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DA MAINE JOHNSON

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I’m a multimedia creative and content creator based in Johannesburg, specializing in video editing, photography, and graphic design.

About

I’m a multimedia creative and content creator based in Johannesburg, specializing in video editing, photography, and graphic design. I transform raw footage into engaging short-form social media content with clean visual effects, sound enhancements, and polished colour grading.

I also support brands and venues through consistent content creation—capturing behind-the-scenes moments, designing posts and stories, and delivering product descriptions and on-platform copy. Whether it’s editing reels for nightlife venues or photographing portraits and events, I focus on creative direction, strong visuals, and content that’s ready for digital and social media.

  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Projects · 2

This was certainly an exciting edit. The client was super happy with the submission. This edit consists of cutting, pacing, sound design and added a visual effect just to add that "cherry on top" flair. In the edit you'll see a flame burning on the meatball, just before it gets smashed, into a delicious smashed burger patty. The logo at the end was a simple animation prompt inside Canva, and again, just for a bit of flair. The restaurant is Melted Cheese, and hey, Why not have the Cheese Melt on the logo. Very refreshing edit, one of my most enjoyable edits, for sure.

  • Photographer
  • Video Editor
  • Videographer

There wasn't any real brief. They weren't happy with previous edits that were done, and mainly wanted to a glimpse show the production cast, behind-the-scenes, the event itself and some moments surrounding the event. There weren't any serious reverts, just the request to show the co-founder of the production company. Overall the client was super happy with the delivered edit.

  • Photographer
  • Video Editor
  • Videographer

Work experience· 6 roles

Video Editor / Retainer-Based · Cubecrest MediaJun 2026 – Present · 6 mos

Edited video content for digital and social media use. Applied visual effects, sound effects, and colour grading, refining raw footage into concise, engaging final edits in line with client requirements and creative briefs.

Video Editor / Retainer-Based · LIV nightclub and CeLaVi supper clubJun 2026 – Present · 6 mos

Edited weekly short-form reels for LIV nightclub and CeLaVi supper club. Transformed raw footage into engaging, social-media-ready video content by applying visual effects, sound effects, and colour grading. Edited according to each venue’s visual style and creative requirements, and prepared polished videos for digital and social media platforms.

Marketing Coordinator / Content Creator · YES4YOUTH Programme / Youth Employment Service (Quality Work Experience Marketing Coordinator)Mar 2026 – Jun 2026 · 4 mos

Captured and edited behind-the-scenes content for fashion shoots and brand activities. Coordinated and scheduled creative shoot days, designed social media posts and stories, edited short-form reels, and uploaded products to the company website. Wrote product descriptions and created content for in-store digital screens, supported stock sourcing for online clients, and assisted with customer complaint mediation to help maintain a positive customer experience.

Content Creator / In-House Photographer & Editor (Marketing) · YES4YOUTH Programme (East London)Dec 2024 – Apr 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos
Video / Photographer / Graphic Designer · YES4YOUTH ProgrammeJan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr
Freelance PhotographerSep 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

Education

Foundation · Pieter Kruger Foundation2017 – 2021
Youth Programme / Additional Training · YES4YOUTH Programme2024

Certifications and awards

Computer Training Programme (Computer Development)2030 – 2026
Music Development & Trumpet Training (Level 2 Advanced Cooking & Baking Programme)2030 – 2026
Business & Entrepreneurship (Computer Development / Workplace Readiness Skills)2030 – 2026

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