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.

Vadim Chukanov

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Camera Operator at TheSoulPublishing
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Completed camera operator course and worked as camera operator; gained experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.
Gaffer / Lighting Technician at CameraPeople (Video Equipment Rental)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
First commercial projects as gaffer; managed lighting setups and basic equipment handling for on-set shoots.
Freelance Camerawork / Videography at Freelance / UpWork
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Participation in filming student projects as lighting technician, gaffer, camera mechanic and focus puller; supported multiple freelance shoots.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator at Various Projects (TV, film, ads, YouTube)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
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.

Education

Laser and Optoelectronic Systems (unfinished specialist programme) at BMSTU
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2022
Film and Motion Design at University of Europe for Applied Sciences
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Camera Operator Course at TheSoulPublishing
June 5, 2021 - July 5, 2021

Qualifications

Camera Operator Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment