I'm a highly-experienced director, writer and video editor based in Stockport, South Manchester, although I also work all over the UK and further afield. I split my time between: - Producing, writing and directing films for my clients; - Freelance video editing and writing; - Training people in film-making and especially editing with Premiere Pro. I specialise in technical and industrial subjects although over the years have worked in almost every genre. I am adaptable, highly experienced and enthusiastic. Originally BBC trained, I have made programmes and commercials for the BBC, ITV and other broadcasters as well as producing sales, corporate and training videos for clients like Amazon, B&Q, Bauer Media, The British Council, MINI, Car & Driving, and many more. I have worked all over the UK as well as all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Far East.

Ian Sandall

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I'm a highly-experienced director, writer and video editor based in Stockport, South Manchester, although I also work all over the UK and further afield. I split my time between: - Producing, writing and directing films for my clients; - Freelance video editing and writing; - Training people in film-making and especially editing with Premiere Pro. I specialise in technical and industrial subjects although over the years have worked in almost every genre. I am adaptable, highly experienced and enthusiastic. Originally BBC trained, I have made programmes and commercials for the BBC, ITV and other broadcasters as well as producing sales, corporate and training videos for clients like Amazon, B&Q, Bauer Media, The British Council, MINI, Car & Driving, and many more. I have worked all over the UK as well as all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Far East.

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I’m a highly-experienced director, writer and video editor based in Stockport, South Manchester, although I also work all over the UK and further afield.

I split my time between:

  • Producing, writing and directing films for my clients;
  • Freelance video editing and writing;
  • Training people in film-making and especially editing with Premiere Pro.

I specialise in technical and industrial subjects although over the years have worked in almost every genre. I am adaptable, highly experienced and enthusiastic.

Originally BBC trained, I have made programmes and commercials for the BBC, ITV and other broadcasters as well as producing sales, corporate and training videos for clients like Amazon, B&Q, Bauer Media, The British Council, MINI, Car & Driving, and many more.

I have worked all over the UK as well as all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Far East.

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Skills

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Explainer Video
Vi
Video Advert
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Script
Pr
Promo Video
Pr
Product Video
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Experience Level

Explainer Video
Expert
Video Advert
Expert
Script
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Product Video
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Animation
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Branding
Expert
Music Video
Expert
Pitch Deck
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
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Language

French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Education

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Qualifications

Fellow of the Institute of Videography
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Mining
    uniE613 Production and Direction Showreel
    https://vimeo.com/787138257 This reel shows the wide range of work I get involved with. Anything from industrial test rigs to TV commercials for paint!
    uniE613 Arvia Technology - Water Treatment
    https://vimeo.com/775041939 https://vimeo.com/775041697 These two animations were produced for Arvia to demonstrate how their advanced water treatments work and you'll find them (and many other videos I have produced) on their site: www.arviatechnology.com Both After Effects-based animations were produced by a talented freelancer working for me, whilst final editing and captioning was carried out by me. (Although I am reasonably competent in After Effects and even teach it at beginner/intermediate level, something like this is best left to the experts; not only are they quicker but better too!) Producing explainer videos is something I do a lot of and clients appreciate the fact that I normally get the technical stuff right quite quickly, as well as being able to help them with the right approach and tone of voice for an authentic B-to-B sell.
    uniE613 Video Editing Reel
    https://vimeo.com/iansandall/editor2023 Just a few examples of productions I have edited. I am a skilled Premiere editor - I also teach Premiere at beginner, intermediate and advanced level. I have a fully-equipped edit system with a powerful computer, 25 Tb of local storage, colour-accurate monitors, and physical control surfaces for both colour grading and audio balancing. I also have a late-model Macbook Pro for remote editing. My editing rates are very reasonable and I am willing to do a deal for block bookings.
    uniE613 Self-shot reel
    https://vimeo.com/iansandall/pd2023 When budgets are tight I have a solution. You can hire me as a PD (Photographer/Director.) Of course, one person can only get so much done in one day whereas two or more people can achieve a lot more, but for many requirements, a single person is all you need. I have a full broadcast shooting kit with a wide ranges of lenses, microphones, lights and all accessories needed for most eventualities. I have shot all over the UK and abroad. I have shot all footage on this reel and edited most as well. (Some I wrote too!)
    uniE613 Automotive Reel
    https://vimeo.com/550040736 I have made a lot of automotive content and this reel illustrates some of them: From the Goodwood Festival of Speed to car reviews for Car & Diving, I've spent more than a few hours shooting and editing car-related content - and of course, I'd love to do more!
    uniE613 Fixing Up with Amazon and Practical Classics
    https://vimeo.com/787310448 I was instrumental in producing, directing and part-filming and editing the initial series of 10 programmes for Bauer Media for Practical Classics, sponsored by Amazon. Filmed at the Practical Classics workshop, the ten programmes showed how two classics were restored using parts and services from Amazon.