Mark Kipling

Experience

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  University of Portsmouth

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2013

  Student

  Three years at Portsmouth University trying out all the facets of film making, and doing several smaller projects outside the lecture room. This lead me towards editing once I graduated. BA (Hons) in Television and Film Production.

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  Short Documentary

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  The Decay of Duchenne

  A short documentary film about Tyran Hawthorn, a photographer and sufferer of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The film explore Tyran's 2011 exhibition 'Modern Vanitas', which uses surreal pictures of decaying fruit in order to represent the effects of the condition itself.

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  Speed Films

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  D.I.T/Grip/Runner

  Working with the camera department running mags back and forth from the production office. Responsible for all of the footage filmed during my time there and managing back ups. Also acted as camera grip when asked.

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  Stone Empire Pictures

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  The Forbidden Note - Lead Editor

  Offline editor for 'The Forbidden Note' during the second half of filming in 2014. (Previously gripping in 2013). Also on-set with D.I.T to help organise footage. Redcine-X Pro to FCP7 workflow for transcoding data captured in different frame rates, editing and colour correction. Creative narrative storytelling and decision making. Delivery to Online and relaying timecode information during an Online re-edit.

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  Freelance Editor

  Jan 2015 - now

  Freelance Video Editor

  Worked locally, in the capital and around the country. Events, conferences, short films, feature films, music videos and more.In part, my content has consisted of work for Facebook, YouTube, Google, Bridgestone, Marriott, NBA, Avant Garde, E-sports and Sabre. Editing live events and conferences both in person and, as of 2020, fully virtual.

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  Actor Client

  May 2015 - May 2015

  Showreels - Editor

  Compiling an acting showreel for a client. Presenting his work and talent as desireable and appealing. Using Premiere Pro. - This is on an as and when basis.

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  London Short Film

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  The Breakdown - Lead Editor

  'The Breakdown' was broadcast on BBC Three as part of their 'The Fear" TV series.My role was onset editor for the shoot and lead editor for post-production. I was required to back-up the rushes and create an assembly edit. This included flagging up continuity issues and any shots missed by the team that would be crucial for me to finish the edit. Deliverables sent to the sound mixer and the composer, colour grading and finishing were also required.

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  Blurred Red

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2015

  The Point Of No Return - Editor

  My role was as Picture EditorUnfortunately the short film remains unfinished. However, A few clips are currently being polished up by myself to demonstrate the work I put into the project.

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  Reeve Creative Video

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Edit Assistant Intern
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  CFI MEDIA

  Sept 2020 - now

  Founder

  Founder and head of post-production at the CFI. The CFI is a film hub centred around the RH postal code area, set up to help and encourage people with an ambition to work within the film industry.As part of the Initiative, my role is Head of Post-Production, overseeing all workflow challenges through ingest, picture editing and story, sound design, VFX and delivery, and mentoring CFI members with an interest in these areas.