Themba Ngwenya

• Current Projects:
• Skeem Saam Season 13, Season 14
• Develop a comprehensive post-production plan to ensure that all deliverables met the client's expectations.
• Supervise post-production workflows, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards throughout editing, sound design, and visual effects processes.
• Coordinate with directors, producers, and editors to facilitate effective communication and streamline feedback on project revisions, enhancing collaboration among creative teams.
• Manage scheduling of editorial staff and resources, optimizing allocation of talent for multiple concurrent projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Implement quality control protocols during final review stages to ensure all deliverables met technical specifications for broadcast and digital distribution.
• Train and mentored junior post-production staff on industry best practices and software tools such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, fostering skill development within the team.
• Collaborate with sound engineers to oversee audio post-production processes, ensuring optimal sound design integration with visual elements for cohesive storytelling outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
• Work directly with production team to manage operations, logistics, workspaces, and budgeting.
• Oversee archiving of completed projects, enabling easy retrieval of assets for future use or reference.
• Continuously improve post-production processes, identifying areas for optimization and implementing changes accordingly.

Projects:

Designation: Offline, Online, Grade and Finishing Video Editor:

Baka Ngwane Feature and Drama Series

• Advert: Eswatini Mobile.
• Advert: Maloma Mines.
• Advert: Eswatini Airways
• Advert: Eswatini Tourism
• Advert: Castle Lager Eswatini
• Advert: Flying Fish Eswatini
• Inyatsi Promo Videos
• Collaborated with directors and producers to refine final cuts, providing feedback and creative solutions to enhance overall production quality.
• Trained and mentored junior staff in post-production techniques and software applications, fostering a collaborative learning environment that improved team efficiency.
• Coordinated cross-departmental communication between editorial, sound, and visual effects teams to streamline processes and resolve production challenges promptly.
• Developed standard operating procedures for post-production processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and facilitating smoother project transitions across various stages of production.
• Implemented data management systems to ensure secure storage and organization of digital assets throughout the post-production process.
• Oversaw archiving of completed projects, enabling easy retrieval of assets for future use or reference.

• FEATURE FILMS (Commissioned):
• Isintshi Mzansi Magic.
• IBhinci Mzansi Magic.
• Isitha Mzansi Magic.
• Isehlukaniso Mzansi Magic.
• Ibhutho Mzansi Magic.
• Isinamuva (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Itshitshi (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Iwashi (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Selomotho (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Magadi (Cut Away Pictures) Mzansi Magic.
• Usiko (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Isikhukhukazi (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Ubukhosi nama Khosana (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Ngeso Lika Makhelwane (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Ngixolele (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Uthando Olungakhulumi (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Umlingisi (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Umlingo (Cut Away Pictures) Mzansi Magic.
• Ingadi Yothando (Mthakathi Entertainment) Mzansi Magic.
• Hunt For Amamillions (LIABSI) Mzansi Magic.
• Ntobinkulu (Cut Away Pictures) Mzansi Magic.
• 30+ Licensed Films for Mzansi Magic; Years 2016-2020.
• Operated camera equipment during live broadcasts, ensuring high-quality visuals and sound for various productions.
• Collaborated with directors and production teams to determine shot composition, camera angles, and lighting requirements for optimal storytelling.
• Monitored footage quality in real-time to ensure adherence to production standards, facilitating seamless post-production processes.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or project requirements, maintaining focus on delivering high-quality footage within deadlines.
• Mastered new camera technologies quickly to stay current with industry trends and maintain a competitive edge in the field.

• Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
• 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.
• Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
• Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
• Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
• Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.

• Offline/Online Joyous Celebration 18th DVD.
• Edited Gospel Classics SABC 2.
• Edited video content for various platforms, ensuring high-quality visuals and sound, while adhering to project timelines and client specifications.
• Collaborated with producers and directors to understand project requirements, translating creative vision into compelling video narratives.
• Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for video editing, incorporating motion graphics and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
• Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
• Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

• Capture studio-quality photographs and video.
• Work both on and off-site.
• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording and editing.
• Work with our creative teammates.
• Regularly collaborate with the marketing team.
• Follow the company's brand guidelines.
• Present to senior management.
• Develop an overall video brand messaging strategy.
• Troubleshooting.
• Advance Codec knowledge.
• Multi-camera editing.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure.