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Aditya Shah

Cinematographer
AS
Jaipur, Indiaaditya.shah@example.comFictional sample
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Professional profile

Cinematographer with an illustrative 11-year career focused on visual storytelling, lighting design and camera planning. Core strengths include Lighting design, Camera operation and Shot planning. Selected examples describe the challenge, contribution and handover materials.

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Professional experience

Jul 2022 - Present

Cinematographer

Asterline Film Studio · Jaipur

Delivered defined workstreams in visual storytelling, lighting design and camera planning, coordinating reviewers and delivery partners.

  • Developed lighting and lens references with the director and documented scene-level choices.
  • Tested framing and practical-light options while recording production limitations.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Cinematographer

Northmere Film Studio · Jaipur

Developed hands-on experience across visual storytelling, lighting design and camera planning, with a defined review process.

  • Used lighting design and lens selection on assigned work; recorded decisions so colleagues could understand the approach.
  • Prepared handover materials and incorporated specialist feedback before closing the workstream.
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Production Assistant

Cedarfield Film Studio · Jaipur

Built foundations through supported assignments, observation and practical feedback.

  • Assisted with camera operation and colour collaboration, checking work with an experienced reviewer.
  • Kept organised work records and developed clear handover habits through supervised practice.
Aditya Shah
Cinematographer
WORK · EDUCATION · PRACTICE
Photography, Video, Animation & Audio
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Selected productions

Light with intention. Move with meaning.
Work example 01 / illustrative

Short-film visual language

Context

The story needed a consistent distinction between interior and exterior worlds.

Contribution

Developed lighting and lens references with the director and documented scene-level choices.

Prepared for handoverIllustrative lighting plans and shot treatment
Work example 02 / illustrative

Interview environment study

Context

A small location constrained camera and lighting positions.

Contribution

Tested framing and practical-light options while recording production limitations.

Prepared for handoverCamera plan and visual reference board
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Education

2013 - 2015

Master's in Cinematography

Asterbridge Institute of Professional Studies

Specialist study with a practice focus on lighting design and camera operation.

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts

Cedarhaven College of Applied Studies

Foundation study, practical assignments and supervised learning. Fictional institution and qualification record.

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Professional development

2024

Lighting design - advanced practice workshop

Scenario exercises and peer review in visual storytelling, lighting design and camera planning.

2025

Lens selection - reflective practice seminar

Applied learning reviewed through a bounded example and a written reflection.

Continuing learning examples, not licences or independently verified certifications.

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Practice & evidence notes

Creative practice
Visual storytelling, lighting design and camera planning
Material status
Illustrative concepts, not published client commissions
Rights & credits
Replace with permission-cleared work and actual credits

Every employer and institution in this CV is fictional. The two work examples describe individual contributions; supporting artefacts and externally measured outcomes are not supplied. Replace example information with accurate records and permission-cleared work before using this CV.