Based in Houston. Available internationally.

Based in Houston. Available internationally.Based in Houston. Available internationally.Based in Houston. Available internationally.

Based in Houston. Available internationally.

Based in Houston. Available internationally.Based in Houston. Available internationally.Based in Houston. Available internationally.
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Michael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound Guy

Michael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound GuyMichael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound GuyMichael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound Guy

BOSIET certified, audio field mixer, video grip, and photo assistant available for national and international projects.

+1 (713) 851-0647

Michael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound Guy

Michael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound GuyMichael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound GuyMichael Klein Photo Assistant / Video Grip / Sound Guy

BOSIET certified, audio field mixer, video grip, and photo assistant available for national and international projects.

+1 (713) 851-0647

About Me

My background

Basically I’m like a Swiss army knife, capable of handling multiple roles on a small crew.  As far as my experience, it runs the gamut from the days of film to digital, location, studio, celebrities, documentaries, executive portraits, editorial, food, fashion, sports, architecture, corporate, industrial, lifestyle, offshore and medical.  I also have my Rig Pass, BOSIET and TWIC certifications for working around oil and gas projects, plus TSA Pre Check, passport and Global Entry for easy traveling.  Fully vaccinated, plus the booster for COVID. I also keep my international vaccinations up-to-date. 

My experience

I've been fortunate to work with a lot of photographers and videographers of various disciplines and caliber. Below is just a brief list of who I have worked with:  


Photography:  Sam Adams, Randy Albritton, Al Argueta, Trish Badger, Gary Barchfeld, Curtis Bean, Robert Beck, Efren Beltran, Bruce Bennett, GavIn Bond, Steve Brady, Michael Branscom, Justin Calhoun, Brad Carr, Barry Champagne, Roniel Chavez, Ken Childress, Michael Confer, Jason Connel, Stuart Conway, Steven Counts, Cameron Davidson, Drew Donovan, Barry Fantich, Thierry des Fontaines, Dom Furore, Salvador Garza, Justin Gollmer, Bob Gomel, Mark Green, Maarten de Groot, Mitchell Hasseth, Michael Hart, Bob Houser, Rachel Hudgins, Jim Hughes, Brent Humphreys, Jill Hunter, Walter Iooss, Atiba Jefferson, Scott Jones, Rachel Kay, Mark Katzman, Eric Kayne, Drew Kelly, Scott Kohn, Caleb Kuhl, James LaCombe, Paul Ladd, George Lange, Sandy King Lankford, Christian Lantry, Annie Leibovitz, John Lewis, Ben Liebenberg, Jason Lindsey, Nathan Lindstrom, Michael LoBiondo, Hal Lott, Mary Ellen Mark, Steve Marsel, Scott McDonald, Chas McGrath, Shaun Mendiola, Howard Menken, Eric Meola,  August Miller, Jack Mitchell, Alan Montgomery, Marc Morrison, Audra Oden, Richard Phibbs, Sasha Preziosa, Tom J. Rafalovich, Mauricio Ramirez, Adrienne Raquel, Jesus Reyes, Janice Rubin, Warwick Saint, Chris Salvo, Tom Sanders, Amy Scott, Ron Scott, Robert Seale, Chris Shinn, Jim Sims, Michael Scott Sloser, Ralph Smith, Ewen Spencer, Kayla Spivey, Michael Starghill,Mary Jane Starke, Paul Swen, Tim Tadder, Bob Thomason, Ellis Vener and Frank White.


Video:  Gotham Image Works, Image in Action, McNee Productions, MDI Video, Nadji Productions, NFL Films, One More Time Productions, Plaid Pony Productions, Ricardo Merendoni, Video Perspective and Zura Productions.


Audio:  Jorge Bernal, BrandTales, Sandy Buller, Stuart Conway, Laura Crosta, Jan Erting, ESPN, Barry Fantich, Ground Media, Michael Hart, Bob Houser, Jed Jacobsohn, Jerry Jones, Chris Kuhlman, Nathan Lindstrom, NationSwell, No Frames LLC, Arturo Olmos, Plaid Pony Productions, Marc Pretorius, Yesenia Rodriguez, Livio Sanchez, Travis Schiebel, Robert Seale, Tim Tadder, VideoEnvy, 33 Visual, ZapBoomBang Studios.


In addition to my skills and experience,  I bring a great attitude and a robust grip kit customized for each project.  I can scout locations, reserve equipment, studios, grip trucks and recommend local crew. If you need to travel light I can rent you a double decker cart, C-stands, light stands, sand bags, boom, extension cords and a 3000wt Honda generator among other things.


Member of ASMP

My Audio Package

As far as audio, I have a field mixer/recorder package that's perfect for interviews and small crew documentaries. 

My kit includes:

  • Sound Devices 833 field mixer/recorder. 
  • 2 licenses of Sound Devices NoiseAssist
  • A10 wireless system
  • Sennheiser MKH416 and MKH50 boom mic
  • Sanken COS 11 & DPA lavs.
  • UltraSync One's timecode boxes
  • Betso smart slate
  • Betso Bowtie Antenna


Rates

Rates are negotiated on a per project basis.

+1 (713) 851-0647

Projects

Audio for Patient Testimonial

Audio for Patient Testimonial

Had the wonderful opportunity to work with Bob Houser on a multi-day shoot in Louisiana. The project was about a young man with a very rare disease. With the help of specialized medicine, a team of doctors, this courageous young man has overcome numerous challenges and is attending college and holding a job.   https://www.morquiosity.com/

Audio for Breathe In

Audio for Patient Testimonial

Ground Media created this moving documentary on Tuberculosis.  While the public has shifted its focus to other diseases such as AIDS and ZIKA. TB is still a big concern.  My oldest brother had TB.  


Audio of Hurricane Harvey Survivor Interviews

It started with a brief email from Stacy at Plaid Pony Productions.  She wanted to do a Hurricane Harvey benefit to help the people in need.  I had 1 day to assemble a Houston crew of volunteers. We interviewed 3 families the next day.  The stories of the survivors were incredible.  The video was played at the #STRENGTHINNEIGHBORS Hurricane Harvey Benefit in Austin.https://vimeo.com/234792703/61d5ee1418 , https://vimeo.com/234704306/c9cfa592b8 , https://vimeo.com/234779652/acc56a2a1a

Audio for BMW Hispanic Heritage

During the pandemic had the wonderful opportunity to work with Michael Hart, Tom Callins and Tony Rupe. It was great to be a part of BMW showing support for the heroes of the pandemic.

Audio for BMW Hispanic Heritage

Audio for BMW Hispanic Heritage

Audio for BMW Hispanic Heritage

The Houston BMW Dealerships honoring the Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.

Audio for BMW Hispanic Heritage

Audio for BMW Hispanic Heritage

Will try to post more samples of my work. Unfortunately many of my projects are corporate, industrial and have non-disclosure agreements.

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Whether you're planning a photo or video production in the Houston area, offshore or international, call me.  If I'm not available, or not a good fit,  I can help you find someone who is.

Michael Klein Photo Assistant/Video Grip/Sound Guy

2226 Eaglerock Dr., Houston, TX 77080-5202, us

+1 (713) 851-0647

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