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My name is Ryan Witkemper—I’m a Cinematographer and Editor with 15+ years of experience creating TV, documentary, feature, promo, and social content for brands and companies nationwide. I work across producing, directing, camera operation, lighting support, and post-production to deliver strong visuals from concept to final edit. I’m proficient with major camera systems (ARRI, RED, Sony), RAW/log workflows, Rec709 transcoding, and I edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I also have experience with virtual production workflows using Unreal Engine 5 and LED volumes, plus professional photography and photo edits with Lightroom and Photoshop.…My name is Ryan Witkemper—I’m a Cinematographer and Editor with 15+ years of experience creating TV, documentary, feature, promo, and social content for brands and companies nationwide. I work across producing, directing, camera operation, lighting support, and post-production to deliver strong visuals from concept to final edit. I’m proficient with major camera systems (ARRI, RED, Sony), RAW/log workflows, Rec709 transcoding, and I edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I also have experience with virtual production workflows using Unreal Engine 5 and LED volumes, plus professional photography and photo edits with Lightroom and Photoshop.

Ryan Witkemper

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Video Editor, +2

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My name is Ryan Witkemper—I’m a Cinematographer and Editor with 15+ years of experience creating TV, documentary, feature, promo, and social content for brands and companies nationwide. I work across producing, directing, camera operation, lighting support, and post-production to deliver strong visuals from concept to final edit. I’m proficient with major camera systems (ARRI, RED, Sony), RAW/log workflows, Rec709 transcoding, and I edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I also have experience with virtual production workflows using Unreal Engine 5 and LED volumes, plus professional photography and photo edits with Lightroom and Photoshop.…My name is Ryan Witkemper—I’m a Cinematographer and Editor with 15+ years of experience creating TV, documentary, feature, promo, and social content for brands and companies nationwide. I work across producing, directing, camera operation, lighting support, and post-production to deliver strong visuals from concept to final edit. I’m proficient with major camera systems (ARRI, RED, Sony), RAW/log workflows, Rec709 transcoding, and I edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I also have experience with virtual production workflows using Unreal Engine 5 and LED volumes, plus professional photography and photo edits with Lightroom and Photoshop.

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My name is Ryan Witkemper—I’m a Cinematographer and Editor with 15+ years of experience creating TV, documentary, feature, promo, and social content for brands and companies nationwide. I work across producing, directing, camera operation, lighting support, and post-production to deliver strong visuals from concept to final edit.

I’m proficient with major camera systems (ARRI, RED, Sony), RAW/log workflows, Rec709 transcoding, and I edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I also have experience with virtual production workflows using Unreal Engine 5 and LED volumes, plus professional photography and photo edits with Lightroom and Photoshop.

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Freelance Video Editor (Remote) at The UFC

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Remote editing for UFC programming and event coverage using Adobe Premiere CC; supported promo/feature outputs for live events nationwide.

Travel/Remote Editor (Promos & Features) at UFC

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Cut promos and features for UFC live events nationwide as a travel and remote editor using Adobe Premiere CC (and photography/photo edits where needed).

Video Production Expert at Smartbox Marketing

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Produced marketing videos for dental clients across the US with extensive pre-production scheduling, shooting, and post-production. Worked in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition) and supported studio/green-screen and podcast/talk-show style productions. Performed photography for headshots, b-roll, office interiors/exteriors, and landscapes, with photo edits in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Assistant Editor (UFC) at UFC (Las Vegas)

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Created fighter highlight reels and handled other event-based editorial requests including footage pulls, PR reels, fighter appearance videos, b-roll packages, and event deliverables. Completed edit work in Final Cut Pro 7 for post workflows connected to live UFC events.

Director of Photography & Editor (Owner, Cinematographer & Editor) at Reel Time Productions LLC

April 1, 2012 - Present

Owned and operated a production company creating network/digital programming and brand content nationwide for TV, docs, features, promos, and social spots. Responsibilities span producing, directing, DP/camera operation, gaffer/lighting, and first AC duties when needed, plus post-production editing. Hands-on work across interviews, b-roll packages, BTS, commercial/internal videos, and social content deliverables. Experienced with multi-camera shoots and approvals-ready color workflows (ARRIRAW, Sony SLOG, RED pipeline/IP software workflows), then edit and finishing in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects).