Film Roles: Camera Assistant, DOP, Grip, Stills Photographer, Transportation
Place of Residence: Saint John
Anton Kulyk is a Saint John-based freelance photographer, videographer, and content producer with a deep-seated passion for visual storytelling and community building. Combining a rigorous technical background with a sharp creative eye, Anton holds a Master's degree in technical mechanics and mechanical engineering, alongside extensive training in electrical systems. This rare blend of engineering precision and artistic intuition allows him to navigate complex production environments and technical gear layouts with absolute adaptability.
Active in the New Brunswick creative community, Anton is the founder of the "Saint John Filmmakers" community platform, a space dedicated to fostering local collaboration, networking, and creative growth. His hands-on production experience spans across narrative short films, documentary projects, and event coverage. Equally comfortable behind the lens and in the edit suite, he works fluidly as a Unit Stills Photographer on film sets and manages robust post-production pipelines using Adobe Creative Suite and Capture One. Whether scripting a new concept, directing on-camera talent, or calculating the perfect technical layout for a studio space, Anton is dedicated to crafting compelling, high-quality cinematic content in the Atlantic region.
Skills:
🎥 Cinematography & On-Set Production
Unit Stills Photography: Capturing crisp, high-impact promotional and behind-the-scenes images that match the cinematic look of a production.
Camera Operations: Proficient in operating high-resolution medium format, full-frame, and mirrorless digital camera systems.
Studio Lighting Architecture: Designing custom overhead lighting grids, softbox configurations, and color-accurate, flicker-free studio environments.
Scripting & Directing: Developing narrative screenplays, structuring shot lists, creating detailed storyboards, and guiding on-camera talent.
🎛️ Audio Engineering & Capture
Field Recording & Live Audio: Managing multi-channel field recorders and capturing clean, isolated audio tracks for multiple speakers.
Microphone Configurations: Expert setup of wired/wireless lavalier systems and professional XLR microphones.
Gain & Signal Management: Configuring precise manual gain levels, rolling off low-end environmental rumble with low-cut filters, and managing headroom to eliminate digital clipping.
💻 Post-Production & Technical Systems
Non-Linear Video Editing: Professional video editing, timeline management, and multi-camera synchronization in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Digital Audio Processing: Audio restoration, spectral editing, and mechanical dynamic compression adjustments in Adobe Audition.
High-Volume Photo Workflows: Advanced digital image culling, color grading, and precise black-and-white processing using Capture One.
Systems Engineering: Designing robust storage architectures, managing shared digital assets, and optimizing multi-GPU desktop hardware environments.
Languages:
English, Other