Nzolo Bidla
Multimedia Specialist
Centurion
Summary
Adaptable Videographer and Photographer offering 8 years of video production and photography success. Talent in pre-production planning, assembling raw footage, reordering sequences, retouching and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, PhotoShop, Adobe Audition, AfterEffects to add value to projects. Fast learning and always looking out for new trends.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Video Editor
Multichoice/ShowMax
Randburg
12.2023 - 3 2024
- Played a crucial role in successfully editing and migrating 100's of trailers for the relaunch of Showmax 2.0 and also doing minor branding, and resizing for social media.
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Content & Music Group
Midrand
08.2022 - 12.2023
- As a drone pilot and camera operator, I worked on various community development projects/documentaries across Mpumalanga and KZN. Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 3 months of footage, filming small business owners in the townships and rural areas of Mpumalanga and Durban to showcase the need for funding and development of small businesses.
Freelance Photographer and Videographer
Leoka Engineering
Revonia
04.2021 - 12.2023
- I worked with Leoka on project-by-project basis, where I filmed corporate video and captured images for their website and events.
Freelance Photographer
The K Word Digital/ KAM Experience
ProteaNorth, Soweto
03.2019 - 11.2023
- I worked with The K word Digital also on project-by-project basis, where I mostly do photography for their social events (KAM Experience) and also do their clients' corporate photography and videography.
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Royal McGrady Mathematic Academy
Eagle Canyon
05.2022 - 08.2023
- I filming and edited video tutorials for online Learner Management System developed by Royal McGrady Academy and The K Word Digital. Also photographing tutors during outreach programs in township schools of Rustenburg.
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Mobicel
Midrand
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked with Mobcel on a couple of project, one of them being the launch of a new phone, where I filmed and edited surprise drop offs of the devices to celebrities and influencers and also photographing the launch event.
Digital Marketer and Photographer
Glee Media Group
Midrand
05.2020 - 09.2020
- During Covid pandemic, I worked remotely as a Social media manager and strategist at Glee Media Group, overseeing the Ditsong Museums social media pages. When we were allowed out to the world I go out to the museums and filming video and photography content.
Video Content Creator
Cerebra
Bryanston
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Lead video content creator for Vodacom social media pages, from pre production, production to post production.
Senior Photographer, Videographer
Blacknation Media
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 01.2016
- As lead Photographer I was overseeing 15 photography and video interns, finalizing all editorial photography for online magazine and social media content.
Photography and Videography Intern
Live Magazine SA
Jahannesburg
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Having dropped out of UJ because of financial challenges, I found a internship with Live Magazine SA as a photographer and writer for the online magazine which laid the foundation and love for story telling through photography and videography.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2024 - Current
No Degree - Digital Communications And Media
AAA School of Advertising
Bryanston, South Africa 02.2021 - 03.2021
No Degree - Video Production
College of Digital Photography
Johannesburg 03.2019 - 04.2019
No Degree - Advertising
AAA School of Advertising
Bryanston, South Africa 03.2016 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Town View High School
Krugersdorp, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Photography
Sound Editing
Premier Pro
Creative Collaboration
Color correction knowledge
Multi-camera editing
Audio-to-video synchronization
Digital asset management
Adaptive Learning
Pre-Production Planning
Lower third design
Links To Work
- Https://www.behance.net/gallery/195931727/My-Show-reel-2024
- Https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGk7Vf7rvK_yHNf9hyaE8A
- Https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdlRsrQrnHY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
- Https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdlQQr-u4py/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
- Https://www.instagram.com/p/Boqi3dlg6f0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
- Https://www.instagram.com/p/BogXhDElM9D/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Social Media
Nzolo Ezee Bidla, @Nzolo_Bidla, @nzolo.bidla
Driver License
Code 10/C1
Personal Information
ID Number: 8905245393089
References
- Colin Makhubeka, Brand Creative Manager Showmax, 078 345 7653
- Aysha Tshose, Marketing Brand Manager Mobicel, 011 541 3300/073 899 7449
- Rev. Abe Sibiya, CEO Content & Music Group (CMMG), 082 569 9976
- Thabo Simelane, Managing Director at Royal McGrady Mathematics, 065 527 1769
- Larry Khosa, Managing Director at K Word Digital, 067 156 3149
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia
UNISA
02.2024 - Current
Video Editor
Multichoice/ShowMax
12.2023 - 3 2024
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Mobicel
01.2023 - 03.2023
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Content & Music Group
08.2022 - 12.2023
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Royal McGrady Mathematic Academy
05.2022 - 08.2023
Freelance Photographer and Videographer
Leoka Engineering
04.2021 - 12.2023
No Degree - Digital Communications And Media
AAA School of Advertising
02.2021 - 03.2021
Digital Marketer and Photographer
Glee Media Group
05.2020 - 09.2020
No Degree - Video Production
College of Digital Photography
03.2019 - 04.2019
Freelance Photographer
The K Word Digital/ KAM Experience
03.2019 - 11.2023
Video Content Creator
Cerebra
09.2017 - 04.2018
No Degree - Advertising
AAA School of Advertising
03.2016 - 04.2016
Senior Photographer, Videographer
Blacknation Media
01.2015 - 01.2016
Photography and Videography Intern
Live Magazine SA
09.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Town View High School
01.2004 - 12.2008