
Wildlife AC/Focus Puller and Operator, experienced in both studio and remote international filming locations. Specialising in macro, high speed, motion control and lighting. Having spent most of my 10+ year career embeded within Plimsoll Productions as an in house camera technician and operator, I have an extensive knowledge of the technical aspect of wildlife filmaking allowing me to troubleshoot technical issues, make quick decisions on location and work with specialist kit to build bespoke solutions in order to capture behavioural sequences. It's also allowed me to work closely with Producers and Directors giving me a clearer editorial understanding and making me always consider, how movement, composition, lighting and lensing can help push the narrative and enhance character development.
Competent across the genre in a wide range of disciplines including long lens, timelapse, drone, jib and gimbal work.
INFO & KIT
Visas/Certificates
US I-Visa
UK full Driving License (Business Insurance)
FAA Part 107 US Drone Certified
CAA GVC and A2 CofC UK Drone Certified
Lazarus Remote First Aid Trained
First Option Risk Management of Productions Certified
Over 7 years of experience on international shoots from the arctic to tropical rainforests
Extensive experience with Phantom High Speed cameras inc Flex, Onyx and VEO
Unreal Engine foundation course completed
Kit and Vehicle
Wireless Follow Focus System - 4 motors, Start/stop for RED DSMC 2, RED DSMC 3, Raptor/Komodo, Sony Venice 1/2, Arri 35, Arri LF
Backup up lightweight follow focus system for gimbals and camera control
Ultra bright 7” monitor with wireless camera control for RED DSMC3 cameras inc Raptor, Komodo
Ipad Pro 12” for camera control, gimbal setup, wireless lighting control, shot logging, director VF, sun tracking/shot planning
Lighting gels/diff
Camera consumables
Clapper board/mini Macbeth chart
Various studio grip/mounting/support
AC tool kit
7 Seater combi van (Crew/Kit transport)