About Martin

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•  Over ten years professional editing experience across multiple genres and formats

•  Short-form and long-form production; offline and online editing; multi-camera editing and mixing

•  Work well on my own and as part of a team as well as liaising with directors, producers and clients

•  Thorough understanding of broadcast technical requirements including tapeless workflows

•  Thrive under pressure; superb attention to detail; excellent structural and storytelling skills

•  Quick thinker with natural creative ability

•  Clients have included: Amazon.co.uk; BBC; BBC Worldwide; Coca-cola; Currys; De Agostini; Disney; Enjoy England;
   The Dog's Trust; E! Television; Fremantle; Hit Entertainment; ITV; Lidl; Living TV; Mattel; Ministry of Sound;
   Nintendo; Play.com; Sony; 2 entertain; Top Shop; Universal; Virgin Media; Warner Brothers; Woolworths


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Credits

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Man On A Ledge - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Kill List - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two - BBC , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
Entertainment show for BBC Two.

Street Dance 2 - Intermission , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
Feature film trailer

The Awakening - The , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Machine Gun Preacher - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Attack The Block - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Warrior - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

The Devil's Double - The Editpool , Unspecified
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

What If, Like Me... - Sean Kelly Productions , England
2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Drama

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Elite Squad 2 - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
Feature film trailer

British Gas Nectar Points Investor Day - Base Films , England
2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Conference film

easyJet Nectar Points Investor Day - Base Films , England
2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Conference film

Arrietty - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
Studio Ghibli animated feature film trailer

'Reach You' Engine-EarZ Experiment - Base Films , England
2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Music video

Source Code - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Street Wars - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Tekken - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Hall Pass - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Unknown - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Saw: The Final Chapter - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV & Online Spots

Ironclad - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spots

Powder - The Editpool , England
2011 - Editor (Avid)
Feature film trailer

Britain in Motion - Big Earth , England
2011 - Editor (Offline)
10-part factual series for Blighty

World Business News - FBC Media , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Current affairs programme for CNBC

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - Synchronicity , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
TV Spot

Film 2010 - BBC One , England
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Film show for BBC One.

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show - Synchronicity , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Internet trailer for stand-up comedy DVD.


BT Internal Promotional Charity Film - Clear Cut Pictures , England
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Short film highlighting BT employees and their chosen charities as they compete for an award.

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two - BBC Two , England
2010 - Editor (Offline)
Entertainment show for BBC Two.

Barclays Global Retail Banking Programme - Banana Split Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Online corporate film for the bank

Zingzillas - Banana Split Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercial for the children's series

Centrica Energy - Bruce Dunlop & Associates , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Corporate film for the energy company focusing on their 2010 interim results

Ecco 'Walk More' - Bruce Dunlop & Associates , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Brand Film for the shoe company

The Little Big Club Live - Tadpole Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Live outdoor children's show for Hit Entertainment

A Shade of Grey - Sparkler Productions , Wales
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Drama

Cheat - Rob Oldfield Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Sci-fi comedy-drama

A Night to Remember - Banana Split Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Pilot show and promo for BBC Worldwide

BBC Spotlight Promo - Banana Split Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Promo for BBC Worldwide showcasing their work

Shaun the Sheep: Spring Lamb - Banana Split Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercial for Aardman animation's spin off series

Lidl (Phase 2)  - Banana Split Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Avid)
Continuation of the weekly TV commercial campaign for the popular supermarket chain.

Camilla Dallerup: Cardiodance Workout (Dir: Brian Klein) - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Funky fitness DVD.

Threshold (Dir: Sean Kelly) - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Drama: Boundaries training film for the Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder unit at Broadmoor Hospital.

Davina Fit - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
10'' commercial for Davina McCall's fitness video

Life - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercials for David Attenborough's breathtaking cutting edge series.

Jessie Wallace: Look At Me Now Workout & DVD Extras (Dir: Brian Klein) - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Stylish fitness DVD, including DVD extras.

Currys Instore Promos - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Compiled promos for continual playback within stores across the country.

Chuggington: Wheels to the Rails - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercials for the computer animated children's series.

Merlin: Series 2 - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercials for the popular TV series.

Star Trek (2009)  - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Fast-paced featurette about J.J. Abrams' take on the classic sci-fi series.

The Fix - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Vibrant and fun weekly entertainment show for Living TV.

Benidorm: Series 3 - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercials for the popular TV series.

Bad Company (Dir: Jason King) - Sparkler Productions & Plastic Buddha Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Feature film trailer.

Strictly Come Dancing: Live at the O2 - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Internet trailer for DVD release.

Red Dwarf: Back to Earth (Dir: Doug Naylor) - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
20" commercials for the hit sci-fi series, supervised by the show's creator, Doug Naylor.

Lesbian Vampire Killers - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Internet featurette for the feature film.

The Saint - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
20" & 10" part-works commercials for the successful 1960s TV series starring Roger Moore.

Lidl (Phase 1)  - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Weekly TV commercial campaign for the popular supermarket chain.

Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Commercials and internet trailers.

Mark Watson: Live at the Bloomsbury Theatre (Dir: Paul Wheeler) - Banana Split Productions , England
2009 - Editor (Avid)
Stand-up comedy show.

Bad Company (Dir: Jason King) - Sparkler Productions & Plastic Buddha Productions , Wales
2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Independent feature film: A psychological thriller about a young woman that finally seizes her chance to escape an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, only to enter far more upsetting circumstances.

Movie News - Banana Split Productions , England
2008 - Editor (Avid)
Fast-paced movie show for Virgin 1.

Jonas Brothers: Live in London TV Special - Banana Split Productions , England
2008 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
An exclusive look into the world-famous boy band for the Disney Channel. Including concert footage and behind the scenes.

Spider-Man 3 Movie Special - Banana Split Productions , England
2007 - Editor (Avid)
TV special for ITV. A behind the scenes look at the movie.

Hip Hop Body Workout - Banana Split Productions , England
2007 - Editor (Avid)
The ultimate dance workout for people who want Hip Hop bodies!

The Da Vinci Code Movie Special - Banana Split Productions , England
2006 - Editor (Avid)
TV special for ITV. A behind the scenes look at the movie.

Journey Through The Da Vinci Code - Banana Split Productions , England
2006 - Editor (Avid)
Documentary presented by Charlie Stayt exploring the locations used in the book.

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Employment History

Freelance Editor (May 2010 - )

Banana Split Productions
Senior Editor* (Jan 2006 - May 2010)
Ensuring the smooth running of the post-production environment as well as providing support for the Editors and Junior Editors. Commercials, corporate, drama, fitness videos, promos, movie specials, music videos and trailers. *Position was made redundant due to department consolidation.

Freelance Editor (Aug 2003 - Dec 2005)
Experience involved commercials and long form programming including documentaries.

Banana Split Productions
Trainee Editor then Editor (Jan 2000 - March 2003)
Commercials, promos, corporate, long form programming, creating pack shots and linear editing.

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Education

BA (Hons) Film and Video (2:1) (1996 - 1999)
University of Wales College, Newport, Wales
Experience involved extensive use on Avid Xpress, Media Composer as well as 16mm film production
Dissertation: The Viewer and the Viewed: The Significance of Voyeurism in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock

BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (Distinction) (1995 - 1996)
Brighton College of Technology, East Sussex

A Level: Art and Design (A), English Literature (C), Film Studies (C) (1993 - 1995)
Lewes Tertiary College, Lewes
 
GCSE Level: Art, English Language, Film Studies, Photography, Physics, Mathematics (1988 - 1993)
Warden Park School, Cuckfield, West Sussex

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Industry Qualifications

Soho Editors Final Cut Pro Training
Soho Editors After Effects CS5 Training

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Technical Equipment

  • Avid (Adrenaline, Media Composer, Symphony)
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • After Effects CS5
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • VT Op
  • Photoshop
  • Camera (Z1/PD150)

     

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Referees

Andi Turner, Head of Post Production, Banana Split Productions
andi.turner@bananasplitprods.com
Working relationship - Worked with Andi for ten years in all areas of post production and programming.

Ray Brennan, Creative Director
ray.brennan1@btinternet.com
Working relationship - Worked with Ray on television idents, a promo for Enjoy England and a viral ad for the Earls Court & Olympia exhibition venue.
 
Sean Kelly, Writer/Director
seanpkelly@hotmail.co.uk
Working relationship - Worked with Sean on short films, most recently 'What If, Like Me...' as well as 'Threshold', a drama/training film for the Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder unit at Broadmoor Hospital.

Jason King, Writer/Director, Plastic Buddha Productions
emails.jason@googlemail.com
Working relationship - Worked with Jason on numerous short films as well as 'Bad Company', a recent independent feature film.


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Industry Awards

Won BEST FEATURE and BEST IN FESTIVAL awards in July at the Crystal Palace Film Festival for director Jason King's debut feature, 'Bad Company'
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Skills

  • Offline and online editing
  • Multi-camera editing
  • Sound mixing
  • Writer (novels, scripts, short stories)
  • Filmmaker
  • Experienced camera operator


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Additional Information

Industries

  • Commercials, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Film, 
  • Music Promos, 
  • Online, 
  • Theatre, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Childrens, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Comedy (Children's), 
  • Commercial, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Drama: Feature Film, 
  • Drama: Short Film, 
  • Education, 
  • Entertainment, 
  • Health, 
  • Historical Documentary, 
  • Magazine, 
  • Motoring, 
  • Music, 
  • Music Promo, 
  • Natural History, 
  • Sport

Specialisms

  • Advertising, 
  • Art, 
  • Arts, 
  • Celebrity, 
  • Cinema/Film, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Corporate Films, 
  • Digi Beta, 
  • Drama, 
  • Final Cut Pro, 
  • High-Definition, 
  • Location Filming, 
  • Music, 
  • Photography, 
  • Popular Culture, 
  • Writing

Licenses

  • Basic Driving (PLG)
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