I’m Doyin M Ajaka, a cinematographer and video editor with over a decade of experience directing, shooting, and editing music videos, commercials, and social reels. I’ve worked with artists and organisations including Davido, Wizkid, IRV Label, AGS, and the British Council—handling everything from camera operation and lighting to location scouting and post-production. I’m comfortable running shoots end-to-end, including proposal support, shot layout planning, data transfer, VFX/green-screen compositing, and finishing with colour grading. From drone work and set-up to non-linear editing in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and 3D compositing basics in Cinema 4D, I focus on delivering polished results on tight timelines with strong attention to detail.…

Doyin M Ajaka

I’m Doyin M Ajaka, a cinematographer and video editor with over a decade of experience directing, shooting, and editing music videos, commercials, and social reels. I’ve worked with artists and organisations including Davido, Wizkid, IRV Label, AGS, and the British Council—handling everything from camera operation and lighting to location scouting and post-production. I’m comfortable running shoots end-to-end, including proposal support, shot layout planning, data transfer, VFX/green-screen compositing, and finishing with colour grading. From drone work and set-up to non-linear editing in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and 3D compositing basics in Cinema 4D, I focus on delivering polished results on tight timelines with strong attention to detail.…

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I’m Doyin M Ajaka, a cinematographer and video editor with over a decade of experience directing, shooting, and editing music videos, commercials, and social reels. I’ve worked with artists and organisations including Davido, Wizkid, IRV Label, AGS, and the British Council—handling everything from camera operation and lighting to location scouting and post-production.

I’m comfortable running shoots end-to-end, including proposal support, shot layout planning, data transfer, VFX/green-screen compositing, and finishing with colour grading. From drone work and set-up to non-linear editing in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and 3D compositing basics in Cinema 4D, I focus on delivering polished results on tight timelines with strong attention to detail.

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Work Experience

Bus Operator at Arriva London, South Central London
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Filmed and produced video work on weekends alongside a full-time driving role.
Freelance Videographer / Editor at Simplicity Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed, shot and edited music videos and commercials for artists and organisations including Davido, Wizkid, Kobazzie, IRV Label, AGS, British Council, Good Samaritan Foundation and Soulfood. Managed the full production workflow covering camera operation, lighting, location scouting, data transfer and post-production. Collaborated with production teams to shape creative strategies for corporate and commercial projects, including AGS’s internal achievement award project. Provided proposal designs and shot layouts to clients ahead of production and delivered finished projects on tight timelines with limited resources.
Delivery Driver at Job and Talent
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Filmed and produced video work on weekends alongside a delivery role.
Assistant Videographer / Editor at Numex Pro Inc
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Operated cameras, managed framing and handled data transfer on productions. Conducted equipment testing and basic maintenance to ensure shoot-ready gear. Monitored sound levels on set to support smooth post-production and assisted senior videographers across a variety of projects by editing footage and supporting production needs.
Security Officer at Warehouse Security
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Filmed and produced video work on weekends alongside a full-time security role.
Assistant Chef at The Real Greek Food
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012

Education

A-Level at First Class International College, Osogbo, Osun State
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
A-Level at Federal Government College, Ado Ekiti
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Global Xchange Volunteer Programme at British Council / VSO (sponsored)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
A-Level at Federal Government College, Ado Ekiti
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
A-Level (First Class) at First Class International College, Osogbo, Osun State
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Global Xchange Volunteer Programme at British Council / VSO
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Film-making courses (online and in-person)
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2026
Full UK driving licence
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Education