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Matt Guest 35 Cowper Road, Markyate, Herts, AL3 8PP. 07920 408316 guestm3@coventry.ac.uk www.guestm3.wordpress.com |
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Objective |
My objectives for the next five years are to graduate from university with at least a 2:1 class degree. Then to work in the media industry, doing whatever jobs are required for me to gain enough experience and contacts to work as a freelance editor.
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Skills |
· Aptitude for a range of editing software, ie. Avid, Premier and Final Cut · Trustworthy · Willing to learn · Friendly · Good work ethic · Reliable · Consistent |
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Education |
Sir John Lawes September 2006 · 9 GCSE’s - 6 B’s § English Language § English Literature § Maths § Science (double award) § Theatre Studies - 2 C’s § Resistant materials § Art - 1 D § Food technology |
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· 2 A Levels - C – Media Studies - C – Theatre Studies
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Experience
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Editor March 2008– June 2008 I was in charge of editing a show-reel for a film festival. This also involved having the final cut responsibilities for a documentary entered into the Sundance film festival in America. |
Personal Statement: I am very self motivated and will do whatever it takes to get a job done. My main practice is video editing and this is something I see myself doing as a career. One of my key skills is my attention to detail, I have a keen eye for making something look as good as possible with my persistence and determination. As far as my technical knowledge goes, I am more that capable at using most, if not all, editing software, from Windows Movie Maker to AVID. My main interest is drama, from the story -telling aspect to the aesthetics of a piece, I am take an interest in the whole genre of drama films.
Motivational Statement: When I have graduated from University, I intend to become a freelance video and film editor. When I was doing my A levels I wasn’t too sure what I wanted to do afterward. I always knew university was an option, however I didn’t know what course would suit me. It was when I was doing my coursework for one of my modules for Media Studies that I knew that Media Production was the right choice for me. When I leave, my ideal career would be a freelance video editor. This could be a precarious career choice without much professional experience. I chose this decision as it will give me the capability to utilize skill set I have obtained over my degree e.g. communication and networking skills. Also, I don’t feel comfortable applying for Assistant editor roles, starting from the bottom. Freelancing also gives me greater earning potential. With this in mind, during my studies I have set out to gain as much practical experience as possible. I have done individual as well as group projects at university to edit showreels for film festival such as The Phoenix Media Festival. I have received constructive feedback on my work which I have Taken on board. I have done work for lecturers and friends for little to no cost in order to build up my portfolio and I have now reached the stage where I am comfortable going to clients and asking for work. At university I have learned a great deal to do with making films from producing to editing. One assignment had a brief to create and develop an idea for a film. I had to pitch my idea to “potential investors”, putting together a script and a storyboard. In my first year I chose the Add+Vantage module Creative Enterprise and last year I chosen to do the Journalism module. Both modules have given me useful skills. During my professional practice module I did a work placement with Phoenix Media Festival where I learned how to be time efficient and how to transfer my skills as an editor into the professional atmosphere. I am keen and motivated to succeed.I have a plan to set up and work from home, after which I hope to move to a small studio.
