About me

Please accept the attached CV as my application for the vacancy of Video & Digital Media specialist

I've been working in visual media for over 12 years, producing everything from corporate media, training videos, TV, music videos and live event filming.

I've adept at producing and directing various productions, including TV programmes, corporate films, music videos, features and live events. I'm just as experienced in solo productions for small budget projects as assembling and managing crew for large budget productions. I always deliver the highest quality possible in both creative feel and content, making the most of the time and budget resources available. I'm constantly developing my skills and stay up to date in terms of new production techniques and best practice.

I've shot on a wide range of cameras and have extensive experience shooting both single camera and multi camera productions. Productions include TV, premiere league football, concerts at Wembley Arena and The NEC, numerous interviews, green screen work, numerous corporate features and extensive experience filming cars and other vehicles, having worked for ITV on a Top Gear style weekly magazine programme for 18 months. I've previously managed and operated a chromakey studio and hire facility which ranged from providing technical assistance and advice to fully producing entire projects for clients.

Most of my recent work has been shot using either HD cameras or HDSLR cameras, although I'm adept at obtaining the best possible footage from the available resources. I also have considerable experience with lighting setups and I'm frequently hired as either a spark, gaffer or lighting technician or as a lighting for corporate features, music videos and TV, utilising my electrical skills and qualifications and ensuring health and safety regulations are followed at all times.

I hold numerous editing qualifications, with certification in both Avid and Apple post production systems, obtaining the highest level possible for Final Cut Studio, other than training to teach the software. I have ten years experience of editing to broadcast standards and have preciously worked on two internationally broadcast animation series. I also have ten years experience working with Adobe After Effects, designing visual effects, compositing, working with greenscreen footage and producing graphics. I'm experienced with encoding and delivering finished productions for numerous platforms including broadcast, Dvd, Youtube IPTV and mobile devices such as Iphone and Ipod. I recently spent two months studying compression for Internet TV and as part of this I also investigated the I'm also requirements for video streaming using the 4G mobile network standard which is currently being rolled out across the globe.

Other skills and experience include sound recording and manipulation, jib operation, vision mixing, autocue setup and operation, colour correction and grading, DVD and technical project consultancy.

Prior to working in media, I previously worked in electrical and electronic engineering, with the majority of this time spent working in the automotive industry, including experience working for Rover/BMW, Land Rover, Peugeot and Rolls Royce.

I believe I would bring a wide range of skills and experience to the role, tackle the diverse styles and subjects the role will present and look forward to being given the chance to deliver high quality media productions for your company. Passionate and enthusiastic for all thing

A small selection of my previous work can be viewed via the following link

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Contract
Freelance, Part time, Remote
Location
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Skill Level
Senior
Creativepool member since 8 February 2011