The camBLOCK team has a wide variety of experience in television, motion picture, and still photography amongst its members. The "camBROS" are...

 

STEWART MAYER

camBLOCK Inventor/ Motion, Control Cinematographer

As a documentary filmmaker, Stewart was frustrated with the lack of motion control options suited for location work so he began development on his own system in 2001. Through the development process Stewart observed the varied needs each project demanded, and with this in mind set out to design a new modular system with flexible functionality while maintaining a small portable form factor. In 2008 the new system became camBLOCK, a tool created to meet the needs of ambitious cinematographers who desired to achieve visual effects previously unseen in smaller budget productions. Stewart's interests have led him to acquire a unique set of skills for this line of work. As a geeky kid he built theatrical sets and was apprentice to a US Navy master machinist who saw Stewart's engineering potential. He began college studying electrical and mechanical engineering and taught himself computer programming, but switched his focus to film production which he found was a natural fit for his technical and creative energy. After graduation, Stewart immediately joined the film and television community as a cameraman for commercials, television shows, independent films, and natural history programming. The development of camBLOCK has opened many doors and has allowed Stewart to shoot for various clients all over the world, this shooting experience is used to continually develop the camBLOCK system to meet the demanding needs of today's cinematographers.

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STEVE MCWILLIAMS

camBLOCK President, Director/Cameraman

Steve is a veteran of the motion picture and still photography industry. He has produced countless images that capture attention, elicit a feeling, or touch an emotion. You have seen his work for Garmin, Nokia, Nickelodeon, American Heart, Texas Lottery and American Airlines. As a commercial director/cameraman, inventor and father of two boys, Steve's skills are tuned to collect the best content possible. His demeanor lets him work equally well with celebrity, kids or real people. Steve was was MacGyver, before there was MacGyver, holds a patent for his EyeDirect filming device and helped develop the "Interleaved timelapse" concept found in camBLOCK motion control systems. Steve also has extensive management experience, from running sets to running entire corporate media divisions. He uses this experience to provide management and business leadership to the camBLOCK team.

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BARAK EPSTEIN

camBLOCK Sales Manager

Have a questions about sales, pricing, what's included, guidance to build the system to meet your needs? Ask here!

Barak is camBLOCKs direct sales representative, working with our team to answer customer questions and provide quotes, demonstrations, and setup support. He is also an authorized dealer representative for companies such as Canon, Panasonic, Adobe, Apple, and more, and makes it his priority to stay abreast of the ever changing landscape of production technology. Barak provides fast and knowledgeable customer service to camBLOCK users and potential customers, and he utilizes his knowledge of modern filmmaking techniques to integrate the latest cameras and gear with the camBLOCK system. Barak is also an accomplished horror/sci-fi filmmaker, having produced the SXSW premiered feature films Earthling and Wuss, as well as the Amsterdam B.U.T. Film Festival (B-movies, Underground and Trash) applauded feature Blood on the Highway.

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Aaron Caughran

camBLOCK Manufacture's Representative

Have a rental or support inquiry? Ask here!

Aaron has been a camBLOCK advocate, user, beta tester, sales person, and even system assembler since 2009. Always looking for ways to differentiate his projects through new and unique ways of shooting, Aaron often uses camBLOCK on the documentary, commercial, and music video productions he is a part of. Aaron has been a successful cinematographer for over 20 years working in Los Angeles and Dallas. He has amassed 15 Emmy awards for his work at Fox in the Dallas / Fort Worth broadcast market. Aaron has much real world experience using the camBLOCK motion control system and is happy to answer questions, share his experiences or help with any support issues you may have. Aaron also manages system rentals and is available for on-site training.

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Mark Waggy

Manufacturing Manager

Mark is an accomplished still photographer and craftsman with over 20 years experience. He has worked as a still photographer, focusing on the photography of people and products for advertising. He has been featured as a photo expert in the documentary series History's Mysteries, analyzing the JFK assassination photographic evidence. In 2005 Mark changed gears to help rebuild the city of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Since returning to Dallas, Mark has continued his photographic career and is now the camBLOCK manufacturing manager. In addition to managing the production and assembly of motion control systems, Mark is using the camBLOCK to quickly shoot 360 degree rotational animated product photography.