Unlike most,
Mario was born into the film/TV industry, an offspring of artistic production talent. Mario’s strength is in lighting and Cinematography. He fits beautifully in the
entertainment capitol of the World of Hollywood. Educated at The Art Center
College of Design (Lighting) and The Los Angeles Trade Tech (Advertising Graphics)
and two years of Architecture at CSUN. Including numerous e
xtended courses in
traditional photography, that has given Mr. Prado a broad base of the art of image
making. He is experienced in production logistics and coordinating different departments
in Stage, TV and Feature Films. Mario has earned a wealth of experience in problem
solving and he is known in the industry as the “Go to Guy”. From a host of projects, recently as Site Manger for a SyFy project Aired - April 2014
“Foxy & Company” working with Eric Westmore and having worked with People
Magazine on special assignment and the pleasure of working with the likes of such
notable Celebrities as Charlton Heston, Elizabeth Taylor and Funny Man Dom Deluise. To add to the list of 30+ international cover magazines, A series of 12 how to books. Prado, also played a key role as Lighting Designer for books on Celebrities under
Robin Leach (Life Style of the Rich and Famous series) this grand opportunity has
given Mario a solid foundation in the day to day of image making in Hollywood. Mario has covered special events for the G2 Gallery as well as being a key photographer
for Celebrities on the Red Carpet at the “Oscars”. Mario continued wearing many hats in the production field as a Lighting Instructor
for a Los Angeles base photography school. Along with his mastering from film
to Digital Production has given insight and experience in both these medias. He also has volunteered twice in assisting designing, producing, programing running
a complex lighting system for the Air Force, Air Museum in California. Bringing his
skills to the Multimedia and Public Affairs office of the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing,
setting up programing, a theatrical stage lighting system that was instrumental in the
Wing’s ceremonial process under as a civilian working with Stan Thompson the creator
and director of these Military events. Mario strong design background for printed media kits as well as EPK’s (Electronic
Press Kits) and that of Film and Digital Production including Web Design for the
Entertainment Industry high end businesses, Mario brings images that speak volumes
in all media outlets around the world.