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ITUMELENG SAMUEL BAIPOLEDI

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Highly creative and technically proficient Cinematographer, Senior Video Editor, and Post-Production Specialist with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics.

About

Highly creative and technically proficient Cinematographer, Senior Video Editor, and Post-Production Specialist with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics. I transform raw footage into polished, high-performing cinematic content that drives engagement across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with strong narrative control, pacing, and visual impact.

I combine engineering precision with creative storytelling to manage complex workflows—from planning and shooting to editing, color grading, and final delivery. Known for end-to-end production management, client communication, and delivering premium long-form and short-form visual assets under tight deadlines.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Cinematography Masterclass InstructorMar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

Led an advanced cinematography masterclass covering cinematic techniques, lighting, composition, and drone operations. Mentored participants on best practices for pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production workflows to help develop new visual storytelling skills.

Senior Supervising Producer · Opulent Entertainment GroupJan 2026 – Jun 2026 · 6 mos

Optimized marketing spend of BWP 500,000.00 by driving significant digital reach through targeted content distribution and resource allocation. Led end-to-end video production projects, overseeing creative development, technical execution, and post-production workflows across long-form and short-form formats. Managed cross-functional teams (editors, cinematographers, sound engineers) to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality audio/video assets for digital campaigns, balancing client vision with operational constraints.

TikTok Video Editor (Virtual Assistant Agency) · Virtual Assistant Agency (contract)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Edited 100+ short-form TikTok videos for a US-based creator across lifestyle, beauty product, branded content, and gameplay categories using DaVinci Resolve. Maintained high-volume delivery as the sole contracted editor, adapting pacing, sound design, and visual style to match each content category’s tone and trend alignment.

Technical Director – Stage Play (Queen Mantatisi) · Queen Mantatisi (Stage Play)Aug 2025 – Nov 2025 · 4 mos
Line Producer · Theater ProductionJan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr
Director, Cinematographer & Editor – Docuseries PilotJan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr
Podcast ProducerDec 2023 – Present · 3 yrs
Freelance Cinematographer & Video EditorApr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Education

BEng Mechatronics and Industrial Instrumentation · Botswana International University of Science & Technology2023

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