New York City
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Name: Russ Heller
Number: 917-428-8456
Assisting Since: 2004
Current passport: Yes
Vehicle: Yes, a Sedan.
Grip Truck Driver: I have driven up to a 14' u-haul truck with no problem. I wouldn't want to go any bigger than that.
Hmi Tungsten Kino: Most of my expertise is with strobes but I have used all of the above, especially Kino Diva lights, Lowel Tungsten and Arri HMI.
Capture One: I know Lightroom completely and Capture One well enough to operate it through anything that doesn't require very advanced features. I also know the Canon capture software, Helicon remote, and I have worked with Sinar Captureshop.
Special Skills: I know some basic electronics. I once changed a flat tire using a c-stand arm in place of a lug wrench. I am very good at fixing all sorts of things. I read manuals and explain them in English. I know a lot about the technicals of lighting, especially with difficult materials like glass, metal, water and jewelry. I own at least three different devices for high-speed laser/sound triggering of cameras/ flashes. This is useful for exact placement of splashing water or other moving subjects. I am extremely patient and level-headed. In 2006 I set a world record for Blender magazine by listening to Starship's 1985 hit, We Built This City, on repeat for 24 consecutive hours.
