Damola AJANAKU
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Director of Photography with over 2 years serving as a visual architect for the art of cinematography while driving creative processes from strategy to execution. Always excited to work on set especially when working on Music Video, Commercial, and Narrative projects. Experience with digital video cameras and lighting, sound and production equipment to reach the creative goals of the production.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
Work History
Director of Photography
Flip Dinero - No Options (Music Video)
New York, NY
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with production team during pre-production to anticipate technical issues that may come up during production and was proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Collaborated with Director, Lighting, and Camera crew to produce creative expectations using our technical knowledge and experiences.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on project
Director of Photography
Pap Chanel - Apple Jacks (Music Video)
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with production team during pre-production to anticipate technical issues that may come up during production and was proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Curated creative designs and looks that meet projects visual goals.
- Collaborated with Director, Lighting, and Camera crew to produce creative expectations using our technical knowledge and experiences.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on project
Director of Photography
Neyo X LUM APP (Ad)
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with production team during pre-production to anticipate technical issues that may come up during production and was proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Collaborated with Director, Lighting, and Camera crew to produce creative expectations using our technical knowledge and experiences.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on project
Director of Photography
Victoria Kimani X Bella Shmurda (Music Video)
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with production team during pre-production to anticipate technical issues that may come up during production and was proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Curated creative designs and looks that meet projects visual goals.
- Collaborated with Director, Lighting, and Camera crew to produce creative expectations using our technical knowledge and experiences.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on project
Gaffer
Truffle Sauce (Short Film)
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Key Grip
Astro World Cactus Jack Exhibit (Event)
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Attended meetings with location scouts and collaborated with director of photography to determine filming logistics.
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options.
- Maintained over $10,000 worth of equipment by designing and sticking to preventive and regular maintenance schedules
Key Grip
Google Pixel (Ad)
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Attended meetings with location scouts and collaborated with director of photography to determine filming logistics.
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options.
Gaffer
Convos Within (Ad)
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2021
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Hazard and Defect Detection
- Decision Making
- Complex problem solver
- Visual communication expertise
- Configuring cameras
- Shot list reading
- Composition understanding
- Lighting scenes
- Maximizing coverage
- Pre-Production Planning
- Leading production crews
Timeline
Gaffer
Convos Within (Ad)
01.2022 - 01.2022
Director of Photography
Flip Dinero - No Options (Music Video)
12.2021 - 12.2021
Director of Photography
Pap Chanel - Apple Jacks (Music Video)
11.2021 - 11.2021
Director of Photography
Victoria Kimani X Bella Shmurda (Music Video)
10.2021 - 10.2021
Gaffer
Truffle Sauce (Short Film)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Key Grip
Astro World Cactus Jack Exhibit (Event)
10.2021 - 10.2021
Director of Photography
Neyo X LUM APP (Ad)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Key Grip
Google Pixel (Ad)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Ohio University