Hi, I'm Matthew Graves, a versatile video producer with 12+ years of experience across production, cinematography, editing, and post-production workflows. Based in Ventura, CA, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content for commercial, instructional, and branded projects, and I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries. I excel at directing shoots, managing media and workflow from concept to delivery, and training production teams. My hands-on experience spans DP, lighting, grip, and audio cleanup, and I’m comfortable collaborating with AI tools to tell efficient, engaging stories for social and long-form formats.

Matthew Graves

Hi, I'm Matthew Graves, a versatile video producer with 12+ years of experience across production, cinematography, editing, and post-production workflows. Based in Ventura, CA, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content for commercial, instructional, and branded projects, and I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries. I excel at directing shoots, managing media and workflow from concept to delivery, and training production teams. My hands-on experience spans DP, lighting, grip, and audio cleanup, and I’m comfortable collaborating with AI tools to tell efficient, engaging stories for social and long-form formats.

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Hi, I’m Matthew Graves, a versatile video producer with 12+ years of experience across production, cinematography, editing, and post-production workflows. Based in Ventura, CA, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content for commercial, instructional, and branded projects, and I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries.

I excel at directing shoots, managing media and workflow from concept to delivery, and training production teams. My hands-on experience spans DP, lighting, grip, and audio cleanup, and I’m comfortable collaborating with AI tools to tell efficient, engaging stories for social and long-form formats.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Production Technician at LinkedIn
November 1, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Directed asset, B-roll, green screen, and device productions; collaborated with Directors and Stage Ops for smooth production workflows; trained new Production Leads and implemented team best practices.
Video Producer (Contract) at Zack Kass (Global AI Advisor)
December 1, 2025 - Present
Film events and short-form projects; edit short form and long form content for YouTube; AI collaboration for efficient storytelling.
Video Producer at So Be It ! Podcast
January 1, 2026 - Present
Technical production for recordings, editing projects for social media; AI collaboration for efficient storytelling.
Filmmaker at Human Design
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Produced social media content from concept through delivery; scripted, storyboarded, shot, and edited projects; handled DP, AC, Lighting & Grip, and DIT responsibilities.
Video Editor at Lynda.com
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Edited instructional content, integrated graphics, and optimized narrative flow. Balanced audio, masked sensitive info, and collaborated across cross-functional teams.
Video Producer (Contract) at So Be It! Podcast
January 1, 2026 - Present
Technical producer for recordings, edits for YouTube. AI collaboration for efficient storytelling.
Sr. Video Production Technician at LinkedIn
November 1, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Directed asset, B-roll, green screen, and device productions. Collaborated with Directors and Stage Ops for smooth production workflows. Managed camera room operation, gear checkout, and media workflows. Trained new Production Leads and implemented team best practices.
Film Maker at Human Design
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Produced social media content from concept through delivery. Scripted, storyboarded, shot, and edited projects; handled DP, AC, Lighting & Grip, and DIT responsibilities.

Education

Recording Engineering at Musician's Institute
January 1, 2007 - May 4, 2026
Certificate in Recording Engineering at Musician's Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Recording Engineering at Musicians Institute
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services