John Fonseca Babl
Film/Video Production
9145 SW 72 Ave, # V-5 Miami FL 33156
Phone: 786-486-FILM [email protected]
http://www.jfbproductions.com
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/CAMERA OPERATOR 1998-2010
Music Videos: Universal Music Group: Enrique Iglesias, featuring Pitbull and cast of
MTV’s Jersey Shore: “I Like It”. (Arriflex 235, 2C 2 perf, Canon 1D Mk IV).
Cash Money/Young Money Records: Lil Wayne: “Da Da Da”, “Knockout”, “Runnin’ ”, “Get
a Life”. Nicki Minaj ft Tiga and Lil Wayne: “Roger That”. Kevin Rudolph w/ Birdman, Lil
Wayne and Jay Sean: “Cash Money Heroes”. Lil Chuckee and Twist: “ I Got You”. Twist
and Bow Wow: “What Ya Man Don’t Know”. Producers: Jeff Panzer, Alex Sdoucus. Directors:
D.Rousseau. D.Carter and Kimberly Stuckwitsch. (Arriflex 435, 235, RED ONE, Canon 1D MK
IV, Panasonic HPX 170)
Sony: Pitbull, featuring Akon: “Shut It Down”. Pitbull: “Hotel Room Service”, “Can’t Stop
Me Now”, “Pearly Gates”, “Maldito Alcohol”, “I Know You Want Me(Calle Ocho)”(Red One,
Canon 1D Mk IV, 7D)
Pitbull w/ Trina and Young Boss: “Go Girl” (Arriflex SR3).
C-Ride and T-Pain: Money ‘Round Here”. (RED One 4K)
Pitbull with Lil Jon: “Krazy”, “Watagatapitusberry”, “The Anthem” (Arri 35III, Aaton S-16,
Canon 7D and 1D Mk IV, HPX 170).
Pitbull: Lil Jon w/LMFAO: “Get out of Your Mind”(Canon 1D Mk IV)
Lil Jon w/ Kee: “Give It All You Got”(RED One 4K) Lil Jon with 3oh!3:“Hey” 1D MK IV
Poe Boy Records: Flo Rida w/Akon: ”Available”. Flo Rida w/ Mista Mac: “Drop That”. (RED
ONE 4K).
Ultra Records: David Rush/Pitbull/Kevin Rudolph/LMFAO: ”Shooting Star Remix”.
Honorebel w/ Pitbull and Jump Smokers”: Now you see it. Honorebel and Sean Kingston:
“My Girl”. Annet Artani: “Alive”. Chelley: ”I Took the Night”. (HPX-170).
Pitbull and Machel Montano:“The Anthem Remix”. (Arri 35mm, JDC anamorphic lenses).
All Pro Records: DJ Prostyle, Traffik, Pitbull, Jadakiss, Gorrilla Zoe: “Hercules Remix”.
(RED ONE 4K). Fat Joe: music video(NY) and 30sec TV commercial(album release) (Mitchell
35mm, Aaton S-16. )
DJ Khaled with Pitbull, Caseley, Rick Ross : “Defend Dade”. http://motion.kodak.com/motion
DJ Laz: with Flo Rida, Pitbull and Casely: ”Move, Shake, Drop” (Arriflex SR3 Aaton S-16,
Mitchell 35R)
Director: David Rousseau. Producer: Alex Sdoucus. DP: John Babl http://www.creativeseen.com
www.lbox.com: Wallmart Soundcheck: Shakira live at The Hit Factory. (Panasonic HDX 900)
www.reddesignandpost.com, Grupo Uno Advertising: Canon Digital cameras and printers:
macro product (tabletop), slow motion in white cyclorama, kids/adults. (Arriflex 435.)
Babies”R”us: In-store employee training video. HVX200. Olga Tañon: Live concert, Puerto
Rico, for DirecTV Channel. Sony F900. http://www.reddesignandpost.com
Fania Records: Interviews with Willie Collon, Larry Harlow, bandmates. HD and 35mm B&W.
NBC Channel 6: Regional spots. Pembroke Gardens and Marble of the World 30sec regional
commercials. Producer: Maria Khalil. Director: David Rousseau.
Dog and Pony Advertising: The Collection/Porsche North America: 2009 911 Carrera DVD
Mun2 Channel: “La Esquina” openning/intro featuring Pitbull and Fade Master. Time-lapse.
Gestalten.com, Berlin: Paul Van Dyk/Ultra Fest documentary/upcoming DVD release:
www.gestalten.com Art Basel, Design Miami festivals, various video podcasts/documentaries:
Design Hotels.com/Grupo Habita Hotels. Mexico City: http://www.designhotels.com/
Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah (Founder, Villa Moda) interview : http://www.gestalten.com/motion
Dutch Designer Marcel Wanders interviews(Mondrian Hotel, Miami Beach):
http://www.gestalten.com/motion
Discovery Channel Latin America: Visa Card “Lua De Mel” reality show :30 spot. São Paulo,
Brazil. Director/Producer: Pipo Bonamino
H&M Clothing: 2008 Fashion Campaign featuring producer Timbaland and other artists.
