Valentin Mircea

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As a multidisciplinary Visual Storyteller, Producer and Director of Photography, I bridge the gap between technical rigor and cinematic artistry with a mastery of motion and medium. From the fluid precision of Steadicam to the depths of underwater cinema, I combine technical expertise with a producer’s mindset. I bring creativity, clarity, and adaptability to the most challenging production environments.

Personal

Nationality
Romanian
Languages
English: fluent
Italian: basic
Spanish: basic
Professions
Director of photography, Scuba dop, Steadicam operator, Producer, Camera operator

Experience & skills

Education

Bilingual high school graduate (English and Math), Film and TV Cinematography graduate, currently pursuing a Master’s in Film Production at UNATC „I.L. Caragiale” Bucharest.

Experience abroad
Austria, Greece, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Türkiye, Cyprus
Licenses
Car class, Motorcycle class, Truck class
Special skills

Budgeting & resource optimization. Scheduling & production management. Location logistics & permitting. Crew coordination & vendor negotiation. On-set problem solving under time pressure.
Visual storytelling & shot design. Lighting design (studio & location). Color palette planning & mood shaping. High-speed, low-light, and natural-light cinematography. Collaboration with directors for narrative tone.
Smooth motion shots (Steadicam, gimbal, handheld control). Precision framing & blocking. Technical setup of camera rigs. Multi-camera operation. Dynamic movement choreography.
Underwater cinematography techniques. Buoyancy control & stable underwater framing. Operation of waterproof housings & lighting.Safety coordination with divers and talent. Shooting in low-visibility or fast-changing aquatic environments

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