Bio

A British DOP/Lighting Cameraman resident in Japan with twenty years experience of filming wildlife and adventure/expedition documentary as well as all genres of the moving image for
film and television. Based in Japan but can also base in Thailand.
 
Has own equipment including Red/Sony Cinema Cameras, Cine Zooms and Prime Lenses including Canon CN20, Movi and DJI Gimbals, Cranes, Lighting, Drones and 4wd Vehicle Filming MPV in Japan.
 
Career started as a teenager when was gifted a super 8mm movie camera and made some extremely low budget films such as ‘Attack of the 50ft Sausage Dog’ and ‘The Tetbury Hedgetrimmer Masacre’. After a spell at art college in England and three years travelling Australasia and the Far East started work at Partridge Films in Bristol England where during five years was able to work as the staff cameraman/editor and assistant producer and helped to make a number of wildlife films. Went freelance in 2001 and since then has filmed around the world with credits on a diverse range of award winning films from long lens blue chip landmarks to run and gun children's series Deadly 60 and Expedition Films.
 
When not working I spend my time at home in Japan. I have a love of the outdoors and the ocean and like to enjoy the odd wave when time permits and am a cycling addict. I am also interested in the arts and relax by painting and sketching when I have the time. I am a keen food enthusiast and enjoy cooking at home and on location whenever possible!


Skills and Qualifications

CAA Drone Permission License with Worldwide Drone Insurance
Commercial Drone Permissions for Japan
CAAT (Civil Aviation of Thailand) Drone Permission for Commercial Filming
IRATA Rope Access (Level 1)Multiple Experience Filming at Height on ropes
White Water Rescue Technician
Various First Aid Courses
ND Survival in Hostile Environments
ND Fine Art 
HND Film and Video

Career
2001-Present     Freelance Director of Photography and Lighting Cameraman
1997-2001          Partridge Films, Staff Cameraman, Camera Assistant, Editor and Assistant Producer
1994-1997          Travelled the world working in various trades including welding, mining, chefs assistant, building and general trades assistant work.

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