Client Corner

Speaking of Car Mounts… One of MSE’s newest clients, Jeff Glucker, co-founder and Executive Editor of Hooniverse.com, the popular website for dedicated car lovers, is over-the-top about his Matthews Master Car Mount System. He’s had the setup for about six months – and boy has he put it to the test! Glucker, who started on the business side of the automotive industry got into the editorial side rather quickly. In 2009 Glucker, and a car-loving friend launched Hooniverse.com as an outlet for their love of all things automotive. “I started learning to take better photos and graduated to better equipment...

When Ed Glazer started Glazer’s Camera back in 1935, business was conducted on a handshake. He made sure the people he served were friends first – clients second. Close to 80 years later, Glazer’s Camera, located in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, is still run by the Glazer family – Ed’s son-in-law Bob Lackman, Lackman’s son Ari and daughter Rebecca Kaplan – who oversee almost 40 employees. “We take pride in working with our clients and friends; supporting them through thte good times and through the times that have been more challenging,” says Rebecca Kaplan. “It’s a family thing.” The...

Portland, Oregon based Gearhead is a perfect example of growing business that is key to the American success story. Owned by Joel Stirnkorb and Greg Schmitt, who work as Gaffers and DPs when not involved in the company, Gearhead started as one owner/operator with a small truck and has developed into 11 vehicles, dollies, generators – and is still growing. Most of their rentals are geared to the commercial world – especially for Nike and Adidas, the two big shoemakers headquartered in Portland. In addition, they serve small Indie productions and are the grip house of choice for the television...

Dodd Camera has been around since when George Eastman was selling film out of his trunk. Serving photo enthusiasts and professionals alike, the people at Dodd Camera pride themselves on keeping in front of technology changes and bringing new products to market. Dodd Camera is uniquely positioned to serve professional photographers with the stores in downtown Cleveland and Chicago focused on the specific needs of working commercial shooters including an extensive rental department in both locations. “Thanks to companies like Matthews, we can bridge the gap for professional photographers now shooting video,” says John Popp, from Dodd HQ in Cleveland....

In 1983, Carlos Congote decided it was time to centralize movie production support in Bogota, Columbia. The film industry was growing and shooters needed to be able to get their hands on the best tools available – and know they would have personal support as well. Since then, Congo Films has become the sales and rental house for not only the local Columbia filmmaking community but also for major productions that have come to take advantage of the variety of landscape the country has to offer. “We pride ourselves on having everything needed, whether it’s for a television show, University,...