What is XpreZed?


- To convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct

- To be particular; specific:

- To say what one thinks or means

Why XpreZed?

With nearly 20 years experience in Post Production my passion is Post Production.

No matter what the requirement whether it is Editing creatively, Post Production Supervising or Online & Grading; each project is approached with passion and given the professionalism it deserves no matter if it is a Feature Film, Television Series, Corporate Video or Documentary.

Being trained in Tape Operating and Assistant Editing in Linear Tape & Film is something I think has given me a grounding that you don't get these days and something I am grateful for.

These days with everything being Non-Linear you have to be skillful and not scared to try something new. Hence my skills with Lightworks, Avid, Avid|DS (as an Editor & Trainer), Final Cut Pro (as an Editor & Trainer) and the ability to swap between systems. As well as learning Colour Grading using Color.

The understanding of work-flows is critical in Post Production, with every production working differently, it is something you really need to understand to deliver the best product.

Everything above are the reasons I continue to work in Post Production and why I continue to have a smile on my face each day.

Specialties

- Post Production Supervising
- Offline Editing
- Online Editing
- Work-flow Consultancy

Thursday, September 15, 2011

'The Family'


(November 2010 - July 2011)

TV Series

Roles: 

Data Manager / Assemble Editor 
{on location}

Post Production Supervisor / Editor (opener / pre-titles) 
{in post-production}

SBS Television & Shine Australia commissioned the highly successful UK Series - 'The Family' and
for 100 days and nights they were filmed around the clock for an 8 x 1 hour observational documentary made it a reality for an average Australian Family.

Executive Producer: 
Richard Campbell

Editors: 
Wayne Hyett A.S.E, Steve Robinson A.S.E, 
Dave Redman, Nikki Stevens

On-Air - 24th November 2011 (SBS) 

TV Tonight - Review and Opener/ Teaser 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

"SNOWTOWN"


(October 2010 - January 2011)

Feature Film

Role: Post Production Supervisor - Deliverables (Casual)

Australian feature film, based on the events of John Bunting and the infamous Snowtown murders (‘body in the barrels’).

In this role I consolidated all the deliverable items for Snowtown for Local and International Distribution.

http://www.snowtownthemovie.com/ 

Producers: Anna McLeish & Sarah Shaw
Production Company:  Warp Films Australia
Local Distribution: Madman Entertainment
International Distribution: Protagonist

"Work-flow Practices" - Deakin University


(October 2010)

Role: Teaching work-flow practices to Editors who work individually rather than collaboratively.

Four Editors - shoot & edit various projects for different departments within Deakin University, they wanted suggestions on how to work as a collaborative team.   After discussing their requirements, I submitted a report to the head of the department with the Editors suggestions and mine for a more unified working environment.  I know from feedback from them, that they have implemented suggestions and are collaborating more on projects and sharing information with each other.
 

"Teaching Journalism Students Final Cut Pro"



(September 2010)

Role: Casual Instructor at Monash University - Caulfield Campus

Over a set period of 4 weeks I was to instruct Journalism students ranging from 1st to 3rd year on how to approach their two major projects, a current affairs piece & a news report piece.  We had to start from scratch & it was cramming session, but great fun and the students got a lot out of it, from shooting correctly to editing their final pieces together.

"Citizen Jia Li"


(August 2010)

Feature Film

Role: Colourist

Australian feature film for release and distribution to the Asian market, is based on a woman’s experiences in becoming a citizen in Australia and her journey.

A challenge to colour, but using Final Cut Pro / Color & a calibrated monitor I was able to give the film the look and feel that was desired; with an already great working relationship with Sky made this collaborative process pleasurable and one I look forward to again in the future.

This feature film has successfully been screened at Film Festivals such as SingFest & MUFF.

Citizen Jia Li Trailer

Written & Directed by: Sky Crompton 

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

"Killing Time"


(February 2010 - July 2010)

TV Series  

Role: Post Production Coordinator (Episodes 1 - 8)

TV1 commissioned a 10 part drama series based on solicitor Andrew Fraser and his story of being a solicitor and ending up in prison and those whom he represents.

Due to the current court case around this series in Victoria it has not gone to air as yet in Australia, but has in New Zealand.  

***Update***
TV1 will now screen episodes 1-6 (2nd November) with the next 4 episodes tipped for sometime in 2012 due to ongoing court matters.

Killing Time Trailer 

TV1 Killing Time Trailer 

Executive Producer: Jason Stevens 
Series Producer - John Wild 
Editors - Angie Higgins & Nathan Wild