Wildlife Cinematographer & Drone Pilot
I'm a wildlife camera operator (second camera and AC) and a commercial drone pilot (FAA and CAA-certified). I have experience working in remote locations, filming blue-chip natural history sequences for broadcast TV (BBC 1, National Geographic, Disney+). My previous experience working in a kit room gave me the skills and in-depth knowledge on cinema cameras and the latest technology used in wildlife documentaries, as well as the ability to quickly fix tech issues on location.
Previous Work (full CV on request)
* current showreel under NDA
PARENTHOOD - BBC 1 - Silverback Films - Second Camera and Drone Operator (2023)
Main drone operator using Mavic 3 Cine
Second camera on CN20 long lens and gimbal work
UNDERDOGS - National Geographic & Disney+ - In-house Camera Operator (2023)
Worked alongside experienced cinematographers and editorial team on a variety of shoots all over the world, for all episodes of the series.
Work involved being camera assistant, 2nd camera, drone operator, filming BTS, DIT on location, taking high quality stills and timelapses.
Experience with RED cameras (V- Raptor and Gemini), Phantom VEO, Sony Venice 2, FX6, long lens/CN20, remote cameras, probes & macro lenses, Inspire 2 drone, complex motion control rigs, cable dollies, gimbals (Ronin 4D, RS3) and jibs.
A REAL BUG'S LIFE - National Geographic & Disney+ - Camera Assistant & Drone Operator (2022)
Assisted cinematographer with RED Gemini, Laowa 24mm periprobe and scopes, Phantom VEO high speed camera and motion controlled rigs
Focus pulling and timelapse
Main drone operator using DJI Mavic 3 Cine.
Camera Technician - Esprit Films and Television (2021-2022)
Worked on kit development and preparation for major natural history series: Planet Earth 3, Frozen Planet 2, The Americas, Mammals, Prehistoric Planet, Incredible Animal Journeys, Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory and more.
Researched, produced, shot and edited an award-winning, self-funded documentary about Brazil's wetlands, the Pantanal.
Skills & Qualifications
CAA Drone Pilot (GVC and A2CofC) - UK
FAA part 107 Drone Pilot - USA
Long lens/CN20
RED cinema cameras (Gemini and V-Raptor)
Sony cinema cameras (Venice 2 and FX6)
Phantom VEO high speed camera
Macro using scopes/probe lenses
Focus pulling
Underwater housings (GATES and Nauticam)
DJI Drones - Inspire 2 and Mavic 3 Cine
Motion-controlled rigs
Operating cable dollies, jibs and gimbals
Remote cameras
Timelapse and stills photography
DIT: Silverstack, Shotput pro, Yoyota and Frame.io
Davinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro
Here are some of my favourite photos in the field!
