I started Sharp Films straight out of university in July 2014, starting from scratch is a real challenge, and you soon realise that the road ahead could get a bit bumpy, which it did.  Year on year my business grew, so did the list of equipment required to do a great job for my clients.  I love my work, the people I meet, the places I travel too and the achievements made and I feel that this show’s in my work. 2017 has turned out to be the best year yet with some really interesting, unique and creative jobs. I have had a lot of repeat business from some of my dedicated clients that love the work I create for them. Also, I have worked with many new clients throughout 2017 which have all been extremely happy with the service we provided. Everything has stepped a notch throughout the year. The Kit, The style and the knowledge has all good bigger and better which means I can keep up the high standard of work that makes Sharp Films stand out from the rest. 2018 is looking like its going to be even more epic, with lots of big plans and exciting shoots in the pipeline. Video Production Exeter

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The Clients  – Video Production Exeter

During 2017 I had the pleasure of  meeting and working with lots of fantastic talented people who produce, or are involved with, an array of services, products or activities.  The list is growing, so is the diversity of work, involving the tough extremes of Downhill Biking, to working with Virgin Atlantic, or filming the Exeter Food Festival. It’s not just my own projects I work on, I also work as a second camera operator along with talented Steven Brooks,  on high end productions for a variety of Blue Chip companies. We have a special relationship with our clients. I am taken back by some of the unique ideas that some people turn into really interesting businesses, like a mobile cocktail bar, or exquisite handmade shoes, or a personalised range of outdoor clothing.  The special relationship with our clients extends to consultation, suggestions and recommendation aimed to help boost their presents on the internet. I am really looking forward to seeing what 2018 has to offer and if it was anything like 2017, I cant wait!

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The Kit – Exeter Based Videographer

We invested heavily into new kit in 2017 and intend keeping this investment going into the latest tech throughout 2018. It’s important to keep up to date with the latest kit as technology is moving so fast, you can soon be left behind. We added new Camera’s, Gimbals, Lens’, Editing Equipment and much more to the fleet last year. This means that we can be creating the best work possible as we aren’t restricted by the tech. All of our camera’s shoot in ultra sharp 4K and with the gimbal you can capture shots you would never imagine possible. Here is a kit list showing the range of some our video kit we have:

• Sony FS5 / A7SII
• Canon 70 – 200 2.8 / Canon 16-35mm 2.8 / Sigma 24-35mm F2.0 / Just too many to mention….
• Freefly Movi M5 Gimbal // Small HD 501 Monitor
• Manfrotto & Vinten Proffeshional Video Tripods
• Pannel LED Lights // Sennheiser 416 Microphones
• Full Mac Editing suite // Adobe Suite

We will be bringing out an updated show reel over the next few weeks… but check out this one for the time being. Keep upto date with all our work via out social media – Facebook | Instagram 

The CocktailKings Promo Film // 4K Filming services Exeter

The Cocktail Kings is made up from a couple of great guys, Alex Rogers and Jack Andrews. They  bought a VW Campervan and got it converted into a pop up cocktail bar… I know, an amazing idea right? We were approached by Alex after he saw the Exeter street food film we shot and he liked what he saw! They decided that our social media package suited their needs best and booked us in for half a day of filming at the Budleigh Food & Drink Festival. It was great to catch up with the chaps and capture their brilliant little business in full swing. The weather was on their side all weekend and had a fantastic opening weekend. We wanted to capture how unique and brilliant the CocktailKings really are and kept it short and sweet for social media use.

Positive Feedback // Video Production Devon

Alex and Jack were really pleased with the video and were kind enough to write us a few words about how they felt after working with us.

“You only need to look at the promo videos Chris has made to see how talented he is. Listens to your thoughts, has a great vision and ideas of his own and incorporates them into a slick masterpiece. Pleasure to work with.” Thanks for the Kind words guys! Have a look at the video we came up with below & please check out The CocktailKings website for more information here. 

