VICTOR GUNZE
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Adept at transforming visual narratives, I excelled at TBC Corporation as a Senior Journalist/Principal Cameraman, mastering video production and fostering team collaboration. My innovative approach to camera work and project management significantly enhanced project outcomes, capturing compelling visuals for high-profile events and ensuring efficient, high-quality news coverage.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Jounalist/principal Cameraman
TBC Corporation
09.1999 - Current
- Worked effectively as part of a team, collaborating with fellow crew members to achieve shared goals efficiently.
- Utilized lenses, filters, zoom and other camera settings to perfectly capture scenes.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create compelling visual narratives through expert camera work.
- Optimized project budgets by negotiating competitive rates for camera equipment rentals and other necessary resources.
- Assessed sets and locations for potential issues and made changes prior to start of filming.
- Provided valuable input during pre-production meetings, offering suggestions on shot composition and visual storytelling techniques.
- Developed creative solutions for challenging shooting situations, resulting in engaging visuals despite limitations or obstacles.
- Worked on location to shoot celebrity weddings, commercials and sporting events.
- Led journalistic efforts and managed camera operations to ensure high-quality news coverage.
- Ensured consistent lighting conditions by working closely with lighting technicians and adjusting camera settings accordingly.
- Maximized on-set safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols for all equipment handling.
- Improved overall project cohesiveness through careful attention to continuity details while capturing footage.
- Delivered high-quality footage under tight deadlines, contributing to timely project completion.
- Participated in location scouting efforts alongside producers/directors; offered recommendations based on visual aesthetic goals.
- Managed multiple cameras during live broadcasts, ensuring seamless transitions between shots and angles.
- Accurately followed shot lists provided by directors, ensuring that all required footage was captured efficiently without need for reshoots or additional takes.
- Maintained strong understanding of latest camera equipment, technologies and software.
- Captured stunning visuals for various projects, including commercials, documentaries, and live events.
- Set up and operated remote cameras for live video feeds.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
TUMAINI DAR ES SALAAM COLLEGE
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11-2017
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Video production
- Shot recording
- Project management
- Location scouting
- Set etiquette
Timeline
Senior Jounalist/principal Cameraman
TBC Corporation
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
TUMAINI DAR ES SALAAM COLLEGE
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