Corps, leading Marines on combat missions and operational projects. The leadership, logistics and problem-solving skills he built there shape how he runs a production today: calm, organized and ready for whatever goes wrong.
He is also President of San Diego Media Pros, a nonprofit that supports local media professionals through networking, education and mentorship.
All-around troubleshooterOn a live show there is no second take. Michael’s job is to make sure the cameras, signal and stream keep running from start to finish.
From the camera to the stream.
Bring Michael in to run your live stream, shoot your event or lead the whole production.
- Live-streaming technical directorSwitching, encoding and streaming so your audience sees a seamless show.Live streaming →
- DP & camera operatorBroadcast, commercial and film work, on the ground and on the event floor.Camera operators →
- Event direction & productionTalks, conferences and sporting events, directed and produced live.Events & conventions →
- BroadcastCrewing for entertainment networks and televised sports.Broadcast video →
- Commercial & corporateVideo for brands such as Amazon, TANDEM, UBRELVY and Notified.Corporate video →
- Technical troubleshootingThe crew member who solves the problem before anyone else notices it.Video crews →
Events and clients.
Live events directed and produced
Broadcast, commercial and film clients
Unturning Steel
A documentary directed by military veteran Michael Wood.
Going live? Put Michael on it.
Tell us about your event or production and we’ll build the right crew, from a single camera operator to a full multi-camera live stream.
Meet more of the crew: Mark Schulze · Patty Mooney · Wilson Large · Greg Schumsky