Cameraman/Cinematographer
Resume:
ANAND KUMAR PERUMAL
CINEMATOGRAPHER/VIDEO-PRODUCER/PHOTOGRAPHER
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Skilled team player with strong background in Photo & Video Production with 10+ years’ experience. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good technical abilities.
EXPERIENCE
Pixel Media Corp
Chennai, India
2014 – Present
CINEMATOGRAPHER/VIDEO-PRODUCER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.
Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects
Highly experienced in on-location photography of engagements, rehearsals and wedding ceremonies
Meet with client to discuss photography expectations.
Planned and arranged still-life objects, scenes, props and backgrounds, for on-location photography.
Performed photo editing and other post-production activities, to enhance picture quality.
Rocheston Accreditation Institute
Chennai, India
2017 – 2018
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SENIOR CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHER
Applied keen understanding of color, balance, lines, textures, and use of space to stage photography.
Employed strong digital and technical skills, expertly using tools like Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC.
Manipulated, enhanced, and reproduced digital images, achieving desired effects by leveraging adobe lightroom skills and photography expertise.
Selected and organized equipment needed for shoot and developed budget.
Developed appealing photography for use in brand promotions and advertising.
Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
Film Industry
Chennai, India
2015 – 2016
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ASSISTANT CINEMATOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Assists the 1st AC with lens changes and swapping camera parts for different rigs
Slates the scene
Watches the scene rehearsal then marks the actor’s positions
Takes down camera report logs for the editor-Is in charge of transporting / handling camera media to the DIT
Keeps all batteries fully charged and close by-Maintains and sets up Video Village
In charge of filling out time cards for your department
Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami, USA
2011 – 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHER/RETAIL SALES
On Board Studio Professional Photography of the Guest (Setting up the studio and creative lighting)
On Board Wedding Photography
Kept the office environment highlight efficient and organized to minimize hassles and maximize time in the field.
Composed pictures to evoke certain emotions and meet style goals.
Helped managers improve area operations by sharing customer feedback and contributing new ideas.
Shore Excursion and tour pictures for Carnival's blog in Alaska
Up-selling of Photo products includes Albums, Canvas Prints & Digital Cameras
Booking appointment's for exclusive photo shoot on board
Located out-of-stock items for customers with other store locations or by directly contacting vendors.
Maintained revenue by attracting customers with attractive sales displays.
Calculated sales prices and total purchases, and processed cash or credit transactions.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, return and exchange policies, and security practices.
Quickly connected with each customer to offer assistance and promote products.
Helped customers find desired items and sizes by closely supporting each person throughout the buying process.
The New Indian Express
Chennai, India
2008 – 2011
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Freelance
Photographer
Chennai, India
2006 – 2008
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Made subjects feel at ease to draw out right expression and emotion.
Liaising with other staff such as artists and journalists
Process photos by editing digital images to produce clear visuals
Compose headlines, captions or other descriptive tag to interpret a photo
Use photo editing software such as Photoshop to edit or enhance an image
Travel to regions to cover the photo requirements of a story
Collaborate with reporters to ensure images correspond with news stories
Present photos to editors or supervisors to review and approval
Manage time effectively in order to achieve assigned tasks
Conduct research to verify facts about an event or incident prior to photo shoot
Keep record of photographs in an image database
Manipulate parameters such as lighting, focus, depth and distance to obtain clear images
Capture images of life-threatening situations such as crisis or extreme weather conditions
Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.
Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
EDUCATION
Madras Christian College
Chennai, India
2003 – 2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – Visual Communication
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