Studio shoot/white cyc. (Sony Cinealta F-900 with Pro 35 adapter/primes).
Asylum Records: Cadillac Don and J Money “Peanut Butter and Jelly”.(Arriflex SR3)
SouthBeat Records: J-Shin/T-Pain “Send Me an e-mail”. (Arri 435).Director: Jokes Yanes
Elastic People.com: Daddy Yankee “Corazones” music video. Handcranked 35mm B&H
camera. 2006 tour/live show opening video(Panasonic HVX-200) Director: Carlos Perez.
For Urban Box Office/Afuego Records: David Sanchez documentary/interview. (HVX200).
Slip and Slide Records: Rick Ross/Trina: Live at Mansion, for Starz Network’s “Hip Hop Raw
and Uncut” pay-per-view series. Miami Beach. (Panasonic Varicam and HVX200)
www.geejam.com: Cricket World Cup cell phone commercials featuring Brian Lara. Jamaica
and Trinidad campaign. (Panasonic Varicam/jib operator.) Producer: Jon Baker
Franz Capone/Wayne Wonder: “Ballin“ music video. (Arriflex 35III). Producer: John Babl
www.storyhousepro.com/Germany’s Public Broadcaster ZDF: Fidel Castro documentaryauthor Norberto Fuentes inteview. (Sony Digibeta PAL).
Universal: Raymond Castellón: “Se Me Va La Vida”, ”Despiertame” music videos.S-35/S-16.
Telefutura-Channel 69, Miami: 5 Year Station Anniversary Promo/Spot. Aaton Super 16
Multivision Film and Video: Donald Trump interview,Terremark.com marketing,“Dining
Etiquette for Business”, Hess corporate business conference. Sony HDW-730 HDCAM, Z1-U.
Southern Brand Collective Advertising/The Heat Group: WNBA/Miami Sol basketball team
pre game spot. Aaton S-16. Director: Eduardo Abon, Producer: Ed Filomia/The Heat Group.
A&E Channel : “Biography”: The Chris Evert Story, Eagles Superbowl ducumentary.
Director: Paul Doyle. Production company: http://www.bombo.com
Pan American Health Organization: PSA, featuring Dom Francisco. Sony F-900 HDCAM.
Independent band Humbert: “Taste the Water”. (Arri 435, 35III, 35BL4s, B&H Eyemo)
Tucker Hampel Stefanides & Partners: Pennzoil campaign. Employee training video.
BET Channel/Propaganda Video Productions, inc: 2003 Source Awards. Miami Arena.
Jade Films: “Johnson & Wales University” TV spot. Director: Rick Porven. (Aaton S-16)
Titanium Creative: Automobile Child Safety Seat PSA for the State of FL/Pompano Beach
Fire rescue. Director: Gaither Dawson Peden. DP/Creative Director/Copywriter: John Babl.
Senoi Productions/Adkins and Associates Advertising: “El Dorado Furniture” spots. (Arri 35
III) “Couple’s Resorts” travel agency promo/campaign. (Aaton S-16). Director: Peter Capo.
Promus Advertising/ TV GLOBO International: 30 second spots for Brazilian channel.
PSN Sports Channel: broadcast studio camera operator. Hitachi/Digibeta
HTV Music Channel: Roadie for a Day: TV commercial/station promo. Producers: Loic
Dubois, Steve Petersen, Jose Carmona. (Aaton S-16).
DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2000-2010
MiamiBridge.org: Corporate fundraising video/DVD. DVCPRO HD. Producer: John Babl.
Videomax/CH52 Puerto Rico: Raymond Castellon music video/trip to Miami travel contest.
Megatran Inc- 20th Anniversary corporate/industrial video. Panasonic HVX200 P2
Saint Thomas University: “Leader for Life” marketing/fundraising film showcasing the school,
board of trustees, President and Alumni. (Aaton S-16). Produced by John Babl.
SGZ Records-Charlie Cruz: “Devórame Otra Vez” music video. Director/DP: John Babl.
(Aaton S-16). Producer: Iliana Garcia.
Warner Music Latina Recording Artists Volumen Cero: “Tootsie” Music Video.
Director/DP, Post-Production coordinator. (Aaton S-16). See article on: http://www.kodak.com
Globo TV/Sportv Brazil: Giuliano Losacco-driver, NASCAR training. Sony HDV Z1-U.
Independent documentary: Brazilian Voices vocal ensemble. (DVX 100A/Bolex16mm).
7th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami: :30 TV spot. (Arri 435). Producer: Dawson Peden.
Titanium Creative: “Daryl Jones for Governor” Florida Primary election campaign :30 spot.
EDITOR/PRODUCER/POST PRODUCTION 2002-2009
The Cut Club, Red design and Post: Assimillate Scratch: RED ONE 4K post/debayering, color
correction, color/B&W effects: Zimmerman and Partners Advertising: White Castle :30 spot.
Florida Panthers spots, Discovery channel Latin America “Shark Week” promo, Pitbull, Lil Jon,
Machel Montano, DJ Prostyle music videos. Jackson Memorial Hospital testimonial
videos(editing, Flash compression for web). http://www.reddesignandpost.com
Pitbull featuring Trina and Young Boss: “Go Girl” music video. Post/compositing/edit.
