Barbara van Schaik

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Alexa Mini, full shooting kit to go handheld, plus 4x Zeiss lenses (PL) (16mm, 32mm, 50mm, 85mm), Nikon D800, Zeiss 50mm f1.4, Range of Nikon mount lenses (and Canon adaptors for each): 16mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8, 85mm f1.8, 100mm f2.8, 135mm f1.8

I can use: Nikon D800, Zeiss 50Mm F1.4, Range Of Nikon Mount Lenses (And Canon Adaptors For Each): 16Mm F2.8, 28Mm F2.8, 50Mm F1.8, 85Mm F1.8, 100Mm F2.8, 135Mm F1.8, Alexa Mini, Full Shooting Kit To Go Handheld, Plus 4X Zeiss Lenses (Pl) (16Mm, 32Mm, 50Mm, 85Mm)

About me

I am a London based cinematographer, originally from Amsterdam, raised by an opera singer/psychotherapist and a banker.

I started out acting in the theatre, but when I went to film school to gain more understanding of the process as an actor, I fell in love with lighting and camera. With my background in acting, I feel my sensitivity of the actor’s process has been very valuable in aiding directors to capture the strongest performances.

Having danced a lot as a kid, I have a great love for shooting pieces with strong physical performances. However, I don’t shy away from the beauty of stillness either. My main interest is people. I love to observe them, and I love to try and portray their inner world and the way they connect with their outer world.
Referees:
Robin Vidgeon
Daniel Bye

(check their reference letters at the bottom of my cv in the uploaded files)
Additional information:
Born in Amsterdam 1987

Subjects for A-levels:
Dutch, English, French, German, Latin, Art, Maths, History, Physical Sciences

removed : Studied Theatre and Performance at Leeds University (Leeds)

2010: Short course filmmaking at CREA (Amsterdam)

removed : Cinematography at Met Film School (London)

I speak:
Dutch, English, Dutch sign language (fluent)
French, German (medium)

Random fact:
I have always kept my body flexible, strong and in shape through dancing. It might sound slightly unrelated, but I advice anyone in camera or lighting crew to give it a try!

I have been told to bring a very positive atmosphere to the set. However, check my cv (in uploaded files) for the reference letters at the end, as I'm sure you'd like some more proof of this than just me saying so.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Cinematographer
Job Titles	Director, Camera Operator, Camera Trainee, 1st Assistant Camera - Focus Puller, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), 2nd Assistant Camera - Clapper / Loader, Camera Assistant
Years in industry	3 to 6 years
Organisations / Memberships	Shooting People (UK)