John Cantine

John Cantine is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Production within the Film and Media Studies program at the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He combines academic instruction with freelance work as a video editor, script consultant, and independent film/video artist. His teaching focuses on hands-on filmmaking and media production.

Education:

• MFA in Film Production from Ohio University
• BFA in Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University

His research and creative work centers on filmmaking practices, screenwriting, and post-production technologies. He has authored the textbook Shot By Shot: A Practical Guide to Filmmaking and specializes in technical aspects of video editing, camera operation, and sound design.

John’s technical expertise includes:

• Post-production software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Studio, Avid Media Composer
• 4K/HD cameras: Sony Fs5, Canon C100, Canon 5D/7D, Panasonic GH5, HPX170
• Audio equipment: Zoom H5, Marantz 670/660, Fostex 99, Tascam D70
• Lighting/Grip: Kinoflo, Brightline, LED/incandescent instruments

For professional contact, visit his LinkedIn profile or the University of Pittsburgh Film and Media Studies website, as his personal contact form is temporarily offline.