Louis Maina

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DOP / Camera Operator / Cinematographer / Editor @ Deutsche Welle
bonn, nordrhein-westfalen, germany
Louis Maina's Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya
About Louis Maina

An exceptionally qualified full-time Director/D.O.P, Camera Operator and Editor who seeks, welcomes and embraces challenges which result in character and professional growth. My vision is to utilize my practical and technical know-how to impact professional relationships and the greater societies in a positive manner.

Louis Maina's Current Company Details
Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle

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DOP / Camera Operator / Cinematographer / Editor
bonn, nordrhein-westfalen, germany
Website:
dw.com
Employees:
2167
Louis Maina Work Experience Details
  • Deutsche Welle
    Freelance Camera Operator
    Deutsche Welle 2021 - Present
    ● 2023: Climate Change Africa Summit - African Union● 2023: Annual General Meetings - Absa● 2023: Annual General Meetings - Kenya Airways (KQ) ● 2023: Safaricom Afya● 2023: Annual General Meetings - Old Mutual● 2023: Annual General Meetings - SBM● 2023: Kipkeino Classic● 2022: Climate Story Lab Africa● 2022: The 77 Percent Street Debate Show - Edith Kimani● 2022: Exclusive Interview with Marathon G.O.A.T Eliud Kipchoge at his farm● 2022: KPMG - TOP100● 2021: Modern masculinity● 2021: Vaccine inequity in Africa
  • Ginger Ink Films Africa
    Freelance Camera Operator (2Nd Ac)
    Ginger Ink Films Africa Apr 2019 - Present
    ● 2019-2021 : ELIUD KIPCHOGE - THE LAST MILESTONE is a cinematic portrait of world record marathon holder Eliud Kipchoge as he prepares to break one of the last milestones in sporting history: the sub-two hour marathon. It follows his journey from his training grounds in Kenya, to the high-tech facilities in Europe, to his record attempt in Vienna. His motto: no human is limited.● 2021 : TOTAL PURE - Eliud Kipchoge Film● 2021 : SLICE TVC ; Qatar Smuggler TVC● 2021 : Adidas (ADIZERO - Kenya)● 2021 : ASICS | METASPEED™ SKY | Zane Robertson● 2021 : Africa & the European Union (Dorcas Owinoh)● 2021 : Africa & the European Union (Octoppizo)● 2021 : SLICE TVC ; worked as a DOP showcasing behind the scenes of this amazing TVC
  • Supersport
    Freelance Camera Operator
    Supersport Aug 2018 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● 2021 : Ethiopia Premier League● 2021 : World Athletics U20 Championships● Control and operate camera gear in a multicam set up for outside live broadcasting (O.B.) shoot for Supersport Kenya ( CAF Club Championships & AFCON Qualifiers games)>Uganda vs. Cape Verde AFCON Qualifiers (Uganda)>Rwanda vs. Côte D Ivoire AFCON Qualifiers (Rwanda)>Kenya vs. Ethiopia AFCON Qualifiers (Kenya)>KCCA vs. Township Rollers CAF Champions League (Uganda)
  • Supersport
    Camera Operator / Sound Engineer
    Supersport Feb 2012 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● 2016 - Former U.S. President Barack Obama State House Visit press conference commissioned by State House; a revealing of the U. S. and Kenya’s partnership for prosperity in Kenya’s economic growth, national security, rooting out corruption and the health and well being of the people in Kenya● 2016 - Controlled camera equipment in a multicam set up for studio live broadcasting for the following magazine shows : >Simba Super Soccer >PlayBack >Off The Press >Mchaka Mchaka >Athletics Projects Magazine Show 254● 2015 - Covered the following events for SuperSport Blitz News Channel : >African Games In Congo Brazzaville >Africa Youth Championship In Mauritius ● 2015 - Operated camera equipment in a multicam set up for O.B. shoot for the following projects at Supersport Kenya : >Zambia Super League>SportPesa Premier League ● Documented and featured Kenya Rugby 7's team on the HSBC Sevens World Series tour in the following locations :>Hong Kong 7's>Japan 7's>Scotland 7's>Marriott London 7's
  • Africa Digital Media Institute - Admi
    Freelance Director / D.O.P
    Africa Digital Media Institute - Admi Oct 2017 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ●2021: ADMI @ 10Yrs Anniversary - #PassiontoProfession #CreativeCareers #ADMIat10●2017: Directed infomercials having exceptional skills in cinematography with a focus on the operation of the Black Magic URSA Mini Pro 4.6k camera with prime lenses
  • Protel Studios Ltd
    Freelance Camera Operator
