Freelance since 2012, I have worked across multiple sectors & developed my unique skills for content creation.

 
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I graduated in 2010 with a Bachelors in ‘Film studies and Video Production’ and a passion for photography. I combine my eye for visual detail and narrative to create cohesive and visually strong work that looks and sounds great.

With feature, commercial, theatrical, corporate, B2B and B2C experience to name a few, you can be sure I bring a creative and dynamic skillset to any shoot.

 

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Skills

Camera
C300 MKII / FS7 / DSLR & Mirrorless / Action cameras * Go Pro

Editing
Premiere / After effects / Photoshop / Lightroom / Davinci Resolve

Sound
Radio mics & Lav’s / Shotguns & XLR / Zoom field recorders

Gimbal Operation
Zhiyun Crane 2 / DJI Ronin S

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Education
BA - Film studies and Video Production // University of West London // 2007-2010

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R E S U M E


2012 - 2022

Freelance Video // Photography

JOB ROLES:

First AC

Videographer

Photographer

Lighting cameraman

Editor

Camera Assistant

Production Assistant

Special Effects Runner

I’m a midweight freelance creative with a passion for creating visual work and 8 years of production experience.

My portfolio consists of corporate (B2B), branding (B2C), commercial, wedding and feature film work.

 Key Skills:

·         Confident in setups of production lighting, subjects & scenes.

·         Collaborating with production teams.

·         Focusing on all aspects of production be it photography, video, lighting and editing.

·         Well versed in the theoretical and practical aspects of production.

·         Strong eye for visual detail.

·         Directing crew, talent and clients alike.

·         Keeping up to date with digital trends, techniques and industry news.

·         Personable approach.

·         Keeping integrity at the heart of my work.


2008-2022

December 2020

BBC - TOP GEAR - [Freelance]

BTS camera - BROADCAST

Shooting behind the scenes content on the James Bond special.

January 2019 – Present 2021

Shoot Media - [Freelance]

Lighting, Camera and editing. NON BROADCAST.

Freelancing for the creative agency ‘Shoot Media’ Producing video content on location and events for their B2C, commercial clients and partners.

Our most recent efforts saw us create promotional content for clients ‘Scandit’ & ‘Tech.’ Creating engaging content for use at trade shows and advertising alike.

Shooting on a range of kit from C300, FS7, 5DMKII and editing in house.

February 2019

Fire Global Media / DYNAMO - Freelance

Lead Cameraman and editing. NON BROADCAST.

Video production for magician DYNAMO.

A daily at the mandrake hotel, heading up a small two man crew to produce BTS and VOX pops for promotional, social driven content.

 

April  2018 – January 2019

Why Media – Digital Design & Marketing agency. (Part Time 16 hours per week)

Lighting Cameraman, editing & photography. NON BROADCAST

As lead videographer for Why Media I worked both alone as well as alongside the in house design and marketing teams. I facilitated the production of digital video and photographic content for a wide client range within the B2B & B2C sectors.

 

2012 -2016

CIMA (Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants)

Lighting Cameraman and editing. NON BROADCAST

Over a 3 year period I worked closely with various departments to create corporate video content for in house consumption, training purposes and brand awareness.

I worked closely with the CEO, CFO, Investors, students and Presidents alike.

 

November 2016 (Daily)

Bespoke Banter & L’Oréal

Production assistant/runner. NON BROADCAST.

A daily working closely with one of the agencies top creative directors.  

Assisting  the cinematographer with camera set ups, lighting and other general duties on set for a L’Oréal’ promotional exclusive.

 

June - September 2015

Arcadia SFX

Production assistant/runner. FEATURE + ADVERTISING

In my role at Arcadia, I was responsible for assisting the Special effects coordinator and other senior crew with live, practical effects. The shoots included producing effects on set for brands such as; WWE, River Island & Exxon Mobile.

 

September – November 2012

Q&Q - Freelance

Lighting Cameraman and editing. NON BROADCAST.

Producing promotional and brand content for theater production agency, Q&Q.

Filming and editing of original BTS, VOX-POPS and animation with cast and creative interviews for the west end launch of the revised play ‘Beautiful Thing’.

 

November 2008

David Harris SFX

Production assistant/runner. FEATURE

In this role I was responsible for assisting the Special effects coordinator and other senior crew with live practical effects on the set of the feature film ‘kickAss’.