Page title Name
Jon Beer
Editor, Cameraperson/Editor
United Kingdom

Jon's Biography

I have previously worked for CS Media, a small production company that specialises in corporate event videos. My duties included editing, motion graphic design, filming, and general upkeep of the mac suites.

My main interests include film and music, which includes the production of personal home projects for the web and DVD. These include short films, home movie projects, and producing music videos for up and coming indie bands.

Credits

Diversity Tour 2010 - TCB Group , United Kingdom
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Diversity's first tour of the UK. I produced the video content for the tour and their performance on Britain's Got Talent, both of which included interactive scenes to coincide with the group's choreography.

The L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy - CS Media , United Kingdom
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
The L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy is the industries leading hairdressing competition that has been running for over 50 years. I have produced a large number of videos for the event for over 5 years, including onsite vts produced on the day of the events.


Semele. In the Making - Alcina Productions Ltd , Belgium
2009 - Editor (Online)
Documentary about the production of the Opera Semele. It was broadcast in Belgium in 2009.

Agatha Christie Partwork Advert - Eagle Moss Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
30 sec commercial for the Agatha Christie Partwork Collection. As well as editing the film clips I created all the motion graphics in the advert.

LR Rockets: Renée Loves Losers - Lonesome Peanut , United Kingdom
2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
I co-filmed this music promo on the Canon 5D Mark II and edited with Final Cut Pro using Magic Bullet Looks. The video was used online, as an EPK and broadcast on a variety of music channels.

The Bosch Dimension - Livenet , United Kingdom
2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
An opening video for the Bosch exhibition held at The International Centre. The video was displayed across 4 large full HD screens in sync and highlighted the qualities and ethos behind Bosch and their products.


Employment History

Jan 2005 - Feb 2010
CS Media, The Atrium, Curtis Road, Dorking, Surrey
I previously worked for CS Media, who produce documentaries, adverts and videos for major events by clients such as L'Oreal, as well as corporate videos for a number of financial institutions. My position was the main editor, using Final Cut Pro along with various graphics programs such as After Effects and Motion.

May 2003 - Dec 2004
Vox Pops International, Bank House, 42 High Street, Ewell, Surrey
Vox Pops International specialise in corporate videos. My duties included a mixture of editing (including work directly with clients), filming, and general production tasks, as well as the production of video for mobile phones and emails, and the creation of websites using Flash.

Education

1999 - 2002: University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol.

1991 - 1998: Wilson's School, Mollison Drive,Wallington, Surrey.

Technical Equipment

G5 Power Mac 2 GHz Dual Processor and Macbook Pro 2.9 GHz using Final Cut Studio 3, After Effects CS 5, Flash CS5, Photoshop Extended CS5, Illustrator CS5, Dreamweaver CS4, Logic Pro 8.

Referees

Previous Employer
Clare Fernie
CS Media
The Atrium
Curtis Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1XA
Tel: 0844 800 1040

Senior Lecturer
Mr. Stephen Allan
UWE Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Tel: 0117 344 2972

Skills

Experienced in using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Logic Pro.
Experience with both Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Additional Information

Industries

  • Commercials, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Music Promos, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Corporate, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Music, 
  • Music Promo

Permits

  • EU

Licenses

  • Basic Driving (PLG)