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Rene Carl Babasa

@renecarlbabasa

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Cinematographer and video editor who turns stories into impactful visuals and motion.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can cinematograph and edit with strong storytelling—taking direction, improving visuals through color, typography, and sound, and collaborating on projects that audiences genuinely want to watch.

I’m a cinematographer and editor who describes myself as a “multi-media designer and storyteller.” I love recording, scripting, and editing videos that communicate clearly and keep the audience engaged.

I’m studying Visual Communcations at Edmonds College, and I’ve built proof of impact through audience work—editing and scripting a video that captured “OVER160,000 total views.” My focus is on creating cohesive stories with strong direction, pacing, and visual choices.

In high school, I recorded and edited multiple Mariner High School band videos, including composing a collage edit for an “end of year” band slideshow with videos and promos. For the MarinerHighSchoolBandPromo (2021), I collaborated with leadership and the band director to create a promo video to get people interested in joining the program.

Through projects and work, I’ve expanded into directing and pre-production too—directing, storyboarding, and editing the short film “ExamHeist,” and videographing, scripting, and editing a short film for my internship experience. I’m committed to improving and communicating with others so the team can succeed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intern

Current

HeartArtStudio

Apr 2026 - Present (3 months)

Videographed, scripted, and edited a short film for a video production class. Helped redesign and identify a brand with simpler designs, fonts, and layouts for future designers.

Cinematography Script Writing Video Editing Typography

Current

Intern - WeightGain

Current

HeartArtStudio

Apr 2026 - Present (3 months)

Videographed, scripted, and edited a short film for a video production class.

Cinematography Script Writing Video Editing

MHS Band Slideshow

Mariner High School Band

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Recorded and edited multiple videos and created an end-of-year collage slideshow for the Mariner High School band, including promo and showcase videos for the band director.

Video Editing Cinematography

Librarian

Mariner High School Band

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Recorded and edited multiple videos showing what the Mariner Band was like, presenting a yearly collage edit.

Video Editing Cinematography

Video Editor

RBUprising

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Edited numerous videos for a team.

Video Editing

Mariner High School Band Promo

Mariner High School Band

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Collaborated with the band director and leadership team to create a promotional video to encourage people to join the program.

Video Editing Cinematography

Cinematographer & Editor

Renebabasa

Cinematographer and editor creating video projects and storytelling content.

Cinematography Video Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Edmonds College

Visual Communications

2024 - 2026

Activities and societies: 30 Days Fixing My Friends Account (project).

Studying Visual Communications at Edmonds College from 2024 to 2026. Completed a class project related to fixing a friends account over 30 days.

Edmonds College

Visual Communications, Visual Communications

2024 - 2026

Activities and societies: 30 Days Fixing My Friends Account; Mariner High School 10 Day Challenge.

Pursuing a Visual Communications program at Edmonds College from September 2024 to June 2026.

Mariner High School

High School Diploma

2017 - 2021

Activities and societies: MHS Band slideshow/editor (2019–2021) and Mariner High School Band Promo (2021); recorded and edited band videos.

Completed high school with a diploma from Mariner High School from 2017 to 2021. Edited and produced multiple band videos and slideshows, including an end-of-year band showcase and a 2021 band promo.