With over 30 years of experience in broadcast, film, visual effects, systems integration, and virtual technologies, Mike has extensive industry experience across production and post-production. He has been involved in virtual production from its inception in the mid-1990s, through the adoption of games engines, 3D tracking, real-time compositing, to the current incarnation using LED screens for in-camera visual effects (ICVFX).
In 2010, whilst a Director of FilmLight, the company won 4 AMPAS SciTech Awards in the same year for film scanning, colour grading, and colour management. More recently, as Commercial Director of Mo-Sys, Mike helped drive two consecutive years of near 100 % growth, with the company winning numerous awards for pioneering virtual production technology, including 2 HPA Engineering Awards in consecutive years – an industry first.
Today, as CCO of Bendac, Mike is helping shape the company’s expansion into LED virtual production for corporates, enterprises, education, and cinematic studios. Mike is a member of the Visual Effects Society (VES) and a contributor to its forthcoming Virtual Production Handbook.
Sound engineer with extensive commercial experience and a global perspective gained through work in different Latin American countries. Understanding of customer requirements and needs in various market segments, both in the public and private sectors. Strong communication skills, capable of executing and leading projects, adaptable to diverse work environments, and skilled in team-based strategy development.
Specialist in the formulation and execution of projects involving electroacoustic systems, audiovisual integration, and acoustic consulting, whether for fixed installations such as auditoriums, conference rooms, large venues, classrooms, and recording studios, as well as for live sound. Proficient in software and hardware for audio pre-production and post-production.