About me

Working in commercials since 2018, developing my eye and talent as an AC. Creating a variety of campaigns – including automotive, product, fashion, e-learning, corporate, interior films, and self-shooting/lighting talking heads. I enjoy an ever-changing environment and problem solving on the fly. Positive, with a wicked sense of humour is how I'd describe myself, uplifting the spirits of my team whilst being proactive, safe and professional on set. Focused on creating impactful and interesting media, to change perspectives worldwide. Feel free to contact me at rathekapatel@gmail.com Instagram @rathekashoots

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Projects

• Guide Dogs Sponsor a Puppy ChristmasWe filmed this lovely family in their home and hometown, sharing how priceless Milo is to them and their lives. I was 1st AC on this, there were multiple locations, we used tripods, sliders and Ronin 2 - all of which I rigged.
• The Lotus Emira. Not just another sportscar. The other.Campaign film for the new Lotus car. Filmed on a white cove, with projectors. I was Camera Op & 1st AC for this shoot. Filmed on Blackmagic Ursa G2, on a panther dolly. I mapped out different focal lengths on the floor for different lenses.

Projects credited in

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  Zino Vinci - FilthMusic video for 'Filth' by Zino Vinci. Director & Editor: Luke Annett Director of Photography: Hoagy Hickson Art Director: Maria Shrigley Gaffer: Salvador Fitzgerald Focus Puller: Ratheka Patel Sound Recordist: Mishael Holdbrook Colourist: Adam Mears Colour EP: Charlie Morris Colour House: No. 8 Commissioner: Naz Hamdi

Work history

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Freelance Camera AssistantSelf
Jul 2023London, United KingdomFreelance
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1st ACStill Moving Media LLP
Mar 2018Cheltenham, United KingdomFull Time

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Skills

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• Colourist
• Adobe Photoshop
• Dslr Videography
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office
• Mac OS
• Blackmagic
• Rigging

Education

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BA 2:1 Hons Media and CommunicationBirmingham CIty Univeristy
Sep 2014 - Jul 2017Birmingham, United Kingdom
Modules: Radio Production, TV location, TV Studio, Music Television and Promotional Workshop, TV Documentaries and Factual Workshop, TV Drama Production, TV Magazines and Chat show, TV Industries, Texts and Audiences, The Media, Gender and Identity, Affect, Emotion and the Media, Independent TV Production Company, Short Film Production Project, Dissertation.