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Hi, I’m Werner Els. I’m a video producer specializing in filming and editing for international universities and businesses, delivering clear, engaging visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. I’ve led projects for esteemed institutions and managed freelance teams to ensure smooth production from concept to post-production.
I’m fluent with Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects, and I thrive on building positive relationships with stakeholders while coordinating workflows with senior management. When I’m not behind the edit suite, I enjoy photography, food photography, fitness, and personal development.
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Language
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Work Experience
Senior Video Producer at Getsmarter
March 31, 2019 - July 31, 2024Film and edit courses for international universities (Oxford, MIT, Cambridge); manage freelance teams for online courses; coordinate workflow with senior management; build stakeholder relationships; produce postproduction output for multiple courses and universities.
Video Editor at POST Cape Town
January 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025Edited advertisements and managed post-production; operated drones; filmed and edited an award-winning documentary, Proudly Made in Aba, on 5D MkII and Final Cut Pro X.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at The Video Lounge
June 1, 2016 - September 10, 2025Edited advertisements, corporate films, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage; graded footage; collaborated with producers, directors, animators, graphic designers, musicians, and sound engineers.
Video Editor at Ashes To Flame Productions
May 1, 2010 - September 10, 2025Filmed and edited mostly corporate and event consensus videos.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at ATV Productions
August 1, 2007 - September 10, 2025Filmed and edited content for 30-minute programs airing on SuperSport.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Core Culture Productions
July 1, 2005 - September 10, 2025Freelance video editor and camera operator.
Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator
January 1, 2004 - September 10, 2025Freelance work across various clients and projects.
Senior Video Producer at Getsmarter
April 1, 2019 - PresentFilm and edit courses for international universities, including Oxford, MIT, and Cambridge. Build and lead freelance teams for online courses. Coordinate workflow integration with senior management. Produce postproduction output for multiple courses and universities and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
Video Editor at POST Cape Town
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements and operated drones; managed post-production. Filmed and edited an award-winning documentary, Proudly Made in Aba, on 5D MkII and Final Cut Pro X.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at The Video Lounge
June 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements, corporate films, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. Graded footage. Collaborated with producers, directors, animators, graphic designers, musicians, and sound engineers.
Video Editor at Ashes To Flame Productions
May 1, 2010 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited corporate and event videos.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at ATV Productions
August 1, 2007 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited content for 30-minute programs airing on SuperSport.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Core Culture Productions
July 1, 2005 - September 29, 2025Frequent editing and camera work for corporate and promotional videos.
Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator at Freelance
January 1, 2004 - September 29, 2025Freelance video editing and camera operation for various clients and projects.
Senior Video Producer at Getsmarter
April 1, 2019 - PresentFilm and edit online courses for international universities, including Oxford, MIT, and Cambridge. Manage freelance teams for the University of Cape Town's online courses. Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. Coordinate workflow integration with senior management. Produce postproduction output for multiple courses and universities.
Video Editor at POST Cape Town
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements and operated drones. Managed post-production. Filmed and edited an award-winning documentary, 'Proudly Made in Aba,' on 5D MkII and FCPX.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at The Video Lounge
June 30, 2016 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements, corporate films, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. Graded footage. Collaborated with producers, directors, animators, graphic designers, musicians, and sound engineers.
Video Editor at Ashes To Flame Productions
May 31, 2010 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited mostly corporate and event videos.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at ATV Productions
August 31, 2007 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited content for 30-minute programs airing on SuperSport.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Core Culture Productions
July 31, 2005 - September 29, 2025Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator.
Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator at Self-employed
January 1, 2004 - September 29, 2025Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator.
Senior Video Producer at Getsmarter
April 1, 2019 - PresentFilm and edit courses for international universities, including Oxford, MIT, and Cambridge. Manage freelance teams for the University of Cape Town's online courses. Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. Coordinate workflow integration with senior management. Produce postproduction output for multiple courses and universities.
Video Editor at POST Cape Town
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements and operated drones. Managed post-production. Filmed and edited an award-winning documentary, 'Proudly Made in Aba,' on 5D MkII and FCPX.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at The Video Lounge
June 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements, corporate films, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. Graded footage. Collaborated with producers, directors, animators, graphic designers, musicians, and sound engineers.
