2. Portfolio Contents
About Me .......................................................................................................02
GeoLang ........................................................................................................05
Film References ........................................................................................03
Qunatified Athlete ...................................................................................07
Fortress ...........................................................................................................08
Marigold Costume ...................................................................................09
Drawing April ..............................................................................................10
Odium ..............................................................................................................11
References ....................................................................................................12
CV .......................................................................................................................13
PQA ...................................................................................................................06
3. Learn, Live, Love
About Me
With a curious nature and the determination
to do well, I’ve learnt how and why to adapt
my film passion to the Advertising and
Marketing industries. This continuous learning
and development has helped to turn my
passion for film into a career in Advertising
Design and Motion Graphics – something
that has helped me to get a job as a Design
and Marketing Officer in Cardiff.
Take a look through my portfolio to see my
timeline of work, showing you where I am
now and how I can help your company.
4. Film References...
Please find links to film work in
relation to the projets in this portfolio
PQA Advert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms4flUXhZPU
GeoLang Data Security Video [Animation]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05P7CJWJZhI&feature=youtu.be
GeoLang Logo Animation
https://youtu.be/3Z8S42h8T6o
SC Media Statistics Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7cFIChjWsU
Slo.Jae.Sam (Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/slo.jae.sam/
6. GeoLang
Design and Marketing Officer
Challenge
Solution
During my time at Geolang, I have been set many challenges. The
first was to design and develop the company website. After this
I was to create and manage social media channels, as well as
explore marketing strategies that could be used. I was also hired
to create a variety of videos, including product demos, exhibition
videos and video for social media content.
In order to produce industry-standard work, I took an online course,
where I learnt basic html, CSS and Javascript. In order to allow
for better control of the website for all members of the company,
I created the website using Wordpress. I set up the company’s
Facebook page and amended the existing Twitter account to
fit in-line with company branding. I have also been managing
and scheduling content using Hootsuite, allowing me to track the
organic growth of the company over the past months. I have since
taken an after effects course in my own time and learnt how to
design and produce motion graphics, applying this new knowledge
to GeoLang’s logo – animating it for the start of company videos.
Due to the company product being a software-based product, I
used screen recordings to create demo videos. I am now currently
working on a company animated advert, as well as a series of
cyber security interviews, which will be released in March 2017.
These are in support of the social media strategies I have already
set up.
7. PQA
Film and Television Specialist
Teacher and Marketing Assistant
Challenge
Solution
As a Film and Television Teacher, my biggest challenge is to
teach children between the ages of 5-18. Showing a young
group how to film, the importance of industry roles, how to act
in front of the camera and how film can be used is a challenge
in itself. I am also responsible for the marketing of the film
module for the Cardiff academy, using footage produced by my
students.
Understanding the latest generation trends has helped me
to communicate with my students on a personal level, whilst
also helping me to choose relevant content with structuring my
lessons.
As well as teaching at the academy I have recently started
an Instagram page called Slo.Sam.Jae. Everyday, I upload a
new slow-motion video that I have shot on my iPhone to help
encourage the children to film more at home, in an amateur
capacity. This has reflected in class with many asking how to
achieve certain shots and why they should be used, as well as
presenting footage they capture outside of the academy. I also
edit together student shot footage in order to demonstrate the
type of work produced at the academy, which is then used
to advertise PQA as an academy across our social media
channels.
8. Quantified Athlete
Logo Design
Challenge
Solution
I was approached by Paul Walker, founder of Quantified Athlete with
a brief to redesign his logo, for use on his website and potentially
promotional material. Paul Walker has attended two Common Wealth
games as a pole vault athlete and has now set up Quantified Athlete
as a blog area for all types of athletes who wish to share their tips,
ideas and stories.
To reflect Paul’s past, I wanted to incorporate a pole-vaulting feel, whilst
keeping the design simplistic and modern. This led to the use of an A
as the path over the Q, as well as the use of a san serif font. The use
of the colour palette orange, white and black links to Paul’s previous
colour theme during his time as an athlete. I also created a simple
animation for the logo to use on any video material he may later
produce for the Quantified Athlete marketing.
9. Fortress
Campaign Manager
and Production Assistant
Challenge
Solution
For the film Fortress, I was responsible for raising the budget covering
actor’s fees, crew and cast accommodation, travel expenses, props and
costume hire as well as location hire and kit hire. I also was responsible
for the recording of sound throughout the production of the film.
The producers for Fortress had estimated that the required budget for
the short film would be around £2000. To raise the funds I set up a
variety of social media channels in order to promote the film and a
crowd funding campaign that I later managed. I used Kickstarter, with
a goal of £2000 and created numerous, cost effective, rewards along
with supporting video to inform our audience of the project we were
to produce. We regularly shared the portal across our social media
channels, as well as providing daily updates and behind-the-scenes
content to encourage engagement. The campaign was successful and
I managed to exceed the target by 10%. This extra funding was then
used to submit the final film to any relevant festivals after production.
10. Marigold Costumes
Producer
Challenge
Solution
Wanting to create an advert for a local company, my crew and I
approached Marigold Costumes. After a few meetings, we were
set the challenge of creating an advert for Marigold‘s website
and social media channels.
Asproducer,Ihadtoensuretheclientexpectationswereunderstood
and carried out by my crew – including showcasing some of
Marigold’s best costumes. I was responsible for organising shooting
schedules, locations, transport of cast, crew and costumes and
ensuring all appropriate kit was hired. After production I worked
closely with the editor to ensure the final cut was short, effective
and met the client’s expectations, which also involved multiple
cuts with feedback from our client.
