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Andrei Kharchenko

Andrei Kharchenko

New York,NY

Summary

I am a seasoned news and documentary cameraman with over 20 years of experience, producing compelling television stories for leading international networks such as PBS, ITV Channel 4, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, CGTN, and more. With extensive experience in news shooting, editing, and managing live broadcasts, I bring equal passion and expertise to shooting features and documentaries. I am proficient with a variety of video and audio equipment, have mastered complex lighting techniques - particularly for sit-down interviews - and possess strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere, along with basic skills in After Effects. Known for my creativity, reliability, and ability to perform well in challenging field conditions, I consistently deliver competitive results in high-stakes production environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Videographer

Feature Story News
09.2024 - Current

I am currently involved in shooting and editing news packages and documentaries for various FSN clients, including PBS, Channel News Asia (Singapore), CGTN English (China), SABC and Newzroom Afrika (South Africa). Recent showreel: https://youtu.be/CrDNbaAwwhU


Master Control Room Operator

Feature Story News
05.2022 - 08.2024

My duties included ensuring the smooth operation of the FSN Live Unit, managing live shots, and providing technical supervision. I was able to apply my extensive camerawork experience to achieve the best visual quality for live shots at remote FSN locations.

Cameraman and Video Editor

Feature Story News
10.2006 - 04.2022

Over 16 years at the Moscow bureau of a US news agency, I gained extensive experience filming and editing news packages and features for major news outlets, including Channel 4 News, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg Television (where I filmed two sit-down interviews with President Putin), Fox News, Sweden’s SVT, the Netherlands' RTL News, China’s CGTN English, and others.

Freelance News and Documentary Cameraman

Various International Broadcasters
03.2004 - 10.2006

I have worked with ABC, ABC Australia, ARTE, BBC, NBC, TF1, TV2 Norway, NCRV 'Netwerk' Netherlands (in 2005, we received an International Emmy Award in the 'Continuing News Coverage' category for the 'Return to Beslan' documentary), RTL4 Netherlands, CNBC, SF DRS Switzerland, and NBA Television.

News Cameraman and Editor

Various Russian Local and National TV Networks
01.1996 - 02.2004

I worked as a news cameraman and editor for various Russian local and national TV networks, including '1st Channel,' 'NTV,' 'TV6,' 'TVS,' and others. My experience includes working in hostile environments and war zones, such as Chechnya, Afghanistan, and Somalia, as well as producing documentary series.

Showreel: https://vimeo.com/3165393

Education

Post-graduate Course - Theory and history of culture: philosophical aspects

MSUCA
01.2003

TV and Film Director -

Moscow State University of Culture and Arts
01.2002

Skills

  • Proficient in filming with various video cameras, including Sony PXW-X400, Sony FX3/6/9, Canon C300, etc
  • Strong lighting skills with extensive experience in complex sit-down interview setups
  • Experience with audio equipment and hardware
  • Directing experience
  • Video storytelling skills
  • Drone videography
  • Time-lapse videography
  • 360-degree video production
  • Editing and color grading using Adobe Premiere
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects
  • Proficiency in internet live feeds
  • Experience with IP-based technologies

Accomplishments

International Emmy Award 2005, nomination “Continuing News Coverage” for the “Return to Beslan” story for NCRV “Netwerk” of Netherlands

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/21/80

Showreel

http://vimeo.com/3165393

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Software

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Timeline

Videographer

Feature Story News
09.2024 - Current

Master Control Room Operator

Feature Story News
05.2022 - 08.2024

Cameraman and Video Editor

Feature Story News
10.2006 - 04.2022

Freelance News and Documentary Cameraman

Various International Broadcasters
03.2004 - 10.2006

News Cameraman and Editor

Various Russian Local and National TV Networks
01.1996 - 02.2004

TV and Film Director -

Moscow State University of Culture and Arts

Post-graduate Course - Theory and history of culture: philosophical aspects

MSUCA

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