Mehdi Essmaili
VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHE
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About
Visual content creator specializing in video production, photography, and post-production. Experienced in concept development, directing, filming, and editing visual content for advertising, social media, and YouTube. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, with strong expertise in photography workflows. Detail-oriented, highly creative, and committed to delivering visually compelling content while collaborating effectively with clients.
Experience
Freelance Video Editor & Content Creator - Freelance
(2020)
- Worked online through various freelance platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, etc.).
- Produced and edited promotional, advertising, and corporate videos.
- Created optimized visual content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube).
- Collaborated with international clients to transform their ideas into engaging and impactful visual content.
- Integrated visual effects, transitions, and sound design to enhance production quality.
- Consistently met deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Assistant Audiovisuel / Monteur Vidéo & Photographe – Projets Vidéo, Photo et Productions Collaboratives - Collège La Cité – Ottawa - Ottawa
(2023)
- Participated in academic and collaborative video production projects.
- Produced and edited educational and promotional video content.
- Operated audiovisual equipment, including cameras, tripods, lighting, and microphones.
Event Videographer; Junior Motion Designer; Video Colorist; Social Media Video Editor
(2024)
- Filmed and edited videos for various events, including weddings, conferences, and live performances.
- Created simple animations, including titles and animated infographics.
- Performed color correction and grading to ensure a consistent visual identity across productions.
- Adapted content into vertical formats optimized for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Education
Diploma of College Studies (DEC) - Media Content Creation - La Cité Collège – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2026)
Diploma - Multimedia Development (2022)
