Professional Experience
07/1999 - 04/2024
Freelancer specialising in video post-production, motion graphics and live event visuals.
Video production for live events:
Video editing, motion graphics and VFX,
Content creation and video mapping for projection mapping and multi-projection,
Media encoding and preparation (video compression, image optimisation),
Show design and programming (animation and effect configuration),
Live show operation for events (including system installation and setup).
Freelance Projects
Media server programming and operation for large-scale events in Europe and world-wide. System installation and configuration for conferences, exhibitions and shows.
Video system installation and live operation during the United Nations COP21 Climate Change Conference at Paris-Le Bourget in 2015.
Multi-camera direction for event recordings. Video production for streaming and VOD.
Part of the production team for a large-scale installation – 30 projectors in 4 rooms - in a visitor centre in Nazareth, Israel: Content creation – video editing, graphics – and preparation – asset encoding, Watchout programming. Collaboration with sound designer and the technical installation team.
Video editing & compression and programming for a cd-rom on first aid, distributed to over 10,000 people, for the Schlumberger group, Paris.
Key part of the production team for 10 technical training cd-roms with mTCi Ltd, London – Director programming, video editing & compression, animations in After Effects.
Two-week solo video shoot on oil-rigs in Indonesia for Schlumberger.
09/1997 - 06/1999
Video and Multimedia Technician, Schlumberger Sedco Forex (Paris, France)
Producing training and communication materials as part of the in-house multimedia department. Non-linear and tape based video editing. Creation of graphics for video, cd-rom and web sites. Cd-rom authoring and video compression. Image gathering in the studio and on location. Video scripting and cd-rom storyboarding.
10/1995 - 08/1997
Video Operator, Navigator Productions Ltd (Rochester, UK)
Production of promotional and training videos for a wide range of clients. Image gathering and editing on Betacam. Creation of 2D & 3D graphics. Script editing and client liaison. Assistance with sound, lighting, and set construction.