Video Editor at Ashes To Flame Productions
May 1, 2010 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited mostly corporate and event consensus videos.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at ATV Productions
August 1, 2007 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited content for 30-minute programs airing on SuperSport.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Core Culture Productions
July 1, 2005 - September 29, 2025Edited content for various corporate and arts projects.
Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2004 - September 29, 2025Freelance video editing and camera work for a variety of clients and projects.
Senior Video Producer at Getsmarter
April 1, 2019 - PresentFilm and edit courses for international universities, including Oxford, MIT, and Cambridge. Manage freelance teams for the University of Cape Town's online courses. Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. Coordinate workflow integration with senior management. Produce postproduction output for multiple courses and universities.
Video Editor at POST Cape Town
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements and operated drones. Managed post-production. Filmed and edited an award-winning documentary, 'Proudly Made in Aba,' on 5D MkII and Final Cut Pro X.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at The Video Lounge
June 30, 2016 - September 29, 2025Edited advertisements, corporate films, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. Graded footage. Collaborated with producers, directors, animators, graphic designers, musicians, and sound engineers.
Video Editor at Ashes To Flame Productions
May 31, 2010 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited mostly corporate and event consensus videos.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at ATV Productions
August 31, 2007 - September 29, 2025Filmed and edited content for 30-minute programs airing on SuperSport.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Core Culture Productions
July 31, 2005 - September 29, 2025Freelance video editing and camera operation work for various projects.
Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator
January 31, 2004 - September 29, 2025Freelance editing and camera operation for diverse clients and projects.
Senior Video Producer at Getsmarter
April 1, 2019 - November 27, 2025Film and edit courses for international universities, including Oxford, MIT, and Cambridge. Managed freelance teams for the University of Cape Town's online courses. Built and maintained positive relationships with stakeholders. Coordinated workflow integration with senior management. Produced postproduction output for multiple courses and universities.
Video Editor at POST Cape Town
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018Edited advertisements and operated drones. Managed post-production. Filmed and edited an award-winning documentary, Pridefully Made in Aba, on 5D MkII and FCPX.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at The Video Lounge
June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016Edited advertisements, corporate films, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. Graded footage. Collaborated with producers, directors, animators, graphic designers, musicians, and sound engineers.
Video Editor at Ashes To Flame Productions
May 31, 2010 - May 31, 2010Filmed and edited corporate and event videos.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at ATV Productions
August 31, 2007 - August 31, 2007Filmed and edited content for 30-minute programs airing on SuperSport.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Core Culture Productions
July 31, 2005 - July 31, 2005Freelance video editor and camera operator for various clients.
Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator at Freelance
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Freelance video editor and camera operator.
Education
Short course Certificate in Decision Making at Yale University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Short course Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects at Oxford University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Short course Certificate in Leadership Development Program at Dayton University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Matriculated at AHS Kroonstad
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Decision Making at Yale University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects at Oxford University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Certificate in Leadership Development Program at Dayton University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Matriculation at AHS Kroonstad
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Decision Making at Yale University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects at Oxford University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Leadership Development Program at Dayton University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Matriculation at AHS Kroonstad
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Certificate in Decision Making at Yale University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects at Oxford University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Leadership Development Program at Dayton University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Matriculated at AHS Kroonstad
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Decision Making at Yale University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects at Oxford University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Certificate in Leadership Development Program at Dayton University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Matriculation at AHS Kroonstad
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Certificate in Decision Making at Yale University
January 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects at Oxford University
January 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025Leadership Development Program at Dayton University
January 1, 2019 - November 27, 2025Certificate in Film/Video Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Matriculation at AHS Kroonstad
January 1, 1999 - November 27, 2025Qualifications
Certificate in Decision Making
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Leadership Development Program
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Certificate in Decision Making
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Certificate in Leadership Development Program
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Matriculation
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Decision Making
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Leadership Development Program
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Matriculation
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Certificate in Decision Making
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Leadership Development Program
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Matriculated
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Decision Making (Yale University)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Leading Strategic Projects (Oxford University)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Certificate in Leadership Development Program (Dayton University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Film/Video Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Matriculation
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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