Creative media professional with experience in video editing, videography, photography, radio and TV production. With a BSc in Media Production, I’ve produced both documentary and Slow TV‑style work to explore how audiences engage with different formats as part of my dissertation, giving me a strong understanding of narrative, pacing and viewer retention. I enjoy the mix of technical focus and creative problem‑solving that goes into shaping a project, creating effective storytelling works that resonate with audiences. Recognised as Student of the Year during my postgraduate studies, I’ve built a reputation for producing high‑quality work and approaching new challenges with enthusiasm and curiosity. As a part‑time lecturer, I strengthened my communication skills and ability to guide others through complex creative processes. I’m now looking to contribute to media teams where I can apply my editing skills, production experience and passion for crafting engaging visual stories across a range of formats.

Marcus Patten

Creative media professional with experience in video editing, videography, photography, radio and TV production. With a BSc in Media Production, I’ve produced both documentary and Slow TV‑style work to explore how audiences engage with different formats as part of my dissertation, giving me a strong understanding of narrative, pacing and viewer retention. I enjoy the mix of technical focus and creative problem‑solving that goes into shaping a project, creating effective storytelling works that resonate with audiences. Recognised as Student of the Year during my postgraduate studies, I’ve built a reputation for producing high‑quality work and approaching new challenges with enthusiasm and curiosity. As a part‑time lecturer, I strengthened my communication skills and ability to guide others through complex creative processes. I’m now looking to contribute to media teams where I can apply my editing skills, production experience and passion for crafting engaging visual stories across a range of formats.

Available to hire

Creative media professional with experience in video editing, videography, photography, radio and TV production. With a BSc in Media Production, I’ve produced both documentary and Slow TV‑style work to explore how audiences engage with different formats as part of my dissertation, giving me a strong understanding of narrative, pacing and viewer retention. I enjoy the mix of technical focus and creative problem‑solving that goes into shaping a project, creating effective storytelling works that resonate with audiences.

Recognised as Student of the Year during my postgraduate studies, I’ve built a reputation for producing high‑quality work and approaching new challenges with enthusiasm and curiosity. As a part‑time lecturer, I strengthened my communication skills and ability to guide others through complex creative processes. I’m now looking to contribute to media teams where I can apply my editing skills, production experience and passion for crafting engaging visual stories across a range of formats.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Part Time Lecturer at De Montfort University
December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Teaching virtual production concepts, including screen management software Tessera and UE Switchboard for 3D virtual environment deployment. Led a virtual asset development module, planning and delivering classes on each stage of the asset creation process, to design and produce assets with storytelling potential that can be used in film & TV. I ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development. Reviewed and revised curriculum, maintaining course relevance in an evolving industry.
Student Ambassador at De Montfort University - Leicester
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Representing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at open days, speaking with prospective students, and giving tours/demonstrations of studio spaces.
Part Time Lecturer at De Montfort University - Leicester
December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Teaching virtual production concepts, including screen management software Tessera and UE Switchboard for 3D virtual environment deployment. Led a virtual asset development module, planning and delivering classes on each stage of the asset creation process, to design and produce assets with storytelling potential that can be used in film & TV. I ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development. Reviewed and revised curriculum, maintaining course relevance in an evolving industry.

Education

MSc - VFX and Virtual Production at De Montfort University – Leicester
October 5, 2024 - September 25, 2025
BSc - Media Production at De Montfort University – Leicester
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus Year Abroad at Universidad CEU San Pablo - Madrid
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
A Levels - Biology, Geography, and Media at Coleg Cambria - Wrexham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
GCSEs at Ysgol-Y-Grango - Wrexham
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2018

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Wooden Furniture 3D Models

    I modelled and textured various pieces of furniture, to be used in an Unreal Engine virtual environment for a Virtual Production film shoot.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Action Show Title Sequence

    An opening title sequence of an action series. Based on the Jack Ryan series on Amazon Prime, the idea was to parody the title sequence as if it were a British equivalent. The editing style mimics the original, with the use of match cuts, morphing, and split screen, all used to convey the two sides of the protagonist, his innocent civilian life and his high risk profession. Many of the American features of sequence, such as a baseball, the Capitol Building, replaced with a football and the Palace of Westminster. There were some extra sections to convey the protagonists background, including a RAF aircraft and squadron badge.

    paper Documentary Format Study

    As part of my Bachelor’s Degree Dissertation, I created two documentary videos
    to compare audience reception of different documentary mediums. Specifically,
    I looked at the audience retention of SlowTV style content.

    Working alone, I produced a typical style video documentary on a heritage railway, as well as a SlowTV video of the journey. The documentary included interviews with staff and historians, covering the history of the railway as well as its current state. The videos have gained a combined 90,000 views and counting on YouTube.