11. Drawing April
Director and Producer
Challenge
Solution
For drawing April, I was set the challenge of creating a realist
short film. As well as directing, I also co-produced this film, which
presented extra challenges in the pre-production phase. The
role of producer also involved organising the advertising and
marketing around the film. As director I had the challenge of
casting actors who would work for expenses only.
Having lived in South Wales for most of my life, I wanted to
showcase some of my most memorable landscapes. Knowing
that my challenge was to create a realist film, I based the film
on a couple that take a trip out of the city. The plot also sees the
female character draw the landscapes to further showcase the
locations chosen. I used an unconventional method of auditioning
by making the actors read a poem. This was so I could see their
natural smile and emotion, which would reflect well on camera.
Rehearsals helped gain material to use on the film’s social media
channels, which supported the marketing and advertising of the
film. Detailed planning and location recces ensured the smooth
running and safe production across the challenging locations.
12. Odium
Director, Camera Assistant and
Sound Editor
Challenge
Solution
Odium was a university project under the module of experimental
film. The first challenge was to decide on how the short would be
experimental. The main challenge was being able to direct and
support the crew in order to create a successful short film.
I wanted to experiment with image on image, using a perspective
from inside the mind of a sufferer of the Ebola virus (very topical at
the time of filming). Instead of adding image on top of image in
post-production, we used a projector during production, in order to
play pre-captured shots on top of our scene. I worked very closely
with the D.O.P to understand and achieve shots desired, as well
as working with the sound team to understand the soundscapes
they wanted to achieve.
13. References
Debbie Garside (GeoLang)
CEO - GeoLang Ltd.
debbiegarside@geolang.com
02920 647012
(PQA) Tom Barker
Principal - PQA Cardiff
tom.barker@pqacedemy.com
07722609895
(Drawing April) Megan Little
Copywriter - Havas helia
info@meganlittle.co.uk
07807095432
14. As a 2:1 graduate from Newport Film School, USW, I have extensive knowledge of the film industry and have
since been scouted and requested to teach as a film and television specialist for the Pauline Quirke Academy.
With a passion for video, as well as commercial advertising, I decided to expand into the world of marketing.
By doing so, I have been able to learn the fundamentals of marketing including web design, graphic design and
motion graphics.
GeoLang (June 2016 - Present)
Design and Marketing Officer - www.geolang.com
At GeoLang, I am responsible for the design, build and management of the company
website. Initially I designed this using Adobe Muse and Dreamweaver but later
redesigned the site using Wordpress for easy editing by the whole team (CMS). SEO is
conducted by myself to ensure the companies website achieves the highest search result
possible. Video production is also a big part of this role to support any collateral or social
media content. This involves demo videos, motion graphic infographics and exhibition
visuals. Other responsibilities include print design, social media content creation,
scheduling and management as well as blog writing.
PQA (October 2015 - Present)
Specialist Film and Television Teacher - www.pqacademy.com
Teaching a vast group of children between the ages of 5-18 about how to create
videos and how to act in front of camera. This involves explaining the key roles and
responsibilities within film as crew members, with industry standard techniques. I am
responsible for the safety of all children whilst at the academy and especially when
conducting film projects. Planning, organising and briefing the principal on my lesson
aims and objectives is required weekly to ensure smooth running of each hourly session.
Footage shot by the children is also edited by myself and used to support the marketing
of the academy across its social media channels.
Sam Jae (August 2014 - June 2016)
Freelance Filmmaker - www.samjae.co.uk
As a freelance filmmaker, I specialised in directing, producing and sound (production
and post-production). I directed and produced short films that involved the organising,
planning and execution of the whole video. Other work included adverts for Happy Eggs
and Marigold Costume, a feature film named Don’t knock twice, and charity short films
Neverland and Suffering in Silence. In 2016 I was also responsible for the marketing and
successful fundraising for a short film called Fortress.
Experience
Education
Skills
Traits
Team player, strong initiative,
friendly, independent worker,
fast learner, good listener,
problem solver, highly organised,
negotiator, open minded, actively
helpful, entrepreneurial, good eye
for detail
Reference(s)
Debbie Garside
CEO/ Founder - GeoLang Ltd.
debbiegarside@geolang.com
Tom Barker
Principal - PQA Cardiff
tom.barker@pqacademy.com
University of South Wales
Newport Film School
Film and Video BA(Hons)
2:1 (July 2016)
University of Wales
Caerleon
Combined Studies Foundation
Pass (July 2012)
Caldicot School (2003 - 2010)
A Levels - Media Studies - B
A Level - ICT - C
GCSE - English Literature - C
GCSE - English Language - C
GCSE - Mathematics - B
GCSE - Media Studies - B
*A further 5 C or above GCSE’s
Email
contact@samjae.co.uk
Mobile
07517181444
Website
www.samjae.co.uk
LinkedIn
uk.linkedin.com/in/thesamjae
Adobe; Premier Pro, Illustrator,
InDesign, After Effects, Encoder,
Photoshop, XD, Muse, Dreamweaver,
Story
Avid Media Composer | Pro Tools |
Microsoft Office Suite | EP Scheduling|
EP Budgeting | Hootsuite | Google
Analytics | Wordpress | SEO | PPC |
Basic CSS and HTML | Social Media
