Thapelo Tsidiso Mphatsoe
Camera Operator/Editor
Johannesburg
Summary
Hard working and self motivated individual. Easy to work with and a team player.
Believe in uplifting those who want to learn.
A day without learning something new is a day wasted.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator/Editor
Vision View Production
Johanesburg
12.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or project requirements, maintaining focus on delivering high-quality footage within deadlines.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Liaised with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts that complemented written content.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Operated television ENG and studio cameras during live production (SuperSports Outside Broadcast).
- Worked closely with production team to coordinate shoots and ensure seamless execution of creative concepts (The Sports Trust).
- Assisted in location scouting, helping the team select visually appealing settings that aligned with project objectives.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Used Premier to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with producers and talent through clear communication skills and professional conduct on set.
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording, and lighting.
- Utilized compositing and computer-generated imagery to enhance videos.
- Streamlined editing processes by efficiently organizing and logging footage for easy access during post-production.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
ENG Camera Operator and Producer
WildCam Production
Johanesburg
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Shot and producing inserts for the Orlando Pirates show called Up The Bucs airing on Supersport.
- Shot and produced short stories for internet site called Zamazing.
- Shot insert for Supersport show called Blitz.
Editor
ENCA
Johanesburg
06.2008 - 01.2019
- Edited short and long form inserts.
- Edited magazine shows.
- Worked closely with reporters and writers to produce good news stories for broadcast.
- Generated creative ideas to improve look and feel of projects.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
Education
Diploma - Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Durban Institute of Technology
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Lighting expertise
Post-production expertise
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Editing skills
Relationship Building
TV Camera Operation
Timeline
Camera Operator/Editor
Vision View Production
12.2021 - Current
ENG Camera Operator and Producer
WildCam Production
02.2019 - 11.2021
Editor
ENCA
06.2008 - 01.2019
Diploma - Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Durban Institute of Technology
04.2001 -