PAUL BATES: Videographer in London | Filmmaker and Editor

Videographer Based In London

I’m Paul, an award winning videographer and freelance filmmaker based in London. We cover all aspects of video production including promotional videos, corporate films, event coverage, commercials, and live streaming video. We cater for smaller independent one-person filming jobs, as well as much larger fully crewed jobs and I have a great team who work alongside me to produce high-quality engaging video content. We can take your video project from inception right the way through to delivery and you can feel comfortable knowing your project is in the hands of a team of experts.

We have a keen eye for detail and put our best into the work we produce. For us it’s not just a job, it’s our passion and we strive for our work to stand out. We work with the latest camera technology that enables us to create beautiful-looking videos. I am also A2CofC qualified to fly drone and we have our own light weight 4k drone to get those aerial shots that establish scenes incredibly well.

At the heart of our work lies our passion for creating video content that drives positive social change and makes the world a better place. As a business, we try to be as green as possible and we’re aiming to get as close to carbon net zero filmmaking as we can. From computer use to charging batteries, the energy we use is from 100% UK-based green renewable sources and we also have an electric vehicle to get to all our shoots.

Our Clients

Featured Work

Nintendo Switch

Great Northern

Kryolan Make-up

Recent Google Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Alice Ryan 
 07/09/2023
 
 
  Paul is great, even when working on a tight deadline he makes you feel at ease and creates quality work. Highly recommended!
  
 
       
   Est W 
 06/09/2023
 
 
  Paul is fantastic to work with, I would highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Lily Streames 
 29/08/2023
 
 
  I can whole heartedly recommend Paul to anyone. As a Producer Paul is a dream - he is professional, focused and produces high quality work. Not only this but clients love him and he is easy going, bringing a great energy to the team (perfect for shoots away from home with long days!).
I look forward to working with him again soon.
  
 
       
   Sam M 
 29/08/2023
 
 
  Paul brings creativity, in-depth knowledge, a can do attitude and always being sure to make any space or location look visually great on film and doing all this with a light, calm and reassuring manner. He understands storytelling through a lens, always delivering high quality visuals or showing something from a different angle. He’s also a pleasure to work alongside, easy going and hard working! I highly recommend Paul and what he brings to the table - a healthy dose of good honest skill, ability and creativity!
  
 
       
   Sam Williams 
 29/08/2023
 
 
  Have worked with Paul many times over many years and hope to continue to work together many more times. Excellent experience every time.
  
 
       
   H 
 25/08/2023
 
 
  Paul is simply amazing at what he does. Not only does he balance first class technical ability, knowledge and equipment to help deliver and surpass clients expectations but he works in a way which creates an ease and a wonderful atmosphere which allows clients and crew to achieve amazing work which elevates the clients brief and vision. Paul’s knowledge as a DOP is second to none and his attention to detail and care on set is inspiring. It is one thing to be great at what you do but Paul is also a great human being and we are very blessed to be able to know him and work with him.
  
 
       
   Ryan M 
 24/08/2023
 
 
  Pauls incredible attention to detail is unparalleled across the board (cinematography / prep / editing / post). His friendly enthusiastic demeanour makes you feel at ease however large the project.
  
 
       
   Joe and Charlotte 
 24/08/2023
 
 
  An absolute master of his craft. Pauls long experience with both equipment, clients and the industry shine through in his high end results. Always a pleasure to work with you know you're in extremely professional hands when Paul's on set. A kind a considerate film maker Paul will always do all he can for you. Thanks Paul!
  
 
       
   Graham Thomas 
 23/08/2023
 
 
  Paul is an absolutely outstanding director and D.o.P. He is a trusted supplier to many of our contacts and we can send him out on one-person shoots with 100% confidence just as happily as larger scale productions. Apart from Paul's technical abilities, which are incredible, his client management is best-in-class. He is always so friendly, approachable and receptive to everyone's opinions and experience. We just love working with Paul, and cannot vouch for him enough.
  
 
       
   Jennifer Morrison 
 27/04/2023
 
 
  I'm not really comfortable being in front of a camera but Paul made the whole experience fun and easy. I am so thrilled with the video he made for me. I would recommend him to anyone.

