Video Production

My blog articles related to my video production experiences and knowledge

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Professional talking head video production: A complete guide

Professional talking-head video production is one of the most effective ways to communicate a message directly to an audience. Whether you are creating a corporate announcement, promotional video, social media content, thought-leadership piece, training video or LinkedIn post, a professionally produced talking-head video can help…

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Filming equipment list

Kit list As a freelance videographer and filmmaker, I have created a professional filming equipment list to support my future projects. Below is my current list of equipment that I own and that is available for filming gigs and film production projects Cameras Full-frame: Lumix…

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Social media videographer

As an experienced freelance video production professional, my skill set includes working as a social media videographer for my clients. Utilising my extensive videography skills, I am adept at crafting various styles of content to help tell engaging stories for my clients’ social media channels.

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Copyright for video content creators in the UK

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.

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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.

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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.

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Understanding business video production

I have spent over 15 years in business video production. In that time, I have built up everything I need to guide my clients through the entire process. As a self-shooting video producer, I direct, film, and edit all types of films and videos. I…

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Streaming video production: How it works

Streaming video production has become an essential method of communication with a wider audience. My production services include delivery of online video streaming with broadcast television standards and values gained during my years of BBC training and by utilising my broadcasting, post-production and editing skills…

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Practising macro videography

Macro videography is the art of filming tiny things or larger subjects in close-up detail. As I’ve always had an interest in macro visuals, I decided to dedicate some time to explore macro videography and learn new skills from the experience. Macro filming case study…

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Product videography

Working as a freelance videographer, my production base includes a studio space fully equipped with all the necessary camera and lighting kit for a wide range of filming commissions, including product videography, product filming, and product photography services. Short product videos can be used across…

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Videography how to learn

With over 15 years’ experience of videography, I share some of my perspectives and views to help anyone who might be interested in working in this field or becoming a freelance videographer. Do you have a passion for videography? Following your passions in life is…

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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…

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Announcing new stock video feature

My portfolio of stock video footage is a new and evolving feature of my website. As a freelance cameraman, filmmaker, and videographer, I capture many stunning visuals and beautiful moments throughout my work. I will add my favourite clips to this collection regularly over the…

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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…

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London filmmaker promoting diversity

As a freelance filmmaker, I always consider promoting diversity across my film and video commissions. By actively promoting diversity, I strive to ensure that all parts of our society find representation in the projects I produce. Promoting diversity in film and video production Some clients…

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Behind the scenes videographer

As a freelance cameraman and editor, I regularly work as a behind-the-scenes videographer on my commissions. This role lets me produce engaging, fast-paced, short-form content of varying durations for sharing across all social media channels. Behind-the-scenes video footage is a powerful way to promote any…

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Video production editing quote

Before requesting a video production editing quote for your project, consider these 12 important questions. Your answers will directly affect the pricing of any estimate I provide, so the more detail you can supply upfront, the more accurate your quote will be. 12 questions to…

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Samyang prime lenses

Samyang prime lenses and a Metabones speed booster are the latest acquisitions to my filming kit. I frequently update my filming and editing kit so that I can continue to enhance the quality of my video production and post-production commissions. Videographer filming kit update A recent purchase…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Full fibre connected edit suite

My full-fibre connected edit suite now lets me support post-production clients anywhere in the world with the fastest possible file transfers. Symmetrical gigabit broadband means I can upload and download media files and digital assets at speeds that genuinely change what is possible for remote…

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Linkedin video introduction

Linkedin introduction video production. Present yourself, your personality and your professional skills with an introductory video that can be uploaded onto your professional profile. Let me introduce you Introducing a new service – personal introduction videos for your Linkedin profile and social networking sites. Present…

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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…