A bit about me
Male | | from: United Kingdom
I am currently in The UK
I am currently in The UK
ADAM ROBERTS
(DOB): 16/09/85
46 Kedleston Road, Peterborough, CAMBS, PE2 8XL
(T): 44 1733 566669 (E): adro1@hotmail.co.uk
Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Highly organised and resourceful, I can make broadcast quality video and print content under extreme pressure and time constraints. With experience making reports in China and the UK and working as Assistant Producer, I’m used to working to tight deadlines and have developed a strict work ethic. I have a broad range of creative media skills and I’m currently seeking a role that will test and challenge these- I’m looking for my next adventure in China!
Showreel and examples of my factual and Flash works can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/siradro
AT WORK 2009 to 2011- WHAT’S RELEVANT
Aug 2009-Ongoing Director and Producer, Metropolis TV (VPRO, The Netherlands) –
www.metropolistv.nl
Working closely with Chief Editor and Researchers, I produce short (5-8 minute) factual productions in China and the UK- acting as Producer, Researcher, Director, Camera Op, translator, VO writer and video editor- which are then broadcast in The Netherlands by Metropolis TV and published on their website (voted best TV related website in Europe 2009).
Key skills gained:
• Researching themes and writing briefs with an eye for a good story; and confirming contributors at short notice.
• Organising and planning shoots and writing call sheets.
• Confidently shooting and interviewing a wide range of subjects and dealing with sensitive topics/subjects/locations.
• Editing hours of footage down to 5-8 minute segments to a broadcast standard (FCP).
Aug 2010-Febuary Assistant Producer (Ideal World Shopping Channel, UK)
With at least five hours of live TV to prep and produce every working day, I was heavily accountable when it came to the successful output of live TV; from writing pages for graphics, editing and sourcing VT, to being the constant eyes and ears of the Producer- every show was a challenge.
Key skills gained:
• Sourcing and editing VT and making cue sheets- I was known to be particularly strong in this area by production.
• Checking and writing GFX.
• Liaising and prepping with producers, presenters, buyers, merchandisers, guests and advertisers before each show.
• In gallery: taking emails and phone calls; and relaying information to producer, director and graphics op.
• Keeping calm under extreme pressure, and never being fazed by the need to source and create last minute content.
May 2010 Researcher, What Did I Do Last Night (Bright Hand Pictures, UK)
My job was to find, interview and confirm contributors for a TV show pilot.
Key skills gained:
• Quickly finding, interviewing and vetting potential contributors.
• Writing and forwarding briefs that outline a contributor’s suitability; and getting release forms signed.
May 2010-August Researcher (Step2TV, UK) – www.step2tv.com
I Worked for a fledgling website. Main duties included liaising with indies to secure exclusive content in the form of job posts and also to gain industry support; and creating content, in the form of video posts and help guides, to attract users.
Key skills gained:
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Writing web content in the form of “how to” guides.
March 2010 Assistant Producer (Ideal World shopping channel, UK)
As part of a month’s work experience I assisted Producers in a live TV environment.
Key skills gained:
• Researching products to find unique ways in which to sell them, and writing GFX for live broadcasts.
• Liaising with guests and presenters and continually relaying information (in person, in print and via email) to Producer and Graphics Operator.
• Sourcing, ingesting and editing VT.
Dec 2009 Researcher, Tegenlecht [Black Light] (VPRO, The Netherlands)
I located a number of UK-based stories for a broad range of themes, for a web-based News Channel.
Key skills gained:
• Researching, interviewing (by phone and in person) and confirming groups, individuals and organisations.
• Writing short, clear and concise proposals outlining “stunning” subjects, explaining their suitability for news pieces.
Nov-Dec 2009 Lighting Assistant, One In Ten (A10 Films, UK)
I worked very long days on a busy film set with well-established industry professionals.
Key skills gained:
• Rigging cables safely around large shoots, and quickly setting up lights according to instruction and initiative.
