Sound recording for videographers
As a videographer, I primarily direct and film on my own, so I need to manage everything to the best of my ability. Recording the highest-quality sound available for any given scenario is one required skill.
Kit bags for videography
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 shoot safely, securely and in a manageable way is very important to me.
Filming 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.
Videography tips
Based on many years of working as a freelancer, I have compiled a checklist of helpful videography tips for filming. This list of videography tips results from my own experiences of filming a wide range of content for various clients working in London, across the…
Content creation services
Our talented and friendly content creative services offer expert skills and technical knowledge to realise your content creation goals. We produce, film and edit high-quality live-action video content, create bespoke graphic design, shoot photographic images and compose original music and sound. Creative promotion We can…
Motion control cameraman
Explaining my assignment working as a motion control cameraman that took place both in the Milton Court and the Barbican main concert hall in London over a period of four days. My specific role was to film close moving shots of the performing artists, for…
Skills needed for filmmaking
What are the skills needed for filmmaking? The art and craft of working as a freelance filmmaker can be regarded as an essential modern-day craft skill. Every industry, business and professional now requires films and videos to help with their bespoke communication and promotion. There’s…
Behind the scenes videographer
Working as a freelance cameraman and editor my commissions include working as a behind the scenes videographer. This enables me to provide engaging, fast-paced and short-form content of different durations that can be shared on all social media channels. ‘Behind-the-scenes’ video footage is a great way…
Filming a panel discussion
Filming a panel discussion with multiple camera angles and individual radio microphones for each contributor allows the later editing of the discussion to create a highlights video and delivering various length versions. Panel debate video production Digital Drama, a multi-media production company, commissioned me to…
Producing a music video in a small studio
When you are looking at producing a music video especially a low budget music video its good to utilise the resources you have access to. We devised this music video based around filming in a very small studio space. Music video production and filming This…
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 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…
Cameraman for corporate filming
This corporate filming case study gives an overview of my recent trip to Rotterdam to film a live webinar series with a crew for international distribution. Flying out to film a corporate webinar I was recently was booked as a cameraman to film a series…
Filming a studio based art-house film
Working as Director of Photography I was commissioned to lead a small crew on the production of an art-house style film. In this case study, I give a brief overview of the project. Filming a short film at Elephant Studios The project was to be…
Tips for filming outdoors
Here are some tips for filming outdoors. For producers or cameramen thinking ahead, these ideas and suggestions may help avoid problems when filming takes place on location. 11 tips for filming outdoors I recently spent a day’s assignment working as a DOP on the filming…
Filming live performances
Filming live performances and music gigs are a great opportunity to produce and film live performance videos for musicians and artists. Most venues will have a lighting rig with the necessary sound equipment already installed along with a suitable raised stage and a space large…
Filming at BBC Maida Vale
Filming at BBC Maida Vale may require some advance planning to ensure that your filming project runs smoothly. I was fortunate to be awarded a commission by the well-known Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir to create a showreel film for their website which included some filming…
DBS checked cameraman
As a DBS checked cameraman, I am often commissioned to film video projects which may include working with or filming groups of vulnerable people. Here I explain some of the projects that I have worked on. Ensuring safe working practices As a DBS checked cameraman,…
Freelance Data Wrangler
Explaining the process of working as a freelance data wrangler on a one-day film production as a short case study. Managing digital camera file-based media Managing, spot-checking, and backing up large quantities of digital media files on a film set or shoot is generally now…
How to make a music video
I enjoy working on music-based projects and music videos. I’ve worked as a video producer, director, cameraman and post-production editor whilst at the BBC and as a freelancer. I share my freelance video production perspective to help anyone who might be thinking of creating a…
Shoulder rig for DSLR
I needed a shoulder rig for my DSLR, so looked at building one to explore how it felt when filming. It was an interesting exercise which I enjoyed bringing together. This shoulder rig for DSLR can be adapted for many different types of cameras and…
Julian Langham Videographer for Video Production in the UK and abroad.
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