Lessons from K 2013: My First Major International Production

Lessons from K 2013: My First Major International Production

In 2013, I traveled to Düsseldorf, Germany to shoot and edit videos on-location at K, the world’s number one trade fair for plastics. It was my first major international production, complete with tight deadlines, high expectations, and a completely new environment.

Working alongside some of the best producers, directors, and tech crew I’ve ever known, I learned lessons that still shape my work today:

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Precision Under Pressure

Every shot mattered, teaching me to anticipate issues and plan thoroughly.

Adaptability

Navigating new gear, workflows, and cultures prepared me to lead diverse teams with clarity.

High-Standard Collaboration

Seeing excellence in action showed me the value of combining technical skill with storytelling and teamwork.

That trip cemented my love for video production and reminded me that growth comes from challenging yourself and learning from the best. It also gave me a taste for leading cross-disciplinary teams, balancing storytelling with technical execution, and keeping projects on track from start to finish.

Today, I bring those lessons to every creative project I produce. I’m exploring full-time opportunities where I can contribute my experience, technical skill, and leadership.

Let’s connect if you’re building something creative, collaborative, and ambitious!

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Nic White