Boston Freelance Videographer
& Director of Photography

I'm Michael Rotiroti, an Emmy Award winning freelance DP, camera operator, and editor based in Boston, Massachusetts. I help brands, broadcasters, universities, and nonprofits tell stories that look and sound incredible, from single-camera interviews to multi-day documentary productions across New England and New York. You bring the vision, I bring the gear, the crew, and a plan.

BU CFA MFA Boston MTV Films HBO NESN Hearst Media Discovery Channel Rice Lumber

Production & Post

  • Documentary Broadcast and streaming long-form. HBO's Murder in Boston, MTV's 16 and Recovering.
  • Commercial & Brand Cinematic ads and brand films. Converse, TD, CRISPR Therapeutics.
  • Live Events & Concerts Galas, concerts, and broadcast, no second takes. NESN's Summer Stroll.
  • Higher Ed & Nonprofit Mission-driven stories for Boston University and the MFA Boston.
  • Editing, Color & Motion Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, with one free revision round.
See the portfolio →

Kit & Gear

  • Lenses Nearly 90% of MTV's 16 and Recovering rode on the Canon CN-E 18-80, whose servo zoom lets the operator reframe on instinct without blowing the shot.
  • Cameras C300 Mark III locked off for the A-cam, EVA1 on the shoulder for run-and-gun, both clean in any light.
  • Sound RE50B beats wind and traffic on the street; boom and hidden lavs keep sit-downs broadcast-clean.
  • Lighting & Grip One LED through an octobox makes any room a flattering interview set, with RGB accents for depth.
See the full kit & gear →

Pricing

Help me help you: the better I understand your project, the better the estimate you'll get. A 50% retainer locks your date.

  • Filming $1,200/day for 8 hours with the full 4K60p broadcast kit, single camera op.
  • Photography $80/hr plus a $200 kit fee.
  • Editing $350 per editing day, one revision built in, two-day minimum.
  • Bigger projects Scoped individually with a transparent, itemized estimate.
How pricing works →

Hiring a Boston Videographer: FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a freelance videographer in Boston?

Every project is scoped individually based on crew, gear, shoot days, and post-production needs. After a quick call, I send a transparent, itemized estimate that covers everything, so you know exactly where your budget is going. A 50% retainer locks in your date, with the balance due at delivery. There's a full breakdown of how estimates come together on the pricing page.

What kinds of video projects do you take on?

Documentaries, commercials and brand films, live events and concerts, higher education and nonprofit stories, and corporate video, plus sports, product, and portrait photography. My credits include HBO, MTV Films, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston University, and Lesley University.

Do you work outside of Boston?

Yes. I'm based in Boston and shoot regularly across Greater Boston, New England, and New York, and I'm happy to travel further for the right project. Travel costs are itemized up front in the estimate.

What camera and lighting gear do you bring?

Canon C300 Mark III and Panasonic EVA1 cinema cameras, wireless video feeds, a full lighting and grip kit, gimbal stabilization, and professional audio. Post-production runs on a Mac Studio edit suite. The kit scales up or down to fit the project. The complete list is on the kit and gear page.

Do you handle editing and post-production?

Yes. I offer editing, color grading, motion graphics, nameplates, and audio mixing in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and every edit includes one free round of revisions. If you'd rather finish the project with your own team, I can deliver the raw footage instead.

How far in advance should I book?

Two to four weeks of lead time is comfortable for most projects. Your date is secured with a 50% retainer, due at signing or one month before filming, whichever comes first, and the crew locks in one week before the shoot. On a tight timeline? Reach out anyway and I'll tell you honestly what's possible.

Do you shoot solo or with a crew?

Both. For interviews and smaller shoots I often work as a solo operator, which keeps things nimble and budget-friendly. For bigger productions I bring trusted gaffers, audio techs, and additional camera operators, all itemized in your estimate.