Keffa Mugambi

P.O BOX 410 Phone- /- CHOGORIA E-mail- Personal details Name : Mugambi Keffa Kariuki Nationality : Kenyan Gender : Age : 29 Cell phone : Education Male - /- E-mail :- Religion : Christian May 2013 - April 2016 Multimedia University of Kenya (Main Campus) - Bachelor of Journalism (Television Production) Sep 2011 – April 2013 Multimedia University of Kenya (Main Campus) -Diploma in Mass Communication Feb 2006 - Nov 2009 Kanyakine High School, Meru. 2002 – 2005 Kanyakine Boys’ Boarding Primary School. Qualifications & Experiences  Proficient in Video and audio editing software: In my years of working as a videographer with a background in photography, I have had to learn and adapt to work with various audio and video processing software. I.e. Adobe Premiere Pro, CC, Motion, Adobe Audition, FinalCut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Indesign. Ensure I am up to date in regards to new software updates and constantly learning and improving.  Camera Operations: Framing of shots as per the director’s request, camera movements (pan, tilt, dolly in/out, dutch angle). My background in photography has been key to ensure I capture images that are not only clear, but have a purpose in ensuring the overall vision of the director or producer is met. Experience in working with various DSLR and ENG camera. My quick adaptability and and ability to learn fast has ensured I provide constant quality of output regardless of type of gear/camera. Cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining gear is a basic requirement for me since clean equipment, translates to the quality of your production. E.g recording with a smudged up lens will not give a clear and clean picture. Shooting with editing in mind. For instance in feature stories or documentaries, I know it my duty to give the editor and director enough Cut aways, cover shots, action shots and various creative shots, all to ensure the production is visually pleasing and of high quality.  Sound Monitoring and recording: Many of my tasks as a videographer has sharpened my skills in proper audio management. In various scenarios, i.e outdoor or indoors, the kind of microphone I choose to employ will be vital to ensure I get good and crystal clear sound. This can be done by adjusting gain levels on the receivers or Sound mixer, in the instance of Live show recordings. In addition to rigging sound in a multi camera, set up and balancing audio from different channels to a constant levels, I have worked in mixing sound in live shows.  Video directing and production: I have been involved in production of documentaries and feature stories. Not only in shooting but in editing as well in order to ensure the objective of the production is met with no compromise on quality. I have had extensive experience in live TV show video mixing and directing. Having mainly put to use a six-channel Video mixer that consists of three cameras, Two Zoom computers and VTR.  Set /On location Preparation: From set up proper lighting, performing sound checks before recording to cleaning and sanitizing sets before and after a recording; especially with COVID.  Pre-Production: Proper planning is key to ensure that a production meet it’s various targets effectively and with NO compromise on quality. As a camera person it is my duty to ensure I fully understand what the vision or goal of the producer/director is and give relevant feedback as to how I will help achieve this. At pre-production, as a camera person, I get to mentally visualize what equipment and set ideas that maybe ideal for that specific production. E.g If I am shooting an interview, knowing specific details such as nature of venue (indoors or outdoors) I will get to plan what gear to use;such as nature of microphones, lights, number of cameras to use etc.  Creative and out of the box thinker with a keen eye for detail.  Accredited journalist by the Media Council of Kenya. Member No MCK090124. Work experience TBN FAMILY TV Camera operator, Photographer, Live Show Directing, Visual & Sound Mixing and recording Responsibilities 1. Directly answerable to the head of TV Department. 2. Set up cameras, sound and lighting for feature and studio interviews and live recordings. 3. Cleaning and maintenance of company equipment and to ensure everything is in working condition. E.g ensuring batteries are charged before and after shoots. 4. Give feedback and views in regards to ongoing productions. What can be improved and how it can be done. 5. Training new team members 6. Sound and visual mixing for live show recordings. E.g Jam 316 and Prayer Circle 7. Involvement in planning, scripting and scheduling shoots. Giving ieas on how we could improve existing productions. 8. Studio Cleaning, dusting and sanitizing 9. To ensure all equipment taken on location shoots is safe at all time, during and perform equipment check after shoots as well. 10. Compose shots as per director’s instructions for live show recordings. I.e 2-shot, Close Ups, MCU, Over Shoulder Shot etc. Kirk TV (kenya) Production Correspondent, Editor and camera person Responsibilities 1. Travel to shoot location, prior to recordings for reconnaissance and get a feel of where I wi be shooting and what equipment to carry. 2. Set up lighting and sound. 3. Record services: Compose shots, cut aways and fillers that may be used in the editing process. 4. Editing and packaging. What I shoot and how I edit it must be of good quality to ensure I a in par with standards of the company. After which I send the content via email, for broadcast and social media platforms. ReenFa Productions Director, Videographer, photographer & Editor, Responsibilities 1. Coordinate the process of production planning.- to ensure the production meets objective and the objective of the client, I am a firm believer in proper planning and preparedness. A well planned production, is a good production. 2. Selection of appropriate locations and scenes for shoots.-key factors to consider would be background, available lighting, accessibility and type and nature of equipment to bring for the shoot. 3. Ensuring the client is fully involved and kept in the loop in regards to the productions and understands what we are trying to achieve. 4. Composing and recording video shots for each assignment.-I ensure each shot is essential in achieving the overall objective/aim of the production piece. 5. Cleaning and light servicing of production equipment required for before and after shoot i.e. lapel, tripods cameras, stabilizers, sliders, lights and cables. 6. Editorial: Editing footage and color correcting.-Using software such as Adobe Premier Pro 7. Graphic design: putting to use various software such as motion, Adobe After Effect, AAA Logo, 3D text Maker. May 2015 – August 2015: Royal Media Services (Citizen TV) – Nairobi Camera Assistant and editorial intern Responsibilities 1. Compose story telling shots. 2. Editing footage with organization standards and quality in mind. 3. Preparing production schedules and equipment in regards to specific assignments. 4. Photographer for their online platforms. September 2012 – April 2013: Laikipia County Times - Nanyuki Photographer and writer Responsibilities 1. Writing articles for the paper. 2. Photographer. 3. Researcher and creative director assistant. 4. Worked with marketing department in designing advertisements. 5. Magazine design layout. 6. Photographer and videographer for organization’s events and portfolios. Personal attributes • • • • • • • • • • Dedicated. Passionate. Creative God Fearing Critical and fast thinker. Time conscious. Able to work under minimum supervision. Organized. Self-motivated. Honest with high level of integrity. Hobbies Swimming. Photography Driving Drawing Riding Watching movies and documentaries Travelling Referees TBN Family Media P.O Box 2330 +254 - Rev. Mbae Director Kirk TV - Patrick Ngugi The Chief Editor Laikipia County Times Tel: - Multimedia University of Kenya Faculty of Media and Communication Tel: -