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Mukesh Thakkar

Mukesh Thakkar

Cinematographer & Editor

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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Services offered

Experienced and passionate cinematographer with extensive industry experience, training, and

proven success in cinematography. Adept in overseeing all aspects of film production, including

camera lens choices, camera manipulation, lighting choices, set design, and various technical

matters that affect the overall visual outcome of the film. Bringing forth the ability to collaborate

effectively with others, and prioritising the goals of the film efficiently. Enthusiastic and committed

to creating thought and emotion-provoking cinema.

Approximate rate: KSh 850 per hour

Experience

Produced and directed a documentary that showcased the making of a temple, which

involved interviewing over 35 seniors. I employed professional lighting equipment and

employed a run-and-gun approach to capture the essence of the project.

Shot, edited, and produced content for over 25 charities, delivering exceptional

quality videos that conveyed the message of each organization.

Filmed a massive 'Festival of Inspiration', which was celebrated for 9 days. I produced

high-end content for social media that captured the essence of the festival and

engaged audiences.

Designed and created banners and graphics for music albums and invitations,

demonstrating a keen eye for detail and creativity.

Produced teasers and promos for events and product launches, utilizing my strong

decision-making skills regarding camera choices, lighting, and actions.

Created 25+ storytelling videos that were screened across Africa's temples,

showcasing my expertise in delivering powerful and engaging content.

Produced a music video that got launched at India's largest festival, where I took on

the roles of scriptwriter, AD, shooter, and editor. I maintained a strong focus on

achieving artistic innovation and beauty, resulting in a stunning final product.

Lighting Techniques: Experienced in working with a wide range of lighting equipment,

including tungsten, fluorescent, and LED lights, as well as in outdoor settings.

Audio Recording: Knowledgeable in audio recording equipment and techniques,

including boom microphones, lavaliere microphones, and audio mixing.

Editing Software: Proficient in non-linear editing systems, such as Adobe Premiere

Pro, as well as color grading software like DaVinci Resolve.

Post-production Workflow: Experienced in managing media and post-production

workflows, including organising and backing up media, transcoding and exporting files,

and working with file formats.

Special Effects: Skilled in visual effects, compositing, and motion graphics, including

software such as After Effects or Nuke.

Collaboration: Experienced in collaborating with directors, producers, and other team

members to deliver a quality final product.

Education

In summary, computer science can be applied in videography and editing in various ways, from video encoding and compression to graphics and animation. Having knowledge of computer science can help produce high-quality and visually appealing videos while making the editing process more efficient.

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