HI, I'M NICO.
I'm a Berlin-based filmmaker and journalist, specialized in human interest stories, EU policy, social issues and current affairs.
Originally from northern Germany, I completed a professional program in mastering the craft of narrative editing for feature length documentary and TV productions, a master's degree in cultural studies and a rigorous two-year traineeship in multimedia journalism.
In my spare time I practice Jivamukti Yoga, cycle around Germans capital of Berlin and relive my teenage years with my longboard on Tempelhofer Feld.
MY APPROACH
PEOPLE – PLACE – PURPOSE – PLOT
All stories have four pillars: people who connect with the audience, places where the story unfolds, a purpose your film follows, and a plot structure that ignites engagement in your audience. With these pillars in mind I will break down the uncertain creative work into a proven process of simple decision making.
MY WORKFLOW
PRODUCING YOUR IDEA
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Keywording your vision, based on personal briefing
Breaking down your vision to four pillars: people, place, purpose, plot
Defining objectives and story grid
for creative decisions during production
Follow up to clarify and maybe revise details, budget, staff, then going into production
EDITING YOUR PROJECT
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Delivering selections of favorite shots and sound bites from interviews
Building narrative stringout based on defined objection and impact on audience
Creating sequential ideas and assemblies for story milestones and plot points
Rough Cut and Fine Cut in any file format or aspect ratio (e.g. for mobile devices)
MY TOOLS
FILM GEAR
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Canon & Sony
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Lenses: 50mm, 16-40mm, 24-104mm, 70-200mm
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Sound Devices MixPre-3
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Sennheiser mics
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Wireless Audio Kit
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Lighting skills & equipment
EDIT SUITE
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Narrative editing for short & feature length
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Final Cut Pro X
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Adobe Premiere
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Color correction
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Basic After Effects
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SRT workflow
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DCP output
More equipment and additional staff available upon request