Bringing your stories to life
FJ Productions was founded
in 2012 by people passionate
about storytelling and helping
other people tell theirs.
Who We are and What we do
We are a small team of BBC trained journalists. We produce short films, documentaries, promotional and training videos and podcasts. We have travelled all over the world to find and record the best stories whether they’re in a cassava plantation in Nigeria, at a conference in New Zealand or a lab in London.
FJ Productions also delivers training in video and audio editing, camera skills, audio production, podcasting, talking to the media and public speaking.
How can we help you tell your story?
Video Services
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Do you want to showcase your research or your academic institution? Do you need a better platform for monitoring and evaluation? Are you looking for new ways of archiving your work? We can use video footage, reportage and documentary skills to create the perfect record of your work.
"FJ productions delivered some powerful educational short films for us that exactly matched what we needed."
"Any time I need a professional and dependable camera operator Kate is at the top of my list and I highly recommend her."
"Training for Ellie is more than teaching – it’s about a connection to the people, the place, the culture, the joy of learning. "
Training
Camera training
If you’re keen to invest in a camera for your team, we can consult with you about the equipment you’ll need and give you training.
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Using the camera on manual mode
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Focusing the camera
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Adding sound
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Lighting
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How to shoot a piece to camera
Video editing
training
Using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements we’ll help you understand the concepts of editing.
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Performing simple edits
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Timeline editing
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Using Premiere Tools
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Adding transitions
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Finessing and balancing sound
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Exporting for different platforms
Podcast
training
We can help you set up your podcast.
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Podcast equipment
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Recording techniques
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Getting your podcast onto all the major platforms
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Promoting your podcast
Smartphone filmmaking
We guide you through the whole process to enable you to make films using your own phone.
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Shot selection
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Framing and composing shots
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Stabilising your shots
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Equipment
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Lighting
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Sound
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Suggested apps
Media training
Whether you’re being interviewed for TV, radio, print or an online feature you need to ensure that you’re conveying your key messages with confidence and accuracy. It can be stressful to be scrutinised and as such, you need to be armed with the skills that will ensure that you are calm and in control.
Video Tutorials
If you’re new to smartphone filmmaking, these tips will help you get started when you need to film yourself on a smartphone or on your computer.
Meet The Team
Kate
Kate Fisher is a self-shooter, video editor and trainer with over two decades of international broadcast experience. She has a wide range of creative production skills having worked in news, documentary, promos, music videos and training videos.
She has extensive training experience in the UK and abroad and holds a PGCE teaching qualification.
Ellie
Eleanor Dobing is a Brighton based, experienced media trainer, voice over artist, audio producer and project manager. She works across all sectors and specialises in creating bespoke training packages for individuals as well as organisations.