Who is John Paul Mboira?

John Paul Mboira (JP Mboira) is a Kampala-based Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Colorist and Post-Production Supervisor with over seven years of experience in feature film, TV drama, commercial and music video production across East Africa.

What services does JP Mboira offer?

JP offers cinematography (DOP), color grading in DaVinci Resolve, video editing, post-production supervision and drone cinematography for feature films, TV drama, commercials, documentaries and music videos.

Where is JP Mboira based and where does he work?

JP is based in Kampala, Uganda and works on productions throughout East Africa — including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan.

What are JP Mboira’s notable credits?

Notable credits include Uganda Film Festival 2023 Best Cinematography nominations for Pieces of Me and Mukisa, Prestige 3 (Pearl Magic Prime), Beloved (GOtv Uganda), Miss Universe Tanzania 2025, and the feature films Nalwawo, My Sister’s Keeper and Hurdles of Hope. Commercial work includes campaigns for MTN Uganda and Pesapal.

How do I hire JP Mboira as a DOP or colorist?

Reach out via email at jpmboira@gmail.com or WhatsApp +256 703 821 839 with your project type, dates, locations and services needed. JP returns a tailored quote within 48 hours of inquiry.

Does JP Mboira travel for shoots?

Yes. JP is based in Kampala, Uganda and travels regularly across East Africa for shoots, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. International travel for productions further afield is available on request; flights and accommodation are typically covered by the production.

What software does JP Mboira use for color grading?

JP grades primarily in DaVinci Resolve Studio. Projects can be delivered in Rec.709 for SDR broadcast and web, HDR10 for streaming-platform masters, or Dolby Vision when the production pipeline supports it.

Journal — Cinematography, Colour Grading & Post-Production

Practical, experience-led writing on cinematography, colour grading and post-production from John Paul Mboira — drawn from real feature films, TV drama and commercials shot and graded across East Africa.

How I Color Grade a Film in DaVinci Resolve (My Complete Workflow)

6 July 2026 · 11 min read

The exact DaVinci Resolve workflow I use on feature films, TV drama and commercials across East Africa — from project setup and my 13-node structure to grading natural skin tones, matching cameras and delivering broadcast masters.

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Notes on Light, Colour & Craft

How I Color Grade a Film in DaVinci Resolve (My Complete Workflow)