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, I am adept at transforming raw footage into striking and original short-form broadcast standard films and videos, which enhance audience engagement. Key strengths include: utilising a wide range of equipment and solutions to deliver edits which fulfil narrative requirements for various genres across commercial, corporate and not for profit organisations; collaborating with stakeholders to rescue and transform failing projects within pressurised creative and technical settings; managing processes and systems to drive at-pace delivery of editing projects, often exceeding initial specification; and demonstrating strong technical skills (Avid) and safe working practices to manipulate and manage valuable media and project assets. My freelance editor resume includes:
Key Expertise:
Narrative creation & storytelling
Video production & self-shooting skills
Editing a wide range of content durations from 10 sec through to 120 min broadcast programmes
Avid Media Composer & Symphony
Multi-camera workflow
Project and stakeholder management
Delivery focused
Editing content for all social media channels
Career Highlights:
Working as a freelancer videographer I was commissioned to film and 3 x 90-minute stage performances for the London School of Musical Theatre. Filming in UHD on my own with six cameras I then edited the multi-camera performances using Avid Media Composer to best follow the cast performances and storyline. As the project was for HD delivery I was able to adjust the raster size of each UHD shot for best framing. The three colour graded sign-off films were delivered within a four-week schedule to meet the timetables streaming dates.
The Koestler Trust charity required further funding and increased promotion for their ‘Arts for Offenders’ mentoring project. Engaged as filmmaker and video editor to produce a 20-minute documentary exploring the project, illustrated with a series of powerful case studies. Met project team to establish plan/timetable; liaised with CEO to manage sensitive disclosure /access issues; filmed contributors across UK locations including HMP Lewes; and utilised creative editing skills to capture and communicate an engaging story. Succeeded in delivering a powerful film, enabling future funding for the Koestler Trust.
A leading creative marketing agency was required to deliver a short film for a premium drinks brand. Engaged as a freelance video editor to manage an evolving brief, following a problematic filming schedule. Edited film from camera footage and no script; searched contributors ‘sync’ to build a story; edited 4 days of filming into 3 minutes; sourced production music tracks and painted edit with cutaways and action shots; and delivered the final film for approval by creative and client team. Succeeded in delivering challenging final edit on time and within budget.
The BBC required editing skills for 8 x 25-minute special programmes filmed at international locations. Requested by production as the video editor to deliver a dynamic and engaging edit to BBC broadcast technical standards. Liaised with production teams to understand narrative requirements; reviewed script and studied raw footage; selected high music content to appeal to the target audience; and delivered to editorial guidelines. I succeeded in delivering a series of high-quality programmes.
Current Role:
June 2009 to date: freelance video editor, filmmaker and videographer
Assignments focus on various technical & creative broadcast-standard video projects, delivering highly crafted programme content with engaging narratives. Below is a list of a few notable assignments completed during this period.
Notable Assignments:
Commissioned to produce, film and edit a short film on behalf of the Arts Council-funded Carnival Arts Advocacy Project. Filmed 4 separate carnivals across UK locations; formed sound bed utilising a combination of interviews and music tracks, and edited stories and images from footage to deliver a 5-minute film as well as 1 & 2 minutes cut down versions.
Engaged as a freelance video editor by ESA Films to edit a corporate video for ACE Insurance. Interacted with producer, director to understand their needs and to deliver a high-end film on a tight timeline. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by changing edit to meet evolving client requirements.
Commissioned by British Film Institute to edit a highlights video showreel showcasing the best films created by young filmmakers. Viewed 100+ short films and animations to produce shortlist, re-edited scenes to create shorter, dynamic versions, and worked with the BFI team to ensure final selection reflected a wide range of subject matter and genres.
Commissioned by The Koestler Trust for 6 consecutive years to produce, film and edit the annual documentary. Delivered a powerful film detailing award-winning artist, Sarah Lucas, and the story behind her installation at Festival Hall through to exhibition opening day. Edited footage to create a powerful narrative, demonstrating social perceptiveness and selected music from Koestler Trust Awards entrants to add depth to the storyline.
January 1996 to June 2009: BBC Television: Video Editor
Reported to many programme editors and producers with responsibility for editing and sound mixing whole programmes, films and promotional trailers from camera media and programme content to an agreed brief and BBC editorial and technical standards.
Worked alongside and supported freelance editors with local knowledge new to the shared workflow environment area to assist with smooth post-production.
Managed a range of broadcast post-production equipment to capture, store, archive and delete media and meta-data assets. Conducted quality assessment reviews and checks.
Provided first-line support for 28 edit suites using Avid ISIS and Interplay, shared PC systems and associated interconnected technology.
Devised processes to improve efficiency within large digital media file-based workflows.
Delivered complex Avid conforms, multi-camera clip grouping, complex audio syncing, consolidates and transcodes.
Video Editor CV – Qualifications and Training
2014: BBC: Creative Thinking
2013: Ravensbourne College: Video Compression and Codecs
2011: Arri Lighting Academy: Practical Lighting
2010: Ravensbourne College: Shooting in HD
2009: BBC Elstree: Shooting and Directing
2008: BBC: Avid / ISIS / Interplay Media and meta-data management systems
2007: BBC Elstree: Camerawork and Lighting Courses
2001: VET London: Avid FX Courses
2000: BBC: The Craft of Video Editing
1996: BBC: Introduction to Television
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