Diana Addams

Experience

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  Hayes FM_Film & Media (inc 91.8 Hayes FM)

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

  Assitant Editor

  • Worked to tight deadlines with the editing department to ensure clips were ready before the next presenter went on air.• Worked under pressure and to strict deadlines to edit clips, using Adobe Audition, for the presenters to air on their shows.• Engaged with the public to get their views on the latest news.• Carried out research on funny topics for the presenters to talk about on air.• Showed good attention to detail when editing clips and following instructions about the material going on air. Show less

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  Harlington Communtiy School

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Software teacher assistant

  Taught A-level media students how to use various software packages, including Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro.

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  Siyona Tech Ltd.

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2016

  Junior Video Editor & Music composer

  - Worked to tight deadlines coming up with engaging 2D motion graphic animations in After Effects- Edited a short action packed film and show reels in Adobe Premiere Pro- Composed music for clients including Comic Relief in Logic Pro X- Shot promotional content & interviews on location with a Canon700D- Recorded and edited voiceovers in Adobe Audition for online learning programs-Used Photoshop and Illustrator in creating business cards and brochures

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  New Designers

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Exhibited at the New Designers exhibition

  I was privileged enough to exhibit at the 30th Anniversary of New Designers, where I showcased my work. Here I was able to show my different skill sets to those in the industry and members of the public.

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  BBC

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  I participated with the BBC film club in producing a 3-5 minute film in the space of 24 hours. For this one day challenge, I worked with a team of 5 to plan and shoot the film. We worked to a set brief where by the following had to be included: - A line of Dialogue: "It looks like your in trouble can I help?!" - A prop: A toothbrush - A character: A mechanic called either Mark Cars or Melanie Cars I was able to edit under pressure using Adobe Premiere Pro to keep on track within the time constraint. I communicated efficiently and directed the actors and cameramen in producing creative shots. I worked in an efficient and organised manner with with rest of the team. Show less

  • Video Production Training

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  • Video Editor

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
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  BBC Archive

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Freelance Edit Assistant

  - Ingesting Betacam tapes from the 80s and 90s BBC news, Eastenders, Children In Need in an SD format.- Handle Metal tapes 457m SP- Operate 8 Sony Digital Video Cassette recorders DVW A 500P Digital Betacams.- Use bespoke BBC software & operated pipeline control.- Ingest tapes into DPP, Proress and MOV whilst working with MXF wrapper.- Quality Control all tapes for faults to be reported to the developers and managers.- Work with a team in strategising and organising a way of ingesting tapes at a constant pace. Show less

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  MAMA Youth Project

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Trainee Video Editor - Sky One, What's Up TV

  As Trainee Video Editor for Sky1 What's Up TV (Season 11), I work closely with a team in editing half an hour shows, that airs on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks running.- Edited on Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and Logic Pro X.- Part of a team of 3 editors in editing a 6 episode magazine style show that aired on Sky One- Managing media, Transcoding and backing up footage- Working with different clients to full fill their briefs- Edited a 1 and a half hour UK Music Video Award produced by Licklemor Productions- Working with different clients to full fill their briefs Show less

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  Sky

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  - Liaise with the social media team and producers to help create their ideas come to life.- Studying for Adobe Certified in Adobe After Effects and is a certified Avid Media composer user.- Dedicated edit assistant on one of Sky's biggest shows such as The Russell Howard Hour Show.- Professional knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro and Avid Media composer when editing, ingesting or organising rushes.- Working with the audio team to deliver the best quality sound by creating AAF's, WAV's, MP3's and EDLs to the dubbing mixer.- Understanding the technical side of video such as codec's, wrappers, formats.- Liaising with editors, post producers and external clients- Conforming for Baselight- Trouble shooting technical errors & liaising with editors Show less

  • Edit Assistant

    Oct 2017 - May 2019

  • Post Production Edit/Audio Coordinator

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Trainee Video Editor - Sky Sports

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
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  2K

  May 2019 - Aug 2021

  International Video Editor

  - Edit hard hitting promo trailers for games such as NBA2K21, Borderlands 3, Mafia Trilogy, WWE2K21 on Premiere Pro, After Effects and the rest of the Adobe suite.- Liaise with producers and brand teams across the globe in different countries and different time zones.- Work in different formats for different platforms including TV, YouTube, social media such as Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram.-Work under pressure to very tight turnaround polished edits.- Localize the trailers for the US Canada, EU, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. to their specs. E.g ratings, subtitling, VO dubbing. - Understand different console trailers e.g PlayStation, Xbox and their Mnemonics and disclaimers. Show less

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  Kepler Interactive

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2024

  Creative Manager
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  Short Walk and Edit Weddings

  Nov 2024 - now

  Co-Founder