ARJ LU) N SS Mit NZL) 4 asl u +917561806295 QUALIFICATIONS. Pursued Graduate Diploma in Digital Film Making from Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill, New Zealand. 2014-2015 B.Sc Visual Communication Graduate from Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai. 2010-2013 Passed 12th Standard from Jaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thiruninravur, Chennai. 2009-2010 Passed 10th Standard from Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF, Avadi, Chennai. 2007-2008 KEY SKILLS. Cinematography : | have a creative vision to tell a story through lens, Sense of Continuity, Understanding of time and space coordination and I'm scrupulous while filming. I'm well versed with DSLRs for shooting videos. Mainly Canon 6D, 7D, 5D & 550D. Also, I've used Nikon D90 for shooting live events and produced sumptuous results. Ihave worked with Sony F3, F55 and F65 excessively. | have been Ist AC on many shoots with ARRI ALEXA. Operated RED Dragon countless times. All equipped with anamorphic lenses. I've also had an idyll chance to shoot 16320x2304 resolution (16k), with Sony F65. Expertised in lens choices to create depth and visual drama. Worked mostly with PL lenses, Nikon, Nikorr, Tokina and Canon lenses. | have done timelapse shoots and operated quadcopter drone, with GoPro. Although, | do believe that it's not the camera that matters. It’s the ‘cinematographer’ who, makes the difference. Photography : | have theoretical & practical knowledge of composing a frame. Understanding of the difference between RAW and other formats. I know how to respond to different lighting situations. Recurred photography gigs in the past have taught me, exposure settings and white balancing more deeply. | specialize in posed and candid photography. | have knowledge of filters to help control the flare, glare and rogue light rays. I'm experienced with both Canon and Nikon, freelancing in weddings, parties, music concerts and sporting events since 2009. I'm smooth at product photography too. I'm well versed in using tele & macro lenses and distance to create depth of field, resulting the photos to look much more professional and appealing to the eye. Photography have been an ace art and creative outlel for me to communicate my ideas, by freézing the time. OTHER SKILLS. Ihave very deft communication skills. | can fluently communicate in four languages. English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. (And I'm learning new languages too.) Punctual and dedicated to the job | do. I'm a team player and would never hesitate to lead one. I'm very delicate with the equipment & all the tools of my trade. | protect & take very good care of a camera.Lighting : I've gleaned experience with both studio & natural light set ups. | consider myself besotted with lighting techniques. | pay keen attention to details while lighting my subjects. I'm aware how a smartly lit face and frame can awaken different emotions in the audience. Apart from lighting a scene, | also understand the importance or use of darkness and shadows to procure the desired look and tone. Video and Photo Editing: With videos, | can enhance the frames with timing and smoothness in order to provide a meaningful visual experience. _ | know basics of coloring and grading. Knowledge of video editing gives me a greater edge on cinematography because | tend to fore-think about the final product and I keep track of continuity & 180 rules etc. With photos, as retouching and editing being the final stage, I've patience to get it right. I've a clear goal in mind before starting to edit, regarding the looks and tone, to achieve I'm good at retouching & smoothing the skin texture. | have graphic designing skills too. WORK EXPERIENCE - Worked as a freelance photographer for Michelin India via Banana Brand Works, Chennai. - Worked as a creative associate for Design Extrude (CAD CAM CAE Institute), Chennai. ~ Worked with Hannah Mckenzie (The 3rd AD of ‘The Hobbit’ Film) as an assistant on independant film by James Wilkinson. - Worked as a Gaffer & 3rd AD on Television Commercials for Southern Institute of Technology in 2014, ~ Worked as an Intern at Golden Amber Productions. Worked on Zee Tamil & Vijay TV via them for three months. - Co-founded Starfun Studio in 2010. Learned filming and gained insight while making over 20 film projects. All available on YouTube. (www.starfunstudio.co.nr) - Have been working on weddings, parties, music concerts, sport events, shortfilms, public social awareness videos and family events, as a photographer & videographer, since 2009. - Worked on 16 Shorttilms in New Zealand, as Cinematographer, boom operator, editor and writer. Wrote & made my own shortfilms. Recently finished a prototype of a TV series pilot, in the form of webisodes called "The Illegals.’ MY HOBBIES AND NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS Playing football. | do indoor rock climbing. My ideas and thoughts are dipped in humour, thus, | love creative writing. | have Advance First Aid certification from NZ. I'm positive even when under pressure. And | can solve the Rubik's Cube in less than 2 minutes on a good day. FAMILIAR ENGINES. Adobe Premiere. Adobe Photoshop. Adobe After Effects. Adobe Illustrator. Lightroom. Da Vinci Resolve. Sony Vegas Pro. And Final Draft. Good with all the Microsoft Office Software tools. Can work on both Mac and Windows. phen: Fa Ao emma ead TaN eee