I’m a video editor and videographer with more than twenty years of experience crafting cohesive visual stories in creative environments. I plan, produce and edit content across digital, web and TV platforms, write and direct scripted pieces, and film and record sound in a wide range of settings. I understand the full spectrum of digital workflows and technical challenges, and I’m comfortable working solo or as part of a team to deliver polished, engaging results. Based in the UK, I freelance for corporate clients and indie film projects across the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA. I thrive on challenging briefs, meeting tight deadlines, and building effective teams to bring stories to life with mood, pace and clarity.

John Whitehead

I’m a video editor and videographer with more than twenty years of experience crafting cohesive visual stories in creative environments. I plan, produce and edit content across digital, web and TV platforms, write and direct scripted pieces, and film and record sound in a wide range of settings. I understand the full spectrum of digital workflows and technical challenges, and I’m comfortable working solo or as part of a team to deliver polished, engaging results. Based in the UK, I freelance for corporate clients and indie film projects across the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA. I thrive on challenging briefs, meeting tight deadlines, and building effective teams to bring stories to life with mood, pace and clarity.

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I’m a video editor and videographer with more than twenty years of experience crafting cohesive visual stories in creative environments. I plan, produce and edit content across digital, web and TV platforms, write and direct scripted pieces, and film and record sound in a wide range of settings. I understand the full spectrum of digital workflows and technical challenges, and I’m comfortable working solo or as part of a team to deliver polished, engaging results.

