Summary

Chad J. Kotz is an camera operator, editor, and photographer with TV, feature, and documentary experience currently living in Los Angeles.

Credits

8/18 – 8/19

Video Engineer

Staff Position — Production Resource Group Details
8/18 – 8/19

● Maintain large inventory of video systems and their components for the largest live events production support company in the US. Assembling components into networked racks and servers from memorised standards and custom block schematics (based on project requirements). ● Prep video inventory items, diagnostics, maintenance, and QC for all major ticket electronics and fiber optic equipment to send out on international tours. Perform repairs as required. ● Train new hires, interns, and assign departmental duties to staff as needed.

5/18 – 5/18

Still Photographer The Bloodhound

Film (Feature-length) — The Bloodhound, LLC
5/18 – 5/18
8/17 – 9/17

Camera Operator Watermarks

Film (Short) Details
8/17 – 9/17

Gathered additional footage, and filmed scenes for experimental documentary.

4/17 – 4/17

Still Photographer Instinct

Film (Short) — AFI Conservatory Details
4/17 – 4/17

Documentary style BTS for length of production.

5/16 – 5/16

Still Photographer La Sirena

Film (Short) — AFI Conservatory Details
5/16 – 5/16

BTS documentary stills for the studio portion of La Sirena.

3/16 – 3/16

Still Photographer Benny Got Shot

Film (Short) — AFI Conservatory Details
3/16 – 3/16

Shot B&W film stills that function as inserts.

3/16 – 3/16

Still Photographer Ordinary Dream

Film (Short) — AFI Conservatory Details
3/16 – 3/16

Documented BTS for reshoots of Ordinary Dream.

1/15 – 12/15

Camera Operator Song of the Mountains (Season 11)

PBS — TV
1/15 – 12/15

Media

  • Depths of Night In Insect Motion (2013)

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

The College of William and Mary

Literary and Cultural Studies (20th & 21st Century Media)

My Gear

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Leica M3
  • Leica M5

Skills

  • Producing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Adobe Audition
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Camera Operation
  • Lighting
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Google Productivity Suite