Igor Potgieter
Filmmaker
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Experienced content producer with over 5 years of experience in filmmaking. Specifically television and broadcast content. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic script writer, project planner, camera operator, and video editor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of content planning and and content production. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the media industry.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Content Producer
Lightning Tree Stories
Johannesburg, Gauteng
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Reviewed and edited film by selecting best combination of performance, sequencing and timing to tell story.
- Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing final product within time and budget constraints.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Observed Archives and footage for corruption while ensuring media was rendered correctly.
- Developed and managed projects from concept to completion, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
- Worked with editorial team to develop, produce and edit content for broadcasting including promo creation, digital content, marketing content, concept generation, location production and studio production.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity , trim shots and edit content.
- Demonstrated ability to understand director's artistic vision and maintain alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
- Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
Video Editing Intern
Extreme Fighting Championship
Johannesburg, Gauteng
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed and edited film by selecting best combination of performance, sequencing and timing to tell story.
- Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing final product within time and budget constraints.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Edited social media videos for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and color correction.
- Worked with editorial team to develop, produce and edit content for broadcasting including promo creation, digital content, marketing content, concept generation, location production and studio production.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Education
GED -
General Educational Development
Johannesburg 01.2016 - 11.2016
Skills
Oversee producers
Timeline
Creative Content Producer
Lightning Tree Stories
11.2017 - 03.2021
Video Editing Intern
Extreme Fighting Championship
08.2017 - 10.2018
GED -
General Educational Development
01.2016 - 11.2016
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