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GLEN MAKUYANA

GLEN MAKUYANA

FILM STUDENT
Kempton Park

Summary

Dynamic CEO and accomplished Cinematographer with a proven track record in driving business growth and enhancing visual storytelling. Expert in video editing and crisis management, I successfully established new revenue streams and fostered collaborative environments, delivering high-quality productions on time and within budget.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Self-employed
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.

Cinematographer

Self Employed
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
  • Handled multiple responsibilities simultaneously such as operating cameras, directing the camera crew and maintaining the film''s visual style throughout shooting.
  • Collaborated with director to plan and implement desired production look.
  • Established positive working relationships with crew members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere on set.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and new technology to acquire better images.
  • Analyzed screenplay, characters and story structure to decide on visual approach.
  • Enhanced film visuals by employing advanced lighting techniques and camera movements.

Film Editor

SELF EMPLOYED
01.2021 - Current
  • Optimized the pacing of scenes through precise cutting and trimming of footage according to directorial guidance.
  • Streamlined post-production workflows by implementing efficient editing techniques and software tools.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Synchronized sound, dialogue, music, and special effects to create dynamic audiovisual experiences in films.
  • Created high-quality promotional materials such as trailers, teasers, and behind-the-scenes content to support marketing efforts.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between scenes through careful use of dissolves, cuts, wipes, fades, and other editing techniques as appropriate for each project''s unique style requirements.
  • Upheld quality standards by meticulously checking edited sequences for technical errors such as missing shots or incorrect frame rates before delivering final cuts.
  • Ensured continuity across takes by diligently reviewing dailies for consistency in performance, composition, lighting, wardrobe, set dressing, props usage among others.
  • Delivered final edits on time and within budget constraints by effectively prioritizing tasks and resources.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve a unified creative vision for each project.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time and budget constraints.

Education

HIGHER CERTFICATE IN DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION - Film Production

SAE INSTITUTE
Rosebank
04.2001 -

Skills

    Talent development

    Succession planning

    Crisis management

    Editing skills

    Time management

    Editing and proofreading

    Video editing

    Problem-solving

    Premiere pro

    Visual storytelling

    Film camera operation

    Preparing shots

    Color grading proficiency

    Shot framing

    After effects

Software

PREMIERE PRO

CUBASE PRO

AFTER EFFECTS

PHOTOSHOP

MUSIC

I'm an artist , i make hip hop , rnb, and afro beats

it's reall something that i love with all my heart i even produce and engineer my own stuff

Timeline

CEO

Self-employed
04.2023 - Current

Cinematographer

Self Employed
10.2021 - Current

Film Editor

SELF EMPLOYED
01.2021 - Current

HIGHER CERTFICATE IN DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION - Film Production

SAE INSTITUTE
04.2001 -

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