Thomas Langridge

Camera Operator (HD)
Motion Graphic Designer
Location: London, UK

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About me

Working on varying scales of production, as a self shooting director, I have endeavoured to glean as much experience from each project as possible. I ensure that I put my strong work ethic to use and aid those I'm working with in what ever capacity I can. I am an enthusiastic and communicative person looking to gain more experience in a creative and collaborative medium.

Skills

Secondary Job Title Motion Graphic Designer

Highlights

  • VIDEO CONTENT PRODUCER, THE VALUE ENGINEERS - JULY 2015 - CURRENT
    As a multimedia designer for the company I specialise in producing internal comms videos and motion graphics for house hold names (McDonalds, BP, Sony, Berghaus, Argos, Lloyds Banking Group, O2 etc.). Working in tandem with a team of branding consultants my position requires me to communicate directly with clients, develop a schedule, budget forecasts, logistical planning (including hiring freelance videographers) and developing an overall look for the project. Working with a mix of actors and non-actors on locations has given me an appreciation of planing and solid communication while directing and shooting.

    MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER- COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, BRANDCAST - May 2015
    My role included pitching to a number of clients at Coca- Cola enterprises and designing a moving image logo for their ‘in house’ video conferences and training. Contact was kept with the client on a daily basis in order to develop the look of the product and ensure a highly aesthetically pleasing outcome.

    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, PONDERING MEDIA - May 2015
    My main responsibilities included lighting green screens in studio environments and shooting on locations.

    VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR, COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, HEALTH AND SAFETY VIDEO - May 2015
    My main responsibilities included shooting a corporate video for Coca-Cola in a mixture of studio and exterior locations. Monitoring the work of the sound crew, lighting, camera operating and editing a finalised video including motion graphics for a quick turn around.

    VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR, MUSICAL COMEDY AWARDS - April 2015
    Shooting live performances and interviews of the talented musical comedians at the Bloomsbury theatre. Heading a small team we worked with an interviewer to conduct a range of interviews in an array of locations around the Bloomsbury which had to be lit with speed. The Events were captured using multi-camera set up and edited as part of the promotional marketing for future events.

    VIDEOGRAPHY, CINEMATOGRAPHY AND EDITING TRAINING, COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES- March 2015
    Working in Coca-Cola’s onsite studio I gave one on one tutorials for marketing staff in order to develop their skills in producing professional in house videos required for quick turn arounds. The tutorials consisted of lighting for interviews, exposure and camera operating, lighting for green screen, sound recording and editing in Adobe Packages.

    VIDEOGRAPHER AND MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER, COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES- ‘THE LOOK OF SUCCESS’ - March 2015
    My key roles were directing, shooting, editing and completing the motion graphics and compositing work required to finalise the corporate videos. The videos are used internally within Coca-Cola to train marketing teams across the UK. The videos are a mixture of infographics and recorded footage displaying the ideal marketing strategies for retailers who stock Coca-Cola products.

    EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER, TRASH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL - FEBUARY 2015
    I was hired to cover the film festival and in particular capture images of debates and guest lectures from representatives of the BBFC, Film 4 and the writer of ‘Bronson’ Brock Norman Brock.

    FREELANCE CAMERA ASSISTANT, BBC — JULY 2013
    Working on location for the BBC television show ‘Silent Whiteness’ my core responsibilities included keeping communication and visual feeds from the camera department and video village in addition to changing camera settings, working with the grip the department and slating shots.

    CAMERA ASSISTANT, UNIVERSAL RECORDS, TRIBES PROMOS — 2011
    Core responsibilities for both the promotion music videos ‘Sapho’ and ‘When My Day Comes’ included data management, slating, sourcing power, supporting the director of photography and constructing and dialling in the settings for the A camera.
  • Portrait photographer- Cassette Boy

    Coca-Cola Enterprises - Look of Success, corporate video, Cinematographer

    NUS Events - Event photography for the nation wide student union.

    National Wildlife Parks - My role was to photography nature reserves in and around London to encourage charitable donations and to improve the image and number of visits to the nature reserves.

    Trash Cannes Film Festival- My role was to photograph the event and take candid portraits of speakers including Norman Bock (writer of Bronson) and representatives from the BBFC, Film4 and many other British film institutions.

    Studio Manager and lecturer - Uxbridge College - Specialised in lecturing cinematography and editing techniques.

    Head shot - Terry Woods - Actor

    Head shot - Joshua Barton - Games review blog

    Head shot - Amy Holmes - Actor

    Head shot- Tudor Costigan - Actor