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About me

I am an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking graduate of a BSc Film Production Technology degree course at Staffordshire University for which I was taught using state-of-the-art, industry standard equipment. I am a team player as well as being able to use my own initiative to think creatively and outside the box. I am interested in working at an entry level position in order to learn the craft and enhance the fundamental skills that I gained at university.

From my degree course I have already obtained fundamental skills in film acquisition, scriptwriting, post-production , and DVD authoring as well as gaining a full working knowledge of various cameras (Canon XL1, Panasonic 151, Canon 550D, among others) and software (Celtx, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, After Effects, and Autodesk Composite) , and completing the BBC Safeguarding Trust modules. I can display a drive and commitment to working within the film and media industry that would make me an excellent addition to your team.

A portfolio of my previous work can be found at *.

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AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Temp-Perm, Part time

LocationStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Skill LevelJunior

LanguagesEnglish

Tagged Job TitlesCamera Assistant, Runner, Assistant Producer

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Skills

From my BSc Film Production Technology degree course, I have alrady obtained fundamental skills in film acquisition, scriptwriting, post-production , and DVD authoring as well as gaining a full working knowledge of various cameras and software, and completing the BBC Safeguarding Trust modules. Cameras that I have had training in include: Panasonic 151, Canon 550D, Panasonic DVX100, Panasonic HVX200, and Canon XL1. I also have a proficient working knowledge of Celtx, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Composite, and Adobe Premiere Pro., I am a highly creative individual as evidenced by a number of short films that I have written and co-written as well as worked on in a number of other capacities including director and director of photography. Additionally I am well organised, highly analytical and able to communicate ideas clearly and concisely through a variety of means.

Sector Experience

Between September and October 2008, I completed a work experience placement for Junction 15 Productions. I was taken on as a Production Assistant. My duties involved general runner and grip work. I was later asked back by Junction 15 to assist on another shoot where I was tasked with helping with some lighting and camera operation. This gave me valuable experience with learning the intricacies of the Canon XL1, Panasonic DVX100, and some basic editing skills using Final Cut Pro., In September 2012, I conducted freelance work as an Assistant Camera for Zemap media on two projects, comedy drama Framed and a promotional video for BMI The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Hulme. My duties included marking scenes, providing a voice slate, providing schedule information to the director and preparing lighting for use in each scene. This role required me to report to both the camera operator and director. Additionally, I also acted as the on-set photographer.

Awards

2009 - 2012: Staffordshire University, BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology (2:2 with Honours), Modules Scriptwriting for Technologists, Cinematography Technology, Business and Law of include: the Film and Television Industry, Digital Distribution Technology, Marketing and Distribution in Film and Television, and Video Editing Technology., 2002 - 2009: Clough Hall Technology School and Sixth Form , A-Levels: Media Studies (B), English Language (B), Applied ICT (D), Extended Project (B), GCSEs: 11 at grades A-C including English and Maths.

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