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Filming interviews indoors

To help other filmmakers when filming interviews indoors, I’ve composed a list of ten points to consider before the interview takes place. Considering these different points will help ensure a successful outcome for you and the client when being asked to produce a new film…

Fast turnaround video production. Tripod mounted Lumix GH4 secured onto the top of my Tascam DR-60

Fast turnaround filming and editing for a press conference

I can offer a fast turnaround video production if required. In this case study, I explain one recent project after received an e-mail from the theme park company Alton Towers asking me if I was available to film a forthcoming press conference at The Science…

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Funding support films

Funding support films and videos produced for charities and other social enterprises can help secure more financial security. I’ve written a short guide to help teams involved get the most from their film or video project commissions. Explain complex messages One of the great strengths…

Promotional trailer video editor. Avid timeline showing video clips edited together on one track and audio clips edited onto different tracks

Promotional trailer video editor

Working as a promotional trailer video editor I’m always editing a range of different content into various styles. In this blog post, I give a brief overview as to how you might approach a trailer edit. Seconds to sell Working as a promotional trailer video…

Video editor CV Julian Langham at his workstation

Freelance video editor CV

Here is an online version of my freelance video editor CV. As a passionate and dedicated freelancer with over 15 years of experience, I am always excited to be editing new film and video projects. Freelance video editor As an experienced BBC trained video editor,…

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Quote for video editing

How to quote for video editing? As a BBC trained freelance video editor, I am frequently asked to estimate quotes for my video editing skills. An understanding of what factors can impact edit time will be required to estimate any video editing quote. How to…

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Full fibre connected edit suite

With a full-fibre connected edit suite, I can now support my post-production clients located elsewhere by offering the quickest file transfers worldwide. My edit suite now with super fast asynchronous fast internet enables me to upload and download media files or digital assets at the…

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How to protect your video media

Protect your video media is an introduction to protecting every editing project you are working on from hard drive failure written by a video editor. Protecting your video media When I’m booked as a freelance video editor, I frequently arrive at the client site to…