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Fihliwa Mhinga

Pretoria

Summary

I am a creative and detail-oriented film editor and sound designer with 4 years of experience across a variety of film projects. With a strong proficiency in industry-standard software, I excel at visual storytelling and love crafting narratives that truly resonate with audiences. My commitment to high-quality work drives me to enhance every cinematic experience, ensuring that both the visuals and sound come together seamlessly to create an unforgettable impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Show Reel Editor

Artivism Conference
Pretoria
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Edited footage and added music to create social media reels for the Artivism conference.

Editor & Sound Designer

Flare Films
Pretoria
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Edited raw footage into a cohesive narrative, collaborating closely with the director to refine the story.
  • Completed the final editing stage, enhancing visuals and audio to create a polished final product.
  • Designed and implemented the film’s audio landscape, including dialogue editing, sound effects, and music integration, to create an immersive viewing experience.

Online Editor

& Sound Designer
Pretoria
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Completed the final editing stage, enhancing visuals through color correction and visual effects to deliver a polished final product.
  • Designed and implemented the film’s audio landscape, including dialogue editing, sound effects, and music integration, to create an immersive viewing experience.

Editor & Sound Designer

HighDef Productions
Pretoria
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Edited raw footage into a cohesive narrative, collaborating closely with the director to refine the story.
  • Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro to ensure smooth transitions, pacing, and overall visual continuity.
  • Contributed to the creative process by providing input on scene selection and structure.
  • Did sound design and final mixing of the project.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Motion Picture Production

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2023

Diploma - Motion Picture Production

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2022

Diploma - Sound Engineering

City Varsity
Braamfontein, South Africa
12-2018

Skills

  • Visual Storytelling
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Cubase and ProTools
  • Project Management
  • Sound Design
  • Collaboration
  • Subtitling
  • Attention to Details

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Show Reel Editor

Artivism Conference
09.2024 - 09.2024

Editor & Sound Designer

Flare Films
09.2023 - 01.2024

Online Editor

& Sound Designer
04.2023 - 06.2023

Editor & Sound Designer

HighDef Productions
10.2022 - 12.2022

Advanced Diploma - Motion Picture Production

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma - Motion Picture Production

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma - Sound Engineering

City Varsity
Fihliwa Mhinga