Gary Hewson
Usk,Monmouthshire
Summary
An experienced online and offline editor, I combine technical and problem solving abilities with creative flair and the ability to maintain high technical standards in the face of tight deadlines. I lead by example in setting and achieving high accuracy and quality standards.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Online/offline editor
BBC Wales
Cardiff
2013.05 - 2024.11
- Working in offline and online edit environments across a variety of programme genres including sport, drama, music, entertainment, factual and news. Including BAFTA and RTS award winning programmes
Freelance media professional
Orange Coconut Ltd.
London
2010.03 - 2013.05
- Delivering high profile, long form content to the BBC, ITV and independent production companies
- Corporate work, short promotional films, live concert films
- Camera work, sound recording and editing
- Regular trainer/lecturer in editing for the BBC Academy
- Achievements: working on 3D Wimbledon, Strictly Come Dancing and The Queen’s Speech
Senior Editor/HD Consultant
BBC Studios & Post Production
London
2005.11 - 2010.02
- Edited the first HD footage seen on BBC HD channel (60 min promotional HD trail). This involved working closely with marketing, the executive producer and channel controller
- Part of a team launching the BBC HD Channel and setting their technical standards
- Designing & installing linear & non-linear HD edit suites, HD technical review facilities and 5.1 audio dubbing facilities
- Achievement: working on the world feed of Live Earth providing over 36 hours of on-air programming
Editor
BBC Post Production
London
1999.09 - 2005.10
- During this time I honed my craft skills and spent many happy years editing Top of the Pops:
- Mastering the techniques needed for quick turnaround editing and off-line/on-line editing workflows
- Operating linear and non-linear editing environments
- Performing my own sound editing and mixing
Assistant Editor
BBC Post Production
London
1994.02 - 1999.08
- I was required to:
- Line-up linear edit suites and assist on-line editors
- Perform front line maintenance
- Digitise rushes into non-linear editing programmes and perform tape conforms
Senior Recording Operator
BBC Television
London
1992.09 - 1994.02
- I was required to:
- Perform tape duplication, standards conversions, audio dubbing, and technical reviews
- Play in VT inserts into live studios and operate the transmission suites for BBC1 & BBC2
Trainee Recording Operator/Recording Operator
BBC Television
London
1991.01 - 1992.08
- During this time I completed the BBC’s technical training scheme to become a recording operator
Skills
- Online and off-line editing
- Grading
- Video FX
- Graphics
- 3D
- Avid
- Adobe products
- Baselight
- Content delivery
- TX file delivery
- Live web streaming
- Compressing broadcast video
- Mobile devices
- Websites
- Technical standards
- Ofcom compliance
- Ofcom requirements
- Time management
- Transmission deadlines
- Trainer
- Communication
- Tact
- Discretion
Affiliations
- Rambling: the countryside - Advanced driver with a clean driving licence - Keen motorcyclist - Photography - Live Music - DJ - Music/audio recording
Timeline
Online/offline editor
BBC Wales
2013.05 - 2024.11
Freelance media professional
Orange Coconut Ltd.
2010.03 - 2013.05
Senior Editor/HD Consultant
BBC Studios & Post Production
2005.11 - 2010.02
Editor
BBC Post Production
1999.09 - 2005.10
Assistant Editor
BBC Post Production
1994.02 - 1999.08
Senior Recording Operator
BBC Television
1992.09 - 1994.02
Trainee Recording Operator/Recording Operator
BBC Television
1991.01 - 1992.08