Meet Tom Majkut

It is my pleasure to welcome Tom Majkut to the Pixability operations and editing team. Tom’s background is in filmmaking and video production. I sat down with Tom to ask him some questions:

What makes Pixability special to you?

The sincerity and honesty of taking family moments and treating them with respect. I know these memories are very near and dear to our customers. It is a heartfelt product and I get a lot of satisfaction working with it.

What did you do before Pixability?

I was a documentary filmmaker. Pixability is very similar to making documentary films. Taking the raw, unscripted film and finding the story within it is what I love to do.

What do you do for fun?

I am a musician. I have been playing in bands since I was 14 years old. I think music is one of my biggest inspirations. It is similar to my interest in film. Both music and family require creativity and a personal connection to the project.

I heard you make guitars, is that true?

Yes it is. I enjoy the technical aspect and physical labor involved with building something out of parts.

As a professional editor, what is the #1 filmmaking tip you can give our readers?

No matter what you’re filming, no matter how shaky you may be at holding the camera, always get close ups. Even if the footage is awful, close-ups make everything seem more personal.