November • 2018
Very professional!
Rajiv S.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
4 reviews$200 - $500 / Day
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Rajiv Smith-Mahabir (or Jeeves as he’s commonly known), is a cinematographer/editor who has worked in the narrative, documentary, and commercial worlds after graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2007. He has shot and edited videos for top brand clients such as Nike, Clorox, Hyatt, VEVO, and the San Francisco Board of Tourism, to name a few. Coming from an editing background, he is extremely familiar with the necessary framework of storytelling, and knows exactly where to place the camera in order to capture the action in the best way possible. Most recently he edited the feature documentary “Blindspot: Illusions of Justice” and filmed “Romeo is Bleeding” (an award-winning documentary executive produced by Russel Simmons). He has recently moved back to Los Angeles after living in Colombia for the past 4 years.
Top Services
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 3 reviews
- Documentary DP
- 2 reviews
- Drone Operator
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May • 2019
Was a pleasure to work with Rajiv, I look forward to working with him again. Thank you.
Top Projects
VERTICAL BLUE - Vertical Blue 2016
This freediving depth-competition is the sporting event of the year for elite competitive freedivers – the “Wimbledon of Freediving,” as dubbed by the NY Times. 36 world-class athletes from 20 different countries joined dual World Record holder, William Trubridge, to compete in the 2016 Vertical Blue Freedive Challenge at Dean’s Blue Hole, Bahamas.
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Sound Mixer
- Sound Designer
ADRIANA RAMIREZ - Yo Voy a Ser
Colombian artist Adriana Ramírez created this installation for one day only outside of the National Museum in Bogotá, Colombia. "Yo Voy a Ser" was designed to make people recognize that there is a difference between saying "I want to be more responsible" and "I am going to be more responsible." By changing the way you approach choices in your life, people can create new futures for themselves.
- Documentary DP
- Production Company
- Drone Operator
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Creative Director
DAWN SHAPIRO - The State of Eugenics
Between 1933 and 1974, the state of North Carolina ran one of the most aggressive eugenics programs, sterilizing more than 7,600 men, women and children. This film follows the journey of survivors, legislators and journalists who insist the state confront its role in the tragic, forced sterilization of thousands of Americans thought to have “undesirable” genetics.
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
- Video Editor - Documentary
PALENQUE - Live Museum of Palenque
San Basilio de Palenque was declared one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. It is a living testimony of the cultural synthesis of slaves, indigenous people and Spanish of colony. This is a campaign to raise money to build a museum in the community and preserve their culture.
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
4.0 Produced for Great Big Story
Filming Food Story - Big-Ass Ants - San Gil - Columbia
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
4.0 Produced for Great Big Story
The most densely populated island on Earth
4 times as dense as Manhattan, 493 fisherman and their families call this tiny island home. Located over 2 hours away by boat from Cartagena, not many people get the chance to set foot on this speck in the Caribbean Sea and interact with the happy inhabitants. While fresh water and produce must be shipped in by boat, the abundant sealife is enough to keep families there for generations.
- Documentary DP
Equipment
Camera
- 4K Camera
- Drone Camera
Camera
Camera
Audio
- Directional Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
Audio
Audio
Miscellaneous
- External Recorder
- Shoulder Rig
- Slider
- Stabilizer
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Production Support
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Commercial DP
- Drone Operator
- Production Assistant
Production Support
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Sound Mixer
- Sound Designer
Post Production
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Production Company
- Fixer
- Creative Director
Miscellaneous
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