Senior Producer

Stephen Cooper 11 Grove Lodge Crescent GroveLondonSW4 7AE.

Address Contact stephen.cooper1976@icloud.com+44 7507748385

With 15 years of industry experience in the UK as a springboard, I immigrated to Canada and helped established two very sucessful full service video production companies that created content in music, corporate, commercial and tourism fields for clients spanning both Canada and the US. Now back in London i’m using my vast knowledge to Implement a new system in an adaptation division in Tag worldwide. Being a high energy, positive and progressive person I’m always driving for new experience so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. With a insatiable quest for knowledge I love to work in new or unfamiliar enviroments to test With a insatiable quest for knowledge I love to work in new or unfamiliar enviroments to test myself . I find that this is something that has lead me to acheive what I have in my career and make me strive for more.I have an expansive technical knowledge combined with great people skills. I am a fast learner and a lateral thinker and as a result I have become highly respected for what I do.

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Adobe PhotoshopFinal CutAffter EffectsMotionAperture

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Senior Producer, Smoke & Mirrors April 2014 - presentSmoke & Mirrors are one of the leaders in the world of TV versioning. Being part of a new Smoke & Mirrors are one of the leaders in the world of TV versioning. Being part of a new faction I have been responsible for creating new worldwide systems on an already stellar and highly successful versioning production department. Within the new team I advise from a pre production stage on upcoming projects with a view to making the creative cost effective and easier to adapt. Working alongside the agency and client I budget, create production schedules and implement all aspects of the creative. I am responisible for briefing and tracking all work i action within the telecine, 2D, 3D and the transcreation teams. All the while managing client expectaions and keeping budgets on track. managing client expectaions and keeping budgets on track.

Collective creator, Camera Op, Editor, VFX, Analog Songs Dec 2010 - Nov 2013Analog Songs was founded to give Canadian music an international platform, through high Analog Songs was founded to give Canadian music an international platform, through high quality intimate live performances captured in unique locations. Since then, the business has evolved to encompass everything from conventional music videos, to EPKs and acoustic sessions and has seen constant development of style. We have worked with clients from all over Canada including successful artists such as Joel Plaskett, and have been commissioned by organizations such as Music Nova Scotia to produce promotional pieces.

Head Of MCR & encoding departments, Prime Focus Sept 2008 - Feb 2010Head of Encoding, Prime Focus Sept 2007 - Sept 2008Deputy Head of Transmission / Transmission operator, VTR May 2000 - Sept 2007From the progression of a TX operator to running a VFX MCR and encding depatment I gained From the progression of a TX operator to running a VFX MCR and encding depatment I gained the skills to look at the fine details, rectify errors, problem solve, manage, develop personel, self manage, research, inspire, implement systems, consistancy, create, invovate and become a team player. I’m thankful for these formative years as they gave me the techinical and industry knowledge that I call apon on a daily bases.

Producer, Camera Op, Editor, Photographer, VFX, The Picture House Aug 2011 - Nov 2013The Picture House was established in 2011 to provide corporate and commercial video The Picture House was established in 2011 to provide corporate and commercial video production for a range of clients. Since then, we have worked with government agencies, festivals, local businesses and non-profit organizations as well as private clients. I am responsible for quotes and budgeting from pre-production to production, all aspects of post-production and delivery on all our productions, some of which involve international collaboration.

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Media & Photography A-Levels

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Business Of The YearLunenburg County, NS. One of the five finalists.Nova Scotia, Canada

Music Video Of The Year.Music Nova Scotia. One of the 6 finalist. Nova Scotia, Canada.

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