Planning a production on paper is one thing, but bringing it to life requires the coordinated efforts of a skilled crew and talented cast. At The Michael Group, we work with the best crews and most talented performers in the business.
If you’re looking for an experienced director, talented actor, and skilled makeup designer, then we’ve got you covered with our professional crew and talent booking services.
First, we assess your crew and talent needs, and then we assemble an unbeatable team that is tailored to your project. Our casting services will have you working with the best in the business — both behind and in front of the camera.
The Characters Ready To Tell Your Story
Each crew member plays a crucial role in shaping your story, exercising skill and creativity. With The Michael Group, you can trust that the following roles are executed professionally.
The director plays a key role in production, from the concept to its completion. Revered as the creative mastermind, the director helps shape the vision by leading the crew, directing the talent, and ensuring that the project meets the main objectives. The director is involved in various details, from shot composition to directing the actors. It’s important to hire an experienced director who can keep up with the pace of the set and unify all aspects of the production.
The camera operator has a unique talent, combining technical knowledge with creative vision. Not only does the camera operator have an expert eye to frame the shot, but they can also understand the director’s vision (and bring it to life). At The Michael Group, our camera operators consider their technical tools an extension of their body, playing a vital part in any successful production.
Many people take lighting for granted, unaware of how a shadow’s angle or light’s intensity can shape the perfect atmosphere for a scene. Our lighting specialists are skilled in manipulating light to highlight key moments, evoke emotions, and set the right mood. By booking a lighting specialist, you ensure your visuals are both clear and captivating, enhancing the work done by the camera operator.
The beauty of video is that it combines visual creativity with sound, and the sound technician plays a critical role in successful audio by ensuring that all words and sounds are accurately heard. The sound technician helps to create a seamless audio experience, ensuring that the final video has high-quality sound.
The sound engineer is another audio crew member you can book for your production, ensuring the audio layers are perfectly mixed. Consider the different sounds in your video, from dialogue and music to sound effects and background noise. The sound engineer will take raw audio and adjust the levels to reduce noise and improve clarity. By polishing the soundscape of your production, the sound engineer enhances the professionalism of the project.
Producing a professional video requires a lot of technical equipment, and keeping it all running smoothly and safely is the job of an electrical technician. By hiring an electrical technician, you ensure power distribution is expertly managed, wiring is properly set up, and any electrical issues are quickly and safely resolved. Downtime on set due to technical problems can be costly, but an electrical technician helps prevent these delays, saving both time and money.
If you’re filming a tv commercial, interview, or instructional video, an on-camera host is a fantastic choice. By incorporating their presence, you can communicate clearly and explain complex information while building a connection with the audience through charisma. If you don’t have someone suitable on your team, then book an on-camera host to guide the audience through your video with persuasive energy and professionalism.
Are you planning a video production to tell your brand story, create an explainer video, or even a documentary? A narrator plays a crucial role in delivering key information and setting the tone with their voice. By guiding the audience through the narrative, they add depth, credibility, and emotional impact to your video. But not just any voice will do — the narrator must be clear and engaging. That’s exactly what our for-hire narrators offer, ensuring your message is delivered with professionalism and impact!
Actors bring a production’s characters to life, turning the story into an engaging and emotional experience through their performances. While skilled actors can captivate audiences and elevate the narrative, poor performances can have the opposite effect. Hiring professional actors through The Michael Group ensures that your scripts are interpreted accurately, with believable performances that make a lasting impact on viewers.
Set designers transform the blank canvas into the dream setting for your production, designing the space to reflect your vision. Our set designers take charge of every detail of creating the character’s world, from placing furniture to working out lighting changes. They work closely within a budget and communicate ideas and script details to costume, make-up, props, and lighting designers.
Some productions demand magic to create visual illusions and extraordinary moments on screens — and that’s where special effects experts come in. These “magicians” can enhance action scenes, simulate weather, and add digital elements to the production, helping to elevate the result. By using practical effects and computer-generated imagery, complex scenes become believable and engaging.
Hair and makeup involve a lot more than light mascara and essential cover-up. Our hair and makeup designers are skilled in their art, helping transform characters to reflect their personalities or simply apply a natural style for a professional aesthetic. By using our skilled artists, you can boost the confidence of those in front of the camera while also creating a polished appearance for the camera.
Whether you need a professional image for a corporate interview or a costume for a character’s performance, our wardrobe stylists have the eye. Our team is experienced in selecting and coordinating costumes and curating outfits that reflect personality, mood, and professionalism. Each item is handpicked to elevate the narrative.
Each physical item in the camera’s frame serves a specific purpose, from the branded mug in the corporate interview to the vintage typewriter in the creative production. Hiring a professional prop master through The Michael Group ensures that each prop fits seamlessly into the narrative, adding to the story’s authenticity and boosting the viewer’s engagement.
Book Professional And Experienced Crew With The Michael Group
Bring your project to life with our exceptional crew and talent booking services. Whether you want to hand over the technical aspects of the job or hire captivating performers to tell your story, we have the expertise.
Our friendly team is ready to help you find the perfect team, ensuring you have everyone you need to elevate your project. Give us a call at 312-498-4440 to find out more.