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Overview
Work History
Education
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Media Coverage
Languages
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Vinod Vijayasankaran

Tokyo

Summary

Accomplished Director, Cinematographer, and Editor offering 7+ years of commercial experience. Adept at conceptualising and preparing for shots across commercials, music videos, and documentaries. Skilled with post-production abilities to add polishing touches. Excited to coordinate multiple departments to realise the overall narrative.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Filmmaker

Freelance
05.2017 - Current
    • Directed social content for ZARA Kids, with a team of 20 people, resulting in some of the most viewed videos on their platform.
    • Cinematographer for commercials, branded documentaries, music videos, tourism promos for Ireland, Poland, Japan, and Germany for budgets upto 10K USD, multicam setups, hired and managed crews of upto 5, and shot at over 100 locations.
    • Collaborated with creative directors to set tone, mood, and pace and to find creative solutions to challenges facing team.
    • Oversaw production lighting plans, designed shot lists, and managed post-production through editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.

Editor, Post-Production Specialist

Wieden + Kennedy
08.2020 - Current
  • Established a pipeline for post-production workflows and made it viable to do in-house productions for client deliverables.
  • Edited, animated graphics, and graded deliverables for over 10 clients including Nike, Audi, Ikea, Netflix, Casio.
  • Cinematographer for in-house productions and B-unit pick up shots for main campaigns.
  • Documented project success and made case films for award submissions that won at Spikes Asia and Webby.

Director of Photography

Gordon Media
01.2020 - 08.2020
    • Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
    • Achieved profits for department budget goals by efficient in-house production practices and introducing VFX workflows.
    • Expanded scope of operations into 3 new industries and traveled nationwide for shoots and client pitches.

Director of Photography and Motion Graphics Specialist

DigitalHUB.JP
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Became the sole cinematographer, editor, colourist, and motion graphics animator working on films for over 10 different clients.
  • Worked closely with the directors, team leads, and clients to manage the overall realization of the narrative for commercials.
  • Designed and animated custom logos, motion graphics with corporate branding, and other titles, graphs, and transitions.

Sales and Marketing Intern

Kenja
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Collaborated closely with sales team to manage leads and help with 5 new use-case proposals.
  • Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels and to launch a new business service.
  • Conducted basic market research to identify customer needs and helped integrate the SaaS platform on-site for 3 clients.

Social Media Executive

SoLoMo Media Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
  • Successfully wrote copy and creative briefs for social media posts for 5 different brands for daily content.

Education

BBA+MBA Dual Degree - International Business, Marketing

Amity International Business School
Delhi, India
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Kerala, India
05.2012

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Audition
  • Blackmagicdesign Davinci Resolve
  • Cinema 4D
  • Set design and lighting
  • Camera setup and management
  • Data management
  • Team leadership
  • Scheduling
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Narrative storytelling

Accomplishments

  • Cinematography Reel 2023 (https://vimeo.com/765587492)
  • Exploring Shochu (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU93t7ivFtQ)
  • Leo's Return” Short Film - (JAPAN CUTS 2021 NY) (https://vimeo.com/572158821)
  • ZARA Kids & Babies Social Content (https://www.instagram.com/p/CumLQ-MLEhL/)
  • ZARA Kids & Babies Lookbook Content (https://www.instagram.com/p/Crr2X8CNKqi/)
  • LUNA” Music Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlmU8hzEZJQ)
  • Official Polish Tourism Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLu7rpYq6A)
  • Fukushima Tourism - Samurai Spirit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TASg_8LPePs)
  • GRAVITY' App Animated Comic Promo (https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBAWJbL4uR/)
  • IKEA Shibuya Opening Promo (https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMrSP5jd98/)
  • Beautiful people feels / reheatable sandals (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gFWzooVUmAI)

Media Coverage

  • SHOTDECK Recreations Contest WINNER: Most Accurate Lighting: https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/shotdeck-announces-2022-recreations-contest-winners/
  • Short Film Coverage for “Leo’s Return”
    https://asianmoviepulse.com/2021/08/short-film-review-leos-return-2021-by-anshul-chauhan
  • Webby Awards Winner: IKEA Harajuku with imma
    https://winners.webbyawards.com/2021/advertising-media-pr/individual/augmented-reality/175679/ikea-harajuku-with-imma

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
Japanese
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Editor, Post-Production Specialist

Wieden + Kennedy
08.2020 - Current

Director of Photography

Gordon Media
01.2020 - 08.2020

Director of Photography and Motion Graphics Specialist

DigitalHUB.JP
11.2017 - 05.2019

Filmmaker

Freelance
05.2017 - Current

Sales and Marketing Intern

Kenja
08.2016 - 11.2017

Social Media Executive

SoLoMo Media Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2016

BBA+MBA Dual Degree - International Business, Marketing

Amity International Business School

High School Diploma -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya

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