L. Matthew Kjar

2nd Camera Operator, Capture b-roll, manage equipment, capture primary and secondary angle on interviews. Lighting, camera work, grip/gaffer work.

During the 2014 Olympic Games.

EscapeSeeker is a luxury travel show currently airing on PBS in Southern California. I edited the final show of season one and revamped the open. In season two I became the chief editor and produced additional graphics enhancing the production value of the show. We are currently preparing for international distribution.

The School Improvement Network has been advancing eduction for nearly 20 years through documentary style video. In 2011-12 the rigorous task of capturing common core lessons began. Producing these segments meant not only capturing these standards, managing budgets, crews/ hotels etc, but understanding content, and building relationships. Shooting, Editing and other production work for SINet has been an ongoing.

The School Improvement Network has been advancing eduction for nearly 20 years through documentary style video. In 2011-12 the rigorous task of capturing common core lessons began. Producing these segments meant not only capturing these standards, managing budgets, crews/ hotels etc, but understanding content, and building relationships. Shooting, Editing and other production work for SINet has been an ongoing.

Crossman Digital has been the post house for hundreds of programs, projects, tv shows, and features. I managed various projects and implemented organizational plans to increase workflow. I implemented a tapeless workflow in the field for the reality show “HomeTeam,” (syndicated) and also worked as a producer, videographer, and editor on the show.

Festivals Daily are segments airing on the Sundance Channel and the web featuring highlights from the Sundance Film Festival. As the red carpet segment producer I interviewed actors about their films. Directed photographers/worked with editors to organize and edit final pieces to air on The Sundance Channel and the web.

Segment Producer, Red Carpets interviews. Event interviews.

Managed a 3 person crew while following story lines. Gathering necessary releases and forms. Conducting on the Fly interviews.

HomeTeam is a cause reality syndicated television show. While working with the production company I implemented a tapeless workflow in the field for the series and also worked as a producer/videographer and editor on the show.

As a casual hire at KUTV I worked with the studio crew, as Teleprompter, Floor Director, Plaza Camera Operator. I primarily worked on the morning show and ran camera and set up on the plaza for live bands and other activities each day.

Over the last 12 years, I have developed a wide range of skills in Video production. From working as a camera operator and producer on reality television shows, Documentaires and film festivals. To editing educational, corporate, entertainment and informational products. My core competency lies in complete end to end video production.