Vadim Chukanov

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Hi, I’m Vadim Chukanov. I’m a camera operator and lighting technician with hands-on experience across commercials, documentaries, TV series, and YouTube shows.

About

Hi, I’m Vadim Chukanov. I’m a camera operator and lighting technician with hands-on experience across commercials, documentaries, TV series, and YouTube shows. I studied Laser and Optoelectronic Systems at BMSTU and am pursuing Film and Motion Design at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, 2024–2027. I’ve collaborated with TheSoulPublishing and CameraPeople, and I regularly take freelance shoots, bringing solid teamwork, on-set problem solving, and a practical approach to lighting and camera setups.

Over the past years I’ve filmed four documentaries about the Russian video games industry, contributed to more than 50 advertisements, shot several music videos, and participated in filming TV series and a feature film. I’m familiar with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, and I’m eager to grow further as a director of photography and filmmaker by taking on challenging projects and collaborating with creative teams.

  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 4 roles

Cinematographer / Camera Operator · Various Projects (TV, film, ads, YouTube)Dec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo

Filmed 4 documentaries about the Russian video games industry; shot over 50 advertisements; produced around 5 music videos; participated in filming TV series and a feature film; filmed 7 YouTube shows.

Freelance Camerawork / Videography · Freelance / UpWorkDec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo

Participation in filming student projects as lighting technician, gaffer, camera mechanic and focus puller; supported multiple freelance shoots.

Gaffer / Lighting Technician · CameraPeople (Video Equipment Rental)Dec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo

First commercial projects as gaffer; managed lighting setups and basic equipment handling for on-set shoots.

Camera Operator · TheSoulPublishingDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo

Education

Laser and Optoelectronic Systems (unfinished specialist programme) · BMSTU2016 – 2022
Film and Motion Design · University of Europe for Applied Sciences2024 – 2027
Camera Operator Course · TheSoulPublishing2021

Certifications and awards

Camera Operator Course2021

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