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Simon Blakeley

EDITOR

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Simon Blakeley EDITOR

I am a very fast (so I'm told) and experienced video editor based (but not stuck) in Edinburgh. I can perform offline and online editing and can grade, caption and complete effects work.

I have also had a lot of experience of integrating third party material such as 3D graphics and effects into editing projects and often use Photoshop to enhance and produce graphics for inclusion in programmes.

I operate Avid and Final Cut Pro and I have had sound acquisition and mixing experience, including live radio broadcasting. Therefore I am also capable of mixing audio and producing overall sound design.

On this web site you will learn about some of my past and present work and find out what makes me and the edit suite tick.

Latest Work
	The One Show - BBC1 7pm 1 x 4 mins Avid Offline & Online Inserts for the BBC's daily magazine programme. Exploring a place's claim to fame.
	General Assembly 2009 - 24th and 28th May BBC2 2 x 30 mins Avid Offline & Online This year's General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Including a controversial debate about a gay minister.
	Royal Bank of Scotland Group Various Avid Offline/Online I have been completing a great deal of work for the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, ranging from business communications to high end promotional material.

Testimonials

"Quiet creativity delivered very quickly and good fun to work with. "

David Strachan Managing Director, Tern Television

"I think the old adage 'we're only as good as the people we work with' rings very true with you, and I can't help but think that anyone else would have struggled to stay sane with the constant demands, changes and yet more changes. I can't thank you enough."

Amanda Clarke Producer, RBTV

"I have worked with Simon on those occasions when we have had to edit outside of the BBC. He is creative, patient and above all fast. I appreciate his attention to sound and he creates some very sophisticated M&E tracks. I could say the usual - he's pleasant, courteous, considerate, but he might feel too luvvied so I won't"

Lucy Conan Senior Producer, BBC Education

"I am writing to thank you and your staff for their dedication and expertise during the edit...My 'special awards' go to Simon Blakeley for a quite excellent edit."

George Cathro Managing Director, Hand Pict Productions

"Please will you pass onto anyone who should know, that Simon was wonderful, a complete star..."

Gwyneth Hardy Producer, Tern Television