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Sumedh Balan

I have completed my BA (Hons) in Television Production from the University of Bedfordshire in Luton, United Kingdom. Before going to the UK, I did an internship for 9 months at India's leading television network (NDTV) and familiarised myself with several aspects of producing shows.

Besides Production, I am also interested in writing, editing, anchoring, graphics design, photography and camera. Most of these skills came handy during my latest production known as “Not So Serious?” a half hour comedy pilot. This was conceptualised and produced by me for the final semester project at the University of Bedfordshire UK.

I also got a grip on Digital Effects as part of my 1st semester, Advanced Production Skills module at the University of Bedfordshire.Programmes like Motion and Shake were made easy by my professor and after submitting my final assignment i was rewarded with two A Grades, the highest in the class.

During my first two years at Wigan & Leigh College, India. I understood and polished my fundamentals in all aspects of Media Production including writing, presenting, photography, lighting and camera. As part of my final assignment in my second year i wrote. anchrored and produced a pilot called Loading which deals with all aspects of Gaming.

All of my above mentioned works can be found by clicking on the Show-Reel tab.

I also possess computer skills in Graphics and Editing (Premiere Pro, Flash MX, Photoshop, Vegas & HTML) which have helped me in the presentation of my project work. 


 

Early Years 
Formative years were spent at Mirambika, a non formal school based in New Delhi that encouraged creativity and original thought. I loved writing stories and using the camera whenever I had the chance. Memorable stories penned by me are a series, written over a period of three years, about a little Chinese boy called Chang. I discovered my passion for the camera when I was twelve. Using my father’s camcorder, I had made a short “who dunnit” film. It was a one person show and I enjoyed the various caps I had to wear. After the scripting, came the acting... I had to do two different roles, each identifiable by different coloured jackets and voice modulation. To complete the picture, as though it was being aired on television, I even acted out a couple of ads. I have always had a sharp sense of humour, which finally bloomed in my latest work “Not so Serious”

 

Other interests

I am also a semi-professional gamer during my spare time, having competed at the highest levels of gaming in and outside India. This passion has also urged me to write several articles in an online gaming journal. The articles were generally about the games played, giving strategic tips to others for improving their moves. I have also been an ardent quizzer at school and have won several prizes in competitions. I love football and cricket and have participated in tournaments at school.

 

Social Work

Having grown up with my grandparents around, I have always cared for the old and the challenged and been involved with  two organizations, Carenidhi, and Helpage India. 
 
 
 

 
 
Contact Sumedh Balan

Mobile no.+919654033758 
 
EMAIL :
sumedhbalan@gmail.com

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Stills from Videos
 
Graphics made by Sumedh Balan. Please click on the showreel tab to view these videos.

Not So Serious? 

Zero 

XcD vs ReV

Photography 

These pictures were shot on a Nikon D-SLR Camera as part of my 2nd year photography module earning me a distinction.