Shooting AP - Rizzle Kicks-Live And Typical, US3 Productions (Channel4) Feb/Mar 2012
Set up equipment on location, and filmed an interview, actuality and the live show.Used the 7D camera for filming. Also shot an interview with Mark Ronson.
MTV Networks Europe - Assistant Producer - MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV) Sept/Nov 2011Made edit decision lists, wrote voiceover scripts and edit produced 10 spotlight packages. Assisted in gathering key archive footage for an EMA Amy Winehouse tribute. Sorted music cue sheets for the artist spotlight packages I produced.
ITN/Contemporary TV - Shooting AP -Could The Tottenham Riots Have Been Prevented? (Channel4) Aug 2011Assisted Contemporary TV's Lynn Ferguson in filming a current affairs item for channel 4.Filmed interviews with the community advisor, friends and family of Mark Duggan.
Pricey Media - Shooting AP - Signed By Katie Price (Living TV)
July 2011
Self-shooting AP on Katie's reality show about a search for a new model to represent. I used the XF305 camera to shoot actuality and interview contestants. Also shot vox pops, searched for new stories and assisted the Producer/Directors. I briefed contestants and handled rushes.
Twofour Broadcast - Assistant Producer- 50 Greatest Wedding Shockers (E4) Jan / March 2011
Assisted P/D Jill Cumberbatch in making a countdown programme, which aired the week of the Royal wedding. Found contributors in the UK and US, and booked celebrities for interviews. Sorted out archive, and sourced props for the shoots. Handled release forms. Assisted P/D in filming on location, and researched new stories.
MTV - Assistant Producer - Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project (MTV) Nov 2010
Assisted Executive Producer John Kearns, and various Producer/Directors in the filming of a lavish event for MTV. Interviewed contributors on camera and sorted release forms for MTV UK and US. Made shooting notes, handled rushes, and dealt with any equipment problems.
Red Spider Productions- Shooting AP/Editor - Chef On The Frontline -June/Sept 2010
Assisted Executive Producer Liz Mills in the development of two factual television pilots. Shot and edited 'Chef On The Frontline', and edited the daytime factual TV pilot 'Posh Squad'.
Red Bee Media -Researcher - BBC Electric Proms Trails 2010 (BBC2) -Sept 2010
Researched and purchased memorabilia clothing and items of performing artist to budget. Sourced and cleared still images of three legendary music artists for the animated montage.
B3 Media - Assistant Producer - Skateboards & Spandex - Mar/April 2010Phone bashing agents, chaperones, children's parents and sorting equipment and schedules for a 6 day shoot. Clearing 30 children with each of their local education authorities. Chasing up licences, and assisting the director, producer and co-ordinator.
Square i media - Development Researcher-Shooter/ Editor -Mar/May 2009
Shot a number of television pilots, interviews, corporate videos, adverts, and video packages using the EX1 and Z1 cameras, and edited them using final cut pro. Shot and edited a football pilot show called 'Talking Balls', self-shot and edited the 'Miss Great Britain' pilot show, and covered various events for client companies including Earl's Court's 2009 Internet World for The Rich Media Agency. Sourced and researched ideas for new programmes.
Remedy Productions- Archive Researcher/Logger-Beginners Guide To Voodoo (Channel 4)- Mar/Apr 2007
Found interpreters for documentary, researched facts and searched for archive material. Transcribed rushes prior to post production. Post documentary I wrote a script for the E4 music show 'Nothing But', and received training in camera lighting.
Xstream East Productions- Shooting Researcher /Editor- He Said, She Said - Feb 2009
Came up with ideas, sourced questions and shot and edited a number of video campaign packages for the company website, using a DSR-250P, Z1, and PD100 cameras, and Final Cut Pro. Interviewed young people at PRU (pupil referral unit) groups at Harpley School, and at youth clubs on issues of gender stereotyping, and social awareness. Campaign to be launched in March 2009.
Remedy Productions- Clips Researcher- On Tour With The NME Awards - (Channel 4) Jan/Mar 2007
Worked on a music documentary on the run up to the award show. Researched archive, located clips and transcribed rushes during post production. Liaised with the producer/director and suggested ideas for the edit decision list. Researched and validated information and statistics. Used the PD170 as second cameraman. Assisted and escorted talent at the NME Awards.
MTV Networks Europe- Researcher/ Logger- The Perfect Body? (MTV) Dec/Jan 2006
Researched audience members and contributors for interviewing, and assisted with the creative development of the MTV News Special. Also assisted with a catwalk show as part of the programme. Worked as assistant floor manager, organized release forms and prepared contributors for idents and interviews. Logged all rushes prior to post production.
Tiger Aspect -Clips Researcher/ Edit Logger -Make Me A Supermodel - (Channel 5) Oct/Nov 2006
Assisted the Edit Producers in locating clips for the series and the spin off show. Contributed ideas and assisted with the editing of VT's. Logged and organized rushes in post production. Trained in digitizing rushes for editing. Fully trained in using Showcase Graphics Scheduler and V4 Retrieve.
Endemol UK- Clips Researcher/ Logger -The Match - (Sky One) Aug/Oct 2006
Worked in Newcastle on the reality sports show
The Match for Sky One. Assisted Edit Producers in locating footage for the VT's using Showcase Scheduler. Regularly assisted crew and logged on PSC location shoots. Logged in the gallery as well as facilities logging.
MTV Networks Europe- Audience Coordinator/Event Assistant (MTV) Aug 2006
Worked on an MTV Kasabian gig. Liaised with managers and purchased equipment needed whilst staying to budget. Arranged contributors on set and helped in ushering the audience.
MTV Networks Europe- Junior Researcher/ Floor Manager-Radio Gaga (VH1) -Feb/July 2006
Researching celebrity guests prior to the show, people finding and devising questions for presenters. Assisted in organizing shooting schedules on location. Generated creative ideas for the content of the show. Responsible for timing music videos using the Avid Media Log, and dubbing shows. Floor Managing, during the live show. Communicating with contributors and competition winners over the phone. Used PD170 and Z1 to shoot vox pops, idents & VT's.
Freedom TV- Production Assistant- The Pepsi World Challenge (Channel 4) Jan/Feb 2006
Worked on location, assisting the PD (Producer/ Director) on shooting days, and doing DV camera work using the PD 150. Fully trained in using the Avid Media Log program. Responsible for the organizing and logging of rushes.
MTV Networks Europe- Runner/Camera Op-Total Request Live (MTV) Apr/Dec 2005
Handled rushes and assisted the AP's with VT edits prior to the show. Operated PD150 cameras to film vox pops & VT's, and also interviewed contributors. Logged the live show and did transcripts daily. Organized production meetings and ushered the audience for the show. Received intermediate DV camera training in sound & lighting. Worked with teams in contributing ideas, researched celebrity guests & locations. Organized transport requirements for crew & cast.