Showreel · Scotland & UK
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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Scottish Borders · Interviews · B-roll · corporate film
Video production
Scottish Borders
Interviews, B-roll, corporate films, event video and social edits shaped around one clear story. John is based in Edinburgh and travels to Scottish Borders with a production setup planned around the brief.
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Scotland-wide film portfolio
Watch relevant production work.
These films demonstrate the interview, brand, location, editing and aerial work John can bring to a production in this area. Locations are stated on every project rather than implied.
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Service scope
What John provides in Scottish Borders.
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 Scottish Borders.
Borders work is planned around travel between locations, venue or estate access, seasonal conditions and the most useful light. One production day can often cover people, interiors, products and wider environmental context.
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 Scottish Borders.
Are you based in Scottish Borders?
John is based in Edinburgh and works on location in Scottish Borders. 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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