Helen Philpot
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Face Substitution from Kyle McDonald on Vimeo.
Just thought I’d share this with you all after spotting it on the must read http://berglondon.com/blog/2012/01/16/your-friday-links-on-monday/ blog roll. Just goes to show what you can do with video if you’re craving a make over
Download the app here github.com/arturoc/FaceSubstitution
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I stumbled across this post on http://kottke.org/ It’s really thought provoking in terms of how we present news stories now and in the future, maybe even a concern as news drifts towards entertainment. One of the great opportunities of digital is the convergence of genre. One such platform is Popcorn which is very exciting. This open source site allows video, audio and other media to control elements of a webpage. They suggest authors can let their media be the “conductor” of interactive and immersive experiences. Other cinematic type approaches are presented by journalists who merge the audio and still genre to create amazing storytelling. Duck Rabbit are brilliant at making sure the story is central and that the genre or tools selected to tell it are appropriate. I share their passion for audio having worked like them in radio for many years. Sound is a very evocative sense and sometimes you can even smell it! The Missing is a piece that evokes incredible emotion.
Great stories are great stories irrespective of the publishing platform. What digital allows is a more rich way of telling them. Those that are successful are those that choose the right tools in the box to tell these great stories.
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http://mediastorm.com/blog/2011/07/28/interview-with-mediastorm-producer-rick-gershon/
Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work with a number of exceptional camera operators. I’ve always been struck by the adaptability of their approach to every story constantly thinking ahead and problem solving along the way. Learning from those who are out in the field shooting everyday sometimes in extreme conditions is essential for today’s video journalists who can often underestimate pre planning.
It’s often the smallest trivial thing that can halt the whole shoot which is why this account is a must read for anyone commissioning, deploying, producing and shooting.
Enjoy!
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I’d barely got my feet under the table at NOTW but I felt like one of
the team from day one. This video sums up the professionalism and spirit
of the people who brought you Britains biggest selling Sunday
newspaper. I wish them all the best of luck.
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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhbml6_lady-gaga-born-this-way_music
I was more than a little excited about feasting my eyes on the latest Gaga video creation. What would follow the spectacle of ‘telephone’?? Um STEPS yes STEPS that is what this song and video reminds me of! A euro pop sing along tune with all the hand movements of ‘tragedy’ only thing missing is ‘H’!
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This video is on tape so quality isn’t good but the concept is very much of our time. Also I love the fashion
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Birmingham City Carling Cup win – fans’ reaction – Road to Wembley – Sport – Videos & Pics – Birmingham Mail http://t.co/Jg0rwpp
25 seconds in and we get to see what can only be described as emotional images. The poor sound, badly focused, out of frame shots do not distract from the compelling nature of the subject, essentially…joy. The badly scripted intro and poorly shot GV’s (general views) are a good example of why trying to emulate big production TV is not only tough on your own but totally unnecessary. My suggestion is to approach the video element of the story holistically. What does the moving image offer that text and still images don’t? The added value element.
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@DavidPrescott @johnprescott goodness whatever next? Garlic bread?!? ;-)
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Welly #itsahullthing
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@journochat thanks for RT, how are you?
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It has to start with choosing the right tool in the box #multimedia #transmedia http://t.co/4DkFmn4h via @zite
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@stewed @treesforcities I'm so gutted as won't be there now!! :-(
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Bill gates on BBB breakfast
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Getting my wellies on for @TreesforCities volunteering day, lunch by @stewed yum :-)
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@adam_g_white better sort something out then hadn't I! :-) x
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@RickKeightley good grief sorry mate thought I was!! #badfriend
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Weird but compelling – Facetracker!: Posted in all posts,featured,videos View Video Face… http://t.co/3clHdCJv
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@RickKeightley not sure I'd agree with funny ;-) interesting?!?! Do tell...
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@adam_g_white heh adamski! I was thinking bout u guys and it's been a while... :-( def pop in soon x
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@RickKeightley cheers rick hope all's well in ming ming?
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@wearebeep always miss the north and will never stop but loving London life :-)
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@NickGlavesPR @DaveW terrible news and so sad to hear
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This is how it's really done! RT @jonmoss: Very, very good. “@thecoolhunter: Fotoshop by Adobe - hilarious http://t.co/VsXN0Ujt” via @Sevik
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@adamwestbrook good grief, I'll be popping off at noon throughout the week! http://t.co/zlZNGZpK
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Been waiting for this ST planet of the apps, v impressive list #video #multimedia #journalism http://t.co/I5pIF3lw
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@paul_dakeyne really lovely blog post thank you again :-)
Profile
Summary
Milestones include securing blue chip company clients; Unilever, Kimberly Clark, Hitachi, Novartis and Press Association where I have undertaken a consultancy role for the last 5 years delivering bespoke multimedia courses.
Being part of the team that launched the UK’s first dedicated new film and TV talent channel on Sky, propeller TV.
Working alonside Skillset, Brunel University and Press Association to develop and launch a youth focused news programme on Sky, produced by students using video journalism tools.
Playing an integral role in winning and developing a £1.2 million Big Lottery bid to develop digital inclusion strategies for North Lincolnshire.
Saving and relaunching the UK’s longest running local TV channel in 2009 and working at Government level on a strategy to secure local services in future.
I also lecture at events and conferences in creative media and the future of news and successfully completed an MBA in 2010.
I am passionate about new media commissioning and developing new work flows to increase commercial opportunities whilst improving the user experience.
Experience
- Oct 2011 - PresentHead of Editorial Development - Multimedia / News International
- Jan 2011 - Oct 2011Ex Head of Video News of the World / NIStrategic lead for multimedia development for NOTW online. Day to day management inc. workflow, budgets, compliance, commissions/acquisitions, managing third party suppliers and developing the wider team. Advocate of 360 commissioning and able to perform across whole supply chain including script writing, production, legal, presentation, filming, editing and upload. Knowledge of pay walls, CMS, SEO, social media strategy and iPad.
- Jun 2010 - Jan 2011Chair Economic Growth and Renaissance / North East Lincolnshire Regeneration PartnershipPart of North East Lincolnshire Council Local Strategic Partnership. Chair a board of business leaders committed to change and the strategic development of the area. Driving a communications strategy which included the delivery of a new brand for NE Lincolnshire
- 2009 - Jan 2011Director / CPO MediaProvide expertise to a non profit media start up including bid writing, strategic support, stakeholder management and communications strategy.
- 2008 - Jan 2011Managing Director / Immage Studios & Channel 7Strategic manager responsible for:
Technical broadcast management, compliance, scheduling staff, post-production, commercial business sales, PR / Marketing, funding and delivery of enhancement programmes - May 2009 - Dec 2010Consultant / North Lincs Digital Inclusion Unit
- Jan 2006 - Jan 2010Consultant / Press AssociationCreate and deliver a portfolio of multimedia courses including video journalism, presentation, writing for TV and audio editing and podcasting
- 2009 - 2009Chair / NE Lincolnshire Innovation & Growth Committee
- Sept 2005 - Jun 2006Television Reporter / Ministry of DefenceTelevision Reporter for British Forces Broadcasting Service based in Cyprus
- Jan 1997 - Aug 2005Senior Broadcast Journalist / BBCTV reporter, TV presenter BBC Look North, radio presenter (over 10 years experience), video journalist and editor.
Education
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2008 - 2010The University of HuddersfieldMasters in MBA
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1993 - 1996University of Nottingham1st in English and CommunicationsActivities: Kick FM - student radio
Additional Information
From broadcast to publishing, production to training, advice to delivery. Currently at News Int.
