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Pietro F.
Italia
PROFILE
Photo-Video Production Specialist with over a decade in end-to-end production, videography, video editing, and photography. I have a varied background working as a broadcast operator, camera operator and independent filmmaker.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Video/Photo Production:
I have extensive knowledge of hi-def cameras, camcorders, DSLRs, tripods, gimbals that enrich my camera operating experience, microphones, audio/visual codecs, and video production and photo editing software: Adobe Creative Suite (E.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, InDesign, and Illustrator), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X. Film processing, enlargers, photo chemicals, wet and dry photography processes, and darkrooms. In-depth and broad knowledge of lighting for still and moving image production.
Broadcast:
Harris Broadcast/Automation, Etere Automation (broadcasting system).
Miscellaneous:
Windows, Mac OS, Linux OS and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Professional:
Project and time management, client collaboration, storytelling, organisation, prioritisation, internet, e-mail and social networks, face to face communications, archive, copyright, events planning, team leadership & support.
VIDEOGRAPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY | FILMMAKING | VIDEO EDITOR EXPERIENCE
Video/Photo production (12/2014 – present)
Self-employed, working in video production and as a videographer, video editor and photographer across Central Scotland. Key responsibilities: pre-and post-production and recording for photo/filming and video projects and setting up lighting, audio equipment, A/V tech. I have created digital content for different formats: short documentaries, promotional videos, sports events, commercials, live events, and music videos. Created digital video/photo content for Vantage Points - Bannockburn and East Stirling Creative Network project, The Sustainable Fashion Show, Cycling Scotland, Krafta Doc Film Festival, and others.
Youth Football Scotland (08/2015 – 06/2023)
Videographer, video editor and photographer freelance for football events. Key responsibilities: filming/photographing football games, post-match interviews, and editing highlights. Filmed 180+ games, and 300+ post-match interviews.
Independent Filmmaker (05/2008 – present)
Director, film editor, writer, cinematographer, and producer. I have written, directed and edited several award-winning short films.
Freelance Camera Operator, Video Editor, Rome, Italy (01/2011 – 06/2013)
Camera operator, cinematographer and video editor for several conferences, live music events and promotional campaigns videos. Filming in different situations (e.g., with movable control room, streaming or for post-production), using different types of video cameras (DSRL as Canon 5D Mark II, Camcorder as Panasonic AG-AC90A etc.).
WAREHOUSE EXPRERIENCE
Warehouse Operator at Amazon Fulfilment Centre, Dunfermline (11/2015 – 07/2016)
Warehouse Operator: working in Pack, Receive and Customer Returns departments in the biggest and busiest Amazon centre in the UK.
DIGITISATION | REPROGRAPHICS EXPERIENCE
Digitization Ancient documents and scanning operator at SIAV S.p.A, Rome, Italy (09/2010 – 12/2011)
Wide experience working with both public and private sector archives (ancient & modern), academies and universities; scanning, photographing, and processing with specialised hardware and software prestigious ancient and modern documents and books. Scanning and photographing ancient documents and books at prestigious libraries in Rome (e.g. Accademia dei Lincei). Key responsibilities: organising the books/documents to be digitalised and respecting the deadlines for delivering the work. Resolving technical issues with hardware and software. Linking and bypassing information between company and client.
Digitisation Ancient documents and scanning operator at Cesepi S.r.l, Rome, Italy (03/2009 – 07/2009)
Scanning ancient documents and books at prestigious libraries in Rome (e.g. Accademia dei Lincei).
Digitisation and scanning operator at “La Sapienza” University of Rome, Italy, (12/2007 – 12/2008)
Scanning modern documents for a project of the National Voluntary Service. Key responsibilities: Scanning and editing of modern documents and science magazines, using specialized hardware and software.
BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
Broadcast operator SKY Italy | TV2000 | Tele In, Rome Italy (07/2011 – 08/2014)
Broadcast operator from 2011 to 2014, with SKY Italy, TV2000 and Tele In, all based in Rome; monitoring the TV broadcast operations to ensure the product's quality and continuity; planning schedules and managing playlists.
VOLUNTEERING
Dog Desk Animal Action – Remote (10/2024 – present)
Job Title: Video Editor. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: I help by editing videos for Dog Desk Animal Action for their website and social media platforms.
British Heart Foundation – Stirling (09/2024 – present)
Job Title: Photographer. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: I help with my photography skills by taking photos of items for their online shop.
Weird Weekend Cult Film Festival – Glasgow (10/2024)
Job Title: Volunteer. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: Hosting the box office, answering audience questions, invigilating the gallery space.
Southside Film Festival - Glasgow (06/2015 – 10/2019)
Job Title: Volunteer photographer, videographer, video editor and audio-visual technician. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: I helped as a photographer and videographer, producing, directing, and editing promos. For the festival events, I also experienced the role of A/V technician.
EDUCATION
The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK (09/2021- 06/2024):
BA (Hons) Fine Art – Photography (First Class Honours).
Forth Valley College, Stirling UK (09/2019 – 06/2021):
HND – Photography (A).
La Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome Italy (06/ 2011):
Master’s degree in philosophy (1st).
La Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome Italy (02/ 2007):
Bachelor’s degree in philosophy (1st).
