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Daniel Michael Collard Burnap

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Experienced freelance video editor and videographer based in Brazil, specialising in social media, corporate, and digital content production.

About

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.

  • 31 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 8 roles

Freelance Video Editor and VideographerJan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

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 · FreelanceJan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

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 · NHS: Newham Primary Care TrustJan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · NHS: Newham Primary Care Trust, London, UKJan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Police Constable · Metropolitan PoliceJan 2002 – Jan 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Support Helpdesk Manager · DEM Ltd (no longer trading)Jan 1997 – Jan 2003 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Support Helpdesk Manager · DEM Ltd, London, UKJan 1997 – Jan 2003 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Special Police Constable · Metropolitan Police, London, UKJan 1995 – Jan 2005 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Education· 6

BSc Hons (3rd) Computer Science with Information Engineering · University Of Hull, Humberside, UK2030 – 1994
BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies · Lewes Tertiary College, East Sussex, UK2030 – 1991
GCSEs (Grade A to C): Maths, English, CDT, Physics, Business Studies · Nork Park Secondary School, Surrey, UK2030 – 1988
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Information Engineering · University of Hull, UK1994

Certifications and awards

Full UK and Brazilian driving licence (car and motorcycle)2030 – 2026

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