Lighting Camera Operator
Long Lens / Gimbal / Drone
Fresh off a Junior Camera Operator role at the BBC Natural History Unit for a Landmark BBC One wildlife series, I’m now stepping back into the freelance world.
I cut my teeth by self-shooting and editing a variety of short form content for NGOs and Universities in-between second shooting and camera assisting for broadcast. I now specialise in Blue Chip long lens, gimbal and drone work, and am comfortable operating for sync.
By bringing together 5 years of professional photography and filmmaking experience with degrees in zoology and science communication, I combine a high level of technical competency with an understanding of how to convey story and emotion through cinematography.
A more comprehensive overview of my experience is available on my CV.
I’m always happy to chat over the phone/email, but much prefer to catch up in person if we both have the time!
Tech
RED, ARRI, Sony, Canon, Panasonic
10-15 hours GSS
Ronin operator
Motion-controlled rigs for timelapse and live flying (Triffid development/Dragonframe).
Cognisys camera traps and other remote camera systems
Drone
CAA qualified
500+ commercial hours
Inspire 2/Mavic systems
Field
Comfortable working with megafauna and predators on foot
Experienced in a wide range of extreme environments: altitude (5,000m+), jungle (SE Asia/Cen. Africa), to extreme cold (-40)
Proven experience being comfortable and calm in high stress environments and situations.
Qualifications
HEFAT/FARL with in field experience
GSS Training (Films@59)
IRATA LvL 1
BSc (Hons) Zoology
MSc Science Comm