Mohamed Ali

DOP and SENIOR CAMERA OPERATOR & LIGHTING DESIGNER
Doha, QA.

About

Director of Photography (DOP) and Lighting Designer with 13+ years of international experience across live broadcast production, major sports events, and cinematic media. Specialist in broadcast lighting systems, robotic camera operation, and CCU calibration, with a strong record of leading technical teams and delivering high-profile productions. Key achievements include the launch of CNBC Arabia studios and contributing to global coverage for the FIFA World Cup and beIN Sports. Also experienced in high-end film production, including line producing for Netflix features. Combines technical mastery with creative visual storytelling to produce world-class broadcast and cinematic content.

Work

CNBC Arabia
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Lighting Engineer, Robotic Camera, and CCU

Doha, Doha, Qatar

Summary

Led the design and implementation of lighting systems and robotic camera workflows for the launch of CNBC Arabia in Doha, ensuring high-quality broadcast consistency and visual output.

Highlights

Designed and implemented the comprehensive lighting setup for the successful launch of CNBC Arabia in Doha, establishing new broadcast standards and enhancing visual appeal.

Managed full-cycle lighting projects from initial design to final execution, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency for live productions.

Optimized robotic camera workflows and precisely calibrated Camera Control Units (CCU), significantly bolstering broadcast consistency and enhancing visual output.

Provided expert troubleshooting and integration of complex lighting systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous live broadcast operations.

BeIN Sports
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Lighting Operator (Freelance) Asia Cup 2024

Doha, Doha, Qatar

Summary

Managed comprehensive lighting operations for outdoor, indoor, and stadium studios during the Asia Cup 2024 for BeIN Sports, ensuring optimal visual quality.

Highlights

Directed and managed all lighting aspects for outdoor, indoor, and stadium studios during the high-profile Asia Cup 2024, contributing to premium broadcast quality.

Ensured consistent visual quality across diverse environments by adapting lighting setups to dynamic live sports production requirements.

Araby TV
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Camera Operator and Lighting Engineer

Doha, Doha, Qatar

Summary

Functioned as a freelance lighting engineer and on-air studio operator, coordinating multi-camera productions and optimizing visual quality for live segments.

Highlights

Coordinated and executed live multi-camera productions, meticulously adjusting lighting arrays and camera settings in fast-paced broadcast environments.

Ensured optimal visual quality for all on-air segments through precise real-time adjustments, enhancing viewer experience and broadcast consistency.

Acted as a crucial freelance lighting engineer and on-air studio operator, contributing to the smooth execution of daily broadcasts.

Golden Cloud Films
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Line Producer

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Summary

Served as Line Producer for Golden Cloud Films, overseeing production logistics and budget for two Netflix feature films and a Saudi Television series.

Highlights

Managed production logistics and budget for two feature films for NETFLIX and one series for Saudi Television, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely project delivery.

Successfully coordinated all aspects of production, from pre-production planning to post-production oversight, for high-profile international projects.

Optimized resource allocation and project delivery timelines, resulting in efficient execution of complex film and series productions.

BeIN Sports
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Lighting Operator (Freelance) World Cup 2022

Doha, Doha, Qatar

Summary

Managed lighting operations for outdoor, indoor, and stadium studios, coordinating real-time adjustments for live sports broadcasts during the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Highlights

Managed all lighting operations for outdoor, indoor, and stadium studios during the FIFA World Cup 2022, supporting global broadcast coverage.

Coordinated real-time lighting adjustments seamlessly during live sports broadcasts, ensuring consistent visual quality and smooth transitions for millions of viewers.

Contributed to the successful delivery of high-quality visual content for one of the world's largest sporting events.

BeIN Media Group
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Lighting Operator

Doha, Doha, Qatar

Summary

Designed, set up, and operated lighting systems as a Lighting Designer for outdoor, indoor, and studio environments, primarily for major sports broadcasts over a six-year tenure.

