The grandson of Hall-of-Fame songwriter, Mack Gordon (At Last, You Make Me Feel So Young, and Chattanooga Choo-Choo) and the son of celebrated music industry executive Roger M. Gordon, Greg was steeped in “show business.”  If Greg’s familial connections weren’t enough, his formative years (the 70’s and 80’s) were spent in a prominent corner of Los Angeles, (Pacific Palisades) among a literal hotbed of “industry” typesin what was (and still is) known as “The Entertainment Capitol of World.”

While Greg’s appreciation of music was certainly present due to his DNA and environment, he instinctively knew that he was not blessed with the musical gene of his forefathers. For his 13^thbirthday and Bar Mitzvah, he was gifted a 35mm camera by his uncle Thomas.  That Minolta camera with the revolutionary “auto-focus” was the seed that blossomed into Greg’s dream of his path “behind the camera.”  

In high school, Greg’s drive to pursue photography accelerated with his inclusion in the Pali High Photography Club. Capturing pictures for the yearbook, newsletters, and his own artistic imagination, he was rarely seen without his trusty Minolta around his neck. His thirst to take his enthusiasm and artistry to a higher level led Greg to take a private course in photography as an extracurricular activity while in high school.

Following graduation, Greg landed his first paying gig as a photographer and lab technician for the renowned Palisidian Post ultimately leading to his role as Chief Photographer. He had come a long way evolving his love of taking pictures into a “real job.”  As technology advanced, it was an organic turn for Greg to pivot to video.  From 35mm “still shots” to video cameras recording at 30-frames per second, this could and would lead Greg closer to his desire of honoring his grandfather’s legacy by working in the motion picture industry… even if collaboratively “behind the camera.”          

Greg’s journey, next found him working for Sony Pictures in their High-Definition Center in Culver City.  It was there he was able to “cut his teeth” on the very first stages of high-definition video.  Being at Sony during the innovation of “Hi-Def” was more than thrilling for a “photog” like Greg.  He was also introduced to “pre” and post-production under the mentorship of the esteemed, legendary cinematographer, John A. Alonzo. Given the opportunity to contribute tothe production of the highly acclaimed, first-ever High-Definition TV Miniseries, World War II: When Lions Roared, Greg was immersed in the world of video and film bathing in the glory of its heyday.  

Greg’s journey continued into the arena of television production harnessing his skills as a production assistant on commercials and “shorts” prior to his next big step into feature films. Going on location for several months on his first feature film, Greg acquired newfound heights in camera technology, including Panavision!  His foray into the “art of film” was indeed enlightening on several fronts including his own predilections of video over film.  After participating in the productions of three feature films, Greg returned to television at Time Warner, but this time it was in the milieu of live video broadcasts.  With a hectic pace, he was required to handle all aspects of production: indoor lighting, camera operations, technical directing, audio engineering, on-air screen graphics, commercial insertions, and talent relations.

After his odyssey through the worlds of film and television, Greg became a “gun for hire” as a freelancer for many years.  Taking on steady “repeat” gigs as well as “one-timers,” he found a niche in direct response television (DRTV) in both infomercials and live home-shopping TV with an emphasis on the latter.    

Accompanying his most regular home-shopping client, Greg commuted to Phoenix, Arizona to aid in the launch of a new broadcast studio.  Once there, it wasn’t long before he made his decision to make Phoenix his home.  The landscape of production companies and live TVproductions is vastly different than what Greg was familiar with in Los Angeles.  Yet being resourceful and through his network of contacts he was able to forge into a new niche under the umbrella of live television… sports!

 His work in live baseball primarily for Los Angeles Dodger games (which continues to this day), led Greg to other live sports’ broadcasts with NCAA events and even the Little League Regional Finals among others.    

While Greg continues with his devotion to photography and videography, today he is expanding his toolset to include drone video and taking on video editing projects.  Keeping informed of the latest trends in technology within the entertainment industry is the mindset for Greg Mack Gordon…