Jason Kraynek

Director of Photography (DOP)
Camera Operator
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Video

video file
2019 INDUSTRIAL reel

Other

My Contact Number:
224-612-1584

Credits

Year	Job Title Project Type	Project Name Director / Company
2023	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Altobelli twins Change for Balance
2023	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	October Three Plum Productions
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Wall Street Journal Dow Jones
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Television	the UnXplained History Channel
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Performing Arts	Lunachicks Ilchick Pictures
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Impact X Nightline ABC
2022	Camera Operator Music & Singing	Keep Me Spinning Cinema Relics
2022	Lighting Director Event	Barstool Sports Magnanimous Media
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Uline Plum Productions
2022	Director of Photography Event	Rainbow Coalition Magnanimous Media
2022	Director of Photography Commercials & Industrials	In these times Christopher Dilts
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Recovery on Water Yokai Films
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Television	Depaul University PBS
2022	Camera Operator Event	Newski Liminal Vision Films
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Film	Dark Presence Year of the Phoenix
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Event	Lauren Underwood Yokai Films
2022	Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Old Spice ESPN
2022	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	UPS Phil Olshanski
2021	Director of Photography Commercials & Industrials	Grainger Chris Grainger
2021	Director of Photography Online & Multimedia	Financial Times Tom Griggs
2021	Director, Camera Operator, Editor, Story Film	Dead Mans Drink Second Sticks
2021	Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Brave the Wave Merit Andrew
2021	Camera Operator Event	Extra Mile Room Content
2021	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Film	the Christmas Thief ION Network
2021	Camera Operator Film	A Christmas Witness ION Network
2021	Camera Operator Film	Twisted Little Lies Lifetime Network
2021	Key Grip Commercials & Industrials	Chipotle Stept Studios
2021	Gaffer Event	Master of Mixes Yokai Films
2021	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Interior Design Magazine Yokai Films
2020	Director of Photography Commercials & Industrials	CarnEvil Nights Zombie Army Productions
2020	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Colorist Film	Fang Chicago Skyview Productions
2020	Director of Photography Commercials & Industrials	Northshore Yokai Films
2019	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	County Care Res Publica
2019	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	SHE 100.3 Plum Productions
2019	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Metrie Jacobson Rost
2019	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Devry Balihoo Productions
2019	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Hyatt Motionvue
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	Eaton Yokai Films
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Performing Arts	Chicago Bulls NBPA
2018	Camera Operator Performing Arts	DJ Marshmello Victoria's Secret Pink
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	County Care Health Yokai Films
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Video	Carson Third Beacon
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Television	Fire Together Oscillations
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Performing Arts	Temporary Distortion Kenneth Collins
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	Steel Supplements Clint Weldon
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Film	Gancho Very Cool Videos
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Film	The Handoff Very Cool Videos
2018	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Film	Tower Town JACENKNET
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Television	Sons of Vienna Sky TV
2017	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Editor, Colorist, Producer Performing Arts	I Hate People Pares Ratliff
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Film	Does it make a sound DAIYUNLAI
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	Way the Fuck off Broadway JACENKNET
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Queers Michael Starcevich
2017	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Editor, Colorist, Producer Commercials & Industrials	Match.com Zooppa Inc
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Film	Love Legstone Films
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Video	Ganser Nadia Garofalo
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Film	Coffee Guy Very Cool Videos
2017	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	Dolby Atmos Dolby Laboratories
2017	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	Ohio Lottery Zooppa Inc
2017	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Video	Melter Lens Records
2017	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Film	Neon Black Lady Jack Entertainment
2017	Camera Operator, Photographer Event	Chicago Public Schools Yokai Films
2017	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Producer Film	Voices JACENKNET
2016	Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	United Airlines Bitter Jester Creative
2016	Camera Operator, Grip Commercials & Industrials	Rutgers Health Yokai Films
2016	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	Speakeasy Custom Tattoo JACENKNET
2016	Camera Operator Television	Song Stage Manniversary Media
2016	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	Hellsgate Haunted House Zombie Army Productions
2016	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Video	You Lost Me Yokai Films
2016	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Commercials & Industrials	BMO Harris Bank Plum Productions
2016	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Commercials & Industrials	AVMA 88 Brand Partners
2015	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer Commercials & Industrials	Smuckers Plum Productions
2015	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Film	Dying Alone Chicago Sky View Productions
2015	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist Film	BUNNY Yokai Films
2015	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	the Container Store Zooppa Inc
2015	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	Loctite Zooppa Inc
2015	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Story Film	ABC's of Peep Death Yokai Films
2014	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	Big Ass Fans Zooppa Inc
2014	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	McDonalds Zooppa Inc
2014	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Commercials & Industrials	Ad Council Zooppa Inc
2012	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Film	Ceremony JJACENKNET
2011	Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Writer, Producer Film	For the Trees JACENKNET
2011	Director of Photography, Camera Operator Television	Richard Roeper Summer Movie Review Reelz
2010	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist Film	Hitwomen Yokai Films
2010	Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Story Film	Heaven is Hell Yokai Films

