Cycling in Sheffield

As part of our assessment, we were to put on a mock bulletin at 4pm. We were all assigned roles, with me being the Assistant Producer. This meant I would be extremely busy on the day and would have little time to properly focus on buildng a package, so instead I decided to pre-make one. 

I decided to go all out and focus it on something I've had a vested interest in for weeks; the improving cycling infrastructure done around Sheffield by the local city council.

Over the course of the week, I rented a bike, filmed interviews and pieces to camera using a CX-10 and a GoPro, and edited it all together using Premiere Pro in preparation for the day. 

I had already made contact with Dexter Johnstone previously for a different article, so it was rather simple getting in contact with him again. Whilst it was initially difficult to get in contact with Russell Cutts, I soon became aware of an 'open day' at his new cycle hub in the city centre, so went down with a CX-10 in hopes of catching him to interview. 

Never had a vision in my head become so clear a reality. You can watch the video here:

DXB Today

Currently, I work as a junior editor for local daily show 'DXB Today'. I support the show through editing various VT's and spolights for episodes. VTs often feature the show presenters exploring things to do in the city, whilst spotlights highlight local businesses growing across Dubai. 

I edit according to a brief provided by both the videographer and production coordinator.

I have also worked in the gallery, having helped to organise and manage VT playback and ensure all media assets are available, allowing for smooth day-to-day studio operations and live broadcasts. 

Forge plays

I was the lead editor on a few episodes of Forge Plays (including Volleyball, Netball, and Futsal), using my creative direction to properly piece together clips made from an earlier session. I then passed it on to another person involved who added the graphics.

I was also given the chance to host my own episode of Forge Plays where I played Futsal!  

This Ability

As part of a wider assessment, I developed a big feature piece on adaptable sports in the UK. The following video was made as a supplementary piece to a larger written feature, involving a blind baseball team.

The video portion focuses on the Sheffield Steelkings, a para-athelete Ice Hockey team who operate out of IceSheffield. I went down to record some B-Roll and interviews and edited it all together through Premiere Pro.

The video was also later featured on Forge TV's 'This Week in Sheffield' show.

SEN Schools Package

Working alongside a team, we put together this package about the current state of SEN schools in the UK. We all played our own part in helping out, with me, co-leading the scripting of the package, working behind the camera to ensure everything was always in frame and in focus, and developing the graphics seen in the video. 

Storyboards

As more of a hobby, I often work on and develop storyboards for various music videos. My first one, for ELO's Diary of A Horace Wimp took over four months and included 350 unique hand-drawn frames. 

For my second one, for Laufey's Beautiful Stranger, I managed to get the time down to just two weeks using a mix of both stock photos and hand drawn 'puppets'. This storybaord managed to reach over 1000 views in a single day.