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James Clayson

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Editor

James Clayson

I am a fast, accurate and creative Offline editor with over 20 years in Post under my belt.

I'm good on Avid, good to get along with and always put a good shift in.

I'm better at editing than I am self promotion, I assure you.

My main areas of interest are music, documentaries and current affairs.


Credits

Documentary, Factual & Fact Ent

The Real Housewives of Cheshire – Pride Special / ITVBe / 1 x 60
Offline editor on first episode of two part RHOC Special, following the Housewives on their visit to Manchester Pride.

The UK's National Parks with Caroline Quentin / More4 / 1 x 60
Offline editor on travelogue series exploring the majestic landscapes and activities on offer in our National Parks

The Classic Car Garage / UKTV / 1 x 60
Offline editor on episode 1 of a new show, following a team of vintage car enthusiasts at their North London garage.

Know Your Sh!t / Channel 4 / 1 x 60
Lead editor on 1st episode of brand new format. Changing people's lives after lengthy struggles with gut health.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire – Menopause Special / ITVBe / 1 x 60
Offline editor on second episode of two part RHOC Special charting the cast members' experience of the menopause

ABC 20/20 – Dead Man Talking / ABC - New York / 1 x 120'
Offline editor on documentary examining the case of a Texas veterinarian, accused of murdering her husband.

Little House, Big Plans / Channel 4 / 3 x 60'
Offline editor on exciting property format hosted by Sarah Beeny

Drawers Off / Channel 4 / 8 x 30'
Offline editor on series 1 & 2 of formatted, still life drawing competition show hosted by Jenny Eclair

The £1 Houses: Britain's Cheapest Street / Channel 4 / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on the second series of this compelling property show.

Rich Hall's Red Menace / BBC / 1 x 90'
Offline editor on BBC4 documentary looking at the Cold War, from the Manhattan Project to the fall of the Berlin wall.

7 Up & Me / ITV / 1 x 60'
Offline editor on show where celebrity fans of TV’s longest running documentary series, explain how it has reflected the major milestones of their own lives.

Rich Hall's Working for the American Dream / BBC / 1 x 90'
Offline editor on BBC4 documentary examining the American dream and American work ethic.

RTS North West 2018 Nominee : Best Single Documentary

Revenge Prank / MTV USA / 4 x 30'
Offline editor on show where the victims of viral video pranks exact their revenge.

Love Squad / MTV UK / 4 x 30'
Offline editor on formatted dating show.

Murdertown / C& I Channel / 2 x 60'
Offline editor on show where Katherine Kelly examines Britain's darkest murder locations and the crimes that have rocked those communities.

Songs of Praise / BBC / 2 x 30'

Offline editor on VT packages and stitch of BBC's flagship religion show.

Civilisation Stories / BBC / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on BBC1 documentary. Stuart Maconie Explores the legacy of empire in the North West's Museums and Art galleries.

Inside Bentley / C4 / 1 x 60'
Offline work on obs doc series looking behind the scenes of one of Britain's most prestigious car manufacturers.

Christmas City / BBC / 3 x 30'
Offline editor on Obs Doc series looking at Manchester in the run up to and during the Christmas period.

Crimes That Shook Britain / C& I Channel / 4 x 60'
Offline editor on true crime documentary series covering Britain's most notorious crime stories.

Living in '66 / BBC / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on show where Stuart Maconie looks back at the music, sports and culture of the North West in 1966.

Inside Out – Afghanistan : The Homecoming / BBC / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on show made as British troops head home from Afghanistan, Dianne Oxberry looks at the impact of the 13-year conflict across the north west.

Fred & Rose - The Untold Story / Channel 5 / 3 x 60'
Lead offline editor responsible for 3 x 60' telling the story of Britain's most notorious serial killing couple.

