● R. CONTINI

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY · VIDEO EDITOR · NEWS REPORTER

ROCCO
CONTINI

Rocco Contini

In the industry since December 2004 — Matera to Sydney to New York. FAA-licensed drone operator, senior editor, and ENG camera operator across news, live events and film.

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01 — PROFILE

About

With over 20 years of experience in video production, I am a seasoned Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Senior Video Editor based in New York City. Originally from Matera, Italy, my journey has spanned continents and industries, giving me the unique ability to combine creative vision with technical expertise. I specialize in news, live events, and film production, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional work under the tightest deadlines. Whether I'm collaborating with journalists to edit compelling news stories or leading multi-camera shoots for international clients, I approach every project with dedication and a sharp eye for detail.

Traditional & digital camcorders, DSLR, multi-camera setups Digital workflows & file-based delivery Color correction & audio mixing OB-Van management & live broadcast oversight

Career Log

2015 — PRESENT Senior Video Editor · Broadcast Operations · ENG Camera Operator Global Vision Group, New York, NY
2022 — PRESENT Owner After Video, Inc., New York, NY
2011 — PRESENT OB-Van Camera Operator · Shareholder Macrovideo S.R.L., Italy
2013 — 2015 ENG Camera Operator RAI Sport / RAI International, Italy & Australia
2013 — 2015 Producer & Cinematographer, Web Documentary Series "VITAINAUSTRALIA," Sydney, Australia
2013 — 2014 ENG Camera Operator Sky Sport 24 / AFP, Italy & International
2004 — 2013 Camera Operator · Video Editor · TV Director RVM Broadcast Video Service / TRM, Matera, Italy

Technical Skills

Editing & Post Premiere Pro · Final Cut Pro · Avid Media Composer · DaVinci Resolve · After Effects
Broadcast Operations MCR operation · live switching · video matrix routing · ENG/EFP · OB-van production
Live Systems Blackmagic · NewTek TriCaster · PTZ studio cameras
Languages Italian (native) · English (fluent) · Spanish (fluent)

02 — RUNDOWN

Assignments Log

Forty-seven productions spanning breaking news, sports, culture and documentary film — from RAI's earliest Matera broadcasts to network coverage in New York. Filter by desk, or open a slug for the full production notes.

03 — APPS

Apps & Products

Outside the edit bay, a parallel track building cross-platform apps and browser-based tools for creators and newsrooms.

iOS & ANDROID Cropper: Vertical Video Editor "No time. No timeline." Tap-to-keyframe reframing that turns 16:9 into 9:16 with smooth, interpolated motion — built for phones, tablets and iPads. iOS APP NYC2STAY A New York City stay-and-explore companion for visitors and new arrivals. BUSINESS STUDIO WorkFolio Business Studio A business management studio for freelancers and small production teams. WEB APP ToolsForNews Browser-based broadcast tools — turning social posts into broadcast-ready clips, chyron graphics, and news clip feeds.

04 — CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications

App Design and Development for iOS University of Toronto 2025
Build Your Own iOS App University of Toronto 2025
Introduction to Swift Programming University of Toronto 2025
Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development Meta 2025
Fotografia University of Pisa 80/100
Adobe Photoshop — Base / Intermedio / Avanzato University of Pisa 80–90/100
I flussi dell'informazione tra economia e cultura University of Pisa 80/100
Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Federal Aviation Administration License

Education

1995 — 2000 Diploma di Maturità Scientifica (78/100) Liceo Scientifico, Matera, Italy

05 — CONTACT

Let's work together

Based in Astoria, New York — available for broadcast, ENG and documentary assignments in the tri-state area and internationally.

info@roccocontini.com IMDb ↗