
HOW IT ALL STARTED:

My journey as a Director, Cinematographer, and Content Producer started with a dream — sparked by skateboarding videos, weekend trips to the movie theatre, and evening Blockbuster runs.
I always knew I wanted to create, but for a while, I wasn't sure what that meant. I explored graphic design and photography before eventually finding my way to video. Filming skateboarding, creating montages, experimenting with motion, and bringing ideas to life just felt right.
I started small — recap videos, a friend's music video, and honestly, anything I could get my hands on. Along the way, I met creative people who inspired me, challenged me, and helped shape the path I'm still on today.
Through years of learning by doing, working on sets, making mistakes, and constantly pushing myself, I've built a career around something I genuinely love. I've travelled across North America, taught filmmaking courses, and had the opportunity to work with brands and organizations including Warner Music Canada, Billboard Canada, St. Michael's Hospital, Wingstop Canada, Pack-Smart Inc., and Future of Film Showcase just to name a few.
I've also built Ever Slate Productions, a Toronto-based production house focused on premium visual storytelling, and Frame Invaders, a pop culture platform where I get to share my love for movies, entertainment, and everything in between.
So, what's next?
I'm still creating. Every day. 24/7.
And I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.
BRANDS I'VE CREATED:
EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL
EDUCATING AND LEADERSHIP
Along my journey I have worked with a few brands to teach filmmaking and post production courses online, and in person.
LEVERAGE LENS - LENS LAB WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Hired by Leverage Lens, for their Lens Lab: Take 1 Series of Workshops where I was a filmmaking facilitator. I discussed theory and application of filmmaing techniques with the students
LEARNFREELANCEFILMMAKING.CA - EDITING COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Hired by LearnFreelanceFilmmaking.ca to teach a section of an editing master class online. I specifically taught the Premiere Pro section, bringing students up to speed from beginner and intermediate to pros when completing the 20+ lessons.
MENTORING AND OFFERING INTERNSHIP
Through my production company Ever Slate Productions, I officially mentored two film students and gave them internships over a short period of time. I created jobs for them on and off set so they can learn the inner workings of the industry.
JOIN ME ON SET:
If you wish to intern for school, volunteer, or just work with
my team in general, feel free to head over to Everslate.ca for more info!
YouTube Channel - Breakdowns + BEhind The Scenes
On my official youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@JacobEttinger) I post behind the scenes and video breakdowns from time to time.

AVAILABLE AS A COMPLETE PRODUCTION PACKAGE
Need more than a camera operator?
My personal production kit can be scaled around the needs of your project — from a lightweight run&gun setup to a fully built cinema package with lenses, lighting, grip, monitoring, wireless video and flexible post production workflows.
TOOLS FOR EVERY OCCASION
MY KIT
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Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K Cinema Camera (EF/PL)
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Blackmagic Pocket 6K Cinema Camera (EF, Super35mm)
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Sony A7III Mirrorless Camera 4K (E-Mount)
Each Camera is ready for different rigging options such as Handheld, Tripod, Gimbal, or additional mounting options.
Ursa Mini Pro 12K Resolutions (no crop at different resolutions):
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12K (17:9 full sensor): Up to 60 fps
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12K (2.4:1 / Anamorphic): Up to 75 fps
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8K (DCI full sensor): Up to 110–120 fps
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4K (DCI full sensor): Up to 120 fps
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4K (Super 16 windowed crop**): Up to 220–240 fps
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Zoom Lenses (wide to telephoto range)
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Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 (EF)
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Sigma Art 24-35mm F2 (EF, full frame coverage)
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Sigma Art 50-100mm F1.8 (EF, parfocal)
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Tokina 11-20mm F2.8 (EF, ultra wide specialty lens)
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LED Fixtures
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300w RGB COB
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300w Bi-Color COB
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150W RGB COB
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60W Daylight COB x4
Other
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Panel Lights
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Tube Lights
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Mini Lights
Modifiers
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Softboxes (small to extra-large, parabolic)
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Lanterns
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Fresnels
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Grids
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Diffusion
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Video Transmission
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Hollyland Pyro 7 (transmitter/receiver 2-in-1 monitor)
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Hollyland Pyro H Kit (transsmiter/reciever)
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Atomos Ninja V
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Wireless HDMI/SDI video transmission (cables, gear, etc)
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Director Monitor/Client Monitoring System (video village)
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Tripods
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Gimbal
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Shoulder Rig
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Matte Boxes + Filters (circular/4x5.65)
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Follow Focus
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C-Stands
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Light Stands
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Flags & Scrims
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Clamps
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Sandbags
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Rigging
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V-Mount Batteries
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Sony NPF Batteries (950s)
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CFast 2.0 Cards
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SSD Recording (Samsung t7, t7 shield)
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Power Distribution
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Premiere Pro
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DaVinci Resolve
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After Effects
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RAW & Prores / 4K, 6K, 8K, 12K Resolution Workflows
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Horizontal + Vertical Deliveries
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