Hi, I’m Ashish Daniel Putti, an award-winning Cinematographer and Director of Photography with 6+ years of professional experience across film, OTT streaming series, broadcast television, music videos, and high-value commercials. I thrive on leading end-to-end production—from pre-visualisation and storyboarding to camera operation, lighting design, and final colour grading with DaVinci Resolve. I’ve built a track record of guiding on-set crews of 8+ people, streamlining workflows, and delivering visually compelling narratives that boost audience engagement. Currently based in the UK on a Graduate Route visa (valid until April 2027), I’m actively seeking Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to take on ambitious projects and collaborate with creative teams worldwide.

Ashish Daniel Putti

Hi, I’m Ashish Daniel Putti, an award-winning Cinematographer and Director of Photography with 6+ years of professional experience across film, OTT streaming series, broadcast television, music videos, and high-value commercials. I thrive on leading end-to-end production—from pre-visualisation and storyboarding to camera operation, lighting design, and final colour grading with DaVinci Resolve. I’ve built a track record of guiding on-set crews of 8+ people, streamlining workflows, and delivering visually compelling narratives that boost audience engagement. Currently based in the UK on a Graduate Route visa (valid until April 2027), I’m actively seeking Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to take on ambitious projects and collaborate with creative teams worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Ashish Daniel Putti, an award-winning Cinematographer and Director of Photography with 6+ years of professional experience across film, OTT streaming series, broadcast television, music videos, and high-value commercials. I thrive on leading end-to-end production—from pre-visualisation and storyboarding to camera operation, lighting design, and final colour grading with DaVinci Resolve. I’ve built a track record of guiding on-set crews of 8+ people, streamlining workflows, and delivering visually compelling narratives that boost audience engagement.

Currently based in the UK on a Graduate Route visa (valid until April 2027), I’m actively seeking Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to take on ambitious projects and collaborate with creative teams worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Cinematographer & Video Editor at Bliss Photography
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered end-to-end cinematography and post-production for 40+ commercial film and advertisement projects across multiple sectors. Streamlined post-production workflows, achieving a 20% reduction in average project editing time through systematic process improvements. Directed all on-set visual elements — lighting, framing, composition — to elevate storytelling depth and brand impact. Produced high-impact visual content that demonstrably increased client engagement metrics and brand recognition.
Lead Director of Photography at Akhara Stories
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Supervised and executed the full cinematographic vision for 25+ digital and commercial productions, consistently delivering premium visual quality. Led and managed a cross-functional on-set crew of 8+ members, enhancing operational efficiency, technical precision, and collaborative workflow. Pioneered novel visual techniques that improved storytelling impact by 30%, as measured by client feedback and audience engagement analytics.
Director of Photography at Jai Swaraaj TV
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Designed and executed creative lighting setups, dynamic camera angles, and scene compositions for 70+ broadcast television episodes. Collaborated closely with directors and production teams to visually interpret briefs and align output with editorial vision. Managed colour grading and post-production processes, ensuring 100% visual consistency and quality control across all deliverables.
Second Camera Unit Cinematographer at Goldbox Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Contributed cinematography for the Zee5 OTT web series Shootout at Alair — a production associated with a 20% increase in audience ratings. Operated secondary camera units across 100+ scenes, maintaining multi-camera synchronisation and visual continuity. Improved on-set protocols for shot composition and equipment handling, reducing setup time by 15%.
Director of Photography at Whacked Out Media Pvt. Ltd
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Partnered with directors to execute visual strategy for 120+ diverse creative projects, including commercials and digital content. Spearheaded adoption of innovative cinematography techniques, contributing to a 45% increase in audience retention per viewing data and engagement metrics.

Education

MA Media Production (Film and Television) — Merit at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
BFA Digital Media — Distinction at Digiquest Academy, India
June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Graduate Route visa (UK)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet