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Cem Karapolat

Cem Karapolat

London

Summary

I am a highly skilled professional with a solid academic background and extensive practical experience in the field of Radio, TV, and Cinema. I hold a Master's Degree in Scriptwriting from Bilgi University and have honed my craft through internships and numerous projects, including my successful short movie "Resul's Place," which is currently streaming on Blu TV in Turkey.


Having transitioned to London in 2017, I founded Odo Works, a dynamic video production company. At Odo Works, I offer a broad spectrum of services, specializing in film production and expert video editing. My expertise encompasses diverse formats, ranging from promotional content to advertisements, and corporate PR material. Additionally, I provide invaluable media and advertising consultancy services.


My rich portfolio showcases a wealth of experience, including the direction of two music videos and a documentary, as well as the filming and editing of interviews, festival and event highlights, backstage coverage, concerts, YouTube podcasts, product demonstrations, and educational videos. My clients span a broad spectrum, encompassing major corporations and independent artists.


To explore my extensive body of work and learn more about Odo Works, please visit my business website at www.odoworks.co.uk . I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results and am excited about the opportunity to bring my creativity and technical expertise to your team.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Freelance Videographer

ODO Works
London
01.2011 - Current
  • Set up for shots according to production
    schedules, weather and lighting conditions and
    available equipment.
  • I use Adobe Creative Cloud for post production.
  • Produced original video content by working
    collaboratively with producers to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Travelled to various locations to film, transporting necessary equipment.
  • Operated video and photography equipment, using Adobe Creative Softwares to edit footage.
  • Recorded planned materials for use in final film.
  • Prepared equipment needed to conduct shoots smoothly.
  • Shot stills, audio and motion in range of styles.
  • Determined set-up of camera, sound and lighting equipment to produce precise results.
  • Owned video content production from planning through to post-production.

Freelance Videographer

Freelance
Istanbul
01.2014 - 07.2017
  • Managed projects and workflows for creation of Commercial films.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Developed and managed projects from concept to completion, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
  • Reviewed and edited film by selecting the best combination of photography, performance, sequencing and timing to tell the story.
  • Established detailed production schedule to meet project deadline.
  • Recorded planned materials for use in final film.
  • Developed creative concepts to produce engaging content across industries.
  • Prepared equipment needed to conduct shoots smoothly.
  • Determined set-up of camera, sound and lighting equipment to produce precise results.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Travelled to various locations to film, transporting necessary equipment.
  • Used test-and-learn approach to identify content most resonating with audiences.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to plan video content for social media.
  • Captured precise look and feel to match brand guidelines.

Video Editor Assistant

A New Life TV Show
Istanbul
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing the final product within time and budget constraints.
  • Managed projects and workflows for creation of High End TV series.
  • Developed and managed projects from concept to completion, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
  • Organised assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Exported final cuts, uploading to content management system and client platforms.
  • Edited large amounts of raw footage within assigned timescales.
  • Stored footage securely and in line with data confidentiality policy.

Video Editor Intern

CNN Turk
Istanbul
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Developed and managed projects from concept to completion, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
  • Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
  • Organised assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.

Education

Master of Arts - Scriptwriting

Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul
01.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Film and TV

Istanbul University
Istanbul
01.2007 - 01.2012

Skills

Skills:

  • Preparing sets
  • Pre-production planning
  • Directing experience
  • Event shooting understanding
  • Setting up equipment
  • Location Recording
  • Post-production editing


Transferable Skills

  • Synthesizing
  • Instructing
  • Analayzing
  • Analyzing
  • Serving, Taking Instructions, Helping
  • Operating, Controlling


Certificates:

  • BCS Level 3 Certificate in Marketing Principles
  • Principles of Coding

Languages

English
Advanced
Turkish
Native

Timeline

Freelance Videographer

Freelance
01.2014 - 07.2017

Video Editor Assistant

A New Life TV Show
01.2013 - 01.2014

Master of Arts - Scriptwriting

Istanbul Bilgi University
01.2013 - 01.2016

Freelance Videographer

ODO Works
01.2011 - Current

Video Editor Intern

CNN Turk
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Film and TV

Istanbul University
01.2007 - 01.2012
Cem Karapolat