• Maintaining good working relations with crew, actors and actresses.
Aug-Sep 2009 Liaison Officer (Yunnan TV station, China)
Over five weeks, I worked and consulted with numerous Chinese Journalists, professionals and Officials to help source local news content and see it through to production for a local TV news network.
Key skills gained:
• Liaising confidently in Chinese (Mandarin).
• Networking with Journalists and Chinese Government Officials to find contributors and getting permissions.
• Following briefs to the letter; and securing contributors and shooting approval (especially difficult in China).
SKILLS
Production:
• Very experienced video editor (FCP and Avid)- able to edit quickly and instinctively.
• Extremely adept with various camera, sound and lighting equipment.
• Training and experience writing scripts, shot lists, story boards, call sheets and cue sheets for various TV formats.
• Live TV experience: most extensively as Assistant Producer, but also in roles such as Vision mixer, Director, Camera Op and Floor Manager.
• Competent and confident self-shooting Producer.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, In-Design, Final Draft, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid and After Effects; and MS Office.
Self-management:
• A self-starter, I’m used to working according to instincts and initiative; often working to tight deadlines, for example, to find content for TV at very short notice. Also, an excellent timekeeper who never misses a deadline.
LANGUAGES
• Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin).
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2006 – 2009 Aberystwyth University
• BA (Hons) Film and TV 2:I
Relevant modules:
• Advanced TV Studio Production
• Advanced TV Production
• Advanced Script Writing
1997 – 2006 Egglescliffe Comprehensive School/Middlesbrough College
• A levels: Law (B), Media (B), Biology (E) GCSEs: 9 at grades A*-C (including Maths, Science and English)
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
2009 HSK Chinese proficiency test:
• Passed basic reading and writing (knowledge of 1000 characters).
2009 Avid Certificate:
• Awarded to proficient Avid users after exam.
INTERESTS
Other than video production, I am most passionate about learning Chinese. Self-taught, I have worked my way through numerous books, Internet courses, and most enjoyably, Chinese TV series and films. I’m also very enthusiastic about cooking and love to travel.
(DOB): 16/09/85
46 Kedleston Road, Peterborough, CAMBS, PE2 8XL
(T): 44 1733 566669 (E): adro1@hotmail.co.uk
Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Highly organised and resourceful, I can make broadcast quality video and print content under extreme pressure and time constraints. With experience making reports in China and the UK and working as Assistant Producer, I’m used to working to tight deadlines and have developed a strict work ethic. I have a broad range of creative media skills and I’m currently seeking a role that will test and challenge these- I’m looking for my next adventure in China!
Showreel and examples of my factual and Flash works can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/siradro
AT WORK 2009 to 2011- WHAT’S RELEVANT
Aug 2009-Ongoing Director and Producer, Metropolis TV (VPRO, The Netherlands) –
www.metropolistv.nl
Working closely with Chief Editor and Researchers, I produce short (5-8 minute) factual productions in China and the UK- acting as Producer, Researcher, Director, Camera Op, translator, VO writer and video editor- which are then broadcast in The Netherlands by Metropolis TV and published on their website (voted best TV related website in Europe 2009).
Key skills gained:
• Researching themes and writing briefs with an eye for a good story; and confirming contributors at short notice.
• Organising and planning shoots and writing call sheets.
• Confidently shooting and interviewing a wide range of subjects and dealing with sensitive topics/subjects/locations.
• Editing hours of footage down to 5-8 minute segments to a broadcast standard (FCP).
Aug 2010-Febuary Assistant Producer (Ideal World Shopping Channel, UK)
With at least five hours of live TV to prep and produce every working day, I was heavily accountable when it came to the successful output of live TV; from writing pages for graphics, editing and sourcing VT, to being the constant eyes and ears of the Producer- every show was a challenge.
Key skills gained:
• Sourcing and editing VT and making cue sheets- I was known to be particularly strong in this area by production.
• Checking and writing GFX.
• Liaising and prepping with producers, presenters, buyers, merchandisers, guests and advertisers before each show.
