PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a highly motivated, talented individual who has accomplished a lot so far. I am confident that I am able to work to a high level whilst unsupervised and under pressure as I am reliable and hard working. I have lots of enthusiasm in working with in post production and know how to behave appropriately in a place of work, and I am flexible enough to fit in with any style of work I may be asked to do. I can be a great team leader, but am also a good follower, always ready to do new and challenging tasks.
SKILLS
- Nuke
- Mocha
- After Effects
- Cinema 4D
- SynthEyes
- Shake
- Python
- DaVinci
- General organisation & Maintenance
- Problem Solving
- Time keeping
- Working as a team member or individual
- Great attention to detail
- Working at a fast pace but keeping work at high standard
EMPLOYMENT
Nuke Compositor – Automatik VFX (Berlin) – August 2013 – Present day
I am currently working as a compositor at Automatik VFX in Berlin, Germany. The tasks that I am required to perform include, compositing live action and CG images seamlessly, extracting mattes from green/blue screens and clean up/paint work. I perform these task using Nuke and a variety of other software. I also develop tools and scripts to aid tasks given to my colleagues and me.
Sport Logger – IMG World – August 2012 – August 2013
My role as a Logger at IMG World involves using IP Director to log football matches for major television companies including BBC’s Football League Show and other highlight packages. The work entails inputting live data for the editors to use for the programme.
3D VTR Logger – OBS (Olympic Broadcast Services) – July/August 2012
During the London 2012 Olympic Games I worked with the Broadcast Service as a 3D VTR Logger.
For this role I used IP Director to log the different events. I would also make a recording of the events using a Panasonic VTR machine and DVC Pro HD Tape. Some of the events include Athletics and Canoeing
Technical Edit Assistant – Blink TV – June/July 2012
At Blink TV I worked in the Post Production department as a Technical Edit Assistant. My roles for this position was to create motion graphics, design and burn DVD’s, handle exports and renders and perform ingest operations.
Director – Video Exposure – Nov 2009 – Present day
My company specialises in music promotional videos, corporate videos and motion graphics.
I take on all roles from camera work, logging, online and offline editing, distribution and administration.
Please visit my website for a list of clients and examples of my work.
The Dark Box – August 2010 – Present day
The Dark Box is a video production company that specializes in capturing live music, specifically for the rock & metal genre. My role in this company is to assist in filming events, directing shoots and editing videos.
Some of the events we have worked on are listed below.
- Bloodstock Festival “10,”11
- Devin Townsend Destruction Tour
WORK PLACEMENT
Goldcrest Post Production – April 2011
Half of my week was spent as a runner, showing me the first stages of employment at the company. The second part of the week I spent shadowing different departments that included, Offline editing, ADR and sound mixing.
North One Television – March 2008 – April 2008
Working with North One gave me an insight to how a professional TV production Company works. My roles included researching for future broadcasts and fact checking and transcribing for existing shows such as “Industrial Junky”.
I had to work hard to meet deadlines, while at the same time not rushing so that the final product was to the best of my ability.
Brit School Film & Digital Arts – Sep 2008 – July 2009
Working in the Film & Digital Arts department at the Brit School was demanding. I had to film and edit shows and events to professional levels with industry standard equipment. I used my time productively to meet deadlines and made sure that each film I created was the best that I could produce.
- Filming Shows
- Handling Film Equipment
- Editing Films
- Sound Engineering
EDUCATION
Ravensbourne 2010 – 2013
Ba Hons in Editing & Post Production – 2.1
The Brit School for Performing Arts and Technology 2006 – 2009
BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology – Triple Distinction
GCE Advanced Level in Media Studies – B
BTEC National Award in Arts Management – Distinction
St Ursula High School 2001 – 2006
GCSE
Double English Award Science Double Award Mathematics
Design & Technology Music Drama
HOBBIES
I enjoy sports such as skateboarding, surfing, football, climbing and cycling. Music is another passion of mine and I love the opportunity to either discuss or show others my taste and library.
