ANASTASIOS (TASOS) VAROUNIS
E17 3JQ London
075******** (Mobile) 020******** (Home)
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Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman
Twenty years of intensive experience in the Studio, on OB Van and
On Location as Director of Photography and Lighting Cameraman in all kinds of
productions, Drama, Shows, News, Sports, Live events, Documentary,
in Television Stations, Production Companies, Production Studios and as Freelancer.
EDUCATION:
2013 - TV Production Masterclass Diploma
Camera, Lighting, Sound, Edit (Premier Pro, Final Cut)
London Academy of Media Film & Television
1992-1995 - Director of Photography, Lighting Cameraman
Hellenic Cinema and Television School “Stavrakos”
1989-1990 - Still Photographer
“Piraikos Syndesmos” Department of Education for young people,
Photography Workshop
1986-1989 - Electronics
Technical High School, 1st T.E.L. – Egaleo Athens
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Director of Photography license granted by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Cameraman license granted by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Member of the Athenian Society Television Technicians (E.T.I.T.A.)
http://www.etita.gr/portal/
Member of the Greek Society Cinematographers (E.T.E.K.T.)
http://www.etekt.gr/
Training from the ITN’s technical stuff to improve skills at lighting set up, camera
and C.C.U. operation, in accordance to ITN’ s cooperation with SKAI TV in Greece.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
5 TV Stations 13 years & 8 months
4 Production Companies 3 years & 5 months
Freelancer 2 years
1 Production Studio 8 months
3 OB Vans 5 months
01/2011 – 01/2013 Freelancer
Director of Photography - Lighting Cameraman
05/2009 – 12/2010 Channel 10 (Athens Local)
Director of Photography
02/2007 – 05/2009 AVP Media Productions
Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman – Video Editor
04/2006 – 01/2007 SKAI TV
Director of Photography – Robotic Camera Operator, CCU Operator
05/2003 – 04/2006 Channel 10 (Athens Local)
Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman
06/2002 – 03/2003 Blue Sky (Athens Local)
Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman
09/2001 – 04/2002 Kappa Studios
Cameraman
05/2001 – 09/2001 Pissanos Pavlos Productions
Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman
01/2001 – 05/2001 OB Vans: Y. Theodosiadis - D. Papageorgiou - Studio ATA
Cameraman
10/2000 – 01/2001 Next Generation – Grall
Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman
05/1998 – 10/2000 Tempo TV
Director of Photography
03/1993 – 05/1998 New Channel
Director of Photography – Lighting Cameraman – CCU Operator
09/1992 – 02/1993 Leon Films
Assistant Director of Photography – Cameraman
SKILLS
Excellent sense of visual composition, perspective and
movement, with precise attention to detail
Highly skilled camera operator and lighting set up with
experience in setting up shoots
Excellent handle of technical aspect of the camera
Excellent handle of lighting
Good knowledge of lighting engineering
Good knowledge of CCU operation.
Good knowledge in robotic camera operation.
Good knowledge of sound recording
Good knowledge of video editing (Premiere, Final Cut)
Computer skills (office, internet, windows)
Creative flair and excellent communication and
organizational skills
Cooperative, Teamwork
Sufficient usage of English and excellent usage of
mother tongue (Greek)
Driving license (Greek)
INTERESTS
Photography
Travelling
Art
Sports
Music