I’m a videographer specializing in live music and event capture, as well as live broadcast. I cut my teeth working at the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the most prestigious classical music institutions on the planet. I’m now available to record and edit concerts, live sessions, music videos, documentaries, comedy shows, and corporate events. I thrive in a control room as well, and love being at the helm of a PTZ camera system or cueing graphics. Also always on the lookout for new opportunities, so don’t hesitate to hit me up!

Jonah Shortall

I’m a videographer specializing in live music and event capture, as well as live broadcast. I cut my teeth working at the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the most prestigious classical music institutions on the planet. I’m now available to record and edit concerts, live sessions, music videos, documentaries, comedy shows, and corporate events. I thrive in a control room as well, and love being at the helm of a PTZ camera system or cueing graphics. Also always on the lookout for new opportunities, so don’t hesitate to hit me up!

Next availability:
March 23, 2026

I’m a videographer specializing in live music and event capture, as well as live broadcast. I cut my teeth working at the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the most prestigious classical music institutions on the planet.

I’m now available to record and edit concerts, live sessions, music videos, documentaries, comedy shows, and corporate events. I thrive in a control room as well, and love being at the helm of a PTZ camera system or cueing graphics.

Also always on the lookout for new opportunities, so don’t hesitate to hit me up!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract Videographer at Philadelphia Orchestra
July 1, 2025 - Present
Operate a gimbal to capture content of programs hosted at the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts; Assist with lighting and shooting interviews with members of the orchestra; Edit promotional content to optimize the social media presence of Ensemble Arts Philadelphia.
Live Stream Operator at Church of the Holy Trinity
May 1, 2025 - Present
Produce live stream for Sunday church service; Remotely operate 3 PTZ cameras and video switcher; Monitor audio levels for speaker and room mics.
Videographer at Cart Studios
March 1, 2025 - Present
Set up static cameras for various live music sessions; Operate one live handheld camera; Sync cameras to mix edited audio and cut each song to be as engaging as possible.
PTZ Operator at Blast R6 North American League
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Remote operate 4 PTZ cameras for professional esport live broadcast; Learn operating procedure for Ross Xpression graphics package.
Ross Xpression Operator at Blast R6 North American League
September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Build graphics sequence for pre-game, in-game, and post-game based on cue run of show; Update stats graphics in real time with a linked spreadsheet; Cue graphics live on broadcast in coordination with technical director.
Videographer / Associate Editor at Curtis Institute of Music
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Remote operate up to 7 PTZ cameras during performances; Direct master class sessions and recitals for archival and live stream; Edit and color grade recital, opera, documentary, and promotional content; Prepare excerpts for distribution via social media.
Video Assistant at Curtis Institute of Music
April 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Remote operate up to 5 PTZ cameras during performances; Set up and breakdown cameras and lights; Sync and edit multi-camera sequences for performances; Diagnose and solve live stream and capture issues.

Education

BS Film and Television at Drexel University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Film Training at Film Training Manitoba
January 1, 2019 - March 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment