Hello

Welcome to 32Thirteen Productions, LLC.

I’m Steven Harnell, a Digital Imaging Technician and member of the International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600). Since 2007, I’ve partnered with commercial advertisers, agencies, and production teams to turn creative direction into predictable, repeatable results.

My focus is streamlining on-set digital workflows so creative choices are executed quickly and safely. I bridge cinematography and post through clear communication, disciplined color management, and proof-of-work reports that ensure the cinematographer’s intent survives every handoff from set to screen. You get faster dailies, clean color continuity, verifiable data security, and straightforward reporting producers can act on.

Services:

Core DIT & Workflow

  • On-Set Dailies & Transcoding: I manage rapid, efficient workflows to get your editorial team what they need, faster.
  • Live Color Grading: I help elevate your visual identity in real-time, locking in looks with precision.
  • Integrated Workflow Management: I use automated organization and validation tools to simplify complex digital tasks.
  • Data Management & LTO Archiving: Fast, secure transfers and long-term, fail-safe storage for your valuable media assets.

Live & Specialized Acquisition

  • Concert & Live Multicam: I provide expert coordination for seamless multicamera live events.
  • Video & Cloud Streaming: I deploy reliable streaming solutions, regardless of your location.
  • High-Speed Camera Acquisition: As a Certified Phantom Technician, I help you capture every split-second with brilliance.
  • Remote Camera Control: I utilize cutting-edge technology to optimize camera performance from a distance.

Technical Solutions

  • RF Coordination: Spectrum management for wireless video and remote camera systems.
  • Display Calibration: I maintain unmatched visual consistency across all viewing devices.
  • CAD Design & 3D Printing: I design and print custom solutions for camera and on-set accessories when off-the-shelf parts won’t cut it.
  • Custom automation and scripting (Python, AppleScript, DaVinci Resolve lua) to streamline repetitive tasks and accelerate workflows

Custom Tools I Bring to Set

I created DITools to help DITs streamline on-set workflows and speed up the wrap process.

Background

I bring a unique blend of technical engineering, creative vision, and industry insight to every project. As a proud member of the International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600) and a Certified Phantom Technician recognized by AbelCine, I am deeply committed to the craft of storytelling. I’ve also been featured by Pomfort in DIT Cart Stories.

In 2023, I was honored to receive a Primetime Emmy® Award for my contributions to the SmallHD monitor platform, an accolade that underscores my passion for the engineering behind the image.

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA and now residing in Culver City, CA, with my wife and three children, I treat every production not just as a job, but as a partnership.

Work With Me

From prep to delivery, I provide tools, expertise, and support that reduce uncertainty and accelerate decisions. Let’s bring your story to life with precision, passion, and purpose.

The ARRI Group consists of the business units Camera Systems, Lighting, Rental, and Solutions, as well as the subsidiary Claypaky, all dedicated to connecting creativity and future technologies for moving images and live entertainment
THE RED LINEUP OFFERS THE MOST POWERFUL AND ADVANCED CINEMA CAMERA PERFORMANCE ON THE MARKET. THE V‑RAPTOR AND V‑RAPTOR XL SYSTEMS ARE BOTH NOW AVAILABLE WITH EITHER THE 8K VV + 6K S35 MULTI‑FORMAT SENSOR OR THE ALL‑NEW 8K S35 VERSION. AND THE KOMODO 6K FEATURES AMAZING GLOBAL SHUTTER PERFORMANCE IN SHOCKINGLY SMALL FORM FACTOR.
The Phantom Flex4K produces highly detailed 4K imaging at 1,000 fps. The CineMag recording media enhances workflow capabilities. The Flex4K has been designed specifically for professional cinema applications.
Panasonic’s 4K cinema cameras are well positioned to serve high-end cinema, television, and indie productions.
Full-frame digital cinematography with phenomenal color science and creative versatility. Capture in almost any format, any aspect ratio, from Super 35 to IMAX. Award-winning Hollywood productions, TV dramas, commercials, and independent filmmakers choose Sony CineAlta.
The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600[2]) represents approximately 8,400 members who work throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world in film and television as Directors of Photography, Camera Operators, Camera Assistants (1st AC, 2nd AC), Digital Imaging Technicians, Still Photographers, and all members of camera crews.
An Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award (renamed in 2022) is bestowed upon an individual, company or organization for developments in engineering, science, and technology that are either so extensive an improvement on existing methods or so innovative in nature that they materially affect the production, recording, transmission or reception of television, and thereby have elevated the storytelling process.

We also created a documentary:

The history of house, Chicago's own brand of dance music, is explored. The genre, which in its infancy blended cultures, styles and influences, is looked at through the recollections of various artists and pioneers.

A 32thirteen Production:

Unconscious Therapy: The Mind, Body & Soul of House Music

As disco came to a slow death in the 1970’s, House Music rose from its ashes to create a new genre of American music. This film focuses on contemporary artists featuring the world’s best DJs and Producers as they describe what this genre of music means to them. From tales about the decline of vinyl to how they achieved fame, the interwoven connections show the sense of community present within House Music. Through visually stunning imagery shot around the world, intercut with historical footage and interviews, the filmmaker brings us into their personal stories and brings the music to life.