Let’s make a movie

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My name is Josh. I’m a freelance video editor, videographer and photographer based in Cheltenham but work all over the country. (And sometimes other countries…)

I concept videos, I shoot videos, I edit videos, and I colour grade them too. Sometimes I do everything from start to finish, and sometimes I do just one or two of those things.

As a voracious watcher of media, everything from the masters of cinema to the masters of YouTube, I know what goes into making a stand-out production. Through a lot of watching and working, I have developed a style of my own, that I try to bring to every production. I love a video to surprise and entertain. I want my films to grab a viewer and keep them glued to the screen until the credits roll.

Whether you are out to make a documentary, online branded content, a music video, or anything else, I want to be along for the ride with you.

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Creative consultancy

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Production

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Editing

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Colour Grading

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Sound Design

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Creative consultancy ✖️ Production ✖️ Editing ✖️ Colour Grading ✖️ Sound Design ✖️

Clients

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Services

If you have a product or service that you know you need to get noticed but may not know exactly how to do that, let’s talk. I guarantee there’s an interesting and unique idea just waiting for us to discover. With years of experience working in-house, in agencies and as a freelancer, I have the experience to listen to your needs and get to work on a set of concepts to present to you. Once we have worked out the best plan of attack, we can move on to the execution.
I have been working as a videographer for over 12 years. For the last 3 I have worked as a freelance videographer and film maker. No matter what you are looking to produce, I can help you create the perfect video. From a single-camera shoot with me at the helm, to a fully-fledged production, using a group of trusted freelancers who are at the top of their game, I will take your idea from concept to creation—seamlessly.
Video Editing is my specialism. Crafting compelling narratives, moulding stories through visuals and entertaining an audience. This is what I strive for on every project, no matter the length or subject. If you are looking to create a 30-second YouTube short or a feature-length documentary, the same care and attention will be put into each edit. Hiring a freelance video editor can set you at a real advantage, giving you the time to plan more shoots, find more clients and give then the time they deserve!
As a freelance film maker, colour grading is one of my favourite parts of post-production. If your film needs to be visually striking then this is where you should focus your energy. An outstanding colour grade can often be overlooked but it will define your film and focus the viewer’s attention. Bringing on a freelance colour grader can bring a fresh set of eyes and a new perspective to any video production.
Stills photography is where I started in the world of visuals. The use of beautifully crafted still imagery can be the difference between standing out of the crowd or not getting noticed for any business. I can help you encapsulate the very best your business has to offer and make any product or service shine.

Portfolios

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Video Editing

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Videography

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Photography

What’s the process?

From start to finish, here’s how I make a video.

Conversation with (charming and talented) Client

First things first, let’s talk about what kind of video or photography you need. Everyone now knows what a huge role still and especially moving imagery can have on their online presence, but not everyone knows how to go about creating it, or even where to start when it comes to planning what they need. I love to take the time, before even touching a camera, to get to know my clients and find out where their problems lie. If I can really get to the root of your pain points, then I can help you solve that problem! What makes your business tick? What makes you tick? Let’s have a conversation!
Ideas!

This is actually the fun part of the process. This is where all the knowledge we have gained from diving into your business needs comes to a head. I, or collaboratively, we will come up with the concepts that will help drive your online presence. What are we going to make? Where will it live? How are people going to interact with it? This is where we set out our intentions and start to think about the production.
Production "Lights, camera, Action!"

Now we get to the hands-on stage of the process. All of the hard work that has been put into pre-production is realised. A single camera shoot with me on the camera, through to a fully fledged production utilising a trusted network of professional freelancers at the top of their game will be on site or in the studio with you to turn ideas into concrete output.
The Edit

The edit is where the crafting of ideas and hard content from the production collide. Thoughtfully and methodically, I will craft the narrative and tell your story, creating the video you had always imagined. This is personally my favourite part of the process. This is where the smallest tweaks can make the biggest differences. I pride myself on being a really great editor. I like to say that an edit is like playing with Lego. Sometimes the parts come together in a free flow of ideas, and you end up with something you hadn’t imagined possible; other times, you stick to the manual, and you make the picture on the front of the box a reality. And when I was a child, I was always taught to share my toys, so as the client, I always welcome your input and feedback.
Sound (Birds go "Tweet" Wind goes "Shhwwwhh")

Sound design is a huge part of a final film. It’s also something that you shouldn’t really notice. When I create a soundscape for a project, I want the visuals and imagery to seamlessly match up and complement each other. Follow this link to check out an excerpt from one of my recent edits for Harley Davidson to see the difference the sound can make.
Colour Grade (Brought to you in Technicolor)

The colour grade is an essential part of the storytelling process. It can direct the eye, wow the viewer, and change the mood of any shot. A lot of the time online, you will hear people banging on about LUTs and filters. Personally, I don’t really go in for these things. Each and every project I manage has been individually colour graded to match the mood of the video. It’s the last and one of the most creatively engaging parts of video post-production. Take a look at the difference a great colour grade can make here.
Delivery!

This is when I upload all of the video assets online for your convenient download. Then it’s down to you. If we have worked together on the pre-production, then you should have a great plan in place to go out there and use your videos and wow your audience. Then, when you’re next thinking of another production, we can start the whole process from scratch!