About Paul

  • Share profile:
    I've recently returned to the UK after a 4 month round the world shoot for M+C Saatchi. As part of a 3 person team, I shot and edited documentary-style footage aimed to give an accurate account of society in over 14 different countries. I filmed in everywhere from Hospitals and schools to exceptionally challenging and dangerous environments such drug dens and slums.

    Prior to my work with M+C Saatchi I spent an 8 months spell in South East Asia where I was working as Producer/editor producing TV and online content for FashionOne, Bigfoot Film studios and the upcoming Bigfoot TV channel.

    Working directly under Bigfoot head Michael Gleissner, I produced original programming as well as behind the scenes documentaries for the Bigfoot Film Studio. I have also directed, scripted and edited commercials for Organisations such as the International Academy of Film and Television.

    Other previous experience include working as a production assistant, data wrangler and cam op on UK shows such as BBC1's "Cowboy Trap" and SKY1's "The Great Treehouse Challenge".


    Read More...

    Credits

    • Blue
    • Pink
    Global Project - M+C Saatchi , Unspecified
    2011 - Cameraperson/Editor
    Traveling around the globe as part of a 3 person team, I shot and edited documentary-style footage aimed to give an accurate account of society in over 14 different countries. I filmed in everywhere from Hospitals and schools to exceptionally challenging and dangerous environments such drug dens and slums. The highlights of the trip would include filming inside the townships of South Africa and the slums and favelas of Brazil and Kenya. While obviously slightly dangerous it was an amazingly interesting and unique experience.

    The Great Treehouse Challenge - October , United Kingdom
    2011 - Data Wrangler
    Acted as a data wrangler on location and shot 2nd camera when needed.

    UnderWater Action (China) - Bigfoot / Fashion One , Philippines
    2011 - Producer
    I produced and coordinated a fashion based reality series for FashionOne's Chinese network.

    The role was exceptionally challenging due to the series being in Mandarin. While all staff spoke fluent English, the show itself had to be translated.


    Cowboy Trap - Mentorn for BBC , Scotland
    2010 - Researcher
    Working at BBC Scotland HQ with the Mentorn group on BBC1's cowboy trap. A factual based makeover show which exposes cowboy builders practices.

    Over the course of the project I have been researching, shot logging and data managing when working tapeless.

    UWX - Bigfoot TV , Philippines
    2011 - Assistant Director (1st)
    1st AD / Producer on Mythbusters style show for Bigfoot Entertainment.

    PIP Commercial - Bigfoot Studios , Philippines
    2011 - Producer/Director
    TV advertisement for an emerging talent scheme with Bigfoot Studios

    UnderWater Action (English language) - Bigfoot / Fashion One , Unspecified
    2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Edited Under Water Action TV Spots and Commercials for USA / Australia / New Zealand.
    I also developed edited online content for FashionOne.com

    IAFT commercial - Bigfoot TV , Philippines
    2011 - Producer
    I produced, wrote and edited the internationally broadcast 2011 commercial for the International Academy of Film and Television.

    Producer/ Editor - Bigfoot / Fashion One , Philippines
    2011 - Producer
    Producer editor creating programing and advertising material for Bigfoot TV and FashionOne

    FashionOne Network - Bigfoot , Philippines
    2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    FCP Editor position creating material for international TV broadcast and online

    Read More...

    Employment History


    2011 M+C Saatchi (Cam / Editor)

    2011 October (Cam / Data)

    2011 Bigfoot TV (Producer / Editor)

    2009 FashionOne (FCP Editor)

    2009/10 Mentorn BBC1 (Production Assistant / Assistant Editor)

    2007 IWC (runner)



    Read More...

    Education

    2003-2007 Glasgow Caledonian University BA Communication and media HONS

    1996-2002 St Kentigern's Academy Blackburn 5 Highers, 7 Standard Grades
    Read More...

    Industry Qualifications

    Communication and Mass Media Honours degree
    Read More...

    Referees

    Available on request.
    Read More...

    Skills

    Post production:

    Final Cut Pro
    Adobe After Effects
    DVD studio Pro
    Color
    Pro Tools
    Shake
    Photo Shop
    Soundtrack
    Compressor

    My key skill is editing with my preferred system being Final Cut Pro. I have also have experience in Avid.



    Production:

    Self shooter. Experience with many different cameras / lens.


    Read More...

    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Film, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Comedy

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
    Read More...
    ;