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James McCaughley

Videographer/Photographer

30years • Coventry

Summary

Based in the West Midlands, James is an enthusiastic Media Practitioner who offers a passionate approach to original projects. He works creatively with clients to produce and edit promotional material, music videos and animations. Please see his show-reel at https://vimeo.com/123443853 and photography work at https://www.viewbug.com/member/JamesMcCaughley.

Skills

Final Cut Pro X

Mac (OX)

PC (Windows XP)

Camera Op

Davinci Resolve

Lighting

DOP

Photography

Canon Cameras

Experiences

Photographer - Fall Girl - CD Marketing Material

06-2016 - Now

Working closely with client to design, produce and edit the photography used to create the art-work for their debut album and ongoing promotional work.

Videographer/Editor - Ian Todd - Music Video 'Serotonin'

10-2015 - 02-2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwENrjLbrGA

Videographer/Editor - Fall Girl - Music Video 'Sometimes'

10-2015 - 02-2016

Video of the week on BBC Introducing in Coventry and Warwickshire

Sales Adviser

04-2015 - Now

Responsibilities: o Working efficiently in a small team, ensuring that each day runs smoothly o Pitching to clients about the new opportunities the store has to offer (e.g. store cards, upcoming sales etc.) o Adapting to different situations, making sure that the client’s needs are met and they are satisfied with the quality of service they have been given

Animator

02-2015 - 05-2015

This project allowed me to work with the founders of the company 'Fyshbol' to create online content for their company.

Photographer/Videographer/Editor

01-2015 - 06-2015

Producing promotional content for social media platforms as well as editing a 1 hour live performance of the show (https://vimeo.com/130972892).

Warehouse Worker

05-2012 - 08-2015

Responsibilities: o Long hours o Shift work o Physical work o Team player

Education & training

Coventry University

2011 - 2014

Coventry, UK, Coventry

Audiovisual production

Stoke Park

2004 - 2011

Coventry, UK, Coventry

Social and cultural activities, Design/UX/UI,

Audiovisual production

12 GCSE's Ranging from A to C

My soft skills

Flexible

Creative

Team player

Persevering

Languages spoken

English
Native language

Extra-professional Experiences

Sound and Lighting Technician

Wheatsheaf Theatre

01-2012 - 01-2017