Video Production Services

Corporate

About Us
Case Study Films
Promotional Films

Fashion & Beauty

Product Focused Videos
Step By Step Films
Campaign Videos

Event Films

Event Highlight Videos
Freelance filmmaking
Wedding videography

Charity Videos

Fund Raising Videos
Promotional Films
Case Study Videos

Food & Drink

Recipe Films
Product Videos
Corporate videographer in London

Documentary Films

Full Feature Length Videos
Shorter Documentary Style Videos
Independant videographer in London

Frequently asked questions

How does the filmmaking process work?

We cover a variety of projects. Sometimes these are simple one person filming jobs and other times it's a fully crewed production with a team of 10. Our vast experience gives us the ability to work on pretty much any scale project you might have. We typically start with the pre-production and planning process to work with you to ensure everything is in place for the filming to go smoothly. Once this set, we're ready to press the record button and make some magic in front of the camera. Lastly we have the editing process where we get creative, stitch your story together and create a complete video.

How long does it take to make a film?

Every project is completely different and some projects can take as little as a day and others 3 or 4 weeks. We have been creating films for clients for 15+ years and can accurately advise on time scales. With every project we like to give an estimate on when to expect the first cut so you will know when your film will be ready.

What kind of kit do you use to make your films?

We have a huge range of the latest camera gear to help create a beautiful looking movies. We like to give a kit breakdown with quotes that details what kit is included so you'll know what we'll have to hand on the filming day. We have 8k cameras, gimbals, autocues, lighting kit and even a drone. Occasionally we might need to hire in a specialist piece of kit for a project that we dont own but we'll always advise on this and the try to find the most cost effective hire solution.

How much does it cost to hire a videographer?

Every film will require different resources. From camera kit to actors to voice over artists and even animated post production techniques. With this in mind we quote specifically for each project. What's always included is my 15+ years of experience as a videographer to help guide the project and create a great film.

Do you work alone or with a bigger crew?

We cover a variety of projects. Sometimes this is simple one person filming jobs and other times it's a fully crewed production with a team of 10. Our vast experience gives us the ability to work on pretty much any scale project you might have.

What kind of videos do you specialise in?

We are specialists in all things video! We have a huge wealth of experience spanning over 15 years and taking us all over the world. We have worked for some of the globes top companies, organisations, agencies and charities. Some of our experience includes the following:

Creating award winning documentaries.
Crafting dynamic and engaging office based corporate films.
Running huge live stream projects for 9 months straight, in two separate studios.
Making beautiful fashion films with incredibly soft lighting.
Covering huge events with 300+ guests.
Putting our all into meaningful charity films that help to drive positive social change.

What services do you offer?

Commercial videographer London
In need of a commercial videographer in London? Then look no further. We can cater for high end productions from fashion promos to TV adverts.

Freelance videographer London
We know finding a good independent freelancer can be tough, especially when it's your businesses reputation. We take every job seriously and know we're representing you when we're filming. We're always friendly, professional and get the job done well.

The best video for your money
We understand you want a great looking film but also have budget to work to and need to keep things affordable. We deal with all kinds of different scale projects. From small jobs where one person may be enough to film and edit the project on the same day, all the way to larger productions where you need a full team of experts, we will do our best to help you.

Corporate videographer London
Lots of our clients are big corporate brands who require a trustworthy videographer to come in and create a great film. We film in offices all over the city and understand how to visually get the most out of the spaces you have available for us to film in.

What does a videographer actually do?

A videographer is someone who carries out video productions or creations from start to finish. This includes planning a project, filming it with a camera and then putting it together using editing software on a computer. We specialise in corporate video productions, promotional films and filming events.

Do you create social media videos?

Absolutely, we're experts at social media videos. We recently had one of our videos rack up 2 million views in less than a year on TikTok! We know how to make videos work in different formats such as portrait or square and we know that social media video typically need to be faster paced and more engaging to keep our audiences attention!

videographer & Filmmaker based in London

Videographer Based In London