Tim Grivas

About Tim Grivas

I currently work with Signify Vari-Lite. My daily responsibility: Lead Test Engineer. I contribute my 30 years in the lighting industry to product development. In addition to that I have extensive experience in cinematography, photography, audio, voice/music track creation, video editing, lighting design and publishing video content. It is my goal to bring together all of my skills in one job. Here are some of the responsibilities and accomplishments I had with my previous employer High End Systems as well as in the freelance world. Directed, produced, shot and edited music videos, b-roll, multi camera shoots, internal and external training videos, instructional classes and interviews of artists/ industry professionals. Product marketing and support including, product photography, demos and training videos Designed multiple studios used for audio, video, photography productions and lighting in the US and abroad Worked closely with art directors to deliver multi-platform files for their marketing efforts Extensive Live concert Video and photography experience Photography, video and award-winning lighting design with excellence in color theory, conversions and color temperature.

Experience

1. Development and Test Engineer

   Philips Entertainment - Strand Lighting

   Sep 2014 — Present

   With creative methods to implement existing and innovative feature sets using acquired lighting and industry expertise. Translation: Do things that ROCK!

Education

• McNeese State University

  Music, R&T

  1984 — 1986