Post-Production

My blog articles related to my post-production experiences and knowledge

Smartphone filming tips showing FilmicPro app in use

Smartphone filming tips

To provide some technical help when filming smartphones and other mobile devices like tablets, I’ve compiled a list of smartphone filming tips. During a recent commission, these smartphone filming tips came in very useful in supporting a group of 15 young actors who were collaborating…

Lockdown music video production showing four video boxes

Lockdown music video production

Even in isolation or lockdown, a music video production can still be created by collaborating with other musicians and artists that are not with you. Using a recent music video that I edited together as a case study, I explain some tips about what to…

Lighting for filming showing a collection of lights

Lighting for filming

Considering, measuring and controlling the lighting when filming any kind of video will help ensure you record the best quality visuals possible. Here I write a brief overview of the basic concept of using light which, with your camera selected to manual mode, can help…

Videography kit lighting showing two Dedo sotlights

Videography lighting kit

When starting out as a video production freelancer buying videography lighting kit will be an essential consideration. In this blog post, I explain some of the factors and decisions I took when purchasing my lights and lighting kit. Buying your first lights The very first…

Stock video NYE Midnight London Eye Big Ben sounds GRADED

Announcing new stock video feature

My portfolio of stock video footage will be an evolving feature of my website. During my freelance work as a cameraman, filmmaker and videographer I enjoy capturing many stunning visuals and beautiful moments. I will be constantly adding some of my favourite images to this…

Avid conform showing editors timeline

Avid conform

This blog post details a recent Avid Conform case study. The project to be conformed was a series of short films destined for online use. A significant challenge of this project, presented in post-production, was the massive amount of the large raster media involved. Avid…

Skills needed for filmmaking showing Julian Langham with camera kit

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. A wide shot showing a studio video production in progress.

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…