James Alexander McCaughan

Self shooting director & editor James Alexander McCaughan Scroll down to see more

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Hillsborough Castle TV commercial 2021 - AV Browne

I was second camera, editor, colourist, early sound designer and delivered this tv ad to adstream.

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Mid & East Antrim Borough Council UTV Ulster Giants stings - AV Browne

I directed, shot (80%), edited and did sound foley these 4 stings for TV in summer 2020.

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Microsoft DreamSpace with St. Kevin’s Girls National School - McCann Dublin

I shot (most of) and edited this insightful piece on girls learning practical applications and job roles in STEM fields at a Dublin school.

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2020 showreel - Cinematography, editing and directing by James Alexander McCaughan. Based in Belfast & Dublin working worldwide. This reel features my highest profile or most cinematic work for clients such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, BBC etc.

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National Museums Northern Ireland - Roundup video

I shot and edited video content for all the NMNI sites this year for A V Browne: Ulster Museum, Ulster Folk Museum, Ulster American Folk park and the Ulster Transport Museum. These were alongside photography shoots with Chris Heaney (North Harbour)

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National Museums Northern Ireland - Ulster Folk Museum xmas

I directed, shot, edited, graded and added VFX to these lovely videos for the NMNI xmas activities via AV Browne and a photoshoot with Khara Pringle who lit the scenes.

https://youtu.be/KssE8ppwpIk

See the video for Ulster American Folk park above

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Offset 2019 

I shot, directed and edited this overview film plus social vox pops for Offset festival 2019 which partnered with our creatives in McCann Dublin through Bren Byrne. Additional camera thanks to Felipe Ferreira. 

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La Vida 120 Santa Rita - #TrulySharing Pre-event video

120 Santa Rita Wines | McCann Dublin

I shot, edited and did a little directing for this video to promote a foodie event to be ran by 120 Santa Rita wines at the end of Nov. in Dublin. Aoife Flynn art directed and storyboarded along with the ever amazing McCann Dublin team.

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National Museums NI - Hallowe’en activities

I shot and edited 2 short videos to promote spooky events at the Ulster Folk Museum for AV Browne advertising.

https://youtu.be/44rmJqx1iLk - 2nd video

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Platinum Expo - Company reel I directed, shot and edited this sizzle reel showcasing their ability to take client ideas, conceptualise and develop them in-house through a variety of craft. I worked alongside Shane Carmichael at AV Browne directly with the client to bring her vision to life. http://www.platinumexpo.com/

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Mid & East Antrim Borough Council - ‘Shaped by Sea and Stone’ immersive Bus stop - AV Browne

A fast turnaround shoot and edit I directed for our awesome Mid & East Antrim Borough Council work. Right in the the heart of the city in Belfast's Great Victoria Street, we created a special Adshel which immerses commuters in the sights and sounds of a place Shaped by Sea & Stone. shapedbyseaandstone.com

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Cheerios - Right On Tracks - Making Of

Nexus Studios - 72andSunny

I shot GV and interviews behind the scenes for these 5 commercials directed by Johnny Kelly featuring design by Nous Vous and puppetry by Andy Gent of Arch Model Studios (AMS).

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Belfast One Big sleigh giveaway x 4 videos

My first project at AV Browne. Myself and Copywriter Kate O’Neill wrote 4 scripts for 4 weeks of content to support the Cool FM and Belfast One Big Sleigh Giveaway for Christmas 2018. I then directed, shot and edited each video in 1 day. I added VFX snow with Particular for After Effects.

The videos had to promote shopping in Belfast, attracting more people into the city despite the Primark building fire cordon. As well as that, each store the elves visited played a part in the prizes being given away each week worth up to £1000.

Watch the other 3 videos here:

https://youtu.be/YWxpi_rnu54

https://youtu.be/Rv846SPJZhk

https://youtu.be/H4Wlqg44uWQ

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Missouri Lottery - 2x spots

Dir. by Johnny Kelly

Managed edit and delivery at Nexus Studios for 2 commercials for Missouri lottery in the US

spot 2: https://vimeo.com/293095861

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Hometree - Bath Time with the Field Family

Dir. by Jack Cunningham

Managed the edit and delivery at Nexus Studios.

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Face Pinball app trailer

Nexus Studios  -  Nexus Interactive Arts

I directed, shot and edited this fast turnaround promo piece for a hilarious iPhone X game made by Nexus.

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Google - World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland 2018 2min Making Of

Dir. by Sam Southward and NIA (Nexus Studios)

I travelled to Davos for the WEF to shoot this promotional piece with real passers by in an insane turnaround schedule, harsh weather conditions, high  security and congestion. World leaders gathered in Davos for the WEF, so Google asked Nexus to build this interactive shop front to be shipped all the way from Croydon.

I shot 3 interviews and extra footage with other DoPs. Scripting and additional editing from Dave Slade.