New post-production edit station This year felt the right time for me to invest in a video editing workstation upgrade. I’ve been using a Mac Pro (Late2013) ‘trash can’ and HD monitors for the last twelve years. Apart from one hardware update it has all…
Content creator As an experienced freelance video production professional, my skill set includes working as a social media videographer for my clients. Using my extensive videography skills, I am adept at creating different styles of crafted content to help tell engaging stories for my clients’…
Guide to editing professional showreels As an experienced BBC-trained video editor, I am frequently commissioned for my actor showreel editing services. In this blog article, I offer some tips to help make the process more efficient and affordable for anyone needing a showreel professionally edited….
Content copyright Working as a freelancer in video production, I’ve encountered many different scenarios related to copyright for content creators that have ultimately affected the projects’ copyright ownership. In this blog article, I offer some perspectives on the copyright issues and contacts you may encounter…
In this post, I offer some perspectives on sound recording for videographers, which I have gained from working as a freelancer across many genres of video production. Recording when filming solo As a videographer, I primarily direct and film on my own, so I need…
Working as a freelance videographer for over 15 years, I know that the right kit bags for videography have really helped me manage all my kit for filming. I usually film on my own, so being able to transport everything I may need for any…
Student questions A university media student contacted me to ask a series of questions about video editing. Below are the questions, along with my answers, which I hope might help anyone interested in developing a career in video editing. 1. What inspired you to become…
Video production with a teleprompter Filming with a teleprompter can be part of my video production services when booked as a cameraman, filmmaker or videographer. Here, I provide some guidance on using a teleprompter. Benefits of using a teleprompter Teleprompters can be a valuable aid…