ABOUT MAGNESIUM
Magnesium Studios believes in commercial content that delivers. We are located in Hackney, London.
ABOUT THE OWNER
Hi, I'm Pete Windle, photographer and owner of London based production house, Magnesium Studios. I bought his first camera at 15 and haven't put it down since!
At Magnesium, I do most of the shooting and video editing, while outsourcing most of the other tasks. Using my network of freelancers, I am able to keep costs low while maintaining the ability to tackle larger projects.
I also produce personal, documentary style projects for small businesses, non-profits, and activism groups. This work can be found here:
Rates Info
Production rate vary wildly from project to project, so please get in touch for a no obligation free quote. The base day rate of a photographer/videographer is £440.00.
Equipment
Camera:
Sony A7iv
Gopro Hero 8
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90
Canon AE-1 (35mm)
Lenses:
Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Sony 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III
Canon 50mm f/1.8 FD
Helios 44-2 58mm f/2
Chinon 135mm f/2.8
Filters (82mm):
PolarPro PM ii VND 2-5 Stop
Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8
Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4
Tiffen Circular Polariser
Computing:
Macbook Pro 16" M2 12/19 core
RAID storage
Peripherals
Support:
DJI Ronin RSC2 Gimbal
E-Image GH06 Fluid Head
GA752 Video Tripod
Manfrotto Stills Tripod
Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG (Shotgun)
Rode Wireless Go 2
Rode Lavalier Go
Lighting:
Godox FV150 x 2
Neewer Bi Colour LED Panel 40W
Yongnuo YN-560 IV Speedlight x 2
Godox X2T Flash Trigger
Various stands + lighting control
Location &
Contact Info
Photographer's Qualifications
DIPHE in Architecture from Newcastle University
Registered UK Drone Operator
Full, Clean UK Driving License (with owned car)
TESTIMONIALS
"We have worked with Pete on several projects and always been happy with the video and still photography he has produced. He is easy to work with, keeps to the brief and produces high quality work. Highly recommended."
PETER GOLDSTEIN / LINGOO / FOUNDER
"Superb filming and editing quality, very professional, quick turnover time and makes you feel very comfortable infront of the camera, highly recommend!"
ADAM POWE / POWE COACHING / OWNER
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
We operate out of a shared creative space with access to two state of the art photography studios.
PLAN
Crafting an efficient production is all in the planning—many moving parts must be in sync. We begin with a no-obligation meeting with the client to outline the project's goals before coming back with a preliminary script and budget. Once the specifics are agreed upon, we organise the logistics.
SHOOT
With detailed call sheets in hand, it's time for our favourite part - the shoot! We like to use relatively small numbers of crew and talent to keep disruption to your business to a minimum and keep costs low. We think the number of freelancers on a given project should be as low as possible, but no lower.
EDIT
The scope of editing on any given project can vary widely depending on its nature, but whether you need motion graphics or retouching a photograph, we can make it happen. We use experienced post-production professionals from all over the world to keep costs to a minimum.
OUR PRODUCTION PROCESS
OUR FULL SERVICE PRODUCTION PROCESS
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Why should we choose you?You mean, aside from providing engaging, high quality video? We also pride ourselves on having as small and simple a set up as possible. The glitz and glamour of a large production team can be tempting, but it is often the case that a bloated crew wheeling crates of equipment into your place of business can be disruptive for customers and staff. Not to mention the fact that it all comes out of your pocket! We provide professional quality using 1-2 crew with compact, and quick to set up equipment. This means that it can not only be discreet, but packages start at just £450.00.
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How much does video production cost?When people look at video production, money is always on the mind. We like to keep things as simple as possible. After a brief consultation, we will provide an itemised list of deliverables and a contract with the total required payment for such a service. There are never any hidden costs, tripwires, or additional taxes to pay! The pricing is based on: - £450.00/day camera work - £400.00/day pre and post production
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Why should I hire a video professional?Video is the greatest story telling device that humans have access to. And your business should use it. - 92% of video marketers in 2023 say video gives them a good ROI (Wyzowl, 2023). - In 2022, 82% of global web traffic came from video streaming and downloads (Cisco, 2019). - 91% of consumers want to see more online video content from brands (Wyzowl, 2023).