Broadcast & Visual Portfolio
Cinematic stories, live broadcast precision.
I'm Akshay Hirani — a broadcast professional and visual storyteller. Live vision switching, camera operation & cinematic production across New Zealand.
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Verified Production Work.
Structured by Job Role.
Filter through commercial camera operation, multi-camera live broadcast direction, narrative editing, and 4K aerial drone cinematography.
Camera Operation & Cinematography
Solo camera operating, Sony Cinema Line gimbal rigs, and location commercial shoots.
Live Broadcast & Vision Mixing
Zero-error multi-camera live switching, ATEM vision mixing, and broadcast transmission.
Editing & Motion Graphics
Narrative cutting, sound design, and DaVinci Resolve color grading.
Aerial Drone & Stills
4K DJI Mavic drone cinematography and high-resolution commercial photography.
Heritage, Devotion & Human Spirit
Long-form documentary cinematography capturing multi-century sacred architecture, monumental aerial perspectives, and round-the-clock humanitarian outreach.
Vadtaldham: A Legacy of Devotion, Architecture & Humanitarian Seva
Editorial Logline & Synopsis
“A cinematic documentary exploring the 200-year sacred history, nine-dome lotus architecture, and massive humanitarian seva of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Vadtal.”
Vadtal Dham stands as a monument of both spiritual devotion and active humanitarian assistance. This film captures the 1824 heritage architecture alongside extensive community service operations—including free food kitchens (Annakshetra), rural healthcare camps, and disaster relief initiatives.
Director & Cinematographer Field Notes
Cinematography & Low Light
Captured on Canon EOS R, utilizing ambient natural light inside the sanctum to protect the sacred atmosphere while preserving skin tones and gold accents.
Aerial Architecture
High-altitude drone paths revealing the unique lotus-shaped nine-dome symmetry and spatial layout of the 200-year-old sanctuary grounds.
Post-Production
Paced to balance meditative devotional reverence with the brisk, energetic logistics of volunteer service.
Production Gear & Capture Specs
- Primary Camera
- Canon EOS R
- Aerial Platform
- FullHD Aerial Drone System
- Resolution & Aspect
- 1080p FHD (16:9)
- Frame Rate
- 25 fps
- Color Pipeline
- Custom Warm Architectural Grade
Gumlet Video Infrastructure
6aae64237d44d89d0159cc40Technical Proficiency
Technical Skills & Production Gear Arsenal.
Formatted for quick ATS and hiring manager inspection: Sony Cinema Line cameras, Blackmagic ATEM switchers, DJI gimbals/drones, and Adobe/DaVinci suites.
Camera Systems
Cinema-grade full-frame sensors, studio camera chains, and high-speed hybrid stills.
Sony Cinema Line (FX9, FX3)
Primary Cinema Rig6K/4K full-frame recording, S-Log3/S-Cinetone, 15+ stops dynamic range, dual base ISO 800/4000.
Sony Alpha 1 (50MP)
Hybrid Stills & 8K50.1MP high-resolution stills, 30fps burst, 8K 30p & 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 hybrid production.
Canon DSLRs & Mirrorless
Multi-Cam SetupLocation multi-camera configurations, prime lens calibration, and studio portrait rigs.
Live Broadcast & Streaming
Multi-camera vision mixing, low-latency transmission, and live stream encoding.
Blackmagic ATEM 1 M/E Switcher
60+ Live BroadcastsHardware vision mixing, multi-source SDI/HDMI switching, live DVE transitions, and keying.
Wireless Video Links (Hollyland / Teradek)
Wireless MonitoringZero-delay wireless SDI/HDMI video transmission systems for director and client set monitors.
OBS Studio & vMix
Streaming SoftwareSoftware-based live stream production, NDI networking, RTMP broadcast distribution, and failover.
Live Audio Monitoring & Intercom
Comms & AudioStudio comms headsets, multi-channel audio console routing, and live broadcast audio metering.
Gimbals & Aerial Cinematography
Dynamic 3-axis motorized camera movement and 4K aerial drone piloting.
DJI Ronin 3 Pro Gimbal
Precision Stabilization3-axis motorized stabilization, automated axis locks, high-torque carbon fiber payload handling.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone
Certified Aerials4K Ultra-HD aerial cinematography, cinematic tracking, obstacle sensing, and flight planning.
Editing & Post-Production Software
Industry-standard NLE suites, master color science, and motion design pipelines.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Primary NLEHigh-speed commercial narrative cutting, multi-camera sequence syncing, and broadcast delivery.
DaVinci Resolve Studio (Colour Grading)
Master ColoristAdvanced color grading, ACES color science, HDR finishing, and Fairlight audio mastering.
