Interviews & B-roll · Edinburgh & Glasgow
Spring Oscars film
A one-day production across Edinburgh and Glasgow combining B-roll, pop-vox interviews with recorded audio and still photography.
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Edinburgh · Interviews · B-roll · corporate film
Videographer and video production in Edinburgh
Corporate films, interviews, event video and social cutdowns from an Edinburgh-based videographer. John can plan the story, picture, location sound, edit, captions and aerial footage as one joined-up production.
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Edinburgh video portfolio
Video production you can watch.
Watch commissioned films made in Edinburgh and across Scotland. Each case study explains the client, location, format and practical production work behind the finished film.
Time-lapse film · Leith, Edinburgh
Crombie rebrand time-lapse
A 4,017-frame time-lapse following Crombie Anderson’s rebrand to Crombie and its new corporate colours, with an original soundtrack by John.
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John Need showreel
One minute of work for clients across corporate, people, location and aerial briefs. John shot, piloted and edited the film, and composed its original music.
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Nevis Outdoor
A one-day location shoot in the Scottish Highlands, shaped into a concise outdoor brand film with a carefully developed voice-over.
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Corporate video production
Corporate films, interviews, event video, social edits and original music from one production partner.
Explore this service ↗Brand stories · campaigns · social filmsBrand and promotional films
Brand and promotional films for organisations that need a clear story, strong location work and useful versions for websites, campaigns and social channels. John is based in Edinburgh and works across Scotland and the UK.
Explore this service ↗Interviews · testimonials · people at workCase studies and testimonials
Case study and testimonial videos built around credible interviews, clear professional audio and supporting footage that shows the people, workplace or service being discussed.
Explore this service ↗Conferences · launches · event filmsEvent and conference video
Event and conference videography for organisations that need the people, atmosphere and purpose of the day captured without disrupting the running order.
Explore this service ↗Hotels · destinations · guest experienceHotel and hospitality video
Hotel and hospitality video production that shows the setting, spaces and experience as one coherent story, created by an Edinburgh-based filmmaker working across Scotland and the UK.
Explore this service ↗Change · process · installationTime-lapse filming
Time-lapse filming for changes that need to be seen clearly in a short, purposeful edit, from a rebrand or installation to a longer process, event setup or construction sequence.
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What John provides in Edinburgh.
Organisations and agencies that need a clear, credible film designed around the audience, message and channels it must work in.
- Corporate and brand films
- Interviews and talking heads
- Event video and supporting B-roll
- Editing, colour, sound and captions
- Social cutdowns and platform versions
- Drone footage where appropriate
- Original music where commissioned
Included: Edited master film; Social cutdowns and captions where agreed; Colour-graded and mixed final files; Aerial footage and original music where included in the brief.
Production planning
Planning a shoot
in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh productions are planned around access, city-centre loading, venue schedules, public activity and the time of day the location looks its best. Portable lighting and a compact production setup keep workplace and venue disruption low.
Define the audience, key message, contributors, channels, approximate duration and whether stills or aerial work should be combined.
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From enquiry
to final files.
- 01
Define
Audience, goals, location, timings, usage and essential deliverables.
- 02
Plan
Shot list, access, people, equipment, travel and a realistic production schedule.
- 03
Create
Calm, directed production that respects the client, team and location.
- 04
Deliver
A curated edit in the formats and timescale agreed before the shoot.
Local details
Working in Edinburgh.
Are you based in Edinburgh?
John is based in Edinburgh and works on location in Edinburgh. Travel and any accommodation requirements are set out clearly in the quotation.
What do you need for an accurate quotation?
The location, likely date, intended use, people or products involved, essential shots and delivery deadline are the most useful starting points.
Can photography, film and drone work be combined?
Yes, when combining them creates a more efficient production. The schedule and crew requirements are set around the actual deliverables.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as the date or access window is known. Short-notice work may be possible, while conferences, travel and aerial projects benefit from more planning time.
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