Hi, I'm Sophie, a videographer and content creator passionate about capturing authentic stories through video. I specialise in cinematic style video content for social media, event coverage, and promotional videos, with a particular interest in action sports, outdoor lifestyle, and community-focused projects. With a background in technology and product management, I bring a strategic mindset alongside creative storytelling to help clients create content that connects with their audience. I am based in Brighton, East Sussex - and available for travel.…

Sophie Schmidt

Hi, I'm Sophie, a videographer and content creator passionate about capturing authentic stories through video. I specialise in cinematic style video content for social media, event coverage, and promotional videos, with a particular interest in action sports, outdoor lifestyle, and community-focused projects. With a background in technology and product management, I bring a strategic mindset alongside creative storytelling to help clients create content that connects with their audience. I am based in Brighton, East Sussex - and available for travel.…

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Hi, I’m Sophie, a videographer and content creator passionate about capturing authentic stories through video. I specialise in cinematic style video content for social media, event coverage, and promotional videos, with a particular interest in action sports, outdoor lifestyle, and community-focused projects. With a background in technology and product management, I bring a strategic mindset alongside creative storytelling to help clients create content that connects with their audience.
I am based in Brighton, East Sussex - and available for travel.

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Skills

Experience Level

Corporate Video
Intermediate
Video Advert
Intermediate
Canva
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Explainer Video
Intermediate
Music Video
Intermediate
Product Video
Intermediate
Audio
Intermediate
Promo Video
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Videographer at Daily Tales Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
dailytalesstudio.co.uk/projects @dailytalesstudiouk (IG) 2025-Present • Manage the full production pipeline: pre-production strategy, shooting, post-production: 4K SLOG3 footage, editing and colour grading in DaVinci Resolve, music licensing, optimising for different delivery systems, client communication, and revision cycles • Produced professional video content for the Brighton Girls Skateboard Club, including promo videos used for ads, social media content series, and strategic content planning (5-year anniversary campaign, myth-busting series, coach spotlights) • Covered the annual GoSkateboardingEvent at the Hove Lagoon, creating a dynamic fast paced edit, which resulted in two Instagram collaborations • Developed skills in videography and post-production through self-directed spec projects and portfolio work, focusing on action sports, lifestyle and outdoor content

Education

MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL
September 7, 2018 - September 18, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Life Sciences
    Go Skateboarding Day X Route One

    Project: Guerrilla Event Coverage

    Approach: Capture the energy and scale of the event in a high energy, dynamic edit, with a variety of cinematic shots.

    Outcome: The video was shared widely across TikTok and Instagram with official collaborations from Maverick Skatepark, and a Brighton events account.

    see video at: https://www.twine.net/signin