Work experience

Current:  Freelance Lighting Cameraman / DOP

Having worked in TV and film for the past 20 years for various facility companies and networks (both internationally and in New Zealand), my experience spans many genres of programming.

From drama, comedy, documentaries, commercials, outside broadcasts, live music and theatre and corporate programming, my lighting, shooting and directing skills have ensured a reliable, creative and professional service.

I have worked with all formats including HD, Varicam, Digibeta, XD, DVCam, EX1 and EX3 and the 4K red camera. I have a wealth of experience in Tripod and Handheld Operating as well as Studio Pedestal operation and some crane work.

Previous Employer:

Rocket Crew

Eden Terrace

Auckland

Tel: 09 373 4330

Position: Senior Lighting Cameraman - Auckland

September 2005 – August 2009

As Rocket Auckland’s Lighting Cameraman, I worked closely with producers and directors to ensure the best results for every job. I supervised staff and freelance sound and camera assistants while on shoots. Projects included high-rating TV shows such as ‘Location, Location, Location’ for Ninox and ‘Frontseat’ for Gibson group as well as numerous commercials and corporate videos for clients such as Ogilvy, Westpac, Telecom, ANZ, ACC, SPARC and more.

Recent NZ projects include:

Wanted Down Under 4 & 5 - relocation reality/documentary series for BBC1 10 episodes shot in Auckland and Christchurch.

Shop Smarter – Series of 1 minute commercials for Foodtown with Richard Till

Skyrunners BTS – Behind the scenes features for Disney USA

Location, Location, Location – for Ninox

Front seat – Location Arts features for Gibson Group

The Zoo – Greenstone

Aftershock -  "Will you survive?" - Gibson Group

UK-based projects include:

‘The Bill’- Camera Operator on this single camera, primetime police drama for ITV. Shot in the studio and on location around London

‘A Face at the Window’ – Camera Operator on single camera children’s Drama for CBBC shot on location around London (Directed by Graham Harper)

‘Microsoap Series 1 + 2’-   2^nd camera operator on this BAFTA winning children’s drama shot at Twickenham film studios over four months

'Bad Penny' - Camera Operator on single camera children's comedy series for CBBC, 6 week shoot at Elstree

‘Oscar Charlie’ – children’s drama for CBBC

‘Breezeblock’ - Comedy drama for BBC, shot in Newcastle

‘Bedtime’- Popular drama for Hatrick productions shot at Ealing studios

‘Nick on the Road’ - Live outside broadcasts for Nickelodeon

‘All About Me’ – Sitcom for Celador starring Jasper Carrot

‘Mexico’ Travel features shot in Cancun for TV Travel shop

'Off the Hook' game show with live music performances, MTV studio 

 ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ – special edition shot in India

‘Red Dwarf Series 7 + 8’ – Multi Camera Operator on the last series of the sci-fi comedy, recorded at Shepperton studios.

‘CBBC.’  - Live links and sketches for children’s television.

‘Discovery Today’ – Studio based links and discussion programme for the discovery channel.

‘Brainteaser’ – Live daily quiz show for Endemol/Channel 5.

‘Backchat’ – Audience feedback show for Sky.

 Numerous other productions ‘Teletubbies’, ‘Fimbles’, ‘That’s Esther’,  ‘Disney kids awards’‘Horse of the Year etc.

Summary

Particular strengths include a keen and creative eye, strong lighting skills that can transform the most mundane location into something very special, invaluable experience (both in NZ and internationally), a great understanding and empathy of the production process, able to work fast with a calm head and a sense of humour.