Gowthaman R L
Bengaluru
Summary
Creative visual storyteller and photographer with a proven track record at the Film Industry, excelling in color correction and visual storytelling. Adept at lighting design and project management, I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering stunning visuals that exceed client expectations. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives through expertly prepared shots and innovative editing techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer & Photographer
Film Industry
Bengaluru
02.2011 - Current
- Perform color correction on raw footage before editing process begins.
- Set up and operate cameras, audio equipment, and lighting to capture the desired images or sound.
- Test camera settings for each shot including white balance, focus, exposure levels, shutter speed, lens selection.
- Ensure that lighting is adjusted properly for each scene according to the script.
- Utilize various types of specialized software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop for post-production workflows.
- Collaborated with professionals to produce episodic features in quick timeframe.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Film Technology
S.R.M Film Institute
Chennai 03-2013
Skills
- Color correction
- Lighting design
- Visual storytelling
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Shot preparation
- Editing software
- Preparing shots
- Shot framing
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- I had the privilege of assisting renowned Cinematographer Madhu Ambat. Under his mentorship, I worked on 22 feature films and several documentaries across various languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
- Name Place Animal Thing: This documentary won the ‘National Award’ in the Anthropological Section (2018) and was recognized as the ‘Best Non-Fiction’ at the Pune University Film Festival (2017). It was also screened at prestigious events like the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK).
- A Lying Art: As the Director, Storywriter, Screenwriter, and Cinematographer, this film won the ‘Best Screenplay Jury Award’ at the Delhi International Short Film Festival
Timeline
Cinematographer & Photographer
Film Industry
02.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Film Technology
S.R.M Film Institute
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