Jon Ellison – Sound Portfolio

Listed below are some of the projects for which I worked within the sound department, whether assisting or recording.

Frankindiansteyn

Role: Sound Recordist

Company: Chota Captain Production

Format: Short Film

• The film was produced as part of the annual Grindhouse Planet Film Festival – each team was tasked to create a short film within 48 hours.
• Collaborated with Manoj Anand (director) and shot on location in Leicester.
• Used own equipment (Zoom F8).
• Ensured ambient tracks were recorded for editing purposes.

Kenton Hall & The Necessary Measures – The Sun Shone Down

Role: Sound Recordist

Company: Monkey Basket Films

Format: Music Video

• Collaborated with filmmaker and musician, Kenton Hall, shooting on location at Beacon Hill, Leicestershire.
• Used own sound recording equipment (Zoom F8) and own initiative.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking by assisting with equipment and props.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YUqdSpROCIo?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentCode Duello: From The Tithebanner Saga

Code Duello: From The Tithebanner Saga

Role: Boom Operator

Company: Bitter Oyster Creative

Format: Feature Film

• Collaborated with Cameron Lalor, shooting on location in the Peak District.
• Gained experience in boom operation.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking by transporting cast and crew, and managing equipment, costumes, and props.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bQqTnC3g3x0?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentRipper’s Revenge

Ripper’s Revenge

Roles: Sound Assistant, Lighting Assistant

Company: Creativ Studios

Format: Feature Film

• Collaborated effectively with DOP for sound recording.
• Operated light reflector during certain shots.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/-X9R7gUHD4s?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentThe Mummy: Resurrection

The Mummy Resurrection

Role: Sound Assistant

Company: Creativ Studios

Format: Feature Film

• Sound assistant for Creativ Studios’ feature film.
• Gained experience working in a studio and followed procedures for sound recording.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/VDrTylW_8eo?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentA Kidnap

A Kidnap

Role: Sound Recordist

Company: Greenhough Films

Format: Feature Film

• Used TASCAM sound recording device and adapted quickly.
• Worked closely with DOP for boom microphone positioning.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ftyKz7nqwBg?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentCocky Bora Bora

Cocky Bora Bora

Role: Sound Recordist

Format: Short Film

Company: Chota Captain Production

• Sound recordist for short film paying homage to Rocky series.
• Collaborated with Manoj Anand and Hitesh Pandya (writer and director).
• Used own sound recording equipment.
• Recorded sound in various weather conditions.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/jBpam8RXL1w?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentSquare 1

Square 1

Roles: Sound Recordist, Behind The Scenes Photographer

Format: Short Film

• Took responsibility in capturing footage from behind-the-scenes and experimented with different angles.
• Filled in for absent sound recordist at short notice.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/1XUVB0tN4Nc?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentDancin’ Balloons

Dancin’ Balloons

Roles: Director, DOP, Editor, Sound Editor

Company: South Leicestershire College

Format: Short Animated Film

• Directed photography for stop-motion animation.
• Edited images using Premier Elements.