• In gallery: taking emails and phone calls; and relaying information to producer, director and graphics op.
• Keeping calm under extreme pressure, and never being fazed by the need to source and create last minute content.
May 2010 Researcher, What Did I Do Last Night (Bright Hand Pictures, UK)
My job was to find, interview and confirm contributors for a TV show pilot.
Key skills gained:
• Quickly finding, interviewing and vetting potential contributors.
• Writing and forwarding briefs that outline a contributor’s suitability; and getting release forms signed.
May 2010-August Researcher (Step2TV, UK) – www.step2tv.com
I Worked for a fledgling website. Main duties included liaising with indies to secure exclusive content in the form of job posts and also to gain industry support; and creating content, in the form of video posts and help guides, to attract users.
Key skills gained:
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Writing web content in the form of “how to” guides.
March 2010 Assistant Producer (Ideal World shopping channel, UK)
As part of a month’s work experience I assisted Producers in a live TV environment.
Key skills gained:
• Researching products to find unique ways in which to sell them, and writing GFX for live broadcasts.
• Liaising with guests and presenters and continually relaying information (in person, in print and via email) to Producer and Graphics Operator.
• Sourcing, ingesting and editing VT.
Dec 2009 Researcher, Tegenlecht [Black Light] (VPRO, The Netherlands)
I located a number of UK-based stories for a broad range of themes, for a web-based News Channel.
Key skills gained:
• Researching, interviewing (by phone and in person) and confirming groups, individuals and organisations.
• Writing short, clear and concise proposals outlining “stunning” subjects, explaining their suitability for news pieces.
Nov-Dec 2009 Lighting Assistant, One In Ten (A10 Films, UK)
I worked very long days on a busy film set with well-established industry professionals.
Key skills gained:
• Rigging cables safely around large shoots, and quickly setting up lights according to instruction and initiative.
• Maintaining good working relations with crew, actors and actresses.
Aug-Sep 2009 Liaison Officer (Yunnan TV station, China)
Over five weeks, I worked and consulted with numerous Chinese Journalists, professionals and Officials to help source local news content and see it through to production for a local TV news network.
Key skills gained:
• Liaising confidently in Chinese (Mandarin).
• Networking with Journalists and Chinese Government Officials to find contributors and getting permissions.
• Following briefs to the letter; and securing contributors and shooting approval (especially difficult in China).
SKILLS
Production:
• Very experienced video editor (FCP and Avid)- able to edit quickly and instinctively.
• Extremely adept with various camera, sound and lighting equipment.
• Training and experience writing scripts, shot lists, story boards, call sheets and cue sheets for various TV formats.
• Live TV experience: most extensively as Assistant Producer, but also in roles such as Vision mixer, Director, Camera Op and Floor Manager.
• Competent and confident self-shooting Producer.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, In-Design, Final Draft, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid and After Effects; and MS Office.
Self-management:
• A self-starter, I’m used to working according to instincts and initiative; often working to tight deadlines, for example, to find content for TV at very short notice. Also, an excellent timekeeper who never misses a deadline.
LANGUAGES
• Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin).
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2006 – 2009 Aberystwyth University
• BA (Hons) Film and TV 2:I
Relevant modules:
• Advanced TV Studio Production
• Advanced TV Production
• Advanced Script Writing
1997 – 2006 Egglescliffe Comprehensive School/Middlesbrough College
• A levels: Law (B), Media (B), Biology (E) GCSEs: 9 at grades A*-C (including Maths, Science and English)
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
2009 HSK Chinese proficiency test:
• Passed basic reading and writing (knowledge of 1000 characters).
2009 Avid Certificate:
• Awarded to proficient Avid users after exam.
INTERESTS
Other than video production, I am most passionate about learning Chinese. Self-taught, I have worked my way through numerous books, Internet courses, and most enjoyably, Chinese TV series and films. I’m also very enthusiastic about cooking and love to travel.
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