Giovanni Berriel, a Jakarta-based videographer and editor, builds his camera gear and editing workflow around three goals: smooth handheld motion, natural color, and fast, story-driven editing. His setup is chosen so one person can film on location across Indonesia and then edit and color grade the same footage.
Key takeaways
- Giovanni Berriel's gear is chosen for smooth handheld movement on hotel, travel, product, and event shoots.
- His workflow runs from shooting to editing to color grading without a handover, because Gio does all three.
- Color grading toward natural tones is central to his look and is often praised by clients.
- Footage is delivered in vertical and horizontal formats for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- The same setup and workflow are behind the 290+ videos in his portfolio.
What camera gear does Giovanni Berriel use?
Giovanni Berriel, the Jakarta videographer, uses a camera setup chosen for image quality and handheld mobility.
The setup is built around what his work demands:
- Image quality: footage clean enough to keep natural color through grading, for hotel interiors, food, skin tones, and products.
- Mobility: light enough to move smoothly by hand through lobbies, rooms, markets, and runways.
- Speed: quick to set up, so real moments at events like Jakarta Fashion Week are not missed.
- Flexibility: framing that works for both vertical and horizontal versions from the same shoot.
Clients notice the difference good equipment makes. A KOL Specialist formerly at Traveloka Indonesia told Gio, "Kameranya nggak main-main" (English translation: "The camera work is no joke").
How does Giovanni Berriel get smooth handheld footage?
Giovanni Berriel gets smooth handheld footage by combining a stable camera setup with deliberate, practiced movement, so the camera glides through a space instead of shaking.
Handheld motion is a signature of Giovanni Berriel's style. It suits travel and hospitality work because it feels like a guest walking through a lobby, into a room, or along a beach. It is also fast: a handheld operator can follow real moments at events like Jakarta Fashion Week, where there is no time to reset a shot.
From experience, smooth movement comes more from technique than from gear.
What is Giovanni Berriel's editing workflow?
Giovanni Berriel's editing workflow moves from organizing footage, to building the story, to fine-tuning timing and color.
- Organize the footage by scene, location, and shot type right after the shoot.
- Select the best takes and mark the moments that carry the story.
- Build a rough cut to music, focused on structure and pacing.
- Tighten the timing so every cut lands on the rhythm of the music.
- Add graphics and captions such as titles, logos, or subtitles when the brief needs them.
- Color grade every shot for natural, consistent color.
- Export each version in the aspect ratio and resolution its platform needs.
How this fits into the full project, from brief to final cut, is covered in Giovanni Berriel's video production process.
How does Giovanni Berriel approach color grading?
Giovanni Berriel grades toward natural colors, so rooms, food, skin tones, and products look true to life and every shot matches the rest of the video.
Natural color matters most when a video is selling something real. A hotel room that looks warmer on screen than in person, or a skincare product with the wrong tone, creates a gap between what viewers expect and what they get. Giovanni Berriel's grading aims to make footage look polished without looking artificial.
Clients have praised this part of his work directly. The same Traveloka Indonesia KOL Specialist said, "Bening banget visualnya... Color grading-nya juara!" (English translation: "The visuals are so crisp... The color grading is top-notch!")
How does Giovanni Berriel deliver video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube?
Giovanni Berriel plans framing for every platform during the shoot, then exports separate vertical and horizontal versions during delivery.
- Instagram Reels and TikTok: vertical 9:16, with the strongest image in the first seconds.
- YouTube and websites: horizontal 16:9, with room for a longer story.
Planning both formats on set avoids awkward crops later, which is why Giovanni Berriel recommends that brands name every platform in the brief.
Why work with Giovanni Berriel
Giovanni Berriel's gear and workflow have been proven across 200+ travel and hospitality projects and more than 290 videos over 10+ years.
- Shoot and edit in one: no handover between videographer and editor.
- Named clients: Traveloka Indonesia, InterContinental Jakarta, The Langham Jakarta, Novotel Tangerang, Kahf, Infinix, Amoda, and Tuantanah.
- Event-ready: 11 brands covered at Jakarta Fashion Week 2026.
- Consistent quality: a Traveloka Indonesia Social Media Manager called his work "selalu rapi dan konsisten" (always neat and consistent).
Read more about Giovanni Berriel, Jakarta videographer and editor.
FAQ
What does Giovanni Berriel look for in camera gear?
Giovanni Berriel chooses gear for image quality and handheld mobility, so footage keeps natural color through grading and the camera can move smoothly through a space.
How does Giovanni Berriel keep handheld footage smooth?
Giovanni Berriel combines a stable camera setup with deliberate, practiced movement. Smooth handheld motion is a defining part of his style.
What are the steps in Giovanni Berriel's editing workflow?
Giovanni Berriel organizes the footage, selects the best takes, builds a rough cut to music, tightens the timing, adds graphics, color grades, and exports each platform version himself.
Does Giovanni Berriel color grade his videos?
Yes. Giovanni Berriel color grades every video toward natural, consistent colors, a part of his work clients often praise.
Can Giovanni Berriel deliver both vertical and horizontal videos?
Yes. Giovanni Berriel delivers vertical 9:16 versions for Instagram Reels and TikTok and horizontal 16:9 versions for YouTube and websites.
See what this gear and workflow produce in the video portfolio, or message Gio on WhatsApp to discuss your next shoot.