Myra Hindley - The Untold Story / Channel 5 / 2 x 60'
Lead offline editor responsible for 'The Brady Factor' & 'The One That Got Away'

RTS North West 2013 Nominee : Best Low Budget Programme

The Wild Weather of 2012 / BBC / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on documentary about the unprecedented weather conditions of the year in the North West.

Hosted by Dianne Oxberry.

Nightmare in Suburbia / C& I Channel / 7 x 60'
Offline editor on true crime documentary series covering a variety of macabre stories.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire / ITVBe / 6 x 60'
Offline editor for multiple episodes of this long running franchise

Current Affairs

Under Attack / 5Spike / 10 x 60'
Offline editor on action packed documentary series following some of the most shocking incidents seen on our city streets.

Hunted & Confronted / ITN for CH5 / Series / 2 x 60'
Offline editor on consumer rights show where Paul Connelly Investigates the mis-selling of timeshare properties and hits the streets with trading standards

Tonight / ITV / Series / 8 x 30'
Regular offline editor responsible for multiple fast turnaround edits of ITV's flagship current affairs programme.

Dispatches / Channel 4 / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on 'Can you trust your surgeon?' An investigation into disgraced surgeon Ian Patterson.

Dispatches / Channel 4 / 1 x 30'
Offline editor on 'The secrets of your credit report.' A look at Experian and their practices

Children's

Live Lessons / BBC / 21 x 30'
Offline & Online editor across full series of Live & Studio based shows, providing Key Stage literacy and numeracy education to be used in classrooms by children from 5-11 years old

The Dengineers / BBC / 7 x 30'
2nd and 3rd series Offline Editor. Lauren Layfield and Mark Wright transform spaces to create amazing and unique dens in this makeover show.

RTS North West 2016 Winner : Best Factual Entertainment Programme

Blue Peter / BBC / Series
Regular editor responsible for numerous Offline, Online edits and Grade of VTs.

Online for EVS based live shows and Pre Rec studio/OB shows.

Sam & Mark's Sports Showdown / BBC / 4 x 30'
Offline edit for fast paced, studio gameshow.

Fierce Earth / BBC / 4 x 30'
Offline & Online edits for exciting show about extreme weather and natural phenomena.

You too can be an absolute genius / BBC / 1 x 30'
Responsible for Offline/Online and Grade. Inspiring children to become involved with invention.

RTS North West Winner 2013 : Best Learning or Education Programme

Sport

Match of the Day / BBC / Series
Regular editor responsible for quick turnaround match edits and VT features. Also for MOTD 2 & MOTD LIVE

Football Focus / BBC / Series
Regular editor, responsible for features edits and highlights packages for the long running football magazine show.

The Women's Football Show / BBC / Series
Offline editor responsible for multiple quick turnaround match edits to feature in live studio show.


Make a

Connection


Email: james.clayson@nweg.tv

Tel: 07545 821 088

Remote Working


  • Happy to work remotely
  • Has own edit equipment

Own Kit Specs


A half decent coffee machine

An ostentatious internet connection

A PC that's perfectly capable of running Avid

Software Used


  • Avid Media Composer
  • Avid Symphony

Skills


  • Audio Mixing
  • File Delivery AS-11
  • Finishing/Polishing
  • Grading
  • Offline
  • Online

Genres


  • Children's
  • Documentaries
  • Educational
  • Entertainment
  • Factuals
  • Feature Films
  • Multicam
  • Music Videos
  • News
  • Quiz
  • Reality
  • Religion
  • Sport
  • Variety
  • Wildlife

Availability

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Last updated 17/11/2024 03:04

Today
Booked
Pencilled

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Documentaries

Rich Hall's Red Menace / BBC / 1 x 90'

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Documentaries

ABC 20/20 – Dead Man Talking / ABC - New York / 1 x 120'

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Documentaries

Rich Hall's Working for the American Dream / BBC / 1 x 90'

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Factuals

The UK's National Parks with Caroline Quentin / More4 / 1 x 60

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Reality

The Real Housewives of Cheshire / ITVBe / 6 x 60'

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