There's just "something" about seeing things from the air that you don't get from the ground. Aerial shots can introduce excitment and pace or a calm serenity.
It's more than just the big machines; it's the engineers who design the systems that enable society. Life without transport or water or sewerage? I don't think so...
You only need to speak to someone to get new insights which increase the value and relevance of what you are trying to say.
"Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity. To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment. Would you capture it or just let it slip?" ~ Eminem.
Have worked with film and video from pre digital days. Embraced small format HD cameras as soon as available (2006) and have used most types.
Started my career in radio, developing through dubbing to location recording and then camera. So, sound is my background; it's important.
The skill's in the thumbs... and also in the index fingers if flying "one person" operation; maybe with a lighter drone in "tight" situations. Full PfCO and insurance.
Skilled in Adobe products; chiefly Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator - can get by with simple After Effects.
For "feet on the ground" shooting
Canon XF305 (can field 3)
Canon wide angle
Sennheiser G2 radio mic with MKE2 Gold heads (2 of)
Sennheiser 416 mic
Sennheiser wind jammer
Sennheiser SKP500 plug on Tx with phantom
Vinten Vision 3 + tripod
Vinten Vision 100 + tripod
Foldable jib
Lilliput HD field monitor
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Can also crew up and field
Up to 4 camera set up with ATEM vision mixer, recording to disc or feeding satellite uplink or 4G / wired broadband
For aerial filming
DJI Inspire Pro drone with additional FPV camera mod
Dual controls for split filming
Zenmuse X5 camera M4/3 sensor (4k video 16MP stills)
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12mm prime
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm prime
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14mm – 42mm zoom
Various filters
HD client monitor
DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone with 5 way ACAS
DJI Camera 1 inch sensor (4k video 20MP stills)
DJI (Panasonic) 15mm fixed prime
Various filters
2015 / 17
Social Media
Sponsor, Ad Hominem for Scottish Government.
Role; Lead camera (of 4) / PD / editor.
Documented “Wellness Enhancement Learning”. producing twenty two hours of lifestyle intervention material to combat modern epidemics - diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, chronic fatigue.
Social Media
Sponsor, Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Scottish Government).
Role; Writer / shooting PD (lead of 5) / editor.
Document “Learning Sessions” Five and Six – large scale (4k people) HIS events promulgating best practice in healthcare, social care and third sector integration. Producing 12 hours of documentaries in various formats and lengths.
Social Media
Sponsor, Health and Social Care Alliance for Scottish Government.
Role; Shooting PD / editor
Series of five films communicating Scottish Government GIRFEC programme to the deaf community. All acting parts were performed by deaf young adults.
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, Health and Social Care Alliance for Scottish Government.
Role; Shooting PD / editor.
Series of 5 films documenting “House of Care” pilot scheme for evaluation and promulgation.
1986 / 87
Channel 4 series “Down the Line”.
Role; Shooting PD
Short form docs packages
Non broadcast
Role; PD
High end corporates.
1989 / 92
Sky, TVam.
Role; Camera / Sound
News packages
Channel 4 Documentary “Cost of a Ship”.
Role; Production / Sound
1992 / 94
STV series “Box 2000” .
Role; Shooting PD
STV series “Reid about Scots” .
Role; Production / Sound
Research & development
Displaying and integrating video and media streams on PC
1995 / 97
Implemented interactive media integration inc video on PC for high end corporate clients
Developed web implementation of interactive video / media integration
1997 / 01
NTL Cable (many) commercials,
Role; PD
High end corporates / interactive packages / web sites. Role; Shooting PD
2001 / 06
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, Turning Point Scotland
Role; Shooting PD;
Worked with disenfranchised groups to help them speak to power influencing and informing the design of services.
• People being moved from institutions to community care
• People with learning disabilities
• People with addictions
The objective with these groups was to help them
Non Broadcast
Turning Point Scotland (for SG.) ongoing series "218"
Role; Shooting PD
Documented alternative to custody project for women – long term commitment producing briefing material for judicial and penal system.
2006 / 08
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, IIHD programme Psychosocial Interventions
Role; Shooting PD / editor
Documented local psychosocial interventions during Sri Lankan civil war. with IDP in camps in conflict zones.
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, IIHD programme Health Interventions Malawi
Role; Shooting PD / editor.
Documented local efforts to tackle the effects of AIDS. and to develop maternal health services,
2007 / 10
Non Broadcast
Sponsor National Air Traffic Services (for ICAO)
Role; Writer / Shooting PD / editor
Document Transatlantic Incident Analysis
Software
Sponsor National Air Traffic Services (for ICAO)
Role; Writer / Software developer / Programmer.
DataComms Simulator for transatlantic routes
Non Broadcast
Sponsor GMJV for Scottish Water
Role; Writer / Shooting PD / editor
Documented redevelopment of Loch Turret Water Scheme including hydro- electric installation. .
2010 / 12
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, Scottish Water Solutions.
Role; Writer / Shooting PD / editor
Document the building and engineering of Holy Loch / Dunoon sewage treatment system.
Non Broadcast
Sponsor NHSGGC
Role; Writer / shooting PD / editor
Public information films on introduction of Minor Injuries Units
2013 / 14
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, Scottish Water Solutions. 2
Role; Writer / Shooting PD / editor
Document the re-development of Stranraer / Loch Ryan sewage treatment system.
Social Media
Sponsor NHSGGC.
Role: Writer / PD / editor
Gold Award winning Cervical Screening campaign – 6 short “funnies” targeted at "at risk" young women.
Non Broadcast
Sponsor, NHS
Role: Co-writer/ shooting PD / editor
Developed Patient Stories library – series of long form discovery interviews.
Social Media
Sponsor Inverclyde Council for Scottish Government.
Writer / shooting PD / editor
Award Shortlisted. Adult Protection – series of 6 shorts based on gathered stories dramatising aspects of adult vulnerability and exploitation.