Marc Casey

Underwater Camera Technician

Marc Casey is a freelance underwater camera technician who’s been a member of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) local 600 for over 10 years. The beginning of his professional journey began in the U.S. Air Force. While serving in the military as a missile facility specialist, Marc was inspired to switch professions and focus on other dreams. He began to teach himself graphic design, animation, web design, and video production skills. His transition paid off when he obtained the distinguished Frances Larkin McCommon Scholarship at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). In 2009, Marc graduated from SCAD, cum laude, with a BFA in Film and Television.

While finishing art school, Marc won a silver award for his documentary titled “Saving a River” at the Grey Reef Film Festival. In 2009, he directed an award winning gospel music video, and was given the Associated Press Best Use of Sound Honorable Mention Award while working at WSAV News 3 as a photojournalist. Since completing school, he continues to obtain positions on major motion pictures and TV shows – including Oscar nominated film Hidden Figures. Important to his underwater work, Marc is certified to work with Hydroflex, a Los Angeles based rental company that provides underwater camera equipment, and is also a certified scuba diver.

During his free time, Marc volunteers at the Georgia Aquarium and is an ICG Local 600 mentor. Aside from being a union member, he’s been an associate member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC) for eight years.

What Is A Underwater Camera Technician?

What I do?

Full working knowledge of specialized camera equipment, lenses, and underwater lighting and diving equipment. Responsible for performing camera test to determine focus of lenses underwater and set up focus system. Build various cameras in different underwater camera housing to include HD and film camera systems. Leak test of the camera housing and other underwater camera systems during prep and each time housing is opened and returned to the water. Install and rig camera on cranes, tripods, boats and other camera support systems. Functions as camera focus puller using remote focus control system and operate camera underwater while wearing scuba diving gear.

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