Samuele Tarantino

Samuele Tarantino is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Experienced Cameraman and Video Journalist with solid technical expertise in camera operation, live reporting, and video production. Strong background in international press review, field reporting, and social media content creation. Skilled in professional filming equipment, lighting setup, and basic video editing. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of working in fast-paced environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Video Journalist – Volant Media (London / Ferrara)  
2021 – 2025  
- International press review  
- Field reporting and news coverage  
- Live video production  
- On-location filming and storytelling  

Video Journalist & Video Editor – YouTube Channels and Social Media  
2018 – 2020  
- Video production for digital platforms  
- Shooting and editing video content  
- Content optimization for social media  
- Post-production and publishing  

EDUCATION

Advanced Training Course for Cameraman  
Ferrara, 2019  

Master’s Degree in Philosophy  
University of Milan, 2006  

Language High School Diploma  
Liceo Linguistico “E. Fermi”, Castellanza, 1999  

Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache  
Goethe Institut, Milan  

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Camera Equipment  
- Professional camera systems: Sony, RED, Arri, Blackmagic  
- Prime and zoom lenses  

Support Systems  
- DJI Ronin gimbal  
- Steadicam  
- Slider  
- Crane  
- Professional tripods  

Lighting  
- LED and Tungsten lighting systems  
- Three-point lighting setup  
- White balance management  

Shooting Techniques  
- Shot composition  
- Camera movement techniques  
- 4K, RAW, Log formats  

Editing Software  
- Adobe Premiere  
- DaVinci Resolve  

IT Skills  
- Microsoft Office package  
- Email management  
- Basic knowledge of macOS  

LANGUAGES

- Italian: Native  
- Spanish: C2  
English: C1  
- French: B2  
German: B1