Kishanth Srikanth
Sutton,United Kingdom
Summary
Over 21 years of experience in photography, Starting at age of 19 when I joined Mr.Nigel Brand as full time photographer's assistant from 2003 in Dubai. I worked there four years, gaining valuable experience in various type of photography, including the old-school style of Large format and Medium format film and Digital cameras, During this time, I also learned Darkroom techniques. After I ventured into freelance Assisting and Photography. I have had the Opportunity to work with top local and International Photographers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Digi Tech / First Assistant
HotCold Studio
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 04.2024
- POCP Certified Digitech by Phaseone.
- On set Photographic Digital Operator.
- Help Teather shoot & File management.
- Create mood board.
- Edits and shortlist images.
- Colour Grading or Colour Management
- Data Storage and Managing,
- Solving Ability and attention to Details.
Freelance Photographer and 1st Assistant & Gaffer
Freelancer
Dubai, UAE
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Functional and well Organized
- Take Instruction from photographer before set the lights.
- Pre shoot prep, and Setup Lighting set.
- Prep Set and Support Photographer.
- Location Scout and Tech Recce.
- Assist with setup and Breakdown Lighting set.
- Make sure all lights are firing, Check lens flare while shooting.
- Pre check all Equipment working is in good working condition.
- Prep bounce and flag card and Colour Corrections gels keep them ready before shoot.
- Loading and unload Equipment and moving to location
- Ensure that all equipment are packed and returned properly at end of the day.
Photographer
Nasa Studio
Dubai, UAE
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Founder and Photographer of Nasa Studio.
- Photographed for Corporate Events.
- Photographer for Models Portfolio.
- Photographer Still lifes for e Com
- Utilised Photoshop and Capture One software to add special effects to pictures.
Freelance Lighting Assistant
Brand Images Advertising LLC
Dubai, UAE
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Take instruction from the photographer before set the lights.
- Set up large or Small scale of lighting setup, maintain excellent safety and quality standards throughout setup and pack down.
- Assure that all equipment is in good working order.
- Load and unload Equipment, moving to shoot location.
- Ensure pack properly at end of the day.
- Completed tasks on time to help team stay to schedule.
Photographer's assistant and Studio Assistant
Brand Images Advertising LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2003 - 12.2007
- Functional and well Organized.
- Pre shoot prep, Like painting floor and Background, cleaning studio for following day shoot.
- Take instruction from photographer, Before set the light
- Load all Film backs and Dark slides Ready. rig the Large format camera on Tripod.
- Prep set and support Photographer.
- Assist with setup and breakdown lighting setup.
- Assure that all equipment is in good working order.
- Make and prep ready Bounce cards, Flag cards and Colour correction gels.
- Maintain Lighting diagram notes, with light reading of each shoot,
- Maintain Notes of test film rolls, and Dark slides,
- Drop off and pickup films from Lab.
Education
MCSE - Computer Networking
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
A-Levels - High School
2001 -
Skills
- Strong work Ethic
- Solving ability and attention to details
- Excellent Communication, Multi tasking and Organizing skills
- Familiar with all type of Professional Cameras and Lighting Equipment
- Known to Process & Print of Black & White film, with Dark Room techniques,
- Problem Solving and Good with tools
- Enthusiastic, Creative, and Detail - Oriented
- Know load and unload all type of Large & Medium Film backs
- Good knowledge of how to use Light and Colour meters
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Sinhala
Elementary
Affiliations
- Motorcyclist,
- Martial Art
- Offroader (Dune Bashing)
Technical Knowledge
- Followed Photographic course in Sri Lanka
- Known to setup and Operate Large format Tilt and Shift Cameras
- Known to Load Dark Slides and all type of Medium format cameras and film backs.
- Black & White Processing and Printing by Enlarger. (Dark Room Techniques)
Certification
POCP Phase One Certified Professional (2018)
MCSE Microsoft Certified System Engineer (2000)
Cameras Experience
Large format (Film)
- SINAR P2 : 4 x 5 Large and Medium format T/S Camera
- LINHOFF : 4 x 5 Large and Medium format T/S Camera
Medium Format (Film)
- Mamiya RB 67 & RZ 67
- Pentax 645
- Contax 645
- Hasselblad 645 & 6 x 6
Medium Format Digital
- All Phase One Cameras, with All type of IQ Digital backs.
- Fujifilm GFX 50 & GFX 100.
35mm Cameras
- All type of Mirrorless & DSLR cameras.
Experience with Lighting Equipment
- Profoto, Aputure, Arri, Astera, Elinchrom, Broncolor, Bowens, Godox,
- Familior with All type of grip equipment & and Technical name.
Timeline
Digi Tech / First Assistant - HotCold Studio
06.2017 - 04.2024
Freelance Photographer and 1st Assistant & Gaffer - Freelancer
01.2013 - 05.2017
Photographer - Nasa Studio
01.2010 - 12.2012
Freelance Lighting Assistant - Brand Images Advertising LLC
01.2008 - 12.2009
Photographer's assistant and Studio Assistant - Brand Images Advertising LLC
06.2003 - 12.2007
Cambridge Educational Institute - MCSE, Computer Networking
High School - A-Levels, High School
2001 -
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