Ryan Grams is a filmmaker and technologist obsessed with making video creation easier, faster, and better. Through Studio Upgrade, he helps creators, thought leaders, and brands build professional video studios and workflows. With two decades of experience creating content for industry giants like Google, Walmart, Ferrari, UPS, and Best Buy, Ryan shares insights, hands-on reviews, and recommendations for the gear and tools he actually uses and loves.

A triple threat in the content world, Ryan is a filmmaker at heart, a technologist by trade, and an entrepreneur by choice. Ryan helps creators push past barriers and produce top-tier content. As an expert in content-driven business strategies, a speaker at major industry events, and an Upper Midwest Emmy winner, Ryan knows exactly what it takes to elevate your content—and your brand—to the next level. Whether designing custom studios or teaching creators how to own the camera with confidence, Ryan’s approach makes professional video production feel effortless.

When he's not in the studio, you’ll find him drumming to ‘90s alt-rock, experimenting with AI-powered creative tools, and spending quality time with his wife and their three kids in Minneapolis, MN.

Ryan brings a sharp eye, a deep love for storytelling, and an unshakable passion for helping creators do their best work.