AVID Media Composer
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
Cinematography
Lighting
Very GoodPermit Acquisition
Very GoodLeadership
ExcellentCritical thinking
ExcellentSoftware
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