Glenn McAllen-Finney
Glenfield,Leicestershire
Summary
Skilled Videographer with extensive experience in filmmaking and editing for varied clients and purposes. Exceptionally organised with strong time management abilities to complete shoots within hard deadlines. Professional and commercially aware for positive staff and client relations. Great communication skills and able to oversee and work within a crew or tackle projects alone.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Videographer
Chromosphere Media
Leicester, Leicestershire
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Captured precise look and feel to match brand guidelines.
- Collaborated with clients to produce bespoke and professional video content for websites and socials
- As company director I oversaw all projects and worked directly with clients throughout all steps of production
- Video editing
- Colour grading and VFX
- Operation of camera and lighting equipment
Filmmaker
GM Finney Productions
Leicester , Leicestershire
01.2006 - Current
- Direct filmmaking activities and oversee tasks undertaken by voluntary crew throughout production of zero-budget indie films
- Train new crew how to use video and lighting equipment
- Operation of camera and lighting equipment
- Video editing, colour grading and VFX work
Kitchen fitter
Jelson Homes
Leicester, Leicestershire
06.2015 - 05.2024
- Fit kitchens on new build construction sites as per drawings and specifications
Owner/Videographer
Chrome Video
Leicester, Leicestershire
05.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business.
- Delivered high standards of work.
- Organised projects from start to finish.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and clients.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry
Leicester College
Leicester, LeicestershireGCSEs -
Longslade CC
Leicester, LeicestershireSkills
- Setting up equipment (lighting, camera, audio)
- Post-production editing (DaVinci Resolve fluent - able to adapt to any editing software)
- Camera operation (from Cinema Cameras to DSLRs)
- Crew management
- Project managment
- Motion graphics
Accomplishments
- Developed multiple short and feature films from pre to post production
- Sent many films around the world to film festivals, picking up some awards in the UK and USA
- Ran a video production company working with high-level clients across the country including: Dragons Den funded company Mood Bears, Chart Topping band Hard Life, celebrities such as Timmy Mallett and Keith Brymer-Jones and many more
Affiliations
- Filmmaking, Filmmaking, Filmmaking
Certification
- DBS checked
- Fully qualified drone pilot
- Full UK Driving Licence and vehicle
Timeline
Owner/Videographer
Chrome Video
05.2024 - Current
Videographer
Chromosphere Media
02.2021 - 04.2023
Kitchen fitter
Jelson Homes
06.2015 - 05.2024
Filmmaker
GM Finney Productions
01.2006 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry
Leicester College
GCSEs -
Longslade CC