Franz Capone featuring Wayne Wonder. Music video. FCP
www.geejam.com: Post-production coordinator/supervisor, music videos.
Miami Bridge.org: Corporate fundraising video.
Bodytalk.com. DVD Portuguese and Spanish translation/subtitles. DVD Studio Pro.
Megatran Inc- 20th Anniversary corporate/industrial video. FCP, Livetype, Soundtrack.
St. Thomas University: “Leader For Life” S-16 fundraising film. Editor, DVD, video for web.
SGZ Entertainment: Charlie Cruz music video, DVD authoring. FCP, DVD SP3.
Volumen Cero: Music Videos, FCP
CB Advertising, Miami: La Raza FM(Atlanta) :30 and :15 spots, Univision/Telemundo.
Compositing, special effects. FCP HD, After Effects. Editor/producer: John Babl
20/20 Optical: :30 commercial, TV GLOBO International. Avid Media Composer 9000
PSN Sports Channel: News editor, Brazilian TV sports channel. Globecast/PSN, Miami, FL.
PBS, American Experience: "Yellow Fever" Assistant Avid editor. Director: Adriana Bosch.
ASSISTANT CAMERA 1998-2006
Hype Williams/Malik Sayeed: “Diamonds On My Necklace” Music Video. Artist: Smitty.
Panavision anamorphic/ Arri 435.
Jamm-X featuring Shaquille O’Neill: “Jam on it” music video. PanasonicVaricam/DigiPrimes.
Clever Films. LL Cool J: “Headsprung” music video: 1912 Bell & Howell 35mm model 2709
hand-cranked camera operator. Directors: Fat Cats.
CBS Sports: Naples, FL: “Franklin Templeton Shootout” Golf tournament. Live TV.
Discovery Channel: Nigel’s Wild Wild World (wildlife). DP: Pete Zuccarini. Aaton S-16
MTV/VH1 Remote Productions: “Bands On The Run”. Docudrama. Beta SP
Lost Dog Films: “Miami Herald” 30 sec TV spot. Director: Daniel Barrocas. Arri 16 SRII
WAMI TV: “Sports Town” 30-second TV spot. Arri 16 SR
INSTRUCTOR/SEMINARS 1999-2004
Manhattan Transfer Miami: daVinci 2K/Telecine Seminar: Cinematographer, testing and
shooting Kodak film stocks for comparison in color correction presentations/demo with John
Palmisano, Senior Colorist.
Film Society of Miami: Workshop cinematographer/teacher. Producer/Director: Jeff Beal.
Youth arts program providing instruction and hands-on experience in filmmaking to selected
students in seven South Florida High-Schools. Arriflex16 SR
Arriflex USA: Equipment demonstration, Expo-Latina, Film and Video industry trade show.
GRIP/PA/ASSISTANT SOUND 1997-1999, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/RV Driver 19931996
Pan Am Pictures/AFI: “The Versace Murder” 35mm Feature. Director: Menahem Gollan,
DP: Bill Randall. Producer: Sam Lupowitz. Arri 35 BLIII, 35 III
Take-2 Productions: Music Videos: “I Want to Sex You Up”, (L.F.O.) Arri 35 III;
“Feel It” (Maya). Arri 16 SRII; “Labios deRubi”(Jerry Segarra). Arri SRII
Metromotion: Calvin Klein, Coca-Cola, fashion, various department store catalogs, etc.
ACT Productions: Diesel Jeans, Spiegel and Otto Catalogs, magazines, etc.
Select Services: Florida Lottery, Mitsubishi ads, fashion magazines, department store catalogs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Instituto Dom Silvério. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Associate in Science, Film Production Technology, Miami-Dade School of Film and Video.
Camera repair/rentals, Cinevideotech Miami: www.cinevideotech.com.
Experienced with: Aaton, Arricam, Arriflex, Moviecam, vintage cameras/handcranking-Mitchell,
Bell & Howell 2709, Eyemo, Bolex, Beaulieu, Canon, Éclair, Debrie, etc.
HD/SD: RED One, Sony, F-900, Z1-U, PDX10, PD150. Panasonic Varicam, HDX900, HPX
170, HVX200, DVX100 cameras, Zeiss Digi Prime lenses, Canon and Nikon HDSLR and
cameras. Tyler Helicopter mounts, jib, camera support systems, etc.
Assimilate Scratch, post/color correction-www.reddesignandpost.com
Mac/Windows platforms, Final Cut Pro, Avid editing. DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, Adobe After
Effects, Apple Motion. Flatbed editing, upright Moviola, 16/35mm projectors. Nagra, Digital
Performer and Pro-Tools experience.
Associate in Arts Degree: Performance, audio engineering. Miami-Dade School of Music.
Music Major, Studio Jazz: University of Miami School of Music.
Owner operator, Aaton Super 16, Mitchell Fries 35mm reflex, B&H Eyemo 35mm
English/Portuguese/Spanish