Video Production

I have been involved in video production for over 15 years in a variety of areas including broadcast, corporate, documentary, music, event, sports and aerial films. I am based in south Wales primarily in Newport, Gwent and Llanelli in Carmarthenshire but I work with companies, agencies and individuals across Wales, the UK and beyond.

In that time I have been fortunate to produce a variety of videos, motion graphics and animations for clients including the BBC, ITV, S4C, Oxfam, the World Wild Life Fund (WWF), KPMG, The National Trust, The Welsh Government, Visit Wales, The Celtic Manor, Pfizer, Learn Direct, Careers Wales, Bang and Olfsen, Carmarthenshire Council, Neath Port Talbot Council and Monmouthshire Council to name a few.

I have always been interested in the whole technical process of video production, and therefore a key aspect of my work is being able to look after camera operation, sound, lighting and the post production process, working with the client or producers/directors to get the best outcome.

Equipment and freelance hire

In terms of equipment I own and operate the Sony FS7 Mark 2 broadcast 4k camera, the Sony Z150 4k camcorder, the Panasonic GH5 and GH4 with a variety of lenses. I also have a full LED lighting kit, motorised rhino slider, gimbal, monitors, autocue and sound equipment including radio, shotgun and studio microphones.

I am also a CAA approved drone pilot, operating the DJI Inspire 2 X5S with a variety lenses and the Prores upgrade. I often use drones as part of my productions, find out more here.

Many of my clients use me as an all in one technical solution, using me to both film and edit projects. I’m also often asked to be a key member of larger productions, whether that’s filming from the ground, with my drone above, or editing/creating motion graphics and animations in the post production process.

I am available for freelance hire, if your interested in using me in your project please do get in touch.

Some examples of my video work:

Hugh James

Hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm offering specialist legal and financial advice.

This video was produced to showcase their new offices in the heart of Cardiff.

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R-Tech Materials

R-Tech Materials is a global provider of expertise in materials testing, consultancy and R&D projects for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction, marine, oil and gas and petro-chemical.

I was asked to create a promotional video of their diverse work.

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Cynllun Prentisiaeth yr Urdd

This video was produced for the Urdd to help promote their apprentice schemes.

Produced/Directed by Elin Mannion.

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Young Ambassadors

Here is a video that has been put together for the Sport and Leisure Team, Carmarthenshire County Council, to show Young Ambassadors and the great work that they have achieved and continue to achieve in getting more people, more active, more often in Carmarthenshire.

An Optimwm production.

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Carms Council

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FAW Refereeing

A referee recruitment video for the Football association of Wales. Some footage provided by the FAW.

A Tinopolis Interactive project.

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FAW Logo

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Urdd Llangrannog

We were asked by Urdd Gobaith Cymru to produce a series of promotional videos for their adventure centres across Wales. This is the video for the spectacular centre at Llangrannog in West Wales. Directed by Elin Mannion.

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WWF Earth Hour

I was asked to film and live stream the marking of Earth Hour 2017 for the WWF in Wales.

This involved filming the event in Cardiff Bay, live streaming it to Facebook and editing a highlights video afterwards.

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WWF Logo

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Monmouthshire from the Sky

I was commissioned by Visit Monmouthshire to make a series of aerial videos featuring several landmarks and attractions across the county.

The films were unveiled at the 2016 Monmouthshire Eisteddfod and were also used by the BBC, ITV and S4C.

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Visit Monmouthshire

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National Trust Holidays

Produced for the National Trust, this video is used as a marketing tool to help promote the holidays aspect of the organisation.

A Wild Dream production, directed by Bo Channon.

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Min y Don Adventure Centre

I was asked to make a promotional video for the popular Min y Don adventure centre in Snowdonia, showcasing the various activities and the location.

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Care for the Family charity appeal video

Many major charities use promotional videos to help gain support, and for over 10 years the charity Care for the Family had been using a 7 minute video to give an overview of their work in order to gain support at events that they held.

I was asked to film and edit the new version in collaboration with in house script writers and directors. All of the video was filmed by myself with the exception of the bereaved parent interview in the middle of the video.

The video has been well received and is now regularly shown to audiences of several hundred at a time at charity events and conferences.

The Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra

A promotional video for The Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra.

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Void – Let me in

‘Let me in’ is a music video produced for the band Void as part of their Keep fighting album.