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    I have been working as a DoP / Lighting Cameraman for over 17 years, initially working with BSKYB on international news & features.  Working around the world often in difficult circumstances, taught me how to work quickly and efficiently, making the most of each location.  My interest in lighting and the wider creative possibilities of TV generally led to my going freelance in 1995.

    Since 1995 I have been working in the fields of Documentary, Drama, Promo's, Factual, Lifestyle, Art & Entertinment, Reconstruction, Commercials and Corpoarte production.

    I set up Bluefin TV in 1998 to supply the best in broadcast camera equipment and crewing.  We supply a full range of camera, sound and lighting equipment and can supply all camera formats, including, RED, DSLR, HDCam, XDCam Digibeta, DVCam & HDV (Z1 / Z7).  We supply a full range of sound & lighting equipment and 35mm + S16mm film packages. 

    Our crews are amongst the best in the industry and are all highly experienced in their respective fields. 

    In addition to regular filming we offer specialist filming operators in the fields of: Underwater, Aerial, SkiCam, Vehicle, Altitude, Covert and Mini-Cams

    Our clients include all thr major broadcasters, independent production companies and PR / Digital Agencies. 

    We are BBC 'Approved Suppliers' and work regularly with BBC London, Manchester, Bristol and BBC Scotland.

    We work with many clients from abroad too, notably the US, Canada & Australia, often acting as their London base for the duration of the filming.

    Our post-production facilities include Apple Final Cut Pro edit suites and portable FCP laptop systems.  Our established freelance editors all come from a broadcast background.

    Please see our website for additional information on all the services we offer.  www.bluefintv.com

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    Credits

    • Blue
    • Pink
    • Green
    Piers Morgan's Dark Side of Fame - Crackit Productions , United Kingdom
    2008 - Director of Photography
    Piers Morgan interviewing celebs on the highs & lows of their lives: Included; Tracey Emin, Naomi Cambell, Jim Davidson, Jade Goody, Jason Donovan, Donny Osmond.

    BBC HardTalk - BBC London , Unspecified
    2009 - Director of Photography
    I have been working with BBC Hardtalk for over 10 years, covering their location interviews. We have worked in India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Russia and all over Europe. Covering well over 150 interviews: Recent interviewees include; Desmond Tutu, David Milliband, Mayor Bloomberg, Gene Wilder, Anish Kapoor & Sting.

    The Big Art Project - Carbon Media , United Kingdom
    2008 - Director of Photography
    How art can change lives and perceptions of places. Hinged around a competition to install public art in various towns around the UK.

    Ross Kemp on Gangs - IWC Media , United Kingdom
    2008 - Director of Photography
    Ross Kemp investigating the different crime gangs of London. Turkish heroin gangs, people smuggling, Prostitution rackets, Brixton 'postcode'gangs.

    The Designed World - BBC Scotland , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director of Photography
    A series of short films looking at different aspects of the modern world. High-speed travel, Flood defences & Anti-Crime design.

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    Employment History

    WSTV Productions 1987-1989
    BSKYB International 1989-1995
    Freelance 1995-1998
    Set up Bluefin TV Ltd 1998 - Present


    As DoP / Lighting Cameraman I have worked on numerous broadcast and corporate productions, including:
    Ross Kemp on Gangs, BBC Hardtalk, The South Bank Show, Culture Show, Newsnight, Panorama, Inside Out, The Politics Show, Drama Reconstruction.
    See website for full credits.  www.bluefintv.com
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    Education

    MA International course in European Integration
    BA (Hons) Social Sciences
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    Industry Qualifications

    National Film School (NFS)
    Advanced Lighting
    16mm Film
    Steadicam course
    BBC Health & safety Trainer
    Granada Health & safety
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    Technical Equipment

    Working with Bluefin TV, we can supply all formats, including, HDCam, Digibeta, DVCam, Sony Z1 and Film packages.
    Plus, full range of sound equipment and lighting, including: Kinoflo and Dedo kits + Arri HMI's
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    Affiliations

    BECTU, GTC, PACT, NPA
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    Referees

    Freddie Rostand
    BBC Factual & Documentary
    07711-109782

    Tim Usbourne (Director) 07966-381817
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    Industry Awards

    BAFTA: Ross Kemp on Gangs series
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    Skills

    Specialist filming skills include:
    Underwater (HSE Certified)
    Aerial
    SkiCam
    Vehicle filming - cars, motorcycle, boats etc)
    Altitude
    Covert
    Mini-Cams
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Commercials, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Film, 
    • Mobile Content, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Arts, 
    • Business, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Cookery, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Daytime, 
    • DIY, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Docusoap, 
    • Drama Reconstruction, 
    • Drama: Feature Film, 
    • Dramatised Documentary, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Environment, 
    • Events, 
    • Food, 
    • Health, 
    • Historical Documentary, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Leisure, 
    • Live Multi-cam OB, 
    • Live TV, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • Natural History, 
    • New Media, 
    • News, 
    • Outside Broadcast, 
    • Property, 
    • Reality TV, 
    • Science, 
    • Sport, 
    • Style, 
    • Travel

    Specialisms

    • Advertising, 
    • Architecture, 
    • Arts, 
    • Aviation, 
    • Business, 
    • Cars, 
    • Cinema/Film, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Community, 
    • Consumer Affairs, 
    • Cookery, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Diving, 
    • Environment, 
    • Health, 
    • History, 
    • Interior Design, 
    • Internet, 
    • Motorbikes, 
    • Music, 
    • New Media, 
    • Photography, 
    • Popular Culture, 
    • Science, 
    • South Africa, 
    • Sport, 
    • Tourism, 
    • Transport, 
    • Travel, 
    • USA, 
    • Wildlife

    Permits

    • Australia, 
    • Canada, 
    • EU, 
    • New Zealand, 
    • Russia, 
    • South African, 
    • USA

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG), 
    • DaySkipper/Yachtmaster, 
    • ING Powerboat, 
    • Motorcycle, 
    • PADI Diving licence, 
    • Tracked vehicle
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