Richard Fiander

Background

About Richard Fiander

Remote Head Tech & IATSE 667 1st AC | Precision Camera Movement for Film/TV | Cranes, Vehicles, Boats & Custom Rigs | Canon C50 Owner-OperatorI’m a Specialty Equipment Technician working primarily as a Remote Stabilized Head Technician and Camera Assistant, specializing in advanced and unconventional camera movement for film, TV, commercials, and live events.Much of my technician work is performed under union contracts as a member of IATSE 667.My core specialty is remote heads and stabilized systems, including the Ronin 2, Alpha Stabilized Head, Flight Head Falcon, Opertec Milli Max / Active Heads, and various custom specialty rigs. I provide reliable, precise stabilized operation across vehicle rigs, cranes, cranes mounted on boats, tracking platforms, and complex specialty camera setups.As a 1st AC (IATSE 667), I bring experience in focus pulling, camera builds, rigging, wireless FIZ, UAV/drone focus pulling, and lens management. I also have experience supporting underwater cinematography using Hydroflex AquaCam systems.As an owner-operator, I shoot micro-docs, branded content, and promotional pieces with a Canon C50-based kit, designed for small-crew and solo-operator production workflows.Always open to collaborating on projects that need stable, dynamic, or highly specialized camera movement—from high-speed vehicle work to crane shots at sea to bespoke rig builds for challenging environments.