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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A short social film covering a Gray & Adams double-decker vehicle for M&S. John shot and edited the film and wrote its 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.
Edinburgh productions can combine a controlled interview with workplace, event or city B-roll in the same schedule. The edit is planned around the audience and channel rather than an arbitrary running time.
- Corporate and brand films
- Interviews, case studies and testimonials
- Conference and event video
- Social media video and platform versions
- Editing, colour, sound and captions
- 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 video production in Edinburgh.
Quiet rooms, contributor availability, release permissions, background noise and movement between locations are resolved before filming. Required captions and social formats are agreed before the edit begins.
Send the audience, main message, contributors, locations, channels, approximate duration, deadline and any need for stills, captions or aerial footage.
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Video production guide
How to plan a video production brief
Define who should watch, what they should understand or do next, and where the film will be shown. Then agree contributors, locations, interview themes, supporting footage, duration, versions, deadline and approval process.
Read the guide ↗Conference videography guideConference video production checklist
Send the agenda, venue plan, priority speakers, recording requirements and delivery deadlines first. Confirm audio feeds, camera positions, contributor permissions and whether you need highlights, full sessions, interviews or social clips.
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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.
What should we confirm before video production in Edinburgh?
Quiet rooms, contributor availability, release permissions, background noise and movement between locations are resolved before filming. Required captions and social formats are agreed before the edit begins. Send the audience, main message, contributors, locations, channels, approximate duration, deadline and any need for stills, captions or aerial footage.
Does John travel to Edinburgh?
John is based in Edinburgh. City-centre loading, parking, venue access and any early or late call time are checked before the date is confirmed.
What is included in the final delivery?
Delivery can include a master film, shorter social edits, captions and alternative aspect ratios when these are agreed at the brief stage. Music and aerial work can also be scoped.
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