Youri Tshabala

Creative and detail-oriented Videographer, Photographer and Video Editor with over five years of experience producing commercial content for retail brands, including Clicks and Dis-Chem. Experienced in studio and on-location productions, product photography, commercial videography, lighting, editing and colour grading. Passionate about creating high-quality visual content that tells compelling stories and strengthens brand identity.

Commercial Videographer | Photographer | Video Editor at Matt Finish (2022 – Present)

• Produced commercial product photography and video campaigns for retail brands including Clicks and Dis-Chem.
• Planned and executed studio product shoots.
• Set up professional lighting for photography and video productions.
• Filmed commercial advertisements and social media campaigns.
• Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final cut Pro.
• Colour graded promotional videos for digital marketing campaigns.
• Collaborated with creative teams to ensure brand consistency.

Commercial Videographer | Photographer | Video Editor at HOTBOX STUDIO

• Assisted in commercial studio photography and videography.
• Set up professional lighting equipment.
• Managed cameras, lenses and studio equipment.
• Assisted with product photography and creative shoots.

Videographer | Photographer | Video Editor at THE ROCKSTAR SALES COACH

• Produced video and photo content for brand campaigns
• Focused on storytelling and visual consistency across platforms

Videographer | Photographer | Video Editor at Xpresso Café

• Produced engaging social media content.
• Captured promotional photography and video.
• Edited short-form marketing videos.
• Increased brand engagement through creative visual storytelling.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CINEMATOGRAPHY in Cinematography – ORMS SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY (2020)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE – COMPLEXE SCOLAIRE DE BON SECOURS