Paul LaMantia
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2019 |
Director/Technical Director
Performing Arts |
FFA State Convention Paul LaMantia / LaMantia Creative |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1978 | BA, Social Justice | University of Illinois, Springfield |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
My name is Paul LaMantia, an independent broadcast/live event technician and camera operator based in Springfield, IL. With more than 30 years of experience in video and event production, I have fulfilled crew positions ranging from handheld camera on stage with Toby Keith to tracking motorcycles at 140 mph. While camera is my passion I also work as a show Director/TD, A2, Utility, AV Tech and an IATSE Stagehand. I have also taught production at the high school and college level. A few of my recent jobs include: Camera and A2 for CBS Sports live broadcasts of, ARCA Stock car races. Utility for Broadcast events NBC, ESPN Load in, setup of control room and all video paths, camera operation, and load out for live medical broadcasts to Germany Camera coverage for Governor's Conference on Tourism. Flying sound arrays, lighting trusses and video walls as a Stagehand for load in/out of numerous concerts. AV Tech for breakout and general sessions for up to 700 attendees.Referees:
Available upon request.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Editor (Final Cut Pro) |
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Job Titles | Video Editor, Director, Production Assistant (PA), Production Support, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Videographer, DIT / Data Wrangler, Camera Assistant, Boom Operator, Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Assistant, Live Programming / Broadcasting |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | IATSE |