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Amitava Mitra
Cinematographer, Video Editor & Customer Service
Kolkata
Summary
Videographer experienced managing all stages of projects, from pre- to post-production. Talented planner with proven field execution and knowledge of video production. Advanced skills in Adobe Premier Pro
Adaptable Video Editor offering 3 years of video editing success. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Adobe Premier Pro to add value to projects.
Accomplished MIS Executive adept at setting technology goals and implementing plans to achieve objectives according to cost, schedule and quality requirements. Strong communicator, planner and problem-solver. Bringing 7 years of Service Industry experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Video Editor
Freelance
Kolkata
09.2020 - Current
- Managed projects and deadlines, working both collaboratively and independently to achieve targets.
- Developed ideas and concepts for video presentations through pre-production planning and high-quality editing.
- Managed comprehensive process involving plot, score and sound manipulations to turn disjointed scenes into one continuous whole.
- Edited films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue and sound effects.
- Took raw footage and made continuous whole, carefully following scripts and instructions laid out by project's directors and producers.
- Collaborated with film director to determine vision of production.
- Isolated sounds required and sourced from sound library or recorded new version.
- Trimmed completed edits of different segments to bring the length in line with the desired time limits.
- Carefully selected and combined most effective shots of each scene to create logical and smooth story.
- Used wide range of equipment to complete final product, including video switching devices and electronic titling systems.
- Worked frequently with software such as Adobe Premier Pro and Final Cut Pro to complete the video edits.
Cinematographer
Freelance
Kolkata
08.2020 - Current
- Managed projects and deadlines, working both collaboratively and independently to achieve targets.
- Developed ideas and concepts for video presentations through pre-production planning and high-quality editing.
- Managed comprehensive process involving plot, score and sound manipulations to turn disjointed scenes into one continuous whole.
- Edited films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue and sound effects.
- Took raw footage and made continuous whole, carefully following scripts and instructions laid out by project's directors and producers.
- Collaborated with film director to determine vision of production.
- Isolated sounds required and sourced from sound library or recorded new version.
- Trimmed completed edits of different segments to bring the length in line with the desired time limits.
- Carefully selected and combined most effective shots of each scene to create logical and smooth story.
- Used wide range of equipment to complete final product, including video switching devices and electronic titling systems.
- Worked frequently with software such as Adobe Premier Pro and Final Cut Pro to complete the video edits.
Operation Manager
Emami Limited
Kolkata
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Planned and led administration of management information system for achieving threshold-level performance.
- Groomed team talents through robust professional development program and training opportunities.
Senior Executive
Aditya Birla Group
Kolkata
09.2010 - 11.2013
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Developed effective business strategies to capitalize on emerging market trends.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Maintained MIS security and performance levels, dictating organizational policy to maintain threat protection effectiveness.
Executive
Tata Teleservices Limited
Kolkata
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Prepared and drafted new policies to benefit company in meeting objectives.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes.
- Produced tables, pivot reports and charts for use in key decision-making processes.
- Generated reports each month covering collection, retention & churn out data.
- Determined data retention parameters based on organizational requirements.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Digital Filmmaking
Mumbai Digital Film Academy
Mumbai 01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Fish & Fiheries
Calcutta University
Kolkata 04.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
Color correction knowledge
Accomplishments
Worked in 13 Full Length Feature Film As Behind The Scene Cinematographer & Editor
Worked in 2 Web Series for Zee5 as Behind the Scene Cinematographer & Video Editor
Worked for various celebrity including screen actor & models for making Fashion Video & Promotional Content as Reels
Additional Information
Facebook Profile : https://www.facebook.com/Amitava.8341/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/amitavamitra_/
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/AmitavasEye
Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Da Vinci Resolve
Interests
Watching Movie
Fashion Photography
Own Eqipment
SONY Alpha 6300 Camera with Sony Log & 4K Recording Feature
SONY 50mm Lens with f1.4 Openning
SONY 16-55mm Lens
Timeline
Video Editor
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
Cinematographer
Freelance
08.2020 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Digital Filmmaking
Mumbai Digital Film Academy
01.2017 - 01.2019
Operation Manager
Emami Limited
04.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Executive
Aditya Birla Group
09.2010 - 11.2013
Executive
Tata Teleservices Limited
07.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Fish & Fiheries
Calcutta University
04.2003 - 06.2006
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