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Aaron Sampson

Self-Shooting PD

About

Aaron Sampson is a freelance self-shooting director based in the Cotswolds. He has been producing and editing videos since 2006 and has worked for companies such as IGN, AskMen, NBC Universal and Al Jazeera.

Aaron has had work broadcast by the BBC, published by ZIff Davis as well as producing content for the NHS. He has also worked on television series such as Game of Thrones, The Crown & Wolf Hall, and films such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Martian, Transformers: The Last Knight & Goodbye Christopher Robin.

Director

Aaron has been directing since 2014. His directing work is predominantly music video based with the exception of video production at live events. He has directed music videos for London based bands and artists such as The Tailormade, James Flett and Legomen, Seattle based Tom Butler, and Bristol based Duncan Stagg.

Camera Operator

Aaron has been operating cameras with various lighting set-ups since 2006. From live television studios, casting suites, outside broadcasts, and, of course, shooting his own work. Aaron has familiarised himself with the workings of a range of cameras and lighting equipment and is confident in producing the best results in any situation.

Editor

Aaron has been editing video for over a decade. Using industry standard software from Final Cut, to Avid Media Composer, though his preferred software of choice is Adobe Premier Pro. He has developed his post production abilities to a level that accompanies his skill set to make him a proficient self-shooter.

Work

Some Recent Projects

Duncan Stagg

Black Dog

Duncan Stagg

Project Description

Live performance style video shot and edited during the COVID-19 crisis. Due to Duncan being based in Bristol I had to direct him in how best to light and film himself for me to then be able to edit it at a later stage. Similar to Flett’s video this one also heavily features the use of stock footage to help convey feelings and depictions of depression.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: Duncan Stagg
  • DATE: 10 May, 2020
  • LOCATION: Bristol

Flett

No Matter Where You Are

Flett

Project Description

Live performance style video shot at the National Theatre in London. During the COVID-19 crisis I had to turn to stock stock footage to accompany the lyrics and pre-shot performance helping to tell a story of friendship and love.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: Flett
  • DATE: 07 May, 2020
  • LOCATION: National Theatre, London

Tom Butler

Highway

Tom Butler

Tom Butler - Highway from Aaron Sampson on Vimeo.

Project
Description

A live performance montage video shot in various locations over the space of 3 years.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: Tom Butler
  • DATE: 26th September, 2017
  • LOCATION: London, Reading, Canada

The Tailormade

Castle on the Hill

The Tailormade

The Tailormade - Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran Cover) from Aaron Sampson on Vimeo.

Project
Description

The Tailormade’s version of Ed Sheeran’s track, Castle on the Hill.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: The Tailormade
  • DATE: 07th January, 2017
  • LOCATION: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk

Legomen Trio

Showreel

Legomen Trio

Legomen Trio from Aaron Sampson on Vimeo.

Project
Description

Live performance style video shot in a theatre in Palma de Mallorca.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: Legomen Music
  • DATE: 07th September, 2016
  • LOCATION: Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Two Lost Souls

Mary Jane’s Last Dance

Two Lost Souls

Two Lost Souls - Mary Jane's Last Dance from Aaron Sampson on Vimeo.

Project
Description

This music video was shot in the Cotswolds for a local musical duo.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: Two Lost Souls
  • DATE: 14th May, 2015
  • LOCATION: Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Tom Butler

Malea

Tom Butler

Tom Butler - Malea from Aaron Sampson on Vimeo.

Project
Description

Shot on the fly in Parson’s Green in London as an entry for South By Southwest.

Project Details
  • CLIENT: Tom Butler
  • DATE: 29th September, 2014
  • LOCATION: Parsons Green, London

Contact

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Email: contact@aaronsampson.co.uk

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