Video Production Specialist, Producer, Consultant and Media Trainer
Dean Arnett is a media production consultant specialising in the integration of AI tools and systems for news and media producers. An internationally award-winning former BBC documentary producer, Dean brings over 30 years of industry experience to his work.
He continues to create films for major global broadcasters, including the BBC, Discovery, Al Jazeera, Alaraby, Amazon Prime, and others. Alongside his filmmaking, Dean now helps clients optimize their production workflows by leveraging new technologies, innovative processes, and AI-driven systems.
Dean Arnett is a media production consultant specialising in the integration of AI tools and systems for news and media producers. An internationally award-winning former BBC documentary producer, Dean brings over 30 years of industry experience to his work.
Dean Arnett has shot, edited and produced award winning documentaries all over the world, for broadcasters all over the world.
Corporate Producer
Dean Arnett has designed narratives and campaigns, produced, shot and edited corporate video for some of the biggest brands on the planet.
Media Consultant
Dean Arnett provides studio design, live-streaming and video production workflow consultancy support.
Media Trainer
As a former BBC Trainer, Dean Arnett continues to deliver broadcast standard media training for organisations around the world.
Consultant, Media Trainer & Public Speaker
Dean Arnett provides expert consultancy in integrating AI tools and systems into news and media production workflows. He also specialises in designing and building video studios, catering to a wide range of needs—from small home studios to large corporate media facilities and full-scale, multi-camera broadcast studios.
In addition, Dean delivers broadcast-standard media training courses to clients worldwide. His regular offerings include TV Studio Design, Build & Production, AI in Video Production, Documentary Development & Production, Live-Streaming, Webcasting & Visual Radio, Video Storytelling, FCP X Editing, Adobe Premiere Editing, Smartphone Filming & Editing, Camera Training, and more.
With a deep passion for video storytelling and audience engagement, Dean mentors broadcasters, corporate creators, and online video producers, teaching them how to use narrative structure to drive audience reach, engagement, retention, and growth. These storytelling techniques are central to all his filmmaking and training endeavours.
Dean’s love for filmmaking began at the age of 8, when he spent months creating stop-motion animations with an old Super 8 camera. He later progressed to 16mm animation and live-action/animation films, some of which gained notable recognition. This lifelong passion for storytelling, combined with his commitment to high production values, continues to shape his independent and freelance work today.
Dean Arnett has shot, edited and produced award winning documentaries all over the world, for broadcasters all over the world.
Corporates
Dean Arnett has designed narratives and campaigns, produced, shot and edited corporate video for some of the biggest brands on the planet.
Training
As an ex BBC Trainer, Dean Arnett continues to deliver award winning media training for broadcasters and organisations around the world.
Public speaking
Dean Arnett is a passionate and experienced speaker who delivers an insightful presentations on AI, broadcast workflow, documentary production and engaging audiences using video.
What can I help you with?
With nearly 30 years of experience producing documentaries and long-form films, London-based Dean Arnett has established himself as a versatile and skilled media professional. As a self-shoot producer, he uses his Canon C300 Mk2, complete with a full lighting, lens, and sound kit, and frequently works as a sole camera operator across the UK when required.
Dean’s expertise extends to video editing, having worked with formats ranging from Super 8mm and 16mm film to 1-inch tape, DigiBeta, AVID, Final Cut, and Premiere Pro. He is available as a freelance video editor or edit producer, delivering polished and impactful content.
In addition to production work, Dean has extensive experience as a Creative Director, freelancing with leading London agencies and designing video campaigns for top brands such as WHO, NHS, Dropbox, ServiceNow, Oracle, Microsoft, Casio, Orange, and many more.
Dean has also designed and delivered award-winning media training courses to clients worldwide. His training portfolio includes high-profile organizations such as Facebook, BBC, ITV, MediaCorp, Press Association, STV, Frontline Club, Al Jazeera, Thomson, Archant, the Financial Times, and many others.
With over 20 years of experience at the BBC as a Cameraman, Picture Editor, Producer/Director, and Media Trainer, Dean Arnett brings extensive expertise to every stage of TV production. Whether delivering projects or providing training, he is uniquely qualified to guide and support professionals in all aspects of the industry.
Pre-Production
Starting with designing narratives, treatments and discovering the most engaging story for the target audience for both documentaries and corporate video.
Filming
Years of experience of directing, lighting and shooting high end film. I have all my own kit, including high end cameras, lighting kit and motion rig.
Editing
Award winning editing and 3D animation, all conducted on three high end render machines and edit suites able to deliver a variety of professional CODECs.
Delivery
Re-versioning for larger strategic campaigns on different platforms and social media is absoluely vital these days. Dean Arnett can not only advise and produce re-versioned content to serve campaigns, but also delivers training on the subject.
See for yourself
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