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Rogers Knopik

Rogers Knopik

Photographer
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional using multiple camera models, lenses and compositions to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Bartender/Lead Barback

Tramp Stamp Granny's
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Implemented quality control initiatives while creating house-made cocktails, juice and preparations to reduce downtime and waste, while increasing overall revenue.
  • Drafted concise and accurate reports detailing liquor inventory to upper management and use in strategic planning.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues

Independent Documentary Filmmaker

Self
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - Current
  • Directed, filmed, edited, and colored two different short documentaries.
  • Painted with the Lens (2020) is a 10-minute documentary following award-winning photographer Klaus Tamm as he ventures into the German landscape to capture photographs indistinguishable from paintings.
  • https://vimeo.com/385333037 , Password: DonateToAufwind
  • In production for A Brush with Death, a documentary about brush-maker and spiritualist Glenn Grishkoff as he philosophizes about life, death, and the multiplicity of art in context to his most recent, and sometimes grotesque, project.

Photography Intern

Ken Sax Photography
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Edited sizzle reels for corporate projects including Super Bowl Commercial T'was the Night Before Super Bowl, and other promotional materials to market Ken Sax's on-set photography business.
  • Created an online marketplace for Ken Sax to sell his A-List portrait photographs.
  • Assisted in creating decks for different projects.

Production Assistant

Catalog
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted with the production of commercial content for many different brands including Jägermeister US, Biossance, Goddess Garden, and Awake Chocolate on location and in the studio.
  • Composed, lit, and creatively edited photographs to ensure the customer's product was portrayed in the best manner.
  • Performed runs and deliveries to aid in the efficient performance of multiple departments.

Videographer

Bealls Inc.
Sarasota, FL
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Was a one-man team that produced four different comprehensive training videos, each created with a Spanish and Creole translated/transcribed version.
  • Homed videography skills to create training videos for the Beall's distribution and corporate centers.
  • Gained key insight into how to properly convey complicated processes to entry-level associates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

Photography, Technical and Creative

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Software

AVID Media Composer

Adobe Premiere Pro

Capture One

Adobe Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Lightroom

AVID Pro Tools

Microsoft suite

Timeline

Bartender/Lead Barback

Tramp Stamp Granny's
06.2021 - Current

Photography Intern

Ken Sax Photography
08.2020 - 07.2021

Production Assistant

Catalog
05.2019 - 08.2019

Videographer

Bealls Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Loyola Marymount University
08.2017 - 05.2021

Independent Documentary Filmmaker

Self
08.2017 - Current
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