Matthew Torti

Capture field action for college recruiting.

Maintain clear path for truck, melt.

Assemble 4 million pixel digital video wall, assemble monitors, displays and 27" projection screens, two sets of dual projectors, data/power cable. Disassemble all of the above, including lighting, truss, etc.

Set up c100, three lights, backdrop, audio and record interview of professional truck drivers at JRayl in Akron, OH as a part of a training series.

Record owner of Scratch F&B, a locally sourced restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, giving a brief history of his business and asking investors for capital to expand business through Honeycomb Credit. Edit, export, deliver.

Capture Sideline Audio of the Game Using Parabolic Microphone

3D Photography

Gaf several locations

Field producer for several segments of New Operator Training and Safety courses.

Field producer, shooter for operator safety and training video with Coach USA transit.

Load in/out grip and camera, Drive RV for talent/wardrobe, drive SUV for picture, Drive grip truck.

3 GoPro Hero 6, One GoPro Hero 3, interior of car during an interview conducted by Erin Gannon of Billy Hartung. BMCC op for intro/b roll/picture car driving, Edit with Premiere CC

Editor of scripted two camera content.

Near Right Parab, load out.

Load in, set up cameras, pull cable, load out

A7riii Camera Operator for a Live Music festival at White Eagle Music Hall at full capacity. Stills

Keep people clear from Cart Camera on the sideline during the game, Assist Camera Operators set up and tear down equipment, clear Press Box, Load in/out Raycom Truck.

Camera Op

Load in and dress set for a live performance of two songs inspired by the film The Last Waltz, record B Cam angle, strike set, reset for interviews of 9 musicians all in one day. Scan Production Studio and provide 360˚ photographs of the musicians for promotional purposes.

B Cam of Interview, Record Truck Driver driving through driver's side window on rigged Semi, Grip over three locations, Assistant Camera for DP on Fs7 shoot of commercial in one day.

Load in, set up and tear down video wall, load out.

Load out set and props for traveling opera over 2 days.

Load out

Photographer's Assistant

Load in conference gear, set up, build truss towers with four lekos, gaf A2 two days of conference, 6 lav, 4 handheld Tear down, Load out

Load in and build 120ft multi-projector screen, build scaffolding for projectors.

Shoot on location over several days capturing content for archival purposes as well as construct a promotional video for an ongoing mentorship service at a brand new technology incubator in Pittsburgh.

Load in, assemble stage, tear down, load out.

Camera 1 Operator

Man two Sony HD cameras, one on the lecturers and the second as a backup, during the RAILS Conference at the David Lawrence Convention Center, monitoring line audio through a Zoom H4 as well as slide capture through Atomos Ninja.

Camera Operate A CAM, run cable, dress set.

Load In

Video Load Out

Conduct a 3D / VR Scan of a newly constructed home in Greenburg, PA using a Matterport, editing and adjusting the content on location, resulting in a virtual tour of the property.

Record B-Roll for scripted content.

Pre-production and post prep.

Pull cable and move ground level people for truck camera during Pitt v. OSU at Heinz Field. Assist Press box strike, breakdown production trucks.

Record RAW 2.5k video of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun directly on the line of totality in Spring City, TN. Capture ProRes422 video of the beginning and ending phases of the moon as it approached and left the sun. Provide audio commentary throughout the eclipse, bts of surrounding area, small town and voyage, record longitude and latitude coordinants, notes and troubleshoot issues as they arose. Conduct initial testing and final execution of solar lens filter use with 300mm on a BMCC. Film stills of location. Complete asset management security preventing any frame of video content from entering the internet or shared via text, and post production producing to assemble a watchable version of original media.

Operate BMCC and c100 capturing the first PBIF event geared to bring progressives together to discuss ideas and open the door toward stimulating conversation for those interested in pursuing politics. Capture Zoom audio, B Roll, edit and color correct final video.

Day play AC for home renovation show in Pittsburgh.

