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Hi, I'm Rodrigo Valdes Herrera, a passionate Director of Photography and Editor based in Cape Town. Since 2019, I've co-founded Dos Amigos Creates Services, where we specialize in creating high-quality content for international brands. I love crafting visual stories through commercials, social media, and behind-the-scenes footage both locally and globally. With a background in anthropology and extensive experience in documentary filmmaking, fashion campaigns, and environmental projects, I've had the privilege of working alongside talented teams worldwide. I'm always eager to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries and make a meaningful impact.…Hi, I'm Rodrigo Valdes Herrera, a passionate Director of Photography and Editor based in Cape Town. Since 2019, I've co-founded Dos Amigos Creates Services, where we specialize in creating high-quality content for international brands. I love crafting visual stories through commercials, social media, and behind-the-scenes footage both locally and globally. With a background in anthropology and extensive experience in documentary filmmaking, fashion campaigns, and environmental projects, I've had the privilege of working alongside talented teams worldwide. I'm always eager to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries and make a meaningful impact.

Rodrigo Valdes Herrera

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Video Editor

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Hi, I'm Rodrigo Valdes Herrera, a passionate Director of Photography and Editor based in Cape Town. Since 2019, I've co-founded Dos Amigos Creates Services, where we specialize in creating high-quality content for international brands. I love crafting visual stories through commercials, social media, and behind-the-scenes footage both locally and globally. With a background in anthropology and extensive experience in documentary filmmaking, fashion campaigns, and environmental projects, I've had the privilege of working alongside talented teams worldwide. I'm always eager to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries and make a meaningful impact.…Hi, I'm Rodrigo Valdes Herrera, a passionate Director of Photography and Editor based in Cape Town. Since 2019, I've co-founded Dos Amigos Creates Services, where we specialize in creating high-quality content for international brands. I love crafting visual stories through commercials, social media, and behind-the-scenes footage both locally and globally. With a background in anthropology and extensive experience in documentary filmmaking, fashion campaigns, and environmental projects, I've had the privilege of working alongside talented teams worldwide. I'm always eager to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries and make a meaningful impact.

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Hi, I’m Rodrigo Valdes Herrera, a passionate Director of Photography and Editor based in Cape Town. Since 2019, I’ve co-founded Dos Amigos Creates Services, where we specialize in creating high-quality content for international brands. I love crafting visual stories through commercials, social media, and behind-the-scenes footage both locally and globally.

With a background in anthropology and extensive experience in documentary filmmaking, fashion campaigns, and environmental projects, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside talented teams worldwide. I’m always eager to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries and make a meaningful impact.

Skills

Experience Level

Corporate Video

Expert

Promo Video

Expert

Video Advert

Expert

Language

Work Experience

Co-founder at Dos Amigos Creates Services

January 1, 2019 - Present

Co-founded a Cape Town based content creation team specializing in high-quality content for international brands such as Deichmann, Bosch, Adidas, Babyshop, Dare2B, Grimbergen, and Splash. Responsible for shooting and creating content for commercials, social media, and behind-the-scenes footage both locally and globally.

Senior Editor at North South Productions

December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025

Edited 'The Second Wave', a 1-hour documentary about the 2017 Solar Eclipse Festival in Oregon. Collaborated closely with the director via Skype and online platforms to manage dailies, revisions, and progress over extended remote work periods.

In-house DOP and Editor at North South Productions

December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025

Served as Director of Photography and editor for various fashion campaigns with a focus on international markets through a Cape Town-based production company.

Producer, Cameraman, Editor at Heinrich Boll Foundation

December 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025

Produced a 30-minute film documenting a Biopolotics seminar on GMO issues in South Africa, featuring scientists, politicians, professors, and government officials from around the world.

Co-founder at Reel Futures International

January 1, 2007 - Present

Created a non-profit organization focusing on media support for other non-profits and organizations by producing compelling film documentaries for an international audience.

Co-producer, Cinematographer, Editor at In the Absence of Men

January 1, 2007 - Present

Filmed and edited a documentary on location in Mexico, working in post-production in the USA, targeting Latin and North American markets.