I am a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with over 11 years of experience crafting high-quality visual content, primarily for tourism, conservation, and adventure brands. I excel in managing the complete production pipeline, from initial concept and filming through to post-production, motion graphics, and sound design. I have a proven ability to deliver compelling and on-brand narratives even under remote working conditions and tight deadlines. Throughout my career, I've collaborated closely with directors and producers, expertly handled on-site photography and videography, as well as documentary-style content production focusing on conservation and marine life. My technical skills span Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, and Photoshop, paired with strong workflow and communication capabilities to produce polished final products.

Brian S. M. Chakanyuka

I am a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with over 11 years of experience crafting high-quality visual content, primarily for tourism, conservation, and adventure brands. I excel in managing the complete production pipeline, from initial concept and filming through to post-production, motion graphics, and sound design. I have a proven ability to deliver compelling and on-brand narratives even under remote working conditions and tight deadlines. Throughout my career, I've collaborated closely with directors and producers, expertly handled on-site photography and videography, as well as documentary-style content production focusing on conservation and marine life. My technical skills span Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, and Photoshop, paired with strong workflow and communication capabilities to produce polished final products.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with over 11 years of experience crafting high-quality visual content, primarily for tourism, conservation, and adventure brands. I excel in managing the complete production pipeline, from initial concept and filming through to post-production, motion graphics, and sound design. I have a proven ability to deliver compelling and on-brand narratives even under remote working conditions and tight deadlines.

Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated closely with directors and producers, expertly handled on-site photography and videography, as well as documentary-style content production focusing on conservation and marine life. My technical skills span Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, and Photoshop, paired with strong workflow and communication capabilities to produce polished final products.

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Work Experience

Media Manager at Blue Safari Seychelles
October 1, 2019 - Present
Produced and edited video content for digital marketing and social campaigns for Blue Safari Seychelles and Alphonse Fishing Co. Acted as on-site photographer and videographer capturing hotel, fishing, and conservation activities. Planned and filmed documentary-style content focused on conservation and marine life. Performed color grading and audio mixing to enhance production quality. Collaborated with external directors and producers on branded film projects. Captured and edited still photography for high-end tourism and environmental campaigns.
Media Manager at Blue Safari Seychelles
October 1, 2019 - Present
Produced and edited video content for Blue Safari Seychelles and Alphonse Fishing Co., focusing on digital marketing and social campaigns. Served as the on-site photographer and videographer capturing hotel, fishing, and conservation activities. Planned and filmed documentary-style content about conservation and marine life. Performed color grading and audio mixing to enhance production quality. Collaborated with external directors and producers on branded film projects and captured still photography for high-end tourism and environmental campaigns.
Media Manager at Blue Safari Seychelles
October 1, 2019 - Present
Produced and edited video content for Blue Safari Seychelles and Alphonse Fishing Co. used in digital marketing and social campaigns. Served as on-site photographer and videographer, capturing hotel, fishing, and conservation activities. Planned and filmed documentary-style content focused on conservation and marine life. Enhanced production quality through color grading and audio mixing. Collaborated with external directors and producers on branded films. Captured and edited still photography for upscale tourism and environmental campaigns.
Media Manager at Blue Safari Seychelles
October 1, 2019 - Present
Produced and edited video content for digital marketing and social campaigns for Blue Safari Seychelles and Alphonse Fishing Co. Served as the on-site photographer and videographer capturing hotel, fishing, and conservation activities. Planned and filmed documentary-style content focused on conservation and marine life. Performed color grading and audio mixing to enhance production quality. Collaborated with external directors and producers on branded film projects. Captured and edited still photography for high-end tourism and environmental campaigns.
Video Editor at Wildfly Productions
September 30, 2019 - August 25, 2025
Edited raw footage into cohesive and engaging video narratives. Created motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. Carried out on-set video shoots ensuring efficient transitions to post-production. Supported the team in archiving and tagging digital assets for future use.
Video Editor at Wildfly Productions
September 30, 2019 - August 25, 2025
Edited raw footage into cohesive and engaging video narratives and created motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. Performed on-set video shoots ensuring seamless transitions to post-production. Supported the team with archiving and tagging digital assets for future use.
Video Editor at Wildfly Productions
September 30, 2019 - August 19, 2025
Edited raw footage into cohesive and engaging video narratives. Created motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. Performed on-set video shoots ensuring smooth workflow to post-production. Supported the team in archiving and tagging digital assets for future use.
Video Editor at Wildfly Productions
September 1, 2019 - August 19, 2025
Edited raw footage into cohesive and engaging video narratives. Created motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. Conducted on-set video shoots ensuring smooth transition to post-production. Supported team in archiving and tagging digital assets for future use.

Education

BA Hons Digital Art at University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
January 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
BA Hons Digital Art at University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
January 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
BA Hons Digital Art at University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
January 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
BA Hons Digital Art at University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2015

Qualifications

Introduction to Front-End Development
December 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Programming with JavaScript
May 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Version Control
June 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Introduction to Front-End Development
December 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Programming with JavaScript
May 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Version Control
June 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Introduction to Front-End Development
December 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Programming with JavaScript
May 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Version Control
June 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Introduction to Front-End Development
December 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Programming with JavaScript
May 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Version Control
June 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Other