Daniel Kirwan-Baez - Cinematographer

Core Skills 

Cinematography

• Experienced with ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony FX6/FX3, Blackmagic URSA 4.6k, DJI Ronin 4D...

• Confident working with prime and zoom lens kits (Cooke S4/i, Zeiss Super Speeds, Zeiss CP.2, Samyang XEEN cine lenses...)

• Skilled in lighting design for mood, realism, and stylisation, using fixtures like Aputure 600D Pro, Godox MG1200Bi, ARRI Fresnels, Amaran Flex Lights, and Dedolights

• Strong understanding of camera movement, blocking, and visual rhythm

• Proficient with a range of DJI gimbals and drones

• Experienced in pre-production (shot lists, camera and lighting plans) and on-set troubleshooting

Post-Production

• Proficient in DaVinci Resolve (grading), Adobe Premiere Pro (editing), and After Effects

• Audio editing and mix experience in Logic Pro X

Software & Design

• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Blender

• Familiar with ALBERT sustainability principles in production planning

Languages

• Fluent in English, Spanish, and French

• Conversational German (A2 level)

Practical

• Driving Licence

• Comfortable travelling for international shoots

• Experience managing gear transport, kit prep, and set logistics

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator across departments

• Strong collaborator with a calm, solutions-focused presence on set

• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive under pressure

• Experience leading small crews and coordinating technical setups

Work Experience 

Freelancer – Autana Prod 

London, UK | February 2023 – Present 

• Producing promotional videos for companies and individuals, managing video and photography projects from pre-production to post-production. 

Internship – PiouCube 

Lyon, France | March – June 2023 

• Videographer and editor for corporate and event videos, creating commercials and promotional content. 

Volunteer – Filmfest Akizuki 

Akizuki, Japan | November 2023 

• Assisted with festival organization, including managing projection setups, audio routing, and event documentation. 

• Captured key moments of the festival through photography. 

Internship – The Fabricc 

Angoulême, France | April – June 2022 

• Videographer and editor, producing research promotion videos, collaborating with scientists and audiovisual professionals. 

Internship – The Film 

Bordeaux, France | April – May 2021 

• Assistant to set designer Olivier Crespin on the film En Roue Libre, working across various film sets with a team of industry professionals. 

Creative Member – Appart Production 

Périgueux, France | 2020 – 2022 

• Composer and producer of instrumentals for musicians within the association, combining music composition with sound design. 

Filmmaker – Jugend Film Camp 

Arendsee, Germany | July – August 2018 & 2019 

• Directed and produced short films, while also composing original film scores. 

Education 

Met Film School

MA Cinematography | London, UK | 2024 – 2025

• Focused on advanced cinematography techniques, camera operation, and lighting for film production.

University of Clermont-Auvergne 

Bachelor of Science in Sound and Image Techniques | Vichy, France | 2022 – 2023 

• Specialized in cinematography techniques and hands-on experience in camera operation and lighting setups. 

University of Poitiers 

BTEC in Multimedia and Internet Professions | Angoulême, France | 2020 – 2022 

• Focused on video editing, production methods, and visual storytelling. 

Other Interests

• Photography 

• Music production & beatmaking

• Travelling & cultural exchange

• Tennis, rugby, and skiing