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Lord Mawuena Tagbor

Lord Mawuena Tagbor

Cinematography
Accra,Ghana

Summary

Cinematography professional with strong focus on visual storytelling and technical proficiency. Adept at collaborating with directors and crew to achieve compelling results, consistently adapting to changing project requirements. Skilled in camera operation, editing, lighting, and post-production techniques, bringing both creative vision and practical expertise to every project. Known for reliability and results-driven approach in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cinematographer and Editor

Mindset Change Limited (Private Media Company)
04.2020 - Current
  • Collaborating with the director to translate the script into a visual narrative.
  • Establishing the film's tone, mood, and atmosphere through lighting, framing,and camera movement.
  • Selecting the appropriate camera, lenses, and equipment for the project.
  • Designing and executing camera angles, shots, and movements that enhance the storytelling.
  • Planning and managing the lighting design to achieve the desired look and mood.
  • Framing shots to guide the viewer's eye and emphasize key elements.
  • Coordinating with the technical team to ensure equipment functions correctly.
  • Working closely with the director to achieve their vision.
  • Collaborating with other departments, such as art direction, costume design, and production design, to ensure visual consistency.
  • Planning and executing the necessary shots to cover a scene comprehensively.
  • Guiding camera operators and gaffers (lighting technicians) during production.
  • Monitoring the visual quality during shoots to ensure continuity and adherence to the vision.

Cinematographer and Editor

Former Vice President of Ghana
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Optimized post-production workflows, collaborating closely with editors to achieve desired look, color grading, and final output quality for the former Vice President of Ghana's Political Campaign.
  • Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
  • Collaborated with the director to develop compelling visual storytelling to represent His plans if elected as President.
  • Edited most of his campaign videos and documentaries that represented His Vision when he becomes the President of Ghana.
  • Delivered stunning visuals in high-pressure environments while maintaining focus on safety protocols and risk management procedures due to the short time period allocated for His campaign.
  • Successfully met tight deadlines through efficient planning and resource allocation.
  • Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots to represent the vision for His Campaign.

Cinematographer and Editor

Ivy Prosper (Youtuber)
01.2024 - Current

Filming Interviews for Youtube.

Filming Documentaries.

Editing filmed content for Youtube.

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Cinematographer and Editor

Gaps Ghana Real Estate
04.2022 - 06.2024


  • Respond to scheduled appointments with clients on time
  • Practice a high level of customer service with clients
  • Work with clients to capture images and videos to achieve desired results
  • Constantly elevate image and video quality through expanding knowledge and skillset
  • Upload and file photographic images and videos within portal to be delivered to clients
  • Capture high-quality video content for various projects
  • Plan and set up video shoots, including lighting and audio equipment
  • Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos
  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop video concepts
  • Manage video archives and organize footage
  • Ensure all video content aligns with brand guidelines
  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices
  • Operate and maintain video equipment
  • Conduct interviews and capture b-roll footage as needed

Photographer

Gaps Ghana Real Estate
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Capture high-quality photographs of properties, including exterior and interior shots.
  • Edit and enhance photos using various software and tools.
  • Ensure that all photographs adhere to the company's quality standards and guidelines..
  • Communicate with real estate agents to ensure that their needs are met and that the photographs are satisfactory
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and new photography techniques.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.

Videographer and Editor

Ghana Tourism Authority (Beyond the Return)
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Produced videos according to organization specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
  • Operated cameras, lighting equipment, drones and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.
  • Collaborated with other team members to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging video content tailored to the organization's requirements.
  • Captured footage for variety of projects successfully, from travel and tour videos, interviews, documentaries and events which is popularly termed as DECEMBER IN GH.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Captured visually appealing footage including filming landscapes, landmarks, local events, activities, food, people, and other elements that showcase the destination's appeal.
  • Showcased the highlights of Ghana which attracted a lot of tourists.
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
  • Used Adobe Premier Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.

Film Production Assistant

Impact Films(Director Albert Kyei Baffour)
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Making sure all equipment is in working order and in the right place.
  • Overseeing the logistics of the set, including the flow of people and equipment.
  • Helping with costumes, makeup, and other needs.
  • Creating call sheets, organizing transportation and lodging, and coordinating with vendors.
  • Keeping people and vehicles out of the frame, and protecting sound.
  • Keeping people and vehicles out of the frame, and protecting sound.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Video /Film Production (Cinematography)

Middle Tennessee State University
United States Of America, Tennessee
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Odorgonno Senior High School
Accra, Ghana
10.2013 - 06.2016

B.E.C.E Certificate - General Studies

Jesus Is Alive Preparatory School
Accra, Ghana
06-2016

Skills

  • Film camera operation
  • Cinematography expertise
  • Video production and editing
  • Video editing
  • Documentary production
  • Drone cinematography
  • YouTube content
  • Photography
  • Photo editing
  • Content planning

Additional Information

In my line of work i have had the opportunity to film interviews of some high rank government officials in Ghana as follows:

  • Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (The former Vice President of Ghana)
  • Akosua Frema Opare ( Former and first female Chief of Staff of Ghana, Development Practitioner an Academic, and Economist)
  • Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo ( Former First Lady of Ghana)
  • Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia (Former Second Lady Of Ghana)
  • Ambassador Daniel Kufour Osei (DIPLOMAT-IN-RESIDENCE at Legon Centre for Int. Affairs & Diplomacy and Former Secretary to the President of Ghana)
  • Rev Dr Joyce Aryee (Former Ghanaian Politician, Former Minister of Information for PNDC, Former Minister of Education, Former Minister of Local Government, Former Member of the National Defence Council, Reverend Minister and Business Person)
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Akua Ohene (Ghanaian journalist and a Politician, Former Minister of State for Tertiary Education in Ghana under President John Kufuor, Former Editor of the Daily Graphic {first woman in the role})
  • Mr Akwasi Agyemang (Former C.E.O ,Ghana Tourism Authority)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Software

Adobe Premier Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Lightroom

Interests

Traveling

Swimming

Gaming

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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Timeline

Cinematographer and Editor

Former Vice President of Ghana
07.2024 - 12.2024

Cinematographer and Editor

Ivy Prosper (Youtuber)
01.2024 - Current

Cinematographer and Editor

Gaps Ghana Real Estate
04.2022 - 06.2024

Photographer

Gaps Ghana Real Estate
04.2022 - 06.2024

Videographer and Editor

Ghana Tourism Authority (Beyond the Return)
10.2020 - 01.2022

Cinematographer and Editor

Mindset Change Limited (Private Media Company)
04.2020 - Current

Film Production Assistant

Impact Films(Director Albert Kyei Baffour)
09.2016 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Odorgonno Senior High School
10.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Video /Film Production (Cinematography)

Middle Tennessee State University

B.E.C.E Certificate - General Studies

Jesus Is Alive Preparatory School
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