MOHAMED ABDELFATTAH

MOHAMED ABDELFATTAH

Photographer, Videographer, Cinematography, Editor and Content Creator

Dubai, United Arab Emirateshttps://www.behance.net/MINO6https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-ismail-609ab517bhttps://vimeo.com/user225288882

Profile summary

Media professional with over 9 years of experience in photography, videography, directing (DOP), editing, and graphic design. Skilled in producing diverse content including TV packages, documentaries, music videos, short films, and commercial graphics. Proficient in camera operation, lighting design, and advanced editing software. Recognized for versatility, creativity, and the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Career highlights

Mastered Live Event Broadcasting: Successfully managed livewire, bonding equipment, and FTP transfers for high-profile events like the Dubai World Cup and COP28, ensuring seamless broadcast delivery.

Enhanced Visual Storytelling Techniques: Developed and implemented innovative filming techniques for documentaries, resulting in a 20% increase in viewer engagement metrics across ON Live and Al-Hayah Channels.

Mastered Advanced Editing Software: Achieved proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, significantly accelerating post-production workflows and enhancing video quality.

Secured Commercial RPAS Training Certification: Successfully completed rigorous Commercial Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) training, expanding expertise in aerial cinematography and unlocking new filming possibilities.

Developed Engaging Music Video: Created a music video for renowned artist Nagwan in 2015, showcasing creative videography and editing skills resulting in significant online engagement.

Captured High-Impact Event Footage: Provided comprehensive visual coverage of major international events like COP28 and Expo 2020, resulting in high-quality broadcast materials used by Emirates News Agency.

Mastered Virtual Reality Filming: Successfully filmed and edited multiple virtual reality projects, resulting in immersive experiences for clients, showcasing expertise across all aspects of VR video production.

Mastered 360° Video Production: Successfully produced and delivered multiple 360° video projects, showcasing expertise in filming, editing, and post-production techniques for immersive viewing experiences.

Mentored 50+ Film Students: Provided effective mentorship and practical training to over 50 film students across four semesters at Badr University, enhancing their technical skills and creative development.

Key skills

Skills
COMMUNICATIONADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE AFTER EFFECTSADOBE ILLUSTRATORDAVINCIADOBE PREMIERE PROFINAL CUT PROADOBE LIGHTROOMCINEMA 4DDIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTIONMULTI-CAMERA DIRECTINGCINEMATOGRAPHY UNDERSTANDINGPOST-PRODUCTION PROCESSVIRTUAL REALITY FILMINGVIDEO EDITINGCAMERA OPERATIONLIGHTING TECHNIQUES360° Video ProductionMotion Graphics DesignAudio Engineering & MixingColor Grading & CorrectionProject Management

Professional experience

Videography and Video EditJul 2024 - Jul 2024
Hartak Foundation | Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Produced high-quality video content for the Hartak Foundation in Dubai, UAE, encompassing videography and post-production editing. Increased social media engagement by 25% through optimized video marketing strategies. Successfully delivered videos within tight deadlines, consistently meeting client expectations and brand guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERDec 2019 - Present
EMIRATES NEWS AGENCY - WAM | Dubai

• Extensive background in filming both local and international events within and beyond the UAE, including Dubai World Cup, Expo 2020, COP 27 & 28, and GITEX. • Proficiency in producing specialized press reports and exclusive interviews. • Expertise in setting up required lighting for each package by selecting the ideal techniques and equipment. • Expertise in livewire, bonding equipment and FTP transfer.

  • Extensive background in filming both local and international events within and beyond the UAE, including Dubai World Cup, Expo 2020, COP 27 & 28, and GITEX
  • Proficiency in producing specialized press reports and exclusive interviews
  • Expertise in setting up required lighting for each package by selecting the ideal techniques and equipment
  • Expertise in livewire, bonding equipment and FTP transfer
SENIOR CAMERAMANSep 2019 - Dec 2019
ANA NEWS AGENCY | Cairo

• Demonstrated top-tier skills as a Director of Photography (DOP) for popular channels including ON Sport, ON E, OnLive, and Al-Hayah. • Led outdoor shooting segments with an emphasis on precision and creativity. • Successfully provided consistent and comprehensive coverage for both local and international events in and outside of Egypt. • Offered unparalleled coverage for the Football Africa Cup of Nations 2019 events and matches in Egypt. • Deftly led all aspects of location light design, selecting appropriate techniques and equipment in accordance with time and setting demands

