Ryan Smolka

4073 Glenhurst Dr. N [email protected]

EDUCATION
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Communication-Multimedia Production 2014- 2016
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Arts and Humanities-Fine Arts 2007- 2010

♦ Graduated Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Videographer / Photographer / Broadcast Specialist Jacksonville, FL
2013-Present
♦ Shoot still photography and video with client’s vision.
♦ Run various broadcast positions including Camera Operator, Producer, TD, and Graphics
♦ Clients: Associated Press, Jacksonville Jaguars, UFC Fighting, The Players Championship, ESPN
Gemstone Media Inc. Jacksonville, FL
Producer / Video Editor / Sports Broadcast Specialist 2016-Present
♦ Script writing, shoot, edit, caption, distribute video content for various client through multiple outlets
♦ Experience producing and directing live sporting broadcasts.
♦ Create sizzle pieces, marketing commercials, training videos for a variety of clients
♦ Clients: World Surf League, Jacksonville Sharks, Jacksonville Icemen, Jacksonville University, Armada FC
WCWJ CW 17 Jacksonville, FL
Video Production Intern 2016
♦ Worked as Technical Director on recordings for the ‘Armada Kickoff Show’ and 1010xl sports updates.
♦ Ran studio camera and teleprompter for ‘Armada Kickoff Show’ and ‘I Know Jax’.
♦ Production assistant on local commercial shoots.
Crop Creative Media Jacksonville, FL
Video Production Intern 2015
♦ Oversaw entire post production process of corporate commercials.
♦ Assisted producer and camera operator on commercial shoots with clients.
♦ Participated in meetings and strategizing ideas for for upcoming shoot with clients and producers.
♦ Designed short sizzle reels and effects for editors (Using Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects)
ESPN3 at UNF Jacksonville, FL
Camera Operator 2014- 2015
♦ Setup and operate camera for men’s and women’s basketball games broadcast live on ESPN 3.
♦ Experience using Ross Carbonite Switcher.
Leonard’s Studios St. Augustine, FL
Staff Photographer 2013- 2014
♦ Staff Photographer for Leonard’s, a large photography contracting company throughout Florida and Georgia.
♦ Experienced in studio photography as well as sports and candid photography
♦ Regularly traveled on assignment for photo shoots and sporting events.

PORTFOLIO
ryansmolka.wordpress.com

Skills + Equipment
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, MacCaption
Broadcasting: Ross Carbonite, Xpression, Newtek Tricaster, 3-Play, Daktronic 8000, Camera Operator