Produce and edit conference lectures with a team creating over 40 finished DVDs in multiple languages for same day sale at the International Catholic Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pick up Cargo Van and load grip at rental location, then pick up gear and crew at Pittsburgh International Airport. With two other PAs, we transported cast and crew to multiple locations in the Pittsburgh area including on a film set, where we captured video for Toni Braxton's reality show on WE. Build and tear down Arri lights, build and strike c-stands, assist the AC when needed. Transport all crew and gear back to Pittsburgh International and return grip.

Strike PPG Paints Arena after Game 05 of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Load in and out four 60in. flatscreens, stages and Occulus laptop/VR headsets for use by guests at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Assemble flatscreen displays on trusses, assemble stages and configure Occulus prior to Highmark Care First event. Guide guests through an interactive experience on Occulus, troubleshoot technical issues, answer questions while keeping the headsets clean after every use.

• Self-report in Toronto, ON • Offload 41 CFast Cards using two ShotputPro 5 equipped laptops onto three external hard drives, creating mirror masters of all captured assets from their original source during a two camera ARRI Alexa corporate and commercial shoot on location, • Contact ARRI to discuss metadata generated in-camera and gain knowledge regarding software provided by the company in order to maximize onset information, • Generate Tape Manifest with detailed notes logging captured footage and sound recording, create excel spreadsheet of metadata information to expedite post-production workflow, while keeping off-location PM and Coordinator informed of asset management progress, • Apply basic LUT for viewing purposes, operate playback for DP, Camera OP and Client, • Answer EP questions, work directly with two ACs, assist AP, Grip, PAs as necessary

Build rigs with teradeck tranmission capabilities for director/producer's on-location dual monitor. Drive DP and Cam OP in gear van to various locations daily, unload and build lighting equipment, sticks with slider, swap lenses, fill when needed, monitor and maintain power station, keep a daily L&D report, swap media and batteries as necessary, as well as nightly offload at DIT station and cleaning to limit sand and salt damage. Communicate needs and concerns of BBH team to the gear manager located in NYC.

Dress the set for a product video highlighting an innovative accessory for easy tripod to shoulder mount flexibility for camera operators. Light, gaf and green screen product on a turntable for 360 degree beauty shot, record talent removing and operating equipment on Sony FS7, Canon C500 and Canon XF 305 cameras with the Shift Baseplate rigged out specifically for each. Stop motion and live action recordings on a white paper backdrop, post production with Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop as well as researched a music track. In addition to the full length product video, suggested and executed a social media friendly cut for use on Facebook and Instagram as a teaser for promotional purposes. NAB recut of promotional video.

Assist Supervising Producer and Associate Producer during the initial casting sessions of xxxxxxxxxx in Pittsburgh, PA.

Field Coordinator, grip rental, field notes/log, assist AC with grip, obtain talent signature and photographs for release, double as field PA.

Assist FloSports team in loading in and setting up a nine mat streaming video service for the 50th Anniversity of Poweraid, covering a Wrestling Tournamnet over the course of a week. Run CU camera on floor for a live "big-screen" 2 camera coverage of the final matches after it was determined a camera op didn't have enough experience to get the necessary shots. Tear down and pack equipment afterward.

Pick up production gear and return it to rental house.

Assisted patrons and guests at PNC Park during The Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 home games while keeping the stadium clean and accident-free.

PA political campaign shoot with two locations, assist camera, gaffer and truck dolly shots.

Responsible for making sure that what gets recorded on camera makes it back to computers, and an external thumb drive, without any data loss or corruption and then back to the cameras multiple times throughout the day.

PA two man shoot with lighting responsibilities. Capture B Roll in downtown Pittsburgh Corporate Cameuse corporate office.

Crafty, PA runs for needs on political commercial shoot with multiple locations, drive materials, assist gaffer/grip, acquire release signatures, maintain clean location, order lunch, misc. as needed.

C300, two Canon 5D, GoPro Hero camera assistant on multi-camera reality shoot at The Indianapolis Colts training facility and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the 2016 International Drum Corps Championship competition. Asset management and various PA responsibilities as well.

Assist in set-up, production, and striking of equipment for an out-of-state major media client on a two man corporate shoot of a leading data management corporation in Pittsburgh.

Perform runs, drive production vehicle, and acquire signatures and photo documentation of talent via release form. Radio communication, camera production assistance as necessary, including moving sticks, camera bag, ect.

