For over 15 years, I have worked as an editor, colourist and camera operator on projects ranging from commercials to documentaries, across a broad range sectors, from brands to charites. Over the course of my career I have worn many hats which has given me a great deal of experience in multiple roles and a broad skillset. This enables me to fit comfortably in to a single role or to move from one to the other seemlessly. And, with my experience on a wide range of different projects across various sectors I fit well into any production, and can bring my skills and experience from other sectors and disciplines to the creative process. 

I maintain my own post-production suite with the full Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve, so, I am fully set up for working remotely. However, I’m just as comfortable working in-house if needed. I’m passionate about what I do and love to engage with all kinds of people and ideas, so, if you have project for which you think i’m the right fit click here to get in touch with your project requirements.I look forward to hearing from you. 

CLIENTS

POP Creative Studio - Graceful Monkey - Squishy Little Agency - Taylor James - Saddington Baynes - Sky - Groundswell

Yellow Kit Films - Homeless Link - Great Places - PDV

BRANDS

Airbus - Gaggenau - Avon - Volvo - Enfinium - Smurfit Kappa - Bosch - Jaguar Landrover - Dell - AMD - Sony Music

BMG - Crabbies - Silent Pool - Dutch Barn

SERVICES

EDIT & COLOUR GRADE

As an editor and colourist, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects for broadcast and online. Projects include TV commercials, brand films and music videos. Additionally, I have worked on multiple live-action productions with CGI integration, as well as many fully CGI projects. Through such productions, I have gained a comprehensive knowledge of CGI and VFX workflows and pipelines.I have experience of working with various formats from DSLR’s to digital cinema cameras, and CGI image sequences.

Commercials - Music Videos - Documentaries - Brand Films - Corporate Films - Behind-the-Scenes - Short Narrative Films

2D ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS

Alongside my work as an editor, I have also used Adobe After Affects extensively for animation and motion graphics. Sometimes as an addition to my role as an editor to create overlays, lower thirds and titles, but also to create whole pieces. Over the years i’ve created created various marketing materials for clients in the form of VFX or retouch breakdowns, and I’ve brought life to still images as cinemagraphs. I’ve also worked on many fully animated motion graphics pieces. These projects often incorporate elements from other apps in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator. So, I have a high dgree of proficiency with both of these apps.

Motion Graphics & Overlays - VFX/Retouch Breakdowns - Cinemagraphs - 2d Animation

VIDEOGRAPHY

As a camera operator and DOP, I have shot short documentaries, short films, events and behind-the-scenes. Having shot for a wide range of different projects i’ve developed aMy kit currently consists of two Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cameras (4k & 6K Pro), LED light panels, Rode directional boom mic and DJI Ronin gimble.

Documentaries - Corporate Films - Events - Behind-the-Scenes - Online Content

FULL PRODUCTION SERVICE FOR CHARITIES & NON-PROFITS

I offer a full production service for charities and non profit organisations, covering everything from initial concept to final delivery, specialising in documenaries, live events, and animations. I have experience of working on projects that cover complex and emotive issues, and I’m able to aproach these with sensitivity and care. Similarly, i have experience of working with often very vulnerable people and it is always a priority for me that the people I work with always feel comfortable and respected. My passion is to create emotionally engaging films that help highlight social issues, create awareness for campaigns and attract funding & support. To see examples of third sector projects, please click here.

Documentaries - Short Narrative Films - Promotional Films - Training Videos - National Campaigns - Animation - Events

RATES

Videography (Including all Kit)…………………………………………£500 per day* / £350 per half day*

All Post production (including edit, grade & animation)………£300 per day* / £37.50 per hour*

These are my basic rates, however, I am always happy to discuss options such as flat projects fees, or reduced rates for smaller companies, projects with reduced budgets and internal marketing content.

(* I charge lower rates for charity and non-profit clients. For information on these see the Third Sector page here.)

TESTIMONIALS

I've worked with James for many years now across a range of different projects and brands, and he's consistently been someone I can rely on. Not only is he dependable, but he's also incredibly skilled across multiple areas as both a videographer and video editor. He is truly a one man band. He always prioritises high quality work and is a fantastic problem solver, making sure I get exactly what I need, even when working to tight deadlines or challenging briefs. His attention to detail, creative eye, and ability to adapt makes him great for on any project.

Sara Alam

Co-founder of Squishy Little Agency

James has been a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with throughout the creative process. He was able to deal with a difficult and emotive topic with great care and sensitivity to create a number of incredible films that got to the heart of the pilot and spoke to stakeholders in a way that was hard to ignore. From start to finish, James has shown real empathy towards the interviewees and subject matter and he has been a pleasure to deal with. We can’t recommend James enough.

Jason Kayley

Comms Lead at Greater Manchester Housing First

We have loved working with James at Groundswell. Having someone with us from initial brief through to launch of the films has been fantastic. James's asks the right questions, is flexible in his approach and balances his creativity and skill with really trying to understand what we need to get from the films he is creating. Thank you James.

Becky Evans

Fundraising and Communications Director at Groundswell

“James balances being very professional and yet very approachable. He has a talent for making film participants feel at ease and overcome their nerves of being filmed, and through this was able to really draw out of them their story and bring it to life. He managed the whole process seamlessly and was lovely to work with.”

Kate Alaway

Head of Member Services at Homeless Link

“James is fantastic to work with. Our initial meeting was great, he not only understood our brief, but he also understood our organisational values and the service we provide. He took the time to really understand what we were trying to achieve and worked with us every step of the way to improve our creative process and deliver high-quality work. We have a range of videos at our organisation and James has been able to capture messaging perfectly for each style of video. The quality speaks for itself. I cannot recommend James enough.”

Alice Thompson

Marketing Manager at In-Form

“I have worked with James for 6 years, and his diverse skillset has always been an asset. He is an excellent editor and colourist, but his skills as a cameraman, sound editor and after effects animator are equally brilliant. James always helps with finding solutions, and his can do attitude makes a big difference and working with him is a breeze. As a colleague and as somebody who produced numerous projects with him throughout the years, I hope I never stop working with him. He is a great asset in any project or production.”

Zsuzsanna Voros-Haynes

Production Director/Co-founder at POP Creative Studio

ABOUT ME

I started out as a teenager making my own short films and videos with my friends in my home town of Norwich, learning the fundimentals of film making as I went. Fast forward many years and after a handful of roles, I found myself the Editor and colourist at Taylor James, a company that became my home for almost 7 years. They supported me as I developed my skills and knowledge-base, but they also challeged me, ultimately making me better at what I do.

With a growing interest in documentary filmmaking, I began producing films for local charities and non-profits with Taylor James. I’ve always had an interest in political and social activism, and these projects gave me the opportunity to apply my skillset to something that was meaningful to me, and meet some of the amazing individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping the most vulnerable people in society. Through this I began my own third sector film production service.

Outside of my commercial and commissioned work, I still produce my own films. I also shoot short documentaries, politcal/activist events and time-lapse photography. In addition to this, I’ve been writing and recording my own music for almost 20 years and have also written music for my own films as well as for others. Ultimately, I just like being creative and working with interesting and engaging people. If you have a project that you're passionate about and think I might be a good fit, please do get in touch.

contact

For more projects or other enquires, please contact me at info@jamesphillipsfilm.com

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