Media Industry Courses & Training (01/2008 – 12/2008):
TV Avid Editing, Events planning and press agency, Film direction Rome Italy.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Native Italian
• Proficient English
• Working knowledge of Spanish
Photo-Video Production Specialist with over a decade in end-to-end production, videography, video editing, and photography. I have a varied background working as a broadcast operator, camera operator and independent filmmaker.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Video/Photo Production:
I have extensive knowledge of hi-def cameras, camcorders, DSLRs, tripods, gimbals that enrich my camera operating experience, microphones, audio/visual codecs, and video production and photo editing software: Adobe Creative Suite (E.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, InDesign, and Illustrator), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X. Film processing, enlargers, photo chemicals, wet and dry photography processes, and darkrooms. In-depth and broad knowledge of lighting for still and moving image production.
Broadcast:
Harris Broadcast/Automation, Etere Automation (broadcasting system).
Miscellaneous:
Windows, Mac OS, Linux OS and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Professional:
Project and time management, client collaboration, storytelling, organisation, prioritisation, internet, e-mail and social networks, face to face communications, archive, copyright, events planning, team leadership & support.
VIDEOGRAPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY | FILMMAKING | VIDEO EDITOR EXPERIENCE
Video/Photo production (12/2014 – present)
Self-employed, working in video production and as a videographer, video editor and photographer across Central Scotland. Key responsibilities: pre-and post-production and recording for photo/filming and video projects and setting up lighting, audio equipment, A/V tech. I have created digital content for different formats: short documentaries, promotional videos, sports events, commercials, live events, and music videos. Created digital video/photo content for Vantage Points - Bannockburn and East Stirling Creative Network project, The Sustainable Fashion Show, Cycling Scotland, Krafta Doc Film Festival, and others.
Youth Football Scotland (08/2015 – 06/2023)
Videographer, video editor and photographer freelance for football events. Key responsibilities: filming/photographing football games, post-match interviews, and editing highlights. Filmed 180+ games, and 300+ post-match interviews.
Independent Filmmaker (05/2008 – present)
Director, film editor, writer, cinematographer, and producer. I have written, directed and edited several award-winning short films.
Freelance Camera Operator, Video Editor, Rome, Italy (01/2011 – 06/2013)
Camera operator, cinematographer and video editor for several conferences, live music events and promotional campaigns videos. Filming in different situations (e.g., with movable control room, streaming or for post-production), using different types of video cameras (DSRL as Canon 5D Mark II, Camcorder as Panasonic AG-AC90A etc.).
WAREHOUSE EXPRERIENCE
Warehouse Operator at Amazon Fulfilment Centre, Dunfermline (11/2015 – 07/2016)
Warehouse Operator: working in Pack, Receive and Customer Returns departments in the biggest and busiest Amazon centre in the UK.
DIGITISATION | REPROGRAPHICS EXPERIENCE
Digitization Ancient documents and scanning operator at SIAV S.p.A, Rome, Italy (09/2010 – 12/2011)
Wide experience working with both public and private sector archives (ancient & modern), academies and universities; scanning, photographing, and processing with specialised hardware and software prestigious ancient and modern documents and books. Scanning and photographing ancient documents and books at prestigious libraries in Rome (e.g. Accademia dei Lincei). Key responsibilities: organising the books/documents to be digitalised and respecting the deadlines for delivering the work. Resolving technical issues with hardware and software. Linking and bypassing information between company and client.
Digitisation Ancient documents and scanning operator at Cesepi S.r.l, Rome, Italy (03/2009 – 07/2009)
Scanning ancient documents and books at prestigious libraries in Rome (e.g. Accademia dei Lincei).
Digitisation and scanning operator at “La Sapienza” University of Rome, Italy, (12/2007 – 12/2008)
Scanning modern documents for a project of the National Voluntary Service. Key responsibilities: Scanning and editing of modern documents and science magazines, using specialized hardware and software.
BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
Broadcast operator SKY Italy | TV2000 | Tele In, Rome Italy (07/2011 – 08/2014)
Broadcast operator from 2011 to 2014, with SKY Italy, TV2000 and Tele In, all based in Rome; monitoring the TV broadcast operations to ensure the product's quality and continuity; planning schedules and managing playlists.
VOLUNTEERING
Dog Desk Animal Action – Remote (10/2024 – present)
Job Title: Video Editor. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: I help by editing videos for Dog Desk Animal Action for their website and social media platforms.
British Heart Foundation – Stirling (09/2024 – present)
Job Title: Photographer. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: I help with my photography skills by taking photos of items for their online shop.
Weird Weekend Cult Film Festival – Glasgow (10/2024)
Job Title: Volunteer. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: Hosting the box office, answering audience questions, invigilating the gallery space.
Southside Film Festival - Glasgow (06/2015 – 10/2019)
Job Title: Volunteer photographer, videographer, video editor and audio-visual technician. Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained: I helped as a photographer and videographer, producing, directing, and editing promos. For the festival events, I also experienced the role of A/V technician.
EDUCATION
The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK (09/2021- 06/2024):
BA (Hons) Fine Art – Photography (First Class Honours).
Forth Valley College, Stirling UK (09/2019 – 06/2021):
HND – Photography (A).
La Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome Italy (06/ 2011):
Master’s degree in philosophy (1st).
La Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome Italy (02/ 2007):
Bachelor’s degree in philosophy (1st).
Media Industry Courses & Training (01/2008 – 12/2008):
TV Avid Editing, Events planning and press agency, Film direction Rome Italy.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Native Italian
• Proficient English
• Working knowledge of Spanish