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I'm Christyraj Thekkumpuram, a cinematographer with a passion for visual storytelling, lighting, and camera techniques. I love shaping scenes through thoughtful composition and lighting, and I'm currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinematography at the University of York. I have hands-on experience on studio and location shoots, working with RED, ARRI, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and craft.…I'm Christyraj Thekkumpuram, a cinematographer with a passion for visual storytelling, lighting, and camera techniques. I love shaping scenes through thoughtful composition and lighting, and I'm currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinematography at the University of York. I have hands-on experience on studio and location shoots, working with RED, ARRI, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and craft.

Christyraj Thekkumpuram

Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +2

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I'm Christyraj Thekkumpuram, a cinematographer with a passion for visual storytelling, lighting, and camera techniques. I love shaping scenes through thoughtful composition and lighting, and I'm currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinematography at the University of York. I have hands-on experience on studio and location shoots, working with RED, ARRI, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and craft.…I'm Christyraj Thekkumpuram, a cinematographer with a passion for visual storytelling, lighting, and camera techniques. I love shaping scenes through thoughtful composition and lighting, and I'm currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinematography at the University of York. I have hands-on experience on studio and location shoots, working with RED, ARRI, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and craft.

Available to hire

I’m Christyraj Thekkumpuram, a cinematographer with a passion for visual storytelling, lighting, and camera techniques. I love shaping scenes through thoughtful composition and lighting, and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinematography at the University of York.

I have hands-on experience on studio and location shoots, working with RED, ARRI, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and craft.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Designer at MY RADIO 90 FM

June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Filmed and edited promotional videos, including interviews and events; designed graphics for social media, websites, and emails; collaborated with the marketing team on campaign ideas; managed project timelines and used Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects to deliver polished content.

Camera Operator (Celebrity Interview Programme, YouTube) at Own Frames

June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Operated cameras for celebrity interviews on YouTube, ensuring well-framed shots and high visual quality; planned and executed interview setups with the production team; managed cameras, tripods, and lighting, and adapted camera settings for indoor and outdoor locations.

Intern at Goodness Television

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Assisted with production tasks, gaining hands-on experience in TV broadcasting (live and recorded); collaborated with the camera crew and learned live shooting techniques.