Cinematic Graduation Videography Needed

I’m looking for a skilled cameraman to cover an upcoming graduation ceremony and turn the footage into a polished, cinematic keepsake. The emphasis is on close-up shots that capture the emotion on stage—handshakes, proud smiles, cap tosses, family reactions—so a sharp eye for detail and steady handheld or gimbal work are essential. My ideal final product feels film-like rather than documentary, with thoughtful framing, shallow depth of field when appropriate, and purposeful color grading. If you like mixing in a few wider establishing shots for context, that flexibility is welcome, but the priority remains those intimate, close-range moments. Please come prepared with professional-grade camera gear, audio capture for clear podium remarks, and your own lighting solutions if the venue’s setup proves tricky. Familiarity with Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve for editing and color work is a plus, as I’d like a concise cinematic cut—roughly 4–6 minutes—delivered in 4K along with lightly trimmed raw footage. Key deliverables: • 4–6 minute cinematic highlight film (4K, color-graded, licensed music) • Synced, high-quality ceremony audio • All usable raw clips, organized by segment Kindly share a link to at least one previous cinematic project that spotlights close-up storytelling. Let me know your gear list, estimated on-site hours, and turnaround time for first draft and final version. I’m ready to lock in dates and logistics right away.

Project ID: 40226319

Location: Raichur, India