Shoot and edit 5 video segments for TestAll, a professional training company for Home Inspectors and Real Estate professionals.

Perform runs for supplies, set up craft food area, maintain a clean environment while on location at a professional NFL athelte's home during a one day in/out shoot. Load Lighting Department equipment and strike set for A Cam.

Music / promotional video recorded in half a day on a 35mm Rokinon Blackmagic MFT package and cut in Premiere/AE 5.5 in less than a week for a "no budget" label during its launch.

Maintain a clean PO, stock food and beverage items as needed, perform runs for production staff team, troubleshoot errors with IT and call vendors as needed.

Unload, organize and prep with Tech Team for multi-camera / multi-location shoots, label and organize tape stock.

Assist lighting department for multi-location shoot over a period of six days, including equipment transportation in 16' Box Truck.

Ensure the activation of marketing campaigns for events throughout the region by coordinating with brand ambassadors and the client, photographing and video recording when necessary. Clients include Verizon Wireless, Cricket Wireless, The Marriott, The NFL, Consol Stadium (with the Penguins), AdvantageCare Physicians and several movie theaters (AMC, Lowes, Regal, Hollywood Theaters.)

Background / Extra in local grocery commercial and training videos.

Background extra.

* Conduct all aspects of production and post-production for start-up companies in their pre-launch phase to generate investor and user interest via Alleywire.com, a news magazine source for all things innovation. Video Production Skills: FCP, AE, Premiere, Blackmagic camera.

* Re-cut independent films into web versions for promotional purposes, assist managing a vast database of stock footage

* Coordinate assets with a post-production team for daytime television programs while re-cutting television episodes from the 1950s to provide more air time for commercial marketing on NBC’s sister channel CoziTV.

* Light, shoot, and edit several in-studio productions for Suite Partner’s LiveLab in a team of over 15 production/post-production professionals for Kenmore and Craftsman brands, primarily. * Each person required a minimum of five ~3min videos/week.

* Hands on PA on a three person shoot over two days in a Austin, TX school for an out-of-town production company.

* Individually curate selected images from the Internet for a specialized Myspace channel of over 180,000 users on a daily (5) basis during Myspace’s rebranding phase.

* Media manage incoming and out-going video assets, digitizing, compositing, assistant editing, organizing server, coordinating with After Effects, Flame, and 3D Max artists. * Responsible for Quality Control of video master copies and laying-off finals. * Go-to for post odds and ends.

* Light editing and asset management as needed for a World Music Booking Company in Pittsburgh, PA * Coordinate a two camera shoot of a live performance by The Kevin Locke Ensemble with jib arm at a New York concert hall, manned solely and cut together for a finished product.

* Digitize various video tape masters to be included in The Paley Center’s growing digital database, then QC the video files. Some programming experience for the Center's street and reception displays. Other duties included production work and PA’ing at events/Gala’s.

* Various responsibilities at MoGraph start-up

* Light, shoot and edit instructional continuing education programs for medical professionals, including a 33 minute DVD for healthcare practitioners regarding resident's rights at nursing homes. * Capture original story-boarded content via remote video, mic'd talent in studio with a teleprompter and manufacturing original graphics to enhance the production level. * Organize and distribute DVDs from NEVCO’s catalogue with the marketing and sales departments and provide segments for the website.

Contracted freelancing work from a number of production companies that included clients such as Toyota, Nissan, McDonalds, Astra Zeneca, MTV, VH1, Kenmore, Craftsman and several others Communicated with executive team to edited and process raw video and animation composites into desired broadcast quality for both commercial and creative projects Edited professional websites of clients to include newly edited video content Proficient in lighting, shooting, and directing talent both on-location and in-studio Proficient in various editing software packages including FCP, AE, Premiere, and camera operation Conducted all aspects of production and post-production for start-up companies in their pre-launch phase to generate investor and user interest.

* Create, organize and maintain a searchable in-house asset database, lay off, code, file digiBeta masters of completed jobs as well as create their digital final, arrange updated workstations for graphic artists, some editing as necessary including spots for MTV, server maintenance, office maintenance

* Build Focus Features’ contact database for post-production professionals. * Post PA duties.