Adobe After Effects
Motion GraphicsMotion graphics, kinetic typography, broadcast lower-thirds, title design, and VFX cleanup.
Photoshop & Lightroom Classic
Stills RetouchingRAW photographic development, editorial retouching, color correction, and batch delivery.
Adobe Audition
Audio FinishingAudio restoration, noise reduction, dialogue leveling, and broadcast loudness compliance.
Editing Hardware & Systems
High-bandwidth workstations engineered for multi-stream 4K/6K real-time playback.
Apple Mac Studio & MacBook Pro M2 Max
Studio & Field RigHigh-bandwidth unified memory for real-time 4K/6K ProRes playback, on-set ingestion, and mobile grading.
Windows High-Performance Workstation
Live Ingestion PCGPU-accelerated rendering, multi-monitor broadcast control, and dedicated live streaming capture.
Career Track Record
Career History & Training Timeline.
A proven 6+ year trajectory in multi-camera live broadcast direction, commercial camera operation, and post-production studio delivery.
Visual Content Producer, Camera Operator & Live Broadcast Specialist
Shreeji Visual, Shreeji Photo Films, Sadvidhya TV, Sahajanand Studio, United Design
- Directed and vision-mixed 60+ live multi-camera television broadcasts and live streams using Blackmagic ATEM switchers with zero-signal dropouts.
- Operated Sony FX9 and FX3 Cinema Line cameras on handheld and DJI Ronin 3 Pro gimbal systems across 200+ commercial, corporate, and live event productions.
- Piloted DJI Mavic 3 Pro capturing 4K aerial establishing shots and landscape vistas for architectural and tourism features.
- Led end-to-end post-production in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Studio, managing color grading, audio leveling, and format delivery.
- Generated over 1M+ organic digital views across broadcast channels and client social media campaigns.
Commercial Video Editor (Studio Placement)
Design Limelite
- Managed full post-production editorial workflows for 50+ commercial advertisements, product promos, and documentary projects in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Integrated motion graphics, lower-thirds, and visual effects in Adobe After Effects.
- Collaborated with creative directors, sound designers, and colorists to deliver polished broadcast masters on tight turnarounds.
Arena Animation International Program (AAIP)
Arena Animation
- Diploma in Video Editing, VFX & Motion Graphics.
- Rigorous industry-standard training in non-linear video editing (Premiere Pro), digital compositing (After Effects), color theory, audio design, and motion design principles.
Core Capabilities
Comprehensive visual production services.
From single-operator cinematic field shoots to complex multi-camera live broadcast galleries across New Zealand.
Commercial Cinematography & Video Production
Brand films, high-energy social reels (9:16), product campaigns, and documentary storytelling shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras with deliberate pacing and narrative rhythm.
Live Multi-Camera Broadcast
Zero-error live event direction, Blackmagic ATEM switching, multi-cam vision mixing, and wireless video transmission for corporate events, sports, and religious broadcasts.
Aerial Cinematography (Drone)
4K landscape, real estate, and event aerials operated on DJI Mavic 3 Pro, integrating high-production-value establishing shots, cinematic reveals, and dynamic top-downs.
Commercial & Studio Photography
Portraiture, bridal sessions, environmental lighting, and event coverage with precision color grading and retouching workflows in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Photography
Stills, shot the way I remember them feeling.
Thirty curated frames across four chapters — bridal, couples, destinations and moments. Select any photograph to view it full-screen.
Bridal
Portraits of brides on the morning everything begins.
The Couple
Two people, and everything unsaid between them.
Destinations
The landscapes that stood in for a chapel.
Moments
The smallest guests, stealing the show.
On the other side of the lens.
The craft, the locations, and the technical workflow in action.
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With 60+ live television broadcasts directed on Blackmagic ATEM systems and 200+ commercial projects delivered on Sony FX cinema cameras, I connect high-level technical precision with cinematic rhythm. Available for local Waikato, Auckland, and nationwide productions.
Core Production Kit
Hardware & softwareSony FX3 & FX9
Full-frame cinema & broadcast
Sony Alpha 1
50MP high-res hybrid stills
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
4K aerial drone cinematography
DJI Ronin 3 Pro
3-axis gimbal stabilisation
Blackmagic ATEM 1 M/E
Live video switcher
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Advanced color grading & finishing
Production Studio & Recruiter Hiring
Available for Waikato, Auckland & Nationwide NZReady to contribute immediately to your production crew, studio, or media team.
Please get in touch directly to discuss work eligibility for a role.
Full, Clean New Zealand Driver Licence & personal vehicle for self-sufficient gear transport.
Immediate availability for full-time roles, contract production runs, and multi-cam broadcast shifts.
Direct Hiring Contact
Get in touch directly for role vacancies, studio placements, camera crew bookings, or broadcast switching shifts.