Sally O'Kelly
Editor & Colourist
London-based Editor and Colourist
specialising in short films and wedding videos
Hello & Welcome!
Drawing from an extensive background in broadcast television, I’m here to help with every editing need you may have. Whether that’s turning rushes and a script into an unforgettable short film destined for the festival circuit or transforming cherished moments on a wedding day into a timeless keepsake to be watched for the years to come.
I blend together my technical understanding, which I've built through years of study and industry experience, with my creative flair and put storytelling at the front of every single film I edit.
I have been so lucky to collaborate with exceptional filmmakers so far in my career and I can't wait to work with more. So if you're on the lookout for an editor or a colourist, don't hesitate to drop me a message and we can get the creative process started!
Services
I offer a variety of services, either as a complete package or as individual services when you just need a little assistance along the way. If what you want is not on the list, feel free to get in touch as I’m open to new challenges!
Footage Culling
Handling a substantial volume of footage can be a daunting task, especially if you’re already up against it. No worries—I've got your back! I'll tackle the first hurdle for you by sifting through your footage and putting together the best selects sequences of all the highlights. This means that when you come to the edit you’ve already saved yourself a lot of time. Don’t worry though, my footage culling service is completely non-destructive so you won’t lose any footage along the way.
Video Editing
As a trained editor, my mission is to elevate your raw footage into something extraordinary. Emotive storytelling is at the heart of everything I do and whether it’s crafting a concise 30-second teaser for TikTok or a comprehensive half-hour feature, rest assured, I’ll make sure the story encapsulates everything you want to say in the most interesting and clear way. I’m happy to work to a brief if you already have ideas in mind, or I can take charge if you need some fresh eyes over your footage. The extent of the collaboration process is completely up to you.
Colour Grading
If I had to pick, grading would be my favorite part of the post-production process. I previously worked as a colourist assistant, learning from talented colourists who had been in the industry for years so I know all of the tricks of the trade! I’m happy to match your visual style or you can send me some inspiration and we can explore some new looks together. I offer a colour grade by default to every edit but I also offer my services as a colourist if you already have a picture and audio edit in place. Even better, if you’re in pre-production the earlier I’m involved the better so we can start exploring looks on test footage.
Audio Mixing
Good audio design will elevate your video to new heights and I’ll meticulously tweak each shot to make sure the audio is properly mixed for seamless playback. Not only will I make sure that everything existing is already sounding great but I’ll source external sound effects when needed to make sure your final film sounds the best it can.
Finishing
Once we’re happy with the final picture lock, it’ll be time to move onto the finishing. For this, I’ll improve stabilisation, add transitions, tweak resizes and remove any nasty artifacts from camera flashes. If you have any titles and GFX, it’ll be now that I slot them into place, or alternatively, we can create some motion effects to really jazz up the final piece.