Douglas Steyn

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: 5D, 7D, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut - Editing software and Mac, GoPro Hero3+, Lapel mic & recording equipment, Portable lighting gear

I can use: Portable Lighting Gear, Final Cut - Editing Software And Mac, Lapel Mic & Recording Equipment, GoPro hero3+, 5D, 7D, Adobe After Effects

About me

I have worked in the industry for over 10 years now.
Originally as director but more recently as a Producer putting teams together and overseeing final delivery.
I am comfortable telling stories using video messaging, animation, website introduction and application as well as knowledge sharing across continents, countries and offices.

Referees:
Experience
SCRIPT WRITER/RESEARCHER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, EDENRAGE MEDIA, JOHANNESBURG - 2004 -2007
Worked with Brett Lotriet-Best on the development of a TV series. During which time I
directed and edited various corporate content.
ACCOUNT MANAGER/DIRECTOR, STUDIOZOO, JOHANNESBURG - 2007 -2010
Began writing and editing for TV promos.
During my 2nd year I started developing concepts and shooting commercials.
Then headed up a team that focused on concept development and sports advertising.
DIRECTOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DIGITAL ACTIVATION, JOHANNESBURG - 2010 - 2012
Directed a weekly 30 minute program titled ‘Ultimate Simple Golf’.
The crux of the show was to take international and local celebrities and fine-tune their
golfing talents on various courses across the world.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, EMBASSY JOHANNESBURG & CAPE TOWN - 2011 -2012
Whilst still doing the above mentioned TV spot I began developing my knowledge of strategy
and creative development within corporate communication, print and digital media.
Working with advertising agencies and corporate clients managing teams that delived
content and strategy for mobile screens, TV screens, cinema screens as well as print.
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, SNAP PICTURES UK, LONDON - 2012 –JUNE 2014
I oversaw the delivery of various projects from strategy, concept development and creative
to quality control of the final delivery.
Key functions for this role also included business development and the building of
relationships with current and key clients.
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DDIGITAL UK, LONDON – JUNE 2014 –CURRENT
Working as a media consultant across all digital platforms, I develop content as well as
marketing strategies for a number London and European corporate clients.
Additional information:
- Digital filming capability (Sony EX3, Blackmagic URSA, Cannon C100, 5D, 7D)
- Final Cut Pro
- Avid
- Photoshop
- Excel, PowerPoint, Numbers
- Still photography
- Basic After Effects

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Job Titles	Content Producer, Post Production Producer, Teacher, Casting Director, Video Editor, Marketing / PR, Distribution Coordinator / Manager, DIT / Data Wrangler, Camera Operator, Studio Producer / Director, Line Producer, Producer, Director, Writer, Animation Producer
Years in industry	6+ years