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Daniel (Captive) Brown

London

Summary

Experienced content creator with over 15 years in digital media, specialising in video production and editing.

With proven ability to deliver high-quality visual content for diverse projects, enhancing brand presence across all social platforms.

Strong client communication and project management skills ensure successful outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital marketing / Content creator

Self employed
London
08.2010 - 01.2026
  • Collaborate with clients to clarify project briefs and deliver expected outcomes
  • Oversee all aspects of video production, from storyboarding to shooting, editing and colour grading (Inc. influencer work, brand campaigns, interviews, Multicam set ups / podcasts, functions and events)
  • Create engaging video content tailored to target audiences and project specifications
  • Export, send and upload to clients desired formats and dimensions where required
  • Schedule and post to social media platforms via media management websites at "best times" according to data analytics
  • Keep up to date on latest trends, techniques and software

Video Engineer

Sony Music
London
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Manage daily video quality checks, ensuring high standards through detailed inspections
  • Download and check music videos for metadata accuracy, liaising with labels where necessary
  • Upload completed videos to internal systems, confirming successful sign-off and compliance

Freelance Videographer and Editor

Elba
London
04.2016 - 01.2026
  • Communicate closely with project representatives to understand desired expectations
  • Capture client and consumer feedback interviews, environmental shots, B-Roll etc, for project highlights and promotional content
  • Create and edit videos to achieve desired brief and client satisfaction

Video / Motion editor

Reboxed
London
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Produce and directed content form storyboarding ideas to execution and edit
  • Take on team feedback to deliver revision edits in a timely manner
  • Upload multiple versions and formats to multiple online channels

Education

Higher National Diploma - Digital film making

London & SAE Institute
London
09/2006 - 06/2008

Bachelor of Technology - BTEC National Diploma, Music Technology

Nestcot collage
Sutton
09/2001 - 07/2005

Skills

  • Final Cut / Adobe suite
  • Camera operator with multiple cameras and kit
  • Colour grading
  • Team player or Motivated solo
  • Tight deadlines / Quick turnarounds
  • Great communication
  • Challenge driven
  • Live event filming

Timeline

Video Engineer

Sony Music
02.2023 - 04.2024

Video / Motion editor

Reboxed
08.2021 - 08.2022

Freelance Videographer and Editor

Elba
04.2016 - 01.2026

Digital marketing / Content creator

Self employed
08.2010 - 01.2026

Higher National Diploma - Digital film making

London & SAE Institute
09/2006 - 06/2008

Bachelor of Technology - BTEC National Diploma, Music Technology

Nestcot collage
09/2001 - 07/2005
Daniel (Captive) Brown