Shoop-Skywalker
Greetings Padawan,
I am Jedi Master Grant Shoop from Cincinnati, Ohio.
I’ve been a professional freelance filmmaker for the last 10 years.
During that time I’ve had the opportunity to work on several commercials, narratives, & documentaries.
Through time, experience, and teamwork I’ve learned valuable skills in several different filmmaking departments such as Camera, Lighting, Editing and Color Grading.
My Services
The Director of Photography (DP) is in charge of how a project looks on camera. Working closely with the director, the DP makes choices about lighting, framing, camera movement, and lens selection to help tell the story visually.
The 1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) keeps everything sharp and running smoothly on set. Their main job is pulling focus — making sure the subject stays perfectly crisp as the camera or actors move — but they also build, maintain, and troubleshoot the camera throughout the shoot.
Camera
Gaffing is all about making sure the lighting on set looks exactly how it’s supposed to.
A Gaffer works side-by-side with the Director of Photography (DP) to create the right mood, feel, and style for every shot
They’re the ones figuring out where lights go, how bright they should be, and how to shape shadows to make the scene look just right.
It’s a mix of technical skill and creative problem-solving — adjusting lights on the fly, troubleshooting gear, and making quick calls to keep things moving.
Gaffing can make a huge difference in how professional and cinematic a project looks.
Lighting
Editing is where all the pieces of a project come together.
An Editor takes the raw footage, picks the best shots, and shapes them into a finished story.
It’s more than just cutting clips — it’s about pacing, rhythm, emotion, and making sure every moment flows naturally into the next.
Editors work closely with directors to find the heart of the project, whether that’s sharpening a performance, building tension, or making a scene more impactful.
Along the way, they also add things like sound design, music, and sometimes visual effects to bring everything to life.
Editing
Color Grading is the final touch that gives a film its look and feel. It's where the visuals really come alive and feel polished.
A Colorist takes the edited footage and tweaks the colors, contrast, and brightness to create the right mood for the story.
It can be as simple as making sure shots match perfectly or as creative as giving the entire project a unique, stylized vibe.
Color grading helps guide the audience’s emotions — warming up a love scene, making a thriller feel cold and tense, or giving an action sequence extra punch.