Gill McDowell(1942-2020)
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Gill McDowell began his freelance career as a Gaffer/Lighting Director
in 1969 1969. He worked primarily on documentaries and industrials. He
is presently a member of IATSE Local 52. He retired in 2003.
In l984 he was one of the two founding partners of The Softube Company. The company was formed to develop and manufacture, the Softube, dimmable high output fluorescent fixtures for the film and video industry for which they hold the patent.
He is currently President and one of the founding partners of Liberty Lighting Limited, founded in 1984, which owns and operates grip and lighting trucks in New York City.
1995 - 1998 he wrote a monthly column on Lighting for TV Technology.
In l984 he was one of the two founding partners of The Softube Company. The company was formed to develop and manufacture, the Softube, dimmable high output fluorescent fixtures for the film and video industry for which they hold the patent.
He is currently President and one of the founding partners of Liberty Lighting Limited, founded in 1984, which owns and operates grip and lighting trucks in New York City.
1995 - 1998 he wrote a monthly column on Lighting for TV Technology.