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 

2017 showreel // professional filming services Devon

We finally had a spare day to get our 2017 showreel sorted to show off what Sharp Films is all about! Its great to look back at all the different projects that we’ve worked on over the last 12 months and see how we have improved brand awareness and potential reach for many of our clients. Over the year we have worked with clients such as Chloe Parka Clothing, Markerstudy Insurance, Fraser Hart, Coast & Country and many more. their individual needs have been met and we created high quality & engaging video content that has been used for many different media outlets. 

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Social Media & Engaging Video Content

We have spoken before about the importance of social media and quality video content and it really has never been so powerful. The image below has some great stats about Facebook video.It shows that Facebook generates an average of 8 billion video views a day. Added to this is the organic reach of video is up 135% since 2015… This shows that engaging video content and social media is a winning combination for brand awareness! Video for social media is something that we want to push in 2017 as we feel that it is a great place to showcase your video to potential customers. Take a look at our video packages to see what would suit your business – Video Packages.

 

The year ahead – 2017 | Video production Exeter

Already we have some great projects in the pipeline for 2017 and feel that it is going to be great year. In the near future we are looking to heavily invest in new kit which means that we will be constantly moving with the technology and creating the most up to date and unique work possible! We look forward to working with our current and many new clients in 2017, but for now check out out showreel at the top of the page!      

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.