       

Promotional Video Production Exeter | 4K Video Production Devon

On the Waterfront is a fantastic restaurant that is based on the picturesque part of Exeter, the “Quay”.  We were approached by Chris who manages the restaurant and he wanted us to create a unique and engaging video that showed off what makes On The Waterfront stand out from the rest. We were blessed with fantastic weather for the shoot.The Quay and On The Waterfront restaurant naturally has a great fantastic atmosphere so it was easy to capture lots of happy faces. The restaurant is known for its legendary pizza’s so it was important to capture these being made and consumed… of course we had to try a slice, or two! Check out the Waterfront promotional film below:      

A Happy Customer | Sharp Films Exeter

Its always great to hear from a happy customer, here are a few words from general manager Chris Billing :

“Chris was a professional from the start to the end of the process. It was great to bounce ideas off each other while receiving some brilliant recommendations. During the video shoots Chris was really discrete. His director skills also came through. We were very picky, but Chris managed to give us a better end product than we were expecting. Thank you and look forward to using you on our next project“

Professional Video Services Exeter | Promotional Films Devon

John Gandy’s in Exeter is one of the most popular and when known bars In Exeter. Chris who Manages John Gandy’s and also The Waterfront down by the Quay got in contact about creating a promotional film for the bar to show off its updated look. The idea of the film was to show all area’s of John Gandys! It is well known for being one of the best sports bars in Exeter but people may not know that it has a fantastic cocktail bar upstairs named Spirit and also has some great bands playing there. The aim of the video was to promote all the sides to the bar and generally show the brilliant atmosphere and what makes it so unique. The shoot was broken up into two separate nights. The first part of the shoot we got a lot of the close up shots of the cocktails being created and drinks poured. On the second night of filming is where we got the most of our footage! John Gandys had a fantastic band playing on the stage and it really filled the bar and made the atmosphere incredible. Its so much easier shooting a promotional film like this when you can see that everyone is genuinely having a great time! It was a little snug at times and making sure that beer wasn’t getting thrown over the camera was at the top my head. Check out the John Gandy’s promotional film below:

Social Media + High Quality Video = Winning combination

John Gandy’s put there promotional video on its Facebook page to initially advertise the bar and its engagement and viewing figures are very impressive. It has been viewed more than 12,000 times and has lots of great comments and reactions. This is a great example of when social media and good video content works extremely well together. This winning combination is a great way to advertise your business or product and is getting more popular every day. Here at sharp films we can create you a unique video just like this and we cater to your needs. It might be a case you are looking for a shorter snappier film or a longer more informative video… either way we have the ability to turn your idea for a video into a reality! Get in touch to find out more.          

Chloe Parka | Exeter Video Production

We have recently shot this promotional film for a fantastic little brand called Chloe Parka. They sell a really unique and special line of clothes that fit into the surf/snowboard category. They wanted a short film to showcase a range of different products for the launch of their new website. As well as this, they wanted a one minute edit so that it could be used on their social media accounts. The video was shot over a day on a stunning beach on the north coast of Cornwall. It’s one of our favourite places in the world, so this shoot was an absolute pleasure! There was quite a lot of shower dodging through out the day, as the english weather was doing its normal thing!

About Chloe Parka

“Chloe Parka is a brand-new, gutsy start-up. We design and make outdoor and technical apparel, from our workshop in rural Essex, UK.  We’re small but passionate. We use our skills responsibly. We make sure to work as sustainably as possible. Right now, we’re busy building our company and brand- starting with our bold tees, hoodies, hats and more! You can find all these items in our new online shop!”

Promotional Films Exeter

If you are looking for a similar video then get in touch. At Sharp films we have a package to suit every need! So whether you are looking for a short promotional film like this or something a little more then we can cater for all your needs.We film on industry standard kit and on the shoot we work with you to ensure that we are capturing what you visioned! Check out the Chloe Parka film and let us know what you think… Dont forget to go check out the Chloe Parks website here – http://www.chloeparka.co.uk/    

About SunGift

“SunGift Solar are award-winning experts in the design and installation of bespoke renewable energy systems for both commercial and domestic customers. Our mission is to offer an exceptionally high quality service at competitive prices and we believe that our passionate and dedicated team of experts. With over 100 years of combined experience, do just that. We are specialists in the renewable’s sector, including solar photovoltaic’s, solar thermal, heat pumps, biomass, whole house integrated systems and also offer a comprehensive aftercare service .  With an unrivalled holistic approach to our work, we enable our customers to increase their sustainability and energy efficiency by taking advantage of the abundant renewable energy available to all. We also ensure maximum benefit from the various financial incentives on offer whether that be the Feed In Tariff, Renewable Heat Incentive or 100% commercial funding.”  (http://www.sungiftsolar.co.uk/about-us/)

