AJALA JOHN

Swinton

Summary

With over five years of experience as a highly skilled Videographer and Video Editor, I am deeply passionate about capturing, editing, and delivering top-quality visual content. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.

Overview

years of professional experience

year of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Videographer

Freelance

Salford

01.2022 - Current

Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing, and framing shots.
Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.
Conceptualized and executed video projects from start to finish, including pre-production planning, shooting, lighting, sound recording, editing, and post-production, resulting in compelling and engaging videos
Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision, requirements, and goals, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships
Produced various types of video content, such as promotional videos, commercials, event coverage, documentary-style videos, and social media content
Proficient in operating and maintaining a wide range of video equipment, including DSLR and mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras, gimbals, drones, and audio recording equipment
Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing, and framing shots.

Lead Production Officer

Globe Broadcasting and Communications

Lagos

01.2019 - 01.2021

Actively participate in day-to-day leadership of the business unit, and positively contribute to the business unit team, driving engagement activities
Production of Jingles (both music and voice overs), radio imaging, show sweepers and presenters’ imaging
Sound designs for radio dramas
Evaluate subordinate performance, communicate with employees, and provide information for work performance improvement
Working with organizations, venues and artists involved in live events
Work in collaboration with the HR/HSE Manager to ensure a safe working environment
Monitoring the amount and quality of work at each station, while building a working relationship with the producers
Provide employee training to ensure that employees are performing job responsibilities effectively
Responsible for coaching, counseling, and training hourly associates to foster a high-performance work team
Editing interviews/reports/conversation pieces using audio editing software
Responsible for the audio content of broadcasts delivered over the radio, the Internet, and other mobile platforms in all the house stations in Nigeria
This is done by making sure the Production officers deliver quality and meet deadlines
Making sure show sweepers are scheduled at the right time before, in and out of commercials and at the end of a show
Working with marketing teams to prepare printed material.

Music Producer and Content Producer

Clout Africa

Lagos

08.2016 - 01.2019

Music and Video production for Artists and Brands
Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artist to label through marketing and sales of music.
Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Gathering feedback from listeners and using it to create a strategy for future musical directions
Mixing of Multi-tracks of live music recordings
Directing video shoots of original content of the company
Use of music creating software and video editing software.
Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artist to label through marketing and sales of music.

Education

Master of Arts - Film Production

University of Salford

Salford

09.2021 - 10.2022

Skills

Proficient in video and Audio editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Logic Pro, Pro tools, Cubase, Adobe AuditionExtensive knowledge of camera operation, including DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras, and Cinema camerasMotion Graphics, Still photography, Photo retouching, Graphics DesignStrong understanding of lighting and sound design for video productionExperience with color grading and audio post-productionStrong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aestheticsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Credits

My SHOWREEL - https://youtu.be/nJekz-UF4eg
Shot and Edited for CARIBBEAN & AFRICAN HEALTH NETWORK - https://youtu.be/VKVrEv1Kscs?si=1k3IEUFzWxyM2YLP
Shot and Edited the Relaunch of LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE BUILDING in SALFORD - https://youtu.be/6AJhsLfcOZs
Shot and Produced for CLOUT AFRICA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ail8wTA4RBc
SHOT AND EDITED #NHSConfedExpo 2023 FOR CARIBBEAN & AFRICAN HEALTH NETWORK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6KNwZ6yz4&t=63s
Wedding FILM Shot and Edited for PATIENCE & CHRIS - https://youtu.be/1zSmKJgbtEw
Wedding FILM Shot and Edited for SOMCEE - https://youtu.be/dmj-qNa0eL4
AUDIO POST PRODUCTION- INTRICATE ( a NOLLYWOOD feature film produced by YAW NAIJA) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scvI0a7WtHE
Shot and edited this MUISC VIDEO for LC BEATZ - https://youtu.be/kD_scrCIE0k?si=pDDlhC59gikAfqC2

References

Available upon request.

Timeline