Experienced freelance video editor and videographer based in Brazil, specialising in social media, corporate, and digital content production. Skilled in professional audio capture, editing, motion graphics, and colour grading with a focus on engagement and viewer retention. Previously served in UK policing and IT support leadership roles. Known for delivering projects under tight deadlines, coordinating teams, and building strong client relationships while directing presenters and talent.

Daniel Michael Collard Burnap

Experienced freelance video editor and videographer based in Brazil, specialising in social media, corporate, and digital content production. Skilled in professional audio capture, editing, motion graphics, and colour grading with a focus on engagement and viewer retention. Previously served in UK policing and IT support leadership roles. Known for delivering projects under tight deadlines, coordinating teams, and building strong client relationships while directing presenters and talent.

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Experienced freelance video editor and videographer based in Brazil, specialising in social media, corporate, and digital content production. Skilled in professional audio capture, editing, motion graphics, and colour grading with a focus on engagement and viewer retention.

Previously served in UK policing and IT support leadership roles. Known for delivering projects under tight deadlines, coordinating teams, and building strong client relationships while directing presenters and talent.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor and Videographer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Freelance video editing and videography work in Brazil since 2005, specialising in social media, corporate, and digital content production. Handles filming, professional audio capture, editing, motion graphics, captioning/subtitling, audio enhancement, and colour correction/grading. Produces engagement-focused social media content designed to maximise viewer retention, with strong attention to pacing and hooks.
Freelance Video Editor and Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - Present
Shooting and editing projects (marketing, viral, music, corporate, social events) with innovation and creative flair. Clients include Cambly, GMG Media, Lext, Onda Márica. Skills include Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Element 3D, keying, audio cleaning, colour correction and grading. Shooting using DSLR, mirrorless and cinema cameras; experience with sliders, gimbals, wireless audio, lighting, and backup workflows. Managed tight deadlines and client relationships; directed talent and contributed to marketing efforts.
IT Support Manager at NHS: Newham Primary Care Trust
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Managed a help desk team of five engineers providing technical support to 800 users on-site and remotely. Covered help desk management and team leadership, engineer scheduling, SLA management, man-management (training, coaching, staff appraisals, personal development), IT auditing and asset management. Included project leadership and department budget management.
IT Support Manager at NHS: Newham Primary Care Trust, London, UK
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Managed a help desk team of five engineers; supported 800 users on-site and remotely. Led team management, scheduling, SLA adherence, training, staff development, IT auditing, asset management, and project leadership including department budgeting.
Police Constable at Metropolitan Police
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Front-line uniform policing at West End Central police station in London. Communicated with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries while working in demanding and difficult situations. Exercised personal judgement, discretion, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Support Helpdesk Manager at DEM Ltd (no longer trading)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
Helpdesk management for a fast-moving IT solutions company in London's West End Soho area. Delivered a high-level service to a wide variety of customers, including many high-profile television & media clients. Worked in a demanding environment supporting media-focused stakeholders.
Support Helpdesk Manager at DEM Ltd, London, UK
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
Led a team of seven engineers delivering high-level IT support to a diverse, high-profile client base with emphasis on pre-emptive support, customer service, and quality of service.
Special Police Constable at Metropolitan Police, London, UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005
Provided first-line response uniform policing alongside regular officers in central London. Communicated with people from diverse backgrounds, exercised personal judgement, and maintained security clearance to CTC level.

Education

BSc Hons (3rd) Computer Science with Information Engineering at University Of Hull, Humberside, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies at Lewes Tertiary College, East Sussex, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
GCSEs (Grade A to C): Maths, English, CDT, Physics, Business Studies at Nork Park Secondary School, Surrey, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Information Engineering at University of Hull, UK
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies at Lewes Tertiary College, UK
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
GCSEs (Grade A to C): Maths, English, CDT, Physics, Business Studies at Nork Park Secondary School, UK
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Full UK and Brazilian driving licence (car and motorcycle)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government, Healthcare, Computers & Electronics