'Jo is a very talented editor and I would welcome the oppurtunity to work with her again' Serena Cullen - Sony Director of Drama and Comedy. Executive Producer, 'Sofia's Diary'
'We made the right choice of editor. Jo is really fast, efficient and has a great eye for editing.' Ged Maguire - Producer 452 Media
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A freelance offline and online editor with many years experience editing drama, factual and corporate programming. Works with an aim to bring creative thinking and passion into all projects from feature films to corporate videos. Works well to tight deadlines, mindful of directors and producers wishes, has in-depth knowledge of the post-production process and is adaptable to changing circumstances. Editing is a passion and is invested in every project.
Has trained at VET, The Edit Center (NY) and Soho Editors and is constantly striving to update and improve her skills. She is highly skilled in Final Cut Pro, Motion and DVD Studio Pro and fully proficient in Avid, After Effects, Photoshop and Soundtrack Pro.
Has own HD edit facilities, consisting of a Mac Pro with dual proccessors, 5GB of RAM and Final Cut Studio 2.
AVID MEDIA COMPOSER, APPLE FINAL CUT PRO / FINAL CUT STUDIO, LIGHTWORKS ALACRITY / SOFTWORKS
Online Editing:
AUTODESK SMOKE 2009
Other:
APPLE COLOR, APPLE SHAKE, APPLE LOGIC PRO, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ADOBE FLASH, MAXMEDIA SLEDGEHAMMER
Operating Systems: Macintosh, Windows and some use of Linux / UNIX variants.
Touch typing (67 wpm)
35mm cinema projectionist
Offline Editing:
FINAL CUT PRO / FINAL CUT STUDIO, AVID Media Composer/Xpress.
Online Editing:
SOUNDTRACK PRO, MOTION, COLOR.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
FCP 300
FCP 6 week intensive course
AVID 101
BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies
RECENT CREDITS:
'Venice Road Trip' Shorts International
Short documentary written, directed, filmed and edited by Jack Price.
Additional editor on Final Cut Pro, timing and tidying up the edit ready for broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2010, Sony XDCAM. Offline and Online Editor]
‘Helena and Rosana’ Sketch Media Company
Short documentary directed by Jeremy Riggall.
Editing on Final Cut Pro from rushes to final cut. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2009, Mini DV, Offline and Online Editor]
‘Buzz Bullock’ Sketch Media Company
Short documentary directed by Jeremy Riggall.
Editing on Final Cut Pro from rushes to final cut. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2009, Mini DV, Offline and Online Editor]
'Aisling's Diary' Series 2, Cambpell Ryan Productions/RTE
Youth drama series. 30 x 3 mins, 6 x 15 mins. IFTA Nominated 'Best Children's/Youth Programme', 'Supporting Actor' and 'Supporting Actress'
Editing on Final Cut Pro, overseeing from rushes to broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading. [2009, Sony EXCAM Tapeless, Offline and Online Editor] Re-graded and edited for international release.
‘The Open Film Club’ Sketch Media Company
Short documentary directed by Jeremy Riggall. Short-listed for the ‘It’s Good to Know…’ competition on 4docs.
Editing on Final Cut Pro from rushes to broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2009, Mini DV, Offline and Online Editor]
‘Back On Track’ Sketch Media Company/Current TV
Short documentary directed by Jeremy Riggall.
Editing on Final Cut Pro from rushes to broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2009, Mini DV, Offline and Online Editor]
‘Face Blind’ Sketch Media Company/Current TV
Short documentary directed by Jeremy Riggall.
Editing on Final Cut Pro from rushes to broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2009, Mini DV, Offline and Online Editor]
‘The Boy With The Top Knot’ Sketch Media Company
Short documentary directed by Jeremy Riggall.
Editing on Final Cut Pro from rushes to final cut. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio mix. [2009, Mini DV, Offline and Online Editor]
'Aisling's Diary' Holiday Special, Campbell Ryan Productions/RTE
Youth drama show. 1 x 30 mins. Winner Kidscreen Award for Best One - Off Special 2010.
Editing on Final Cut Pro, overseeing from rushes to broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading. [2008, Sony EXCAM Tapeless, Offline and Online Editor] Re-graded and edited for international release in 2009.
'Sofia's Diary' Specials, Campbell Ryan Productions/Sony/Bebo.com
Youth drama specials. 6 x 3 mins.
Editing on Final Cut Pro, effects on Motion. Offline/Online/Grading/Graphics. [2008. Offline and Online Editor]
'Aisling's Diary' Series 1, Cambpell Ryan Productions/RTE
Youth drama series. 40 x 3 mins, 8 x 15 mins. IFTA Nominated 'Best Children's/Youth Programme'
Editing on Final Cut Pro, overseeing from rushes to broadcast. Offline/Online/Grading. [2008, Sony EXCAM Tapeless, Offline and Online Editor] Re-graded and edited for international release in 2009.
'Sofia's Diary' Series 2, Campbell Ryan Productions/Sony/Five TV/Bebo.com
Youth drama series for web and TV. 65 x 3 mins. 6 x 30 mins. Editing on Final Cut Pro, overseeing from rushes to broadcast (online and TV). Offline/Online/Grading. [2008. Sony EXCAM Tapeless, Offline and Online Editor] Prepared for DVD release, re-grading for international standards. Now available to buy on DVD.
'Sofia's Diary' Series 1, Campbell Ryan Productions/Sony/Five TV/Bebo.com
Youth drama series for web and TV. 65 x 3 mins. 6 x 30 mins. Editing on Final Cut Pro, overseeing from rushes to broadcast including significant last minute re-edits for television version (online and TV). Offline/Online/Grading. [2008. Sony EXCAM Tapeless, Offline and Online Editor] Prepared for DVD release, re-grading for international standards. Now available to buy on DVD.
'Perfect Days' Series 1, Omega Television/Wedding TV.
Editing on Avid Media Composer, overseeing a team of editors. Offline/Online/Grading/Audio Mixing. [2007. Mini DV and DVCAM, Offline and Online Editor]
'Mine', White Fire Films
Feature film written and directed by Xavier Leret. Official Selection at London UK Film Focus 2007.
Editing on Final Cut Pro. [2007. 24fps HD Panisonic Varicam. Offline Editor]
'Full Circuit', Gutsy/Mercedes Benz.
Feature documentary written, directed and produced by Paul O'Brien and Len Dickter.
Editing on Final Cut Pro. [2007. Various sources - Mini DV, DVCAM, archive footage. Offline Editor] Available to buy on DVD.
'F*cking Sheffield', Picture Palace North.
Feature documentary written and directed by Kim Flitcroft.
Assistant to editor on Final Cut Pro. [2005. Assistant Editor]
Corporate/Promotional Video:
Tin Pan Films [2009-ONGOING] - Role: Editor on promotional material for proposed feature film.
Westwood Rocks [2009] - Role: Editor on promotional video for Westwood Rocks gemstone company.
Sketch Media Company [2009-ONGOING]Role: Editor on various projects including promoting Tommy's The Baby Charity, Memrise and The London Library.
452 Media [2009] Role: Editor on 'Take A Chance' a promotional video for a charity project.
Circuit Pro Ltd [2008] Role: Editor on corporate films for Honda.
'24 Show +' [2007.] Editor on short films about the London Fashion Show.
Kindred Productions [2007-ONGOING] Role: Editor on various projects including videos of Sainsbury's and Woman of the Year.
The Last Word [2006 -2007]Role: Editor on High end wedding videos.
