Grant Janz

Summary

Knowledgeable Filmmaker and Videographer skilled in building, operating and maintaining equipment in both camera and lighting departments. Positive, upbeat and devoted to achieving or exceeding challenging objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to anticipate actions and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer, Videographer

Diseno Llc

09.2023 - 02.2024

Built and and managed various camera and lighting setups, including photo ops, photo booths, and 360 video tracking.
Enhanced client satisfaction, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.

Eleanor's Bench (TV Show)

Sony Pictures

05.2022 - 07.2022

Performed 2nd Assistant Cameraman and Camera Utility Functions
Swapped, cleaned, and transported lenses
Built, maintained, and transported camera setups and monitor configurations
Developed and executed daily set protocols in record time to maximize productivity
Anticipated next-scene requirements and prepared efficiently

Never Give Up (Feature Film)

ReelWorks Studios

03.2022 - 04.2022

Performed 1st and 2nd Assistant Cameraman, Camera Operator, and Camera Utility Functions
Performed Lightning Technician Functions
Pulled focus during takes
Built and transported camera set-ups and monitor configurations
Developed and executed an infrastructure plan to power multiple departments on set
Built and transported lighting set-ups and electrical components

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production And Content Development

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

05.2023

Skills

Building and Operating Cameras (RED, Sony, Black Magic)
Video Editing (Adobe Premier Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc)
Video Exporting and Delivery (YouTube, Vimeo, Kollaborate, DCP, etc)
Adobe Suite Proficiency
Sound Design and On-Set Mixing
Equipment Assembly, Operation, and Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Production Task Planning and Execution
Equipment Trouble Shooting
Organizational Skills, On-Set Acumen
Screenwriting, Storytelling

Cinematography
Sports Recording
Project Management and Leadership
Proactive Mindset
Multitasking
Promotional Videos
Stakeholder Collaboration
Broadcasting
Photo Booths
360 Video
Roaming Videography

Other Projects

Experience leading and working in camera, lighting, and sound departments in several short films and music videos
Funded, wrote, and directed multiple short films, including Bad Partner, an "audience choice" award winner at the Liberty film festival
Attended workshops for various equipment training (including camera, cinematography, Steadicam, gimbals, drones, and others) in Atlanta, GA
Experience videography for podcasts.
Roaming videography and photography for weddings

Timeline