Bob McCall

In the early 1980’s, Bob McCall began his work in the television industry.  He got his start at an ABC affiliate in Bakersfield, California where he honed his craft by doing everything and anything the station required: producing, writing, shooting, editing, directing local and regional commercials (winning numerous local and regional awards), directing live newscasts and public affairs shows.  Once he felt that he had achieved all that he could in this small market, he moved to San Diego and then in 1990 to Los Angeles. 

While in Los Angeles, Bob has consistently worked as a Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Gaffer in a wide variety of genres: single camera narrative, documentary features, multi-camera, ENG, live events, industrials, and commercials.  His versatility and over 30 years of experience has kept him prepared for the evolving styles of shooting and the ever-changing video formats that have emerged.

Bob’s quick wit and calm demeanor has earned him a reputation for keeping tensions low and production on schedule.  Early in his career he learned that creativity and spontaneity suffer when tempers flare on the set.  Since then, Bob has always tried to keep things light but also instill a sense of professionalism that keep cast and crew members comfortable and motivated.  

His clients include just about every Major Network – NBC, ABC, HBO, Showtime, Fox Sports, NBC Olympics, DirecTV, MTV, VH-1, History Channel, National Geographic, HGTV, Discovery Channel, Lifetime, Fine Living, and The History Channel. 

In addition to his DP work, Bob has also pursued a writing career with his wife, Kelly Carlin-McCall.  They successfully sold a script to the George Carlin Show and wrote the thriller Devil in the Flesh, a feature length movie, which premiered on HBO.