Biography

Dick Reizner, who has been called a real life MacGyver and the "Helouise of the Production field", is a working Cameraman / Director of Photography, and Consultant.

Dick has used film and video to do everything from Network News to Commercials and Training Programs to Live Satellite Feeds. He brings 38 years experience in all phases of television to each project.

His work has been recognized by an Emmy, a CINE Golden Eagle, an ITVA Reel of Excellence and many other awards. He includes among his clients: Prime Sports Network, Amdahl, QVC, US Information Agency, US Dept. of Labor, Price Waterhouse, DuPont, Thomas Kinkade, and The Jerry Lewis Telethon.

Dick is sought after as a speaker by professional groups both in the United States and Europe. His "MIXED BAG OF TRICKS" has been among the most popular production workshops for many years.

He was chosen by ROSCO Laboratories as the on camera expert talent for their "Lighting in the Real World" video tape series.

A pioneer in the field of Legal Video he was one of the nation's first Certified Legal Video Specialists and was selected as a member of the California Legislature's Legal Video Advisory Board and the ITVA and Association Of Professional Videographers Legal Video Accreditation Committees.

He has improved snapshots and home videos of passengers as an Official Photo Lecturer onboard Princess Cruise Lines ships.

His monthly column "Tips To Clip" is the most popular feature in AV VIDEO / MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER magazine. His writing has also appeared in VIDEO TOASTER USER, LOWEL LIGHT NEWS, New Zealand's ON FILM and many other publications.

Dick served two terms as President of the San Francisco chapter of the International Television Association and is currently their Communications Director. He is a member of the American Society of Lighting Designers, SMPTE and many other professional groups.