August 2010 - Present
The Last Word TV - Camera Operator - Camera Assistant - Kit Room Manager
My role here has developed hugely, but has ended up with me in charge of all company owned equipment, keeping everything ready for shoots. And becoming one of the in house camera operators, and assistants for various shoots ranging from broadcast, corporate, music, commercial, and events. Data wrangling is another key role for me here for all of our productions.
Highlights:
Between the Waves and the Sky - Qatar - National Geographic Documentary AC/Camera Operator - DOP, Simon Niblett - Continuing through till end 2012
Till Death do us Decorate - Channel 4 Pilot
Camera Operator - 1st Camera Op, Sean McGuiness - February 2012
London Irish Rugby Club TV - Online/Stadium Playback
Camera Operator/Sound/Lighting - September 2010 - May 2012
8 Rocks (Celebrity charity auction) - Charity Video
Hosted by Lawrence Dallaglio- Camera Operator/Assistant - November 2011
Some corporate clients have included:
Specsavers, Cable & Wireless, London Launch Live, Fisher Productions, Mustard Catering, Masterpiece, Beluga Vodka.
November 09 - August 2010:
Onsight ( Axis Films ) - Trainee Camera Technician / Driver
This was an excellent learning and training opportunity. Giving me a huge insight into the broadcast industry and into the capabilities and uses of a huge array of broadcast and film equipment. I gained a useful understanding for new technology within HD and especially 3D television, with experiences setting up 3D rigs with various cameras from SI - 2Ks to the more complicated RED camera rigs, and the ARRI Alexa.
October 2008 - June 2009:
Blaze TV - Director/Producer - Camera Operator
Within a team of 4, I ran an online TV channel for the Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey team who play within the Elite League, the top league of English ice hockey. We filmed with a minimum of 2 cameras per home game and edited together the footage, putting highlights on the channel before 7am the next morning. We produced a range of DVDs for the ice hockey club to sell in store. With over 1,000 views each week, and a total over 100,000, the channel put me through all production areas, such as, sound, producing, directing, editing, but most importantly camera operating.
October 2008 - March 2009:
CUTV (Coventry University TV) - Main Camera Operator - Head of Sport
A new society formed for students with media interests. As part of a small team of third years, we ran the online University channel. Directing and producing shoots for University promotional work and student interests. Covering topics from food, music, to politics, but as head of Sport productions my main area of concern was covering the Universities sporting events.
23rd October 2007 - June 2008:
Coventry City Football - Camera Operator / Gallery Assistant
My main role here was as a camera operator, part of the crew filming home matches for the club, which streamed live to a large stadium screen. I was also managing replays, preparing adverts and Vision Mixing. This was a live environment where being able to handle the pressures of a live event was vital for a smooth operation and getting praise from the fans and club.
14th - 25th April 2008:
GMTV / Entertainment Today - Researcher - Studio Experience
I shadowed different members of the studio and gallery staff including the Director. Giving me a clear understanding of the running of live studio TV.
I also assisted on many out of studio VT shoots, such as interviews with celebrities, which was great opportunity to work closely with presenters and camera operators.
20 September 2009:
NHS AMG Conference Loughborough/Live webcast - Camera Operator
I worked as camera operator but also helped set up equipment fro the web stream. It required good awareness, composition skills and initiative to an unscripted and undirected event. The webcast was successful and I received very positive feedback on my performance.
23 May 2008 :
Manchester Body Works/Live webcast - Camera Operator
One of two covering a science conference for a live web stream to other scientific establishments. This was a live event with members of the public, scientific academics debating over the controversial anatomist.
Required me to be confident with my decisions to capture audience reactions.
4th - 14th April 2008:
Pinewood Studios :WOLF MAN - Location Assistant/Marshall
Helping with the logistics of the film set, e.g, making sure the 'A' listed location was protected and giving clear instructions to cast and crew.
Again following instructions and showing intuition helped.
These were cold night shoots so helping other departments where necessary and regular rounds of tea, coffee or hot chocolate kept moral high.
16th April - 20th April 2007:
"Miss Pettigrew Lives for a day" by Phenomenon Pictures: Runner
I worked alongside the Location Manager and Assistants preparing sets.
Used my local knowledge of the area to find equipment and resources.
I assisted other members of the production as needed.
Used my organisational and logistical skills to keep track of spending and deliver important messages and instructions.
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