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MANU C M

MANU C M

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | CINEMATOGRAPHER | VISUAL STORYTELLER
Bengaluru

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / TEAM LEADFREELANCE SENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHERSENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHERCAMERAMAN / CINEMATOGRAPHER

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Bengaluru, IN
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

₹800000/yr - ₹1000000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave

Summary

Dynamic cinematographer with over 15 years of experience specializing in visual storytelling and technical excellence. Expertise in transforming creative concepts into captivating visual narratives while collaborating seamlessly with directors and crew to ensure each project embodies a shared vision and maintains the highest quality standards. Proficient in camera operation, lighting, and post-production techniques, enhancing both creative expression and practical execution. Thrives in high-pressure environments and adapts to evolving project demands, committed to pushing the boundaries of visual artistry with a focus on narrative impact.

Overview

5
5
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Independent Projects
09.2025 - Current
  • Deliver cinematography services for commercials, branded content, music videos, documentaries, podcasts, and digital productions.
  • Collaborate with directors, agencies, and production teams to develop visual concepts and creative execution.
  • Manage camera systems, lighting setups, and on-set visual storytelling.
  • Execute projects across ad films, interviews, corporate films, social media, and feature content.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / TEAM LEAD

BYJU'S
04.2021 - 09.2025
  • Led cinematography for advertisements, testimonials, podcasts, educational content and product campaigns.
  • Designed innovative green-screen workflows and visual setups.
  • Managed live productions using VMIX and OBS.
  • Directed lighting and camera teams ensuring high-quality deliverables.

FREELANCE SENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHER

Maadhyama Anneka
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • I shot two seasons of a Kannada web series, talk shows, and documentary projects.
  • Worked on commercials and branded campaigns for CRI Groups, Ramraj, Airtel, and Zee Kannada.
  • Delivered music videos and short film productions.

SENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHER

Raj Music Kannada
08.2011 - 03.2020
  • Managed shoot coordination, scheduling and assignments for celebrity talk shows and entertainment programs.
  • Handled cinematography for film events and stage productions.
  • Director of Photography for the unreleased feature film 'Love 2020.'

CAMERAMAN / CINEMATOGRAPHER

Sri Sankara TV
02.2009 - 07.2011
  • Managed multi-camera productions for spiritual events and reality shows.
  • Oversaw Bharatanatym, musical and studio productions.
  • Travelled across Karnataka for 'Dharma Darshanam', documenting cultural events.

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Broadcast Engineering Consulting India Ltd
09.2008 - 12.2008
  • Contributed to diverse projects and enhanced the overall visual quality and storytelling.

CAMERAMAN

IN-Bangalore TV
11.2006 - 08.2008
  • Produced high-quality visuals for diverse projects.
  • Expertise in multi-camera setups and live event coverage.

Education

Diploma - Cinematography

Government Film & Television Institute
India
01-2006

Skills

Cinematography

Lighting Design & Equipment Handling

Multi-camera Production

Video Field Production

YouTube Live Streaming (VMIX / OBS)

Visual storytelling

Preparing shots

Shot framing

Location scouting

Script interpretation

Lighting scenes

Technical problem solving

Accomplishments

  • EXTRA MILE AWARD BYJU'S Feb 2022
  • ROCK-STAR ROOKIE AWARD BYJU'S Jul 2021

CAMERA SYSTEMS

  • ARRI Alexa Mini
  • RED Dragon / Epic
  • Sony FX6, FX3, FS7, FS5
  • Sony Alpha Series
  • Canon R5, R6, DSLR Series
  • Blackmagic Cinema Cameras

Timeline

FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Independent Projects
09.2025 - Current

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / TEAM LEAD

BYJU'S
04.2021 - 09.2025

FREELANCE SENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHER

Maadhyama Anneka
06.2020 - 03.2021

SENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHER

Raj Music Kannada
08.2011 - 03.2020

CAMERAMAN / CINEMATOGRAPHER

Sri Sankara TV
02.2009 - 07.2011

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Broadcast Engineering Consulting India Ltd
09.2008 - 12.2008

CAMERAMAN

IN-Bangalore TV
11.2006 - 08.2008

Diploma - Cinematography

Government Film & Television Institute

Work Availability

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