Education

Year	Qualification	Where
1995	Art/Drama	Clearwater High

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: RED Dragon package, Canon cinema package, Canon CNE primes / L series, Wireless Follow Focus, Wireless video monitor, 1 Ton Lighting / Grip package, ENG/interview audio package, Easyrig Vario 5 w Serene, 7ft jib package

I can use: Lens Kit, EasyRig, Sennheiser Microphones, Go Pro Cameras, Rode Microphones, Mac Computer, ETC Consoles, RED Epic, Fog Machine, Reflectors, Sennheiser G3 Wireless Mics, Kino Flo, Steamer, Canon 24-70MM, Ronin M Gimbal, Sennheiser MKE 600, Rode Wireless Go Ii, Dolly Track, RED Dragon, iPad, Shoulder Rig, Aputure 300D Ii, Hive Lighting, Inovativ, Avenger, Matthews, Lowell, F-Stop, Zacuto, Tiffen, Wooden Camera, Manfrotto, Aputure, Canon 5D Mark Ii, Blind Spot Gear, Canon Cinema, Cine Primes, Bartech, Quasar Science, Blue Microphones, Rode, Litepanels, Small Hd, Teradek, Google Suite, Sony Fs7, Lighting Kit / Lights, Arri HMI Lighting Kits, Tripods, Instagram, Aputure Lights, Adobe Bridge, Wordpress, Adobe Media Encoder, Google Docs, Nikon Cameras, Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Fx9, DJI RS2, Tripod Dolly, Slider, DJI Ronin, Dana Dolly, GoPro, Arri, Panasonic Varicam, DJI Ronin S, Zoom H4N Recorder, Gimbals, iPhone, Arri Alexa Mini Lf, Led Lighting Kit, Canon C300, DSLR Cameras, Canon DSLR, RED Digital Cinema Cameras, Ring Light, Microphone Kit

About me

Cinematographer with 3 decades of industry experience as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Colorist, and Director. My portfolio includes Narrative, Documentary, Commercial, Music Video, and Industrial work. I often focus on alternative storytelling, colorful visuals, and practical on-set effects.

My background also consists of roles as Creative Director, AV Foreman, Photographer, and Stage Actor. This combined experience has helped me to work with clients, crews, and agencies to troubleshoot solutions and stay on schedule.

IATSE Local 600 member and Owner/Operator of gear packages including RED / Canon cameras, Cine Primes, wireless audio/video kits, and a 1-ton lighting/grip truck.

License & Passport

Passport:	Yes
Driver's License:	Yes

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Camera Operator
Job Titles	Creative Director, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Director of Photography (DOP), Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Director, Colorist
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	IATSE
Work Permits	USA