Our Trainers – Ricardo Flôxo

ETIC_Algarve is proud that its team of trainers is made up of professionals from the areas in which it provides training, as it understands that it is through their technical knowledge and professional experience, as well as their life experience, that trainees learn and get closer to the job market.

And now it’s time to get to know each of these professionals a little better, who day after day, month after month, and year after year, dedicate part of their time to one of the most noble activities: teaching!

Not only technical and practical knowledge, which are fundamental to serious, high-quality training that produces professionals of excellence, but also enhancing each person’s abilities to become better human beings.

We continue our introduction of our trainers with Ricardo Flôxo, trainer in the area of Video, videographer, photographer, and drone operator, whom we thank for agreeing to reveal a little more about himself.

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Ricardo Flôxo. I am a photography professor at the University of Algarve, a video instructor at ETIC_Algarve, and a managing partner at FLOXO’S NEST.

How did your passion for video begin?

Video entered my life while I was still in high school, during the Level 5 Multimedia Technical Course at João de Deus High School in Faro. While finishing the course, I began to develop some projects together with colleagues and even teachers. So this taste for teamwork and developing multimedia pieces grew. Essentially, what began to motivate me was the challenge. Over time, I got involved in other projects and got to know companies and other work teams in the field.

What fascinates you about being a filmmaker?

What fascinates me most about the audiovisual world, and in particular cinema and advertising, which are the areas I identify with most, is the teamwork, the camaraderie between the technicians and everyone involved in making the film. There is a tremendous joint effort, all with a single goal in mind.

Over time, we start making friends, meeting extraordinary people and hearing incredible life stories, and that inspires me.

On the other hand, cinema moves me in the sense that it allows us (filmmakers) to create something that can, in some way, affect others, whether in an educational or even emotional way.

What trick do you use that has changed the way you work with photography?

What mainly changed the way I work was the fact that I interned/worked at several audiovisual production companies, which allowed me to accumulate various tools that now give me some autonomy in different areas of the audiovisual industry.

What job did you enjoy doing the most?

I really enjoyed photographing the events that Adegga.com held until 2019. It helped me gain experience in photographing people and managing a list of tasks to be completed on a given day.

What is the added value of having you as a trainer?

In my opinion, the added value I can offer trainees will undoubtedly be my professional experience, being on a film set, all experiences that I have acquired in some way by “doing things,” through trial and error.

Finally, any advice for those who want to learn photography?

My advice to anyone who wants to learn/get into video is definitely to start filming and taking photos right away. An aesthetic eye is also something that can be practiced. These days, everyone has a camera/film device in their pocket. The best tool we have is our mind, so start practicing as soon as possible.