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I am a lecturer and Director of Photography (DoP) specializing in cinematography, visual communication, and applied media arts, with 12+ years of combined academic and broadcast production experience. I teach and supervise undergraduate courses and graduation projects across cinematic disciplines, with hands-on studio practice and field training. My professional background includes DoP and broadcast camera work for major Middle East and international media organizations. My research focuses on immersive visual technologies—especially holographic imagery integration, virtual production/XR, and cinematic visual language for contemporary media communication.…I am a lecturer and Director of Photography (DoP) specializing in cinematography, visual communication, and applied media arts, with 12+ years of combined academic and broadcast production experience. I teach and supervise undergraduate courses and graduation projects across cinematic disciplines, with hands-on studio practice and field training. My professional background includes DoP and broadcast camera work for major Middle East and international media organizations. My research focuses on immersive visual technologies—especially holographic imagery integration, virtual production/XR, and cinematic visual language for contemporary media communication.

Shehab Qayati

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Camera Operator, +1

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I am a lecturer and Director of Photography (DoP) specializing in cinematography, visual communication, and applied media arts, with 12+ years of combined academic and broadcast production experience. I teach and supervise undergraduate courses and graduation projects across cinematic disciplines, with hands-on studio practice and field training. My professional background includes DoP and broadcast camera work for major Middle East and international media organizations. My research focuses on immersive visual technologies—especially holographic imagery integration, virtual production/XR, and cinematic visual language for contemporary media communication.…I am a lecturer and Director of Photography (DoP) specializing in cinematography, visual communication, and applied media arts, with 12+ years of combined academic and broadcast production experience. I teach and supervise undergraduate courses and graduation projects across cinematic disciplines, with hands-on studio practice and field training. My professional background includes DoP and broadcast camera work for major Middle East and international media organizations. My research focuses on immersive visual technologies—especially holographic imagery integration, virtual production/XR, and cinematic visual language for contemporary media communication.

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I am a lecturer and Director of Photography (DoP) specializing in cinematography, visual communication, and applied media arts, with 12+ years of combined academic and broadcast production experience. I teach and supervise undergraduate courses and graduation projects across cinematic disciplines, with hands-on studio practice and field training.

My professional background includes DoP and broadcast camera work for major Middle East and international media organizations. My research focuses on immersive visual technologies—especially holographic imagery integration, virtual production/XR, and cinematic visual language for contemporary media communication.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Lecturer – Photography, Cinema, and Television Department at Faculty of Applied Arts, October 6 University

January 1, 2024 - Present

Deliver undergraduate instruction in cinematography, visual communication, commercial photography, cinematic production technology, film criticism and analysis, acting direction, and television advertisement photography. Supervise graduation projects and short film productions. Mentor award-winning student film productions recognized at international festivals. Participate in curriculum development and quality assurance. Coordinate field training programs for students.

Part-Time Lecturer at Al Ahram Canadian University

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Teach courses including Screenwriting, Cinematography, Advanced Cinematic Lighting, Fashion Photography, and Directing for Acting, integrating academic theory with professional production practice.

Lecturer and Director of Photography (DoP) at Faculty of Applied Arts, October 6 University

January 1, 2024 - Present

Deliver undergraduate instruction in cinematography, visual communication, commercial photography, cinematic production technology, film criticism and analysis, acting direction, and television advertisement photography. Supervise graduation projects and short film productions, mentor student productions recognized at international festivals, and support curriculum development and quality assurance activities. Coordinate field training programs for students.

Assistant Lecturer at Faculty of Applied Arts, October 6 University

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024

Assisted in delivering theoretical and practical instruction in photography and cinematography. Supported academic research and studio-based teaching, developing students’ visual storytelling and technical production skills.

Director of Photography (DoP) / Broadcast Cameraman at Dream TV / Egyptian National Television / CBC (and other production collaborations)

January 1, 2011 - Present

Worked as a broadcast cameraman for Dream TV, Egyptian National Television, and CBC. Served as DoP for television programs and commercials across the Middle East. Worked as external DoP for CBC Sofra until 2025. Produced commercial campaigns for BEKO and Tempo Sport (Zamalek SC). Contributed to documentary productions including “Egypt: Land of Prophets” and “Egypt: Land of Saints,” and worked on the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel film “Bosta Ain El Remmaneh.” Collaborated with CBC, Rotana TV, Sky News Arabia, Al Jadeed TV, and Warner Bros. Discovery productions.

Director of Photography (DoP) | Broadcast Cameraman at Dream TV / Egyptian National Television / CBC and other production partners

January 1, 2011 - Present

Work as a broadcast cameraman and DoP for television programs and commercials across the Middle East. Collaborate with major media organizations including CBC, Rotana TV, Dream TV, Alghad TV, Al Jadeed TV, Sky News Arabia, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Produce commercial campaigns for brands including BEKO and Tempo Sport (Zamalek SC). Deliver documentary work including “Egypt: Land of Prophets,” “Egypt: Land of Saints,” and “Bosta Ain El Remmaneh” for Al Jazeera Documentary Channel. External DoP for CBC Sofra until 2025.