Based in the UK, I freelance for corporate clients and indie film projects across the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA. I thrive on challenging briefs, meeting tight deadlines, and building effective teams to bring stories to life with mood, pace and clarity.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor / Videographer at Self-employed
February 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance role delivering digital and web content for corporate clients and indie film projects; international client base including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA.
Senior Editor / Film-maker at RAPP
August 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025
Led development and delivery of in-house productions and broadcast commercials; trained and managed a junior editor.
Editor at RAPP
January 31, 2007 - September 10, 2025
Staff editor producing, filming and editing corporate videos and DRTV commercials; managed tape and digital assets and implemented processes.
Edit Assistant at IPM Ltd.
March 31, 2004 - September 10, 2025
Edit assistant and technical manager; involved in numerous small and medium freelance film and video projects in various roles.
Multimedia Animator at Freelance, London
March 31, 2004 - September 10, 2025
Freelance animator creating small and medium Flash and HTML websites, and multimedia presentations.
Producer / Graphic Designer at DNA Design
December 31, 2000 - September 10, 2025
Producing web animations and graphics for a variety of projects.
Technical Assistant at Multimedia Systems, Wellington NZ
December 31, 2000 - September 10, 2025
Technical assistant: setting up and testing audio-visual systems.
Investigation & Research Bureau at Investigation & Research Bureau, London
December 31, 1999 - September 10, 2025
Freelance observer and researcher; preparing reports based on covert enquiries for a private investigator.
Royal Air Force Photographic Branch at Royal Air Force Photographic Branch
December 31, 1992 - September 10, 2025
Six years of service on an operational squadron as ground crew in a tactical aerial reconnaissance unit, often deployed abroad.
Freelance Video Editor / Videographer at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2016 - Present
From the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA. I have undertaken a variety of work, largely producing digital and web content.
Senior Editor / Film-maker at RAPP
August 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025
Taking a leading role in the development and delivery of all in-house productions and various broadcast commercials for the RAPP agency. I was also responsible for training a junior editor and managing him in all aspects of his role.
Editor at RAPP
January 1, 2007 - September 10, 2025
Staff editor at RAPP: producing, filming and editing corporate videos and DRTV commercials. Managing all tape and digital assets, instigating new processes where necessary.
Edit Assistant at IPM Ltd.
March 1, 2004 - September 10, 2025
Edit assistant and technical manager for IPM Ltd. Also engaged in many small and medium scale freelance film and video projects in a variety of roles.
Multimedia Animator at London
March 1, 2004 - September 10, 2025
Working as a freelancer, creating small and medium Flash and HTML websites, and multimedia presentations.
DNA Design at DNA Design, Wellington NZ
December 1, 2000 - September 10, 2025
Producing web animations and graphics for a variety of projects.
Multimedia Systems at Multimedia Systems, Wellington NZ
January 1, 2000 - September 10, 2025
Technical assistant: working with the AV operator in setting up and testing audio-visual systems.
Investigation & Research Bureau at Investigation & Research Bureau, London
January 1, 1999 - September 10, 2025
Freelance observer and researcher: preparing reports based on covert enquiries, for a private investigator.
Royal Air Force Photographic Branch at Royal Air Force
January 1, 1992 - September 10, 2025
Ground crew in a tactical aerial reconnaissance unit, often deployed abroad.
Freelance Video Editor / Videographer
February 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance video editor/videographer working with corporate clients and indie film projects across the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA; responsibilities include editing, filming, sound recording and producing digital content.
Senior Editor / Film-maker at RAPP
August 1, 2011 - October 22, 2025
Led development and delivery of in-house productions and broadcast commercials; trained and supervised a junior editor; managed production workflows and asset management.
Editor at RAPP
January 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025
Staff editor producing, filming and editing corporate videos and DRTV commercials; managed tape and digital assets and introduced new processes to improve workflow.
Edit Assistant at IPM Ltd.
March 1, 2004 - October 22, 2025
Edit assistant and technical manager; contributed to small and medium freelance film projects in various roles.
Multimedia Animator
March 1, 2004 - October 22, 2025
Freelance animator creating Flash and HTML websites and multimedia presentations.
Producing web animations and graphics at DNA Design
December 1, 2000 - October 22, 2025
Producing web animations and graphics for various projects.
Technical assistant at Multimedia Systems
December 31, 2000 - October 22, 2025
Technical assistant: working with the AV operator in setting up and testing audio-visual systems.
Freelance observer and researcher at Investigation & Research Bureau
January 1, 1999 - October 22, 2025
Freelance observer and researcher: preparing reports based on covert enquiries, for a private investigator.
Ground crew in tactical aerial reconnaissance unit at Royal Air Force Photographic Branch
January 1, 1992 - October 22, 2025
Six years service in the RAF was largely spent on an operational squadron, specifically as ground crew in a tactical aerial reconnaissance unit, often deployed abroad.
Freelance Video Editor / Videographer at Independent / Freelance
February 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance editor/videographer providing digital and web content for corporate clients and indie film projects. Works with teams or solo to plan, shoot, edit and deliver videos across multiple platforms; experience spanning the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the USA.
Senior Editor / Film-maker at RAPP agency
January 1, 2007 - August 1, 2011
Led development and delivery of all in-house productions and broadcast commercials. Trained and supervised a junior editor, overseeing editing projects from concept to delivery.
Editor at RAPP
May 1, 2004 - January 31, 2007
Staff editor producing, filming and editing corporate videos and DRTV commercials. Managed tape and digital assets and implemented new processes to improve workflow.
Edit Assistant at IPM Ltd
July 1, 2002 - March 31, 2004
Edit assistant and technical manager; contributed to numerous small and medium freelance film/video projects in various roles.
Multimedia Animator at Freelance, London
February 1, 2001 - March 31, 2004
Freelance animator creating Flash and HTML websites and multimedia presentations for diverse clients.
Producer / Graphic Designer at DNA Design, Wellington NZ
October 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Producing web animations and graphics for a variety of projects.
Technical Assistant at Multimedia Systems, Wellington NZ
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Technical assistant: setting up and testing audio-visual systems with the AV operator.
Freelance Observer/Researcher at Investigation & Research Bureau, London
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Freelance observer and researcher preparing reports based on covert enquiries for a private investigator.
Ground Crew at Royal Air Force Photographic Branch
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1992
Six years of service in an operational aerial reconnaissance unit, often deployed abroad.
Edit Assistant at IPM Ltd.
July 1, 2002 - March 31, 2004
Edit assistant and technical manager; contributed to many small and medium-scale freelance film and video projects in multiple roles.
Multimedia Animator at Freelance
February 1, 2001 - March 31, 2004
Freelance multimedia animator; created small and medium Flash and HTML websites and multimedia presentations.
Freelance observer and researcher at Investigation & Research Bureau
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Freelance observer and researcher: preparing reports based on covert enquiries, for a private investigator.
Ground crew, Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance at Royal Air Force Photographic Branch
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1992
Six years’ service on an operational squadron, specifically as ground crew in a tactical aerial reconnaissance unit, often deployed abroad.
Multimedia Animator at Freelance / London
February 1, 2001 - March 31, 2004
Freelance multimedia animator working on small and medium Flash and HTML websites, and multimedia presentations.
Producing / Web Graphics at DNA Design
October 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Producing web animations and graphics for a variety of projects.
Multimedia Systems at Freelance / Wellington NZ
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Technical work in multimedia systems; created various projects in NZ.
Investigation & Research Bureau at London
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Freelance observer and researcher: preparing reports based on covert enquiries, for a private investigator.
Royal Air Force Photographic Branch at Royal Air Force
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1992
Six years of service, operational duties on an aerial reconnaissance unit; ground crew in tactical operations.