SunGift Testimonial Film

SunGift approached Sharp Films about creating a Testimonial film that would explain their services and show of  their products. Their main aim of the film was to explain to potential clients the advantages of using LED lighting in schools and other business’s. SunGift are extremely happy with the film that we created them, they have booked us in for more work towards the end of 2016. We look forward to working with SunGift again. Sharp films are leading Commercial Video Production experts based in Exeter. Let us create you a promotional film to show off your product or service! Get in touch here.   [req_divider style=”solid-line” width=”100%” height=”1px” position=”left” color=”#333333″]   [req_frame float=”none” style=”border”][/req_frame]

Video Production Devon

I wanted to create a very simple explanation of how the process works start to finish to create a promotional film. This process is pretty much the same for every project that is taken on; obviously the size of the project will determine how long it takes to do each stage from planning through to completion. One of the biggest and most important aims of Sharp Films is for the client to have trust in us. When a new project is starting I go through this simple process so that you know exactly what happens and when.

Plan it

I will come and meet with you or talk on the phone about your project idea or brief. This is also a time for me to understand more about your business or product. This is important so that I can make any recommendations to how the film could work. Often I am able to bounce different idea’s around that you might not of thought of and adapt the idea to be more engaging or creative. Once I understand the brief and your business I can go away and create a general plan for the shoot.

The Shoot

This is when I can get all the toys out! I shoot on some of the most up to date videography equipment available and if needed have a further production team I can bring in to assist on the shoot. Having a solid brief is always very important at this stage. Having the time to be creative is even more important tho. Often taking a step back and just shooting what works is best thing you can do ! You can capture some of those special moments or intricate details that take your film up a notch.

The Edit

The edit is my favourite part of the whole process. This is where I get to put together the creation and make the vision a reality. I use a professional and high quality edit suite powered by Apple Macs. The footage firstly gets logged in order of appearance. Then the soundtrack is added, colour is graded and then a final tighten. I then watch through to make sure I am 100% happy with the edit. The client will then be able to review the edit and I can make any further changes needed.  

Happy Days

It really is as simple as that, there is no wizardry here… Just knowing what to capture and turning it into a slick and unique edit that shows off your product or service. If you’re interested in having a promotional film shot or even your event filmed then don’t hesitate to get in touch here.

Event Video Production Exeter:

Edge Watersport’s is an extreme sports company based in Exmouth. They run a Stand up paddle boarding race every year called “The Exe Hammer”. I was approached by Edge water-sports to cover the event to show and unique and fun it really is. Of course we jumped at the opportunity of spending a day shooting this brilliant little event and off we went!  

The Event :

“This 12km Stand Up paddleboard race/regatta is taking a different route for 2016 with the participants paddling from Topsham back to Exmouth as opposed to the other way round in previous years. This change of direction will enable a much easier start at the Topsham quay which will be great for spectating. The post event party is set to take place at The Beach house which provides an amazing venue for a few beers and some after race banter!” –  (http://www.edgewatersports.com/exe-hammer)  

The Shoot :

The forecast for the event was looking a little iffy but even the strong winds didn’t put anyone off! I started to shoot everyone getting themselves prepared and briefed for the race ahead. This is one of the key moments to shoot at any event! Trying to capture the excitement, atmosphere and maybe even a little nerves. The media speed boat turned up, we jumped in and the race was on! It was a tricky event to film as trying to get a steady shot on a boat is always a challenge, I also had it in mind that I wanted to capture as many people as possible from novice’s right up to the pro’s. Paul Simmons really smashed it this year and won by  a mile, this meant that we had to race onto dry land to shoot him coming onto the beach and logging his time. As people started coming over the line the atmosphere really warmed up and it was easy to capture people smiling and having a great time. The beers and food then came out and it was a perfect end to a great event and shoot.  

