Kaif Ahmed is a video editor, camera operator and motion graphics designer currently based in Cape Town.
Video editor currently based in Cape Town who has worked on a variety of projects including documentaries, interviews, corporate videos, event filming and music performances. Possesses a broad range of skills including video production, post-production, motion graphics, copy editing and project management. Also highly adept at utilising social media in an effective and relevant way.
- Editing of footage using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro 7.
- Filming using a variety of broadcast grade cameras.
- Motion graphics work with Adobe After Effects.
- Graphics creation and preparation in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
- Compression, encoding and conversion of material using Adobe Media Converter and other tools.
- Ingesting, archiving, logging and transcription of captured footage.
- Delivery and management of media through DVD, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and other mediums.
- Maintenance of workstations and optimisation of post workflow.
- Auditing, maintenance and logging of video equipment.
- Editing of footage using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro 7 and Lightworks.
- Filming using a variety of cameras (mainly the Sony PMW-EX1R, the Canon 5D mk2 and the JVC GY-HM100U).
- Graphics creation and preparation in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Gimp and Inkscape.
- Motion graphics work with Adobe After Effects.
- Compression, encoding and conversion of material using Adobe Media Converter and other tools.
- Ingesting, archiving, logging and transcription of captured footage.
- Directing and interviewing of subjects on location.
- Auditing, maintenance and logging of video equipment.
- Delivery and management of media through DVD, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and other mediums.
- Set up and management of social media accounts.
- Quality Checking and logging of masters.
- Accurate completion of all required paperwork including record reports and tape reports.
- Data transfer and management using a variety of tools.
- HD and SD tape dubbing.
- Encoding and transcoding to / from a wide range of formats.
- Bespoke encoding to client supplied specs.
- Generation of broadcast quality files.
- Preparation of artwork and graphics for suites using Photoshop and Illustrator.
- DVD authoring.
- Liaising directly with clients to determine the best approach to meet specifications.
- Encoding and transcoding to / from a wide range of formats.
- Data transfer and management using a variety of tools.
- Working with 5.1 Dolby-E audio using Dolby-E Decoders and Evertz Embedder.
- Watermarking of files using Nextamp.
- Creation of compilation tapes in DigiBeta format.
- Use of various VT equipment including standards converters.
- Labelling jobs according to client specifications.
- Reading the record reports of jobs to determine the technical specifications to be put on the labels.
- Duplication of CDs and DVDs for clients.
- Quality checking of DVDs and VHS tapes.
- Assisting VT Operators when needed.
- Logging jobs out of the machine room and onto dispatch.
- Safe transit of sensitive material between companies via deliveries and pickups.
- Trust, due to the value of items being transported.
- Prioritising runs and jobs to ensure efficient delivery.
- Organising and filing of delivery notes.
- Logging and recording of delivered items.
- General client service duties, including arranging lunches and other requests.
- Assisting customers to find the goods and products they are looking for.
- Answering queries from customers.
- Stocking rails with merchandise.
- Attaching price tags to merchandise on the shop floor.
- Keeping up to date with special promotions and putting up displays.
- Stock room work.
- Cleaning duties.
- Customer liaison and dealing with general enquiries.
- General bar work including serving of drinks and food.
- Arranging hotel bookings, checking in guests and general room service.
- Handling cash and credit card payments.
- General cleaning duties.
- Till work and stock management.
- Customer liaison and dealing with general enquiries.
- General bar work including serving of drinks and food.
- Handling cash and credit card payments.
- General cleaning duties.
- Till work and basic stock management.