Education

NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
July 10, 2000 - February 2, 2001
Multimedia theory, interactive authoring, web design, Flash, stop motion animation, video and sound editing, 3D modelling and animation in StudioMax
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
September 6, 1993 - July 21, 1995
Analogue & digital audio, video technology & image processing, multi-track audio production, acoustics & sound design, application of computers, sound reinforcement, video techniques
AS level: Pure Mathematics & Statistics at Norwich City College, Norfolk
September 14, 1992 - July 16, 1993
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
HND: Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
AS Level in Pure Mathematics & Statistics at Norwich City College, Norfolk
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
O' Levels: Mathematics, English Language, Art & Craft, Physics, Chemistry, Accounts, General Studies at Thurston Upper School
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Norwich City College, Norfolk at Norwich City College, Norfolk
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
O’ Levels at Thurston Upper School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
AS level: Pure Mathematics & Statistics at Norwich City College, Norfolk
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
O’ levels: Mathematics, English Language, Art & Craft, Physics, Chemistry, Accounts, General Studies at Thurston Upper School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
AS level: Pure Mathematics & Statistics at Norwich City College, Norfolk
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
O’ levels at Thurston Upper School
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
AS level at Norwich City College, Norfolk
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
O’ levels at Thurston Upper School
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia at National College of Multimedia & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 1, 2000 - December 19, 2025
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology at UCS Manchester
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
AS level: Pure Mathematics & Statistics at Norwich City College, Norfolk
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
O’ levels at Thurston Upper School
January 1, 1985 - December 19, 2025

Qualifications

NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia
August 9, 1999 - July 21, 2000
Multimedia theory, interactive authoring, web design, Flash, stop motion animation, video and sound editing, 3D modelling and animation in StudioMax
UK Driving Licence (car & motorcycle)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
UK Driving Licence (car & motorcycle)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia
January 1, 2000 - October 22, 2025
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
AS level: Pure Mathematics & Statistics
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
O’ levels: Mathematics, English Language, Art & Craft, Physics, Chemistry, Accounts, General Studies
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
UK driving licence (car & motorcycle)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
NZQA Certificate in Electronic Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
H.N.D. Professional Audio & Video Technology
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
AS level
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
O’ levels
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Sonoton Diggin'

    Multicamera project showcasing DJ sets of Sonoton music productions.
    Main edits hosted on YouTube with promotional edits for instagram and Facebook etc.