Hi there! I'm Tarisai Mzwimbi, a cinematographer, photographer and visual storyteller who thrives on turning ideas into compelling images. I craft narratives across film, photography, animation, and digital marketing, using tools like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects and Photoshop to bring concepts to life. My experience spans lighting, camera operation, editing, and channel branding, with a focus on clear communication and creative problem-solving. I'm collaborative, curious, and always eager to learn new techniques. I enjoy shaping content for diverse audiences—whether it's explainer videos, shorts, or social media campaigns—while staying reliable, adaptable and future-focused.

Tarisai Mzwimbi

Hi there! I'm Tarisai Mzwimbi, a cinematographer, photographer and visual storyteller who thrives on turning ideas into compelling images. I craft narratives across film, photography, animation, and digital marketing, using tools like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects and Photoshop to bring concepts to life. My experience spans lighting, camera operation, editing, and channel branding, with a focus on clear communication and creative problem-solving. I'm collaborative, curious, and always eager to learn new techniques. I enjoy shaping content for diverse audiences—whether it's explainer videos, shorts, or social media campaigns—while staying reliable, adaptable and future-focused.

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Hi there! I’m Tarisai Mzwimbi, a cinematographer, photographer and visual storyteller who thrives on turning ideas into compelling images. I craft narratives across film, photography, animation, and digital marketing, using tools like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects and Photoshop to bring concepts to life. My experience spans lighting, camera operation, editing, and channel branding, with a focus on clear communication and creative problem-solving.

I’m collaborative, curious, and always eager to learn new techniques. I enjoy shaping content for diverse audiences—whether it’s explainer videos, shorts, or social media campaigns—while staying reliable, adaptable and future-focused.

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Work Experience

Explainer Video Animator at Young & Dynamic
February 28, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Produced explainer promos, educational content, presentation videos, and social media animations tailored for diverse audiences. Utilized drawing skills, animation principles, software proficiency, and visual storytelling to bring ideas to life with clarity and impact.
YouTube Channel Manager, Editor and Social Media at Made in Africa TV
April 30, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Led end-to-end workflow for the YouTube channel, including topic research, script writing, video editing, content scheduling and publishing. Monitored YouTube analytics to guide improvements in retention, reach, and engagement. Designed thumbnails and channel branding using Canva and repurposed long-form sermons and interviews, contributing to the overall content strategy.
Filming Crew at Born to Win Movie
January 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025
Lighting and grips assistant during production; collaborated with the director Frans Cronje on set.
Assistant Editor at Short News Presence
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Individual Contributor, assistant editor for a short news presence, including balancing comments, content creation, engagement, and converting visitors to fans.

Education

High School at Midlands Christian College, Zimbabwe
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Bible School at Maria Ger Høskole, Denmark
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Discipleship Training School (DTS) at YWAM International
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
School of Digital Film (SDF) - Equipment Management at SDF
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Final Cut Pro X training at Media Village
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Qualifications

Discipleship Training School (DTS)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Final Cut Pro X Training
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Video Production / DSLR Training
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Disaster Relief Story

    This video offers an intimate, ground-level look at the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Idai, not from a distance, but through the eyes of those who lived it. Every shot is deliberate, capturing the quiet wreckage of homes, the lingering grief in familiar faces, and the fragile threads of hope that still hold communities together.

    The narrative moves gently between loss and resilience, allowing viewers to feel the weight of what was taken and the strength of those determined to rebuild. More than a documentation of destruction, it’s a visual plea for restoration, an invitation for stakeholders, partners, and compassionate hearts to step forward and be part of renewal. Through emotive storytelling, human connection, and powerful imagery, the film serves as both testimony and catalyst, urging collective action to help restore dignity, stability, and hope to the communities that once stood strong , and can again.

    paper ICT Expo - Technology Event Photography

    Comprehensive event photography coverage of a dynamic ICT Expo bringing together technology companies, innovators, and industry leaders across Harare. This multi-day showcase featured company exhibition booths, keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions—documenting the energy and innovation driving Zimbabwe’s technology sector.
    Event Photography Focus:
    Captured the full spectrum of this technology showcase through strategic coverage including booth displays and branding, product demonstrations, networking interactions, panel discussions, keynote speaker moments, audience engagement, and environmental context shots. Each photograph emphasizes innovation, professionalism, and the collaborative spirit of the tech community while delivering marketing-ready imagery for exhibitors and organizers.
    Technical Approach:

    Exhibition hall lighting management for consistent booth photography
    Dynamic panel and presentation coverage
    Product demonstration detail shots highlighting technology features
    Wide environmental shots establishing expo scale and atmosphere

    Perfect for: Tech conferences, trade shows, product launches, corporate exhibitions, IT industry events, innovation showcases

    paper Women's Health Forum - Professional Event Photography

    Documenting a landmark gathering where women healthcare professionals from across Harare came together to address critical health sector challenges. This multi-professional forum featured doctors, dentists, gynaecologists, sexologists, pastors, and beauticians as both speakers and attendees—creating powerful visual stories of expertise, collaboration, and leadership.

    Event Photography Focus:
    Captured the energy and professionalism of this empowerment-driven event through strategic coverage including keynote speaker moments, panel discussions, audience engagement, professional portraits, networking interactions, and environmental context shots. Each photograph emphasizes the authority and authenticity of these healthcare leaders while documenting the event’s educational impact.

    Technical Approach:
    Professional stage lighting management for speaker clarity
    Candid documentary moments capturing genuine connection
    Wide shots establishing event scale and atmosphere
    Portrait-style compositions highlighting individual speakers’ presence

    Perfect for: Healthcare conferences, professional forums, women’s empowerment events, nonprofit organizations, medical associations, corporate events

    paper Elegant High Tea - Outdoor Food Photography

    Capturing the artistry of an unforgettable outdoor high tea experience where culinary presentation met natural ambiance. This project showcased exquisite food styling against the soft, diffused light of an afternoon garden setting.

    Food Photography Focus:
    Each dish was photographed to emphasise texture, colour, and appetising composition—from delicate pastries with flaky layers catching golden light to vibrant fresh ingredients that pop against neutral table settings. I utilised natural overhead lighting to create soft shadows that add depth without overwhelming the food’s natural beauty.

    Technical Approach:

    Shallow depth of field to isolate hero dishes while maintaining contextual atmosphere
    Strategic angles (45-degree, overhead, eye-level) to showcase different elements
    Color grading that enhances warmth and appetite appeal
    Attention to negative space and compositional balance

    The result: mouth-watering imagery that tells a story of elegance, flavour, and memorable dining experiences—perfect for restaurant menus, social media marketing, and lifestyle brand campaigns.

    Ideal for: Restaurants, hotels, catering companies, lifestyle brands, food bloggers

    paper Africa Day Highlights

    This is an overview of the activities and lessons that the students engaged in as part of celebrating Africa Day. The nations represented were Zimbabwe, Burundi and Lesotho.

    paper Promo for Prayer Campaign

    This promo video was for the start of 7-day prayer campaign for the nation of Burundi taking place over Zoom and Facebook.

    paper Instructional Leadership

    This project involved an initial instalment of a programme which aimed to train teachers in communities to train their community members to be contributors to the development of their environment.

    paper Interview with Patience

    Patience tells a story of her transformation in the education space. She obtained a scholarship from Higherlife Foundation to finish her studies from high school to university.