Birendra Kumar Patnaik
Director/Manager Of Photography
Bhubaneswar,India
Summary
Director of Photography with 20 years of production experience. Editing, cinematography and camera operating expertise and scripted and unscripted content proficiency. Seasoned in photography and videography strategy development and content production for various distribution channels. Oversees creation of high quality photography and video productions to support marketing, creative and strategic communication efforts.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Photographic Association of Odisha (Regd.)
Bhubaneswar, India
07.2019 - Current
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Reviewed outcomes and metrics to evaluate performance, effectiveness and impact.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
Mentor/Educator/Youtuber
YouTube (Freelance)
Bhubaneswar, India
06.2017 - Current
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Taught skills in portrait, entertainment, and industrial via both classroom and individual instruction.
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving and good judgment.
Brand Ambassador & Photography Mentor
Sony
Bhubaneswar, India
08.2015 - Current
- increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Designed, filled and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales.
- Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Functioned as team player by working with other members to deliver sampling goals.
Director of Photography
Birenpatnaik's Fashion Studio (Self-employed)
Bhubaneswar, India
01.2011 - Current
- Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects.
- Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
- Researched current technology trends to acquire better images.
- Executed high-quality photographic assignments and research resulting in impactful print layouts and strong digital builds.
- Producing highest quality imaging (Photo, Video, Multimedia) for all products at scale, including those that require a high degree of problem-solving for organisation's worldwide websites
- Sustaining and evolving the Digital workflow and related Digital Asset Management (DAM) functions by working with the Digital Technicians and regional/global stakeholders.
- Providing supervision as well as mentoring, training, development, and performance management of the photography and digitech team.
- Maintain consistently high standards for accuracy, aesthetics, and productivity
- Working with business partners and global stakeholders to define customer problems, and build innovative scalable solutions/processes with global impact from the ground up and execute large scale team projects
- Developing techniques and best practices for shooting new categories/projects, and disseminate those practices worldwide
- Developing and maintaining imaging style guides and technical SOPs for photo studios
- Guiding the constant improvement of photography quality and establish the visual style and presentation of visual content
- Interacting directly with external teams to provide and receive visual guidance, implement process improvements and deploy new visual formats
- Interacting with business partners and experimentation teams, to test solutions and analyse data for process improvements and new initiatives
- Ensuring creation of robust training and process documentation
Owning and informing technical functions and specifications pertaining to studio build and infrastructure development - Professional photography or videography portfolio demonstrating an expert-level knowledge of digital imaging, including lighting, design principles, colour management, and aesthetics.
- Extensive documented experience in commercial photography/videography, across an array of client environments, including editorial, catalog, advertising, and e-commerce.
- Experiencing managing a team/function.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of workflow including prioritization, planning, and task delegation under tight deadlines.
- Experience successfully leading teams/functions through change.
Technical experience with transition to hybridized still and video platforms. - Expert-level proficiency with the industry-standard software tools.
- Expert-level proficiency with DSLR functionality (both still and video) as well as all standard studio lighting techniques (Strobe and Continuous) and t grip practices.
- Proficient working knowledge of still and moving imaging software for Mac and PC platforms.
- Working knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe premiere pro.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Obsession with delighting customers and innovation.
- Excellent English written and verbal proficiency, with the ability to articulate rationale for creative decisions and infrastructure spends.
- Experienced as a professional photographer or videographer in the advertising/fashion/lifestyle domain.
- Experienced in Portfolio or showreel demonstrating in imaging for reputed brands, publications and advertising agencies.
- Experience in managing a team of creatives, studio or imaging related functions.
- Proficient with strobe and continuous lighting systems, and industry standard camera systems.
- Proficient with industry standard photography and video software’s i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects etc.
- Accustomed to the high intensity level of an e-commerce studio environment, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.
- Self-driven and able to effectively communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a multi-team environment.
- Productivity-focused and proven to be a quick problem solver.
- Accomplished in hiring, developing and leading high performing teams and individuals.
- Deep understanding of all stages of the photography process, and ability to provide direction to the team to execute.
- Ability to use industry experience and expertise to advocate for the expansion of Amazon’s worldwide photography capability, and for the adoption of new technologies.
- Proficiency with basic scripting and high-volume digital workflows.
Master Craftsman
Indian Railways
Bhubaneswar, India
12.1983 - 08.2010
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Installed new systems and parts with efficient approach.
- Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science
Utkal University
Bhubaneswar,Odisha 04.1983 - 03.1985
Associate of Arts - Arts
Berhampur University
Berhampur,Odisha 07.1981 - 07.1983
ITI,Diploma - Painting
Industrial Training Institute,
Berhampur (Ganjam),Odisha 09.1980 - 08.1981
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Industrial Photography
Adobe Lightroom
Studio Lighting
Image Editing
Portrait Photography
Digital Cameras
Photographic editing
Texture painting
Attention to Detail
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Photographic Association of Odisha (Regd.)
07.2019 - Current
Mentor/Educator/Youtuber
YouTube (Freelance)
06.2017 - Current
Brand Ambassador & Photography Mentor
Sony
08.2015 - Current
Director of Photography
Birenpatnaik's Fashion Studio (Self-employed)
01.2011 - Current
Master Craftsman
Indian Railways
12.1983 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science
Utkal University
04.1983 - 03.1985
Associate of Arts - Arts
Berhampur University
07.1981 - 07.1983
ITI,Diploma - Painting
Industrial Training Institute,
09.1980 - 08.1981