Neil found the killer combination of the right teleprompter, the right operator, and the right training.
People say they appreciate how engaged our team is, and how we’re their “secret weapon.”
We have worked for some surprising clients over the years.
Neil Tanner attended CSU, Chico for video. He then studied in Canada for film and photography. He’s worked as a radio DJ, grip, audio tech, set builder, and art director. When you hire him, you get all his other production experience too. Neil volunteers as a guide for kids with disabilities to have fun cross-country skiing and sea kayaking.
As President, Neil is responsible that you are extremely happy with your event. Please contact him with any concerns about our equipment or crew
Charlie Kuttner left the high tech world to make movies. He’s worked every position in camera, lighting, and sound departments, as well as a rental house camera technician, production manager, studio manager, assistant director, editor, and post production supervisor. Someone on your crew has probably worked with him. Charlie’s attention to detail and quick edits on set have our teleprompting clients requesting his services again and again.
Jason LaBatt has held a number of production positions over the years and cites teleprompter operator as one of his favorites. Whether working in a corporate, commercial, or live event environment—with anyone from a staffer to the Cookie Monster to Michelle Obama—he brings a positive attitude and a calm demeanor to productions.
James (Jim) Thylin is happily married and a proud father of three successful, musical kids. Since 2008, Jim has guided and helped hundreds of speakers deliver their best possible content using a teleprompter. From Dr. Oz to Nicole Kidman, and from Super Bowl 50 to Elizabeth Warren, whoever the talent is, Jim brings professionalism and experience to every client we send him to.
Ralph Kelliher is the nicest cat you could ever have working on your team. He’s dapper, calm, and brilliant on all things teleprompting. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. He created illustrations for numerous books and magazines including Harper’s, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal before coming to prompting in 2003. His clients range from multinational corporations to local celebrities who request him time after time.
Thom Tanner lives near the mountains and covers Sacramento and Reno, working with clients such as UC Davis and Warren Haynes. He’s been a mechanical engineer for 29 years involved with DoD research and medical devices. This proud father enjoys inventing products, rock climbing, surfing, exploring, and mountain biking. Thom volunteers with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Special Olympics as an EMT. His idol is Thomas Edison. Thom’s first major invention is the TeleStepper, already purchased by Apple, the U.N., the White House, and used worldwide.
Zak Eby is the son of two San Francisco live-event legends. He’s put in a lot of hours with Local 16 and has a ton of experience in all areas of production. He’s awesome and will likely lend a skilled hand in other departments just because he sees the need.