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I’m Cornelia, an Editor and Shooting Researcher. In recent years, I’ve worked as a Shooting Researcher on the BBC Natural History Unit’s landmark series HOME Asia (for National Geographic), a Sizzle Editor at Plimsoll Productions, and a Freelance Editor on short films for Waterbear Network and various presenters. My experience with pre-edits and sizzles has honed my eye for visual style, grading, music, and graphics—especially under tight turnaround times.
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Work Experience
Researcher at BBC NHU – HOME (Asia), Peter Fison
January 1, 2023 - PresentResearcher across two episodes with responsibilities including directing on location, managing large teams in the field and maintaining relationships between fixers, local staff and scientists. Setting up complex international shoots (long lens, macro, underwater, GSS, gimbal, cam trap) including writing PRAs and shoot logistics. Experienced in script writing, storyboarding, and writing shot lists. Researching and finding stories focused on the Coral Triangle, Arabia, and across China. Performed 2nd drone operations and macro focus pulling, planned and filmed BTS sequences using the FX6, sourced archives from external and internal libraries, managed DIT and logging, edited dailies, selected and created rough assemblies on Avid & DaVinci, carried out VFX research for deep-time sequences, and ensured compliance with Nat Geo paperwork and pipelines. Provided pre-edit experience.
Junior Researcher at Plimsoll Productions – Mamas 2 (Roku), Seb Illis
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Two months location experience in Zambia involved research, camera assist and pre-edits across 6 different stories. Assisted as camera operator on location (long lens, gimbal, drone, shotover). Oversaw all media-management on location. Experienced in DIT & logging / troubleshooting.
Natural History Placement at Plimsoll Productions – Great Migrations (National Geographic)
September 30, 2022 - July 10, 2025Junior researcher for Great Migrations; responsible for story research, fact-checking, logging, and archive research.
Development: Sizzle Editor/Graphics at Plimsoll Productions
September 30, 2022 - July 10, 2025Collaborated closely with executive producers to edit sizzle tapes across Nat Hist, Fact Ent, Specialist Factual for clients including Nat Geo, Disney+, Discovery, Netflix, Hulu, BBC. Role involved sourcing footage, archive, music, SFX, environment building, telling character-driven stories, and editing captivating/emotional sequences. Worked closely with Martha Holmes, Tom Hugh-Jones, Seb Illis, Bill Markham. Successful commissions include Extreme Earth (ITV), A Year on Planet Earth (ITV), Britain’s Best Woodworker (Channel 4), Marcus Wareing’s Tales of a Chef, and more.
Additional camera / Editor / Graphics | Freelance at Various
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Worked on Waterbear Network's 'I am Capable' (Wildscreen Official Selection 2022) a film about an inspiring group of Muslim women paving the way in making the outdoors more inclusive, assisting shoot on location and responsible for GFX and final trailer. Assisted on Jack Wolfskin Canon projects 'Swimming with Giants' - a film on the impact of tourism on whale shark populations - responsible for edit and GFX. Helped with Jack Wolfskin’s 'My Search for Otters', focusing on otter habitats & behavior; assisted shoot on location and worked on additional photography.
Researcher at BBC NHU – HOME (Asia), Peter Fison
January 1, 2023 - PresentResponsible for directing on location, managing large teams in the field, including relationships with fixers, local staff, and scientists. Set up complex international shoots involving long lens, macro, underwater, GSS, gimbal, and cam traps. Experienced in script writing, storyboarding, and writing shot lists. Focused on research and story finding in the Coral Triangle, Arabia, and China. Conducted drone operations and macro focus pulling. Planned and filmed behind-the-scenes sequences using FX6. Sourced archive from external and internal libraries. Performed DIT and logging; edited dailies, selects, and rough assemblies on Avid & DaVinci. Conducted VFX research for deep-time sequences and coordinated paperwork to work within compliance pipelines. Provided pre-edit experience.
Junior Researcher at Plimsoll Productions – Mamas 2 (Roku), Seb Illis
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Two months location experience in Zambia, involving research, camera assist, and pre-edits across six different stories. Assisted as a camera operator on location with long lens, gimbal, drone, and shotover. Oversaw all media-management on location, gaining experience in DIT & logging and troubleshooting.
Natural History Placement at Plimsoll Productions – Great Migrations (National Geographic)
September 30, 2022 - July 10, 2025Junior researcher for Great Migrations; responsibilities included story research, fact-checking, logging, and archive research.
Development: Sizzle Editor/Graphics at Plimsoll Productions
September 30, 2022 - July 10, 2025Collaborated closely with executive producers to edit sizzle tapes across various clients including Nat Geo, Disney+, Discovery, Netflix, Hulu, BBC. Role involved sourcing footage/archive, music, SFX, environment building, telling character-driven stories, and editing captivating/emotional sequences. Worked closely with key personnel. Successful commissions included projects like Extreme Earth (ITV), A Year on Planet Earth, Britain’s Best Woodworker, and Marcus Wareing’s tales of a city gardener.
Freelance Additional Camera / Editor / Graphics at Various (Waterbear Network; Jack Wolfskin / Canon projects)
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Worked on projects including 'I am Capable' (Wildscreen Official Selection 2022) - a film about Muslim women making the outdoors inclusive, assisting on location with GFX and final trailer. Edited and provided graphics for films on otter habitats and tourism impact.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at The University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018IB Diploma at South Island School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at The University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018IB Diploma at South Island School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014Qualifications
CAA Approved Drone Pilot (A2CofC, GVC)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025PADI Advanced Open Water
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Clean UK Driving License
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025First Aid on Location (Endeavor, 2022)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Macro Field Director, Screenskills ‘Make a Move’ program
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Mentee, Wildscreen Emerging Talent Mentorship Scheme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Production Research Course with Pam Relton (BECTU supported)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025CAA Approved Drone Pilot (A2CofC, GVC)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025PADI Advanced Open Water
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Clean UK Driving License
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025First Aid on Location (Endeavor, 2022)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Mentee, Wildscreen Emerging Talent Mentorship Scheme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Macro Field Director, Screenskills “Make a Move” program
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020REDucation 2022
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Animal Behaviour: An Introduction – Online Oxford University Course
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Production Research Course with Pam Relton (BECTU supported)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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