Hi, I’m William Thomson, a video editor with skills in videography, photography, and photo editing. I’ve been working in the film industry for over a decade. I’ve led Indigenous Language news production, filmed on-location, managed lighting and sound, created graphics for news broadcasts, and trained new crew. I love collaborating with artists and communities to tell compelling stories.…

William Thomson

Hi, I’m William Thomson, a video editor with skills in videography, photography, and photo editing. I’ve been working in the film industry for over a decade. I’ve led Indigenous Language news production, filmed on-location, managed lighting and sound, created graphics for news broadcasts, and trained new crew. I love collaborating with artists and communities to tell compelling stories.…

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Hi, I’m William Thomson, a video editor with skills in videography, photography, and photo editing. I’ve been working in the film industry for over a decade.

I’ve led Indigenous Language news production, filmed on-location, managed lighting and sound, created graphics for news broadcasts, and trained new crew. I love collaborating with artists and communities to tell compelling stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Producer at ICTV (Indigenous Community Television)
March 1, 2021 - October 31, 2024
Led the setup of a new Indigenous Language news program; edited 2 x 30-40 minute news episodes in English and Indigenous languages; on-location filming; studio reporting with lighting and green screen; DMX lighting and sound mixing; managed Blackmagic switchboard; created simple graphics and transitions; prepared and oversaw on-location live vision switching; trained newcomers; managed large video data and stock footage; drove a light rigid truck and loaded/unloaded equipment for shoots.
Media Operator at Barkly Regional Arts
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Documented artwork and events for a remote arts and culture centre; organized third-party projects; digitized artwork; remote travel; photographed events for publicity; filmed and edited short-form content for promotion (e.g., Desert Harmony Festival); portrait photography for artists; liaised with local artists to prepare and film music videos.
Wedding Video Editor at Wedding Movies
November 1, 2016 - October 31, 2017
Edited long and short-form wedding content on tight deadlines; managed a consistent file structure for editors; produced physical copies (DVD/Blu-ray); edited multicamera ceremonies to tell a story; synchronized clips to music; delivered under deadlines.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media (Film & Television) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor of Screen and Media (Film & Television) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Light Rigid Drivers License
August 1, 2023 - June 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services

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