Michael Babalola
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
DOP
Film |
The Message Laja / Laja Films |
|
2017 |
DIT/Cameraman
Film |
Cobra Velocity Films |
|
2016 |
Cameraman/DIT
Commercials & Industrials |
PBL Jewellery Sam / Dcreative |
|
2016 |
Lighting Cameraman/DP
Event |
Curry On Cooking Show Sam / Dcreative |
|
2016 |
Lighting Cameraman/DP
Commercials & Industrials |
YRT Abi Oseni / YRT |
|
2015 |
Lighting Cameraman/DP
Video |
Tigger Da Author / Gone Labi & Adam / DCYPHA Films |
|
2015 |
Lighting Cameraman/DP
Video |
SWAY / Deliverance Labi & Adam / DCYPHA Films |
|
2015 |
Lighting Cameraman/DP
Video |
Eneeks / Black Girls Abi Oseni / Collectiveminds |
|
2004 |
Camera Trainee/Loader
Commercials & Industrials |
Nescafe Gold Blend James Wood / Outlaw Films |
|
2004 |
Camera Trainee
Commercials & Industrials |
NIKE Panna KO FLYNN FILMS |
|
2004 |
Camera Trainee
Film |
The Best Man Stefan Schwartz / The Best Man |
|
2003 |
Camera Trainee
Film |
Enduring Love Roger Mitchell / Ridgeway Production |
|
2002 |
Camera Trainee
Television |
Second Generation Jon Sen / Oxford Films |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2003 | BA In Media & Communications | UEL |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: 2 X LitePanels Astra 1 x 1Bi Colour, Aputure 300D MK II with Fresnel 2X, Aputure MC Led Light, Arri C Stands With Arms, Canon Cameras, GVM 560AS Bi-Color LED Panel, Mac Pro, MacBookPro, RED ONE Camera, Vinten Pro 6 Tripod, ZOOM H5 Handy Recorder & ZOOM H6 Digital Recorder
I can use: Sony Z5, Gvm 560As Bi-Color Led Panel, 2 X Litepanels Astra 1 X 1Bi Colour, Aputure Mc Led Light, Aputure 300D Mk Ii With Fresnel 2X, Zoom H5 Handy Recorder & Zoom H6 Digital Recorder, Sony F55, Canon C300, Blackmagic 4K, Arri C Stands With Arms, Vinten Pro 6 Tripod, Sony DSR 570, Red One Camera, MacBookPro, Mac Pro, RED Digital Cinema Cameras, Canon Cameras
About me
Mike graduated from University of East London with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communication.Mike is a very versatile and creative freelance cameraman who has worked on several projects within the broadcast and music promotion industries in the past few years in various locations here in the UK and abroad. Mike Babs, a cool and calm collective individual highly motivated, talented, focused enthusiastic and also passionate about his work.
He has flexible approach to work in any environment and can offer excellent communication skills resourcefulness and imagination.
“My background and culture allows me to understand different perspective, which continually allows me to dig deep in my thought and expression with light and camera composition. This also allows me to utilise my creative, skills and passion to the highest level and not only do i seek to deliver beautiful images for my clients, my commitment, organisation and professionalism means I constantly go the extra mile to ensure the results I deliver exceed my clients expectations”.
Referees:
Available on request
Additional information:
Worked in Broadcast TV, corporate, music video, drama and advertising production. Skilled in all aspects of HDCam, XDCam, Varicam, P2, Digi-Beta, Sony F55 Alexa, Canon C300 & C500 RED, DSLR, HDV, DVCam, minicam, Super 8 & Super 16mm, Live events filming, green screen etc
• Member of the Guild of Television Cameramen
• Full Clean British Driving Licence
• BA Hon in Media & Communications (East London University)
• The Arri Lighting 3 day Intense Course (Arri Media) Feb 08
• VMI RED DIT Training (VMI) Sept 09
• Lighting-The basics and Beyond Jan 2013
• Alexa Experience Day (VMI) Jan 2013
• Cinematography Short Course (Central Film School) April 2013
Skills...
• Extensive client liaison experience and media contacts.
• DTP and copy-editing / proofing skills.
• Mac and PC proficient.
• Final Cut Studio 2, & Final Cut X, iWork 09, iLife 11, Aperture 3
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator |
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Job Titles | Camera Operator, Key Grip, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Camera Assistant, Camera Supervisor, DIT / Data Wrangler, Director of Photography (DOP), Cinematographer |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | GTC (UK) |