Julian Langham
Mobile: 07956 569758
Professional Summary:
An experienced Video Editor adept at transforming raw footage into striking and original short
form broadcast standard films and videos, which enhance audience engagement. Key strengths
include: utilising a wide range of equipment and solutions to deliver edits which fulfil narrative
requirements for various genres across commercial, corporate and not for profit organisations;
collaborating with stakeholders to rescue and transform failing projects within pressurised
creative and technical settings; managing processes and systems to drive at-pace delivery of
editing projects, often exceeding initial specification; and demonstrating strong technical skills
(Avid) and safe working practices to manipulate and manage valuable media and project assets.
Key Expertise:
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Offline / Online / HD / 4K / UHD Editing
Narrative Creation & Storytelling
Video Production / Self-Shooting Skills
Quality Assessment Reviews
MAC and PC Literate
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Edited 10 sec trails to 120 min films
Avid Media Composer / Symphony
Multi-camera workflow
Project and Stakeholder Management
Delivery Focused
Career Highlights:
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The Koestler Trust required further funding and increased promotion for their ‘Arts for
Offenders’ mentoring project. Engaged as Filmmaker / Video Editor to produce 20 minute
documentary exploring the project, illustrated with a series of powerful case studies. Met
project team to establish plan/timetable; liaised with CEO to manage sensitive disclosure
/access issues; filmed contributors across UK locations including HMP Lewes; and utilised
creative editing skills to capture and communicate engaging story. Succeeded in delivering
powerful film, enabling future funding for Trust.
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A leading creative marketing agency was required to deliver a short film for a premium drinks
brand. Engaged as Video Editor to manage an evolving brief, following a problematic filming
schedule. Edited film from camera footage and no script; searched contributors ‘sync’ to build
story; edited 4 days of filming into 3 minutes; sourced production music tracks and painted
edit with cutaways and action shots; and delivered final film for approval by creative and client
team. Succeeded in delivering challenging final edit to time and within budget.
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The BBC’s Blue Peter required editing skills for 8 x 25 minute special programmes filmed at
international locations. Requested as Video Editor to deliver a dynamic and engaging edit to
BBC broadcast technical standards. Liaised with production teams to understand narrative
requirements; reviewed script and studied raw footage; selected high music content to appeal
to target audience; and delivered to editorial guidelines. Succeeded in delivering series of high
quality programmes, subsequent highlight of BBC network viewing schedule.
Current Role:
June 2009 to date: Freelance Video Editor (Self Shooter)
 Extensive experience operating as a Freelance Video Editor, delivering assignments for a
number of high profile clients including BBC, Digital Solutions, NEF and Koestler Trust.
 Assignments focus on a variety of technical & creative broadcast standard video projects,
delivering highly crafted programme content with engaging narratives. Below is a list of
notable assignments completed during this period (in no particular order and not all are listed).
Notable Assignments:
 Engaged by Gravity Thinking, a leading creative agency, to edit a series of promotional
marketing videos. Transported equipment (MacPro based Avid Media Composer and NEC
MultiSync monitor) to enable on-site editing at client premises; transcoded media to Avid
friendly DNx media; and worked with Director of Photography (DoP) to select and edit best
takes for each scripted sequence. Completed series of 14 films in 6 days.
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Commissioned to produce, film and edit short film on behalf of the Arts Council-funded
Carnival Arts Advocacy Project. Filmed 4 separate carnivals across UK locations; formed
sound bed utilising a combination of interviews and music tracks; and edited stories and
images from footage to deliver a 5-minute film as well as 1 & 2 minute cut down versions.
Engaged as Video Editor by ESA Films to edit a corporate video for ACE Insurance.
Interacted with Producer, Director to understand their needs and to deliver high-end film
to tight timeline. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by changing edit to meet
evolving client requirements.
Commissioned by British Film Institute to edit a highlights video show reel showcasing the
best films created by young filmmakers. Viewed 100+ short films and animations to
produce shortlist, re-edited scenes to create shorter, dynamic versions; and worked with
BFI team to ensure final selection reflected wide range of subject matter and genres.
Commissioned by performance artist, Billie Ray Martin, to produce, film and edit live
performance. Co-ordinated 3 camera people and 5 cameras to film 1.5 hour live concert.
Worked closely with artist to edit content to exacting requirements.
Commissioned by The Koestler Trust for 6 consecutive years to produce, film and edit
annual documentary. Delivered a powerful film detailing award winning artist, Sarah
Lucas, and the story behind her installation at Festival Hall through to exhibition opening
day. Edited footage to create powerful narrative, demonstrating social perceptiveness and
selected music from Koestler Trust Awards entrants to add depth to the storyline.
January 1996 to June 2009: BBC Television: Video Editor
 Reported to the Programme Editor / Producer with responsibility for editing and sound
mixing whole programmes, films and promotional trailers from camera media and
programme content to an agreed brief and BBC editorial / technical standards.
 Managed a range of broadcast post-production equipment to capture, store, archive and
delete media and meta-data assets. Conducted quality assessment reviews and checks.
 Provided first line support for 28 edit suites, shared systems and connected technology.
 Devised processes to improve efficiency within large file and tape based workflows.
 Delivered complex conforms, clip grouping & audio syncing, consolidates and transcodes.
Earlier Career:
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12/1992 to 04/1994: British Aerospace: Installation Engineer
06/1983 to 06/1992: Royal Air Force: Aeronautical Electrical Technician
Qualifications and Training
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2014: BBC: Creative Thinking
2013: Ravensbourne College: Video Compression and Codecs
2011: Arri Lighting Academy: Practical Lighting
2010: Ravensbourne College: Shooting in HD
2009: BBC Elstree: Shooting and Directing
2008: BBC: Avid / ISIS / Interplay Media and meta-data management systems
2007: BBC Elstree: Camerawork and Lighting Courses
2001: VET London: Avid FX Courses
2000: BBC: The Craft of Video Editing
1996: BBC: Introduction to Television
1992: RAF: BTEC Aeronautical Engineering
Personal Details:
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Location: Central London UK
Email: julian@julianlangham.co.uk
Website, portfolio and technical blog: www.julianlangham.co.uk
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