CINEMATOGRAPHER AT VISTA HOLDINGS LIMITED

About Company:

Vista Holdings Limited is a consolidated private-sector powerhouse, bringing together 8 dynamic subsidiaries under one trusted institution. With a bold vision to transform industries, we operate at the forefront of real estate, finance, cooperative services, and education, delivering sustainable solutions that shape Africa’s future.

Job Description:

Camera Operations:

• Operate professional cameras (DSLR/mirrorless) to capture property tours, lifestyle shots, talk shows, and events.
• Apply knowledge of framing, exposure, depth of field, and movement for cinematic appeal.

Stabilization & Motion Capture

• Use gimbal stabilizers for smooth walkthroughs and dynamic property shots.
• Apply creative motion techniques for property features (wide sweeps, focus pulls, room transitions).

Aerial Cinematography:

• Pilot drones (basic to intermediate proficiency) to capture aerial views of estates, land plots, and surrounding areas.
• Comply with drone flight safety and local regulations.

Pre-Production Planning:

• Interpret briefs and scripts to understand shooting requirements.
• Conduct site visits, test shots, and lighting assessments.
• Prepare equipment and troubleshoot technical issues before shoots.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with the Head of Media to execute creative vision.
• Support Social Media Manager with raw footage for online campaigns.
• Assist in inspections, launches, and events by providing professional coverage.

Post-Production Preparation:

• Deliver raw footage organized, labeled, and ready for editing.
• Provide input on visual tone, transitions, and continuity.
• Suggest creative enhancements based on shooting outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture cinematic visuals of the company’s properties, events, and lifestyle moments.
• Operate cameras, gimbals, and drones effectively and safely.
• Conduct lighting setups, framing, and staging to achieve premium aesthetics.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and available for shoots.

Requirements:

• Strong camera operation skills (DSLR/mirrorless, lenses, lighting techniques).
• Proficiency in gimbal setups (DJI Ronin, Zhiyun, etc.).
• Sound Knowledge to intermediate drone piloting (DJI drones preferred).
• Understanding of real estate and lifestyle cinematography.
• Familiarity with editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) for basic cuts.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma / Bachelor’s in Film, Media, or Creative Arts.
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in cinematography/videography.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@thevistaholdings.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.