Highlights

Designed and implemented lighting setups for outdoor, indoor, and studio environments, enhancing visual aesthetics for major sports broadcasts over a six-year tenure.

Operated advanced lighting systems during live sports broadcasts, ensuring optimal illumination and visual impact for millions of viewers.

Provided expert technical support for lighting equipment, ensuring seamless operation and rapid troubleshooting during critical live events.

Qatar Charity
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY (Freelance)

Summary

Directed and managed external and freelance Director of Photography projects for Qatar Charity, overseeing a team of three videographers and enhancing project quality for various television programs.

Highlights

Managed and directed external and freelance Director of Photography projects for Qatar Charity, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Led and mentored a team of 3 videographers, providing constructive feedback that significantly improved project quality and team performance.

Successfully directed photography for various television programs, contributing to compelling visual storytelling for charitable initiatives.

WS Production
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CAMERA OPERATOR and production supervisor

Doha, Doha, Qatar

Summary

Operated cameras and supervised production for documentary films and event coverage, including projects for Qatar Foundation and major events.

Highlights

Directed camera operations for a documentary film for Qatar Foundation (VCU) covering UNICTAD 13, ensuring high-quality visual capture and narrative integrity.

Executed dynamic camera work for high-profile events such as the Ferrari and Shell Race Event 2012, capturing critical moments with precision and artistic flair.

Supervised production and camera work for the 'Eagle Birds' documentary film in Pakistan and the Souq Waqif Spring Festival 2013, meeting project objectives and deadlines.

Covered various projects for Qatar 2012-2013, demonstrating versatility in diverse production environments and technical challenges.

Freelance
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Camera Operator

Egypt, Egypt, Egypt

Summary

Operated cameras for various media outlets, including MTV and Egyptian TV, filming concerts, news reports, and documentaries.

Highlights

Provided camera operation services to diverse media outlets, including MTV, Egyptian TV, and ON TV, capturing high-quality footage for various programs.

Filmed numerous concerts, news reports, and documentaries, demonstrating adaptability across different production genres and demanding environments.

Contributed to the visual content of Al Ahly Channel and other media, enhancing their broadcast quality and viewer engagement through expert camera work.

Education

Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Bachelor's Degree

System Information

Languages

Arabic
English

Certificates

ETC Console Training
ARRI Lighting and System Training
Grass Valley LDX 92 Camera Training
Social Media Marketing

Skills

Broadcast Lighting design expertise

Broadcast Lighting design expertise.

Director of photography

Director of photography.

Robotic camera operation

Robotic camera operation.

Camera Control Unit (CCU)

Camera Control Unit (CCU).

Rigging and trussing

Rigging and trussing.

Outdoor and indoor shooting

Outdoor and indoor shooting.

Post Production

Post Production.

Live Broadcast Production

Live Broadcast Production.

Camera Operation & Knowledge

Camera Operation & Knowledge.

Visual Storytelling

Visual Storytelling.

Studio configuration expertise

Studio configuration expertise.

Lighting Console Operation

Lighting Console Operation.

DMX programming

DMX programming.

Cinematography Techniques

Cinematography Techniques.

Projects

Helicopter Documentary Filming - Pakistan

Summary

Participated in the filming of a helicopter documentary in Pakistan, contributing camera operation expertise.

Asia Cup 2024 Stadium Studio Lighting

Summary

Managed stadium studio lighting for the Asia Cup 2024, ensuring consistent visual quality for live sports broadcasts.

CNBC Arabia Doha Studio Launch

Summary

Involved in the studio launch of CNBC Arabia in Doha, specifically with lighting systems and robotic camera integration.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast Lighting – beIN Sports

Summary

Key contributor to the broadcast lighting setup for the FIFA World Cup 2022, ensuring high-quality visual output for global audiences.

Filming Official FIFA World Cup CITY PROFILES Qatar 2022

Summary

Involved in filming official FIFA World Cup CITY PROFILES in Qatar 2022, capturing cityscapes and cultural elements.