  • Demonstrated top-tier skills as a Director of Photography (DOP) for popular channels including ON Sport, ON E, OnLive, and Al-Hayah
  • Led outdoor shooting segments with an emphasis on precision and creativity
  • Successfully provided consistent and comprehensive coverage for both local and international events in and outside of Egypt
  • Offered unparalleled coverage for the Football Africa Cup of Nations 2019 events and matches in Egypt
  • Deftly led all aspects of location light design, selecting appropriate techniques and equipment in accordance with time and setting demands
TEACHING ASSISTANTDec 2017 - May 2019
BADR UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF APPLIED ARTS, CINEMA AND TELEVISION DEPARTMENT | Cairo

• Provided effective mentorship to a core group of over 50 students across four semesters. • Assisted in the creation and development of innovative course material. • Supervised practical application of skills within the classroom, implementing effective teaching methods and techniques. • Actively participated in student assessment processes, utilizing varied methods and techniques. • Delivered timely, constructive feedback to students to foster and enhance their learning journey.

  • Provided effective mentorship to a core group of over 50 students across four semesters
  • Assisted in the creation and development of innovative course material
  • Supervised practical application of skills within the classroom, implementing effective teaching methods and techniques
  • Actively participated in student assessment processes, utilizing varied methods and techniques
  • Delivered timely, constructive feedback to students to foster and enhance their learning journey
SENIOR CAMERAMANSep 2016 - Aug 2019
ONTV NETWORK - PART OF HAWA LTD | Cairo

• Served as Director of Photography for extensive documentaries produced by ON Live. • Conducted high-profile interviews and created promotional content for cinemas and public figures for ONTV and Al-Hayah Channels Programs. • Played a key role in covering diverse segments such as Egyptian Artists, Foreign Artists, and Egyptian Ministers. • Showcased expertise in event coverage, including Football World Cup events and pre-/post-match filming during the Russia World Cup 2018. • Operated camera for a variety of ONTV Channel's studio programs, ensuring high-quality visual content.

  • Served as Director of Photography for extensive documentaries produced by ON Live
  • Conducted high-profile interviews and created promotional content for cinemas and public figures for ONTV and Al-Hayah Channels Programs
  • Played a key role in covering diverse segments such as Egyptian Artists, Foreign Artists, and Egyptian Ministers
  • Showcased expertise in event coverage, including Football World Cup events and pre-/post-match filming during the Russia World Cup 2018
  • Operated camera for a variety of ONTV Channel's studio programs, ensuring high-quality visual content
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHERMay 2014 - Aug 2016
PRIVATE CHANNELS: DREAM TV, TAHRIR TV, NATIONAL TV, TEN JUN TV AND THE MIDDLE EAST NEWS AGENCY | Cairo

• Covered the grand opening of the New Suez Canal at Port Said as a Freelance Cameraman. • Demonstrated versatility in operating and recording various types of programs and events, including social gatherings, sports events, ceremonies, news, both outdoors and indoors for ENG-EFP. • Expert in outdoor and indoor filming, highlighting a notable project of creating a music video clip for renowned artist Nagwan, in January 2015.

  • Covered the grand opening of the New Suez Canal at Port Said as a Freelance Cameraman
  • Demonstrated versatility in operating and recording various types of programs and events, including social gatherings, sports events, ceremonies, news, both outdoors and indoors for ENG-EFP
  • Expert in outdoor and indoor filming, highlighting a notable project of creating a music video clip for renowned artist Nagwan, in January 2015

Education

Master's, ArtsDec 2020 - Dec 2024
Helwan University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Photography, Cinema and Television Department
Bachelor's Degree, Photography, Cinema and TelevisionMay 2016 - Dec 2015
Helwan University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Photography, Cinema and Television Department

Certifications

COMMERCIAL RPAS TRAININGSanad academy
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP APPLICATIONCairo university, faculty of engineering
MOTION INFOGRAPHICEdraak
SIX STEPS TO SUCCESSEdraak