Comedy Specials

Need a laugh? You won’t find it here, although we at TV Tech Managers orchestrate the logistics and provide technical infrastructure on many a-list standup specials. We offer technical oversight and logistics so that the punchlines can be left to those who do comedy as well as we do production. Evident by our extensive credits, TV Tech is no stranger to this format of theatrical multi-cam capture.

Taylor Tomlinson: Have it All (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: Taylor Tomlinson talks dream jobs, finding a perfect partner and dealing with anxiety, while asking the age-old question: "Can you really have it all?" 

This project was tech managed by Brett Dicus.

John Mulaney: Baby J (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

This project was tech managed by Brett Dicus.

Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.

TV Tech provided a comprehensive production package consisting of a flypack record system, cameras, Comms infrastructure, Audio mix, and multitrack record. The project was shot 4.6K open gate on Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pros with Canon glass. 

TV Tech Select Credits:

Tech Manager: Jake Hartmann

Video EIC: Greg Kanan

Video & Audio Utilities Cory Gilbert, Derek Kelly

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.

This project was tech managed by Brett Dicus.

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and “SNL,” eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

This project was tech managed by Brett Dicus.

Chris Rock: Tambourine (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: Chris Rock takes the stage in Brooklyn for a comedy special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.

This project was tech managed by Brett Dicus, Kevin Hartmann and Jake Hartmann. The records consisted of six RED DSMC2-Weapon cameras shooting in 8K redcode raw. 

Sebastian Maniscalco: Is it me? (NETFLIX)

From Netflix: In a lively stand-up set, Sebastian acts out life’s little agonies, from school drop-offs to off-leash dogs to date nights with his wife.

This project was tech managed by Brett Dicus

Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (HBO)

From HBO: ​Emmy-winning comedian, actor, writer and producer Sarah Silverman showcases her fearless chutzpah in her second HBO stand-up special.

This project was tech managed by Jake Hartmann and Greg Kanan, with consultation from Brett Dicus. TV Tech provided a flypack control room, record, and video routing system.