Xolani Cele
Creative Director
Durban, South AfricaAudio Visual Lab is a values-driven Video agency dedicated to empowering our customers. Over the years, we have worked with Fortune 500s and brand-new startups. We help ambitious businesses like yours generate more profits by building awareness, driving web traffic, connecting with customers, and growing overall sales.
Call: +27 81 511 9869
Email: xolani@audiovisuallab.co.za
https://audiovisuallab.co.za/
Call: +27 81 511 9869
Email: xolani@audiovisuallab.co.za
https://audiovisuallab.co.za/
Work Experience
SABC
Video Editor
Verify the key number and time codes on materials.
Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements. Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene for a story.
Records needed sounds and voice-over.
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes. Ensure audio and video meet the broadcast standard before it goes on air.
Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements. Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene for a story.
Records needed sounds and voice-over.
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes. Ensure audio and video meet the broadcast standard before it goes on air.
August 2016
- March 2019
Durban, South Africa
ENCA
Cameraman/Video Editor
Set up lights and camera for live shoots and studio interviews.
Understand story brief and suggest locations.
Find out filming requirements and any potential problems for the location.
Film and edit visuals for television news, documentaries and sports broadcasts. Compose each shot and apply technical features of light, filters, camera settings. Frame and capture action.
Ensure all equipment is working properly. Apply a diverse range of shooting techniques.
Upload video footage and edit following a script.
Ensure audio and video meet the broadcast standard before it goes on air.
Understand story brief and suggest locations.
Find out filming requirements and any potential problems for the location.
Film and edit visuals for television news, documentaries and sports broadcasts. Compose each shot and apply technical features of light, filters, camera settings. Frame and capture action.
Ensure all equipment is working properly. Apply a diverse range of shooting techniques.
Upload video footage and edit following a script.
Ensure audio and video meet the broadcast standard before it goes on air.
September 2009
- June 2016
Johannesburg, South Africa
Audio Visual Lab
Creative Director
Managing the company’s day to day business.
May 2014
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Durban, South Africa
Education
Film & Television Production
January 2008
- February 2009
Durban, South Africa
Languages
IsiZulu (Native),
English (Fluent),
Awards
Vodacom
Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2016 Winner – TV General News Category (KZN Region)
2016
Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2015 Winner – TV General News Category (KZN Region)
2015
Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2014 Winner – Sports Category (National)
2014
Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2014 Winner – TV General News Category (KZN Region)
2014
Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2014 Winner – Sports Category (KZN Region)
2014
Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela Film Awards 2014 Finalist – TV Professional Category
2014
Skills
(Word,
Adobe,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Encore,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Premiere Pro ,
And Lens Management.,
Audition,
Avid,
BGAN/FTP Expertise In,
Composition And Perspective.,
Compressor,
Excel,
Excel,
Experienced In Editing,
OTHER
I performed as Head of Technical Department in the absence of Bureau Chief.
I was often selected to shoot special assignments. I mentored camera interns.
I was often selected to shoot special assignments. I mentored camera interns.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS | WEF (World Economic Forum) Davos 2014, Nelson Mandela’s Funeral, 2010 FIFA World Cup, African Cup of Nations, IOC Olympic Session, BRICS Summit, COP 17 and Indaba.