The Film:

Capturing an event like this is always a pleasure to do. Filming people when they are having a great time laughing and smiling makes putting an event film together so much easier. Its all about showing the event off in the best possible light. Exe Hammer 2016 was a joy to shoot and we hope that we can go back next year and do it all again. If you are looking to get your Exeter or Devon based event filmed then get in touch here. Check out the Exe hammer film below, Enjoy!   [req_frame float=”none” style=”border”][/req_frame]        

This is the third year that the Deep Water Soloing has been held at Exeter and 2016 did not disappoint. Sharp films were asked to cover the event with the basic brief of “make it look as awesome as it is”. Challenge accepted and we headed down to the Quay Climbing Centre where the event was being held. It was a fantastic event with a great turnout of spectators and competitors. Here is a little bit more info about what DWS is all about :

Whats it all about ?

 

 “The Quay is home to Deep Water Solo Exeter – the most unique climbing event in the UK climbing calendar!  This year the competition returns for another 3 days of seriously high quality climbing and a great fun day on Bank Holiday Monday (where anyone can enjoy the thrill of falling off a wall into water!).  Once again the routes will be set by the amazing team behind Blokfest.  Mike Langley, Gaz Parry, Gav Symonds and Ben West can once again be expected to work their magic, challenge all our competitors and keep a few surprises up their sleeves. Last year’s ‘hanging ball’ and new ‘jump to the bell’ feature in the final kept competitors and spectators on the edge of their seats.  The standard of climbing was really high and the finals were closely fought. The competitors tackling the new speed climb and the most unusual dyno feature seen yet!”

The Shoot

It was a challenging shoot as I wanted to try and get some different angles that hadn’t been shot before. With the added danger of the water it was tricky to get exactly what I wanted but pushed as hard as possible. The weather, Like most of the time in the UK was very unpredictable and was sunny one moment and then hammering with rain the next. British people, being British people got there brolly’s out and kept cheering along. This really came out well in the film and showed the good spirit of the event. This was one of the first times the new camera, the Sony A7sii was used. it was a really good test to see what the camera was capable of; I extremely impressed with how well it handled the different light situations and  love the camera more every time I use it.

The Video

As well as creating promotional films Sharp Films specialises in covering Events. The Quay Climbing Centre loved the film that we created for them. They saw an improvement in social media engagement and views which was down to this video. Check out the video Sharp Films created for the DWS 2016 event. If your interested in your event being covered, please get in touch here.    

Hello and welcome to Sharp Films Exeter, Devon.. its a pleasure to have you!

My name is Chris and I run Sharp Films. I’m sure by now you have had a good look around the website but just incase you haven’t I wanted to give you a little bit of info about what Sharp Films is and what I do!

Whats it all about ?

So, Sharp Films is Chris From Exeter,  Devon. I have been a videographer and editor for about 5 years now and after graduating from Falmouth University with a 2nd Class Honours in Digital Media, I decided to chase my dream. I have always wanted to run my very own video production company in Exeter and so, I did! I set up In Motion Media in 2014 which is a sister company to Sharp films. In Motion Media concentrates mainly on automotive films, as I am a massive petrol head. I wanted to start creating more promotional content and set up Sharp films, just for this purpose. Sharp films number one aim is to create stunning video content at an affordable yet competitive rate. I am extremely passionate in the art of film making and every project I embark on, no matter the subject or time scale always put 110% into. I want to create something that is unique and that will show off your product or service in the best possible light. I have worked with some big names such as The discovery Channel, Epic TV, Saltrock and Markerstudy. Just being myself at Sharp Films enables me to keep my prices lower and pass the savings onto you… Happy days!

What we do?

The Link between social media and good video content is growing stronger by the day. It’s so important to have good good quality and engaging content as you have the potential to be sharing your product or service with millions of people in an instance. Do you know there are now 33 million users on Facebook in the UK and this is growing every second. Sharp films created a package especially for social media films. If you want a short sharp video for Instagram, Facebook or Twitter then this is the package for you! I come to you, shoot, edit and return with in 48 hours. You can check out this package as well as all the other packages here. In short, Sharp Films is an exciting and unique video production company based in Exeter. I work around the South West but always more than happy to travel. If you are looking for a promotional film for your restaurant, an event shot or a documentary filmed or anything in between, Sharp films has got it covered. If your interested and want to get in touch, you can do so here.