    Protel Studios Ltd Sep 2016 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● Set up camera equipment for studio multicam shoot and operated camera for the BBC Money Clinic Show ● Controlled camera operations for the coverage of the (Microsoft Policy Innovation Centre Launch) an event partnered between Microsoft and Strathmore University to make available a platform for distinguished individuals in academia, industry, policy and government to discuss the challenges and issues in the digital transformation of the coming fourth industrial revolution● Operated camera in a multicam studio shoot set up for the following shows which aired live on NTV, K24 and KTN :>Pambazuka National lottery Show (NTV, K24) >SportsCentral Magazine Show (KTN) >Twaweza (KTN)>Telkom (KTN)● Coverage shoot for the following programmes : >Sportpesa Boxing>Magical Kenya
  • Help A Child International
    Freelance Director / D.O.P
    Help A Child International Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● Directed short documentaries while having applied knowledge in cinematography; operated the Canon C200 with Rokinon Lenses● Edited the documentaries using Final Cut Pro editing software
  • Nusu Nusu Productions Ltd.
    Freelance Camera Operator
    Nusu Nusu Productions Ltd. Jan 2014 - Nov 2016
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● 10th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference; the first conference to be held in Africa attended by His Excellency the President Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta and Amina Mohamed (Cabinet Secretary for Minister of Foreign Affairs) among other world leaders and dignitaries; the WTO is the international organisation whose primary purpose is to open trade for the benefit of all In all, this Nairobi meeting produced six ministerial decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least developed countries in Africa● Central Bank of Kenya at 50 years launch event (documentary); covered the 50 year celebration of the CBK's existence and service to the nation, on September 14, 2016 at the Nairobi National Museum; Key attendees included - His Excellency the President Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, Regional and Global Governors and Deputy Governors, Former Governors of the Central Bank, stakeholders from the financial sector, development partners and other international guests● Jameson Live Party Experience; brand awareness event featuring live performances from grammy nominated hip hop artiste B.O.B, Kaka Sungura and Muthoni the Drummer Queen; the event attracted 2200 attendees, 2 media posts to date, 110,000 video views.● DOP for DSTV Supersport channels 3,9 and 9East magazine shows, indicated below: >East African Sport Line >Mashariki Mix >Airtel Rising Stars Football Show >Gor TV Football Show● KRA Taxpayers Month Documentary● Safaricom Youth Orchestra performance documentary● Coca Cola’s Billion Reasons to Believe project TVCs● Trade and Development (TBD) Bank documentary● Eddah's Hope - Cancer Soldiers Gala Awards ● Pride Inn Paradise Hotel Launch● Coca Cola Taste The Feeling Campaign Launch● The Shaza Club Launch
  • Dream Catchers Productions Ltd.
    Technical Coordinator / Camera Assistant / Sound Engineer
    Dream Catchers Productions Ltd. Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● Organised, coordinated, maintained and managed the renting out of production equipment as well as marketed the renting out of the equipment to prospective clients● Engineered the sound for KTN’s “The Team” tv series by operating a production mixer device sound and boom mic / lapel during production● Recorded the sound for the Unilever Kericho Tea Documentary by controlling a production mixer device and boom mic / lapel during production ● Focused and refocused the camera lens for each shot; pulled focus according to a set of complex marks on the set; accounted camera equipment (lenses, filters and matte boxes); assembled cameras and accessories for different shots for the Minute Maid TVC project
  • Unicef Embakasi Youth Network Association
    Sales Coordinator
    Unicef Embakasi Youth Network Association Nov 2006 - Dec 2007
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ● Managed and marketed goods to prospective clients; converted potential customers into repeat customers ● Directed the Embakasi Youth Network Association in the selling of goods and earned more than 50k total revenue

Louis Maina Education Details

  • Regional Center For Tourism And Foreign Languages
    Regional Center For Tourism And Foreign Languages
    Mass Communication/Media Studies

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Louis Maina works for Deutsche Welle

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Louis Maina's current role is DOP / Camera Operator / Cinematographer / Editor.

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Louis Maina attended Regional Center For Tourism And Foreign Languages.

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Louis Maina's colleagues are Atif Tauqeer, Eleonora Pinotti, Hubert Heider, Greta Hamann, Kate Cox, Julia Bernstorf, Anna-Karina Barg.

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