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Anouska Freedman

Exmouth,WA

Summary

Experienced underwater cinematographer and photographer with a background in creative production, camera work and television presenting. A huge passion for protecting wildlife and our oceans with strengths in ocean related shoots, logistics and filming and utilizing freediving in the underwater filming realm. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Underwater Camera Operator and on Screen Talent

Disney Plus, Shipwreck Hunters Australia
03.2021 - Current
  • Underwater camera operations
  • On screen presenting
  • Safety diver
  • Producer
  • Drone, ROV, sidescan, magnetometer operator and assistant

Videographer

Scenic Expeditions
11.2023 - Current

- Expedition video and photos featuring landscapes, wildlife and experiences on tour with Scenic Expeditions.

- Gimbal, drone long lens

- Script writing and interviews

- Antarctic/polar filming

Junior Camer Operator

BBC
05.2024 - 06.2024

- Making sure specialist camera equipment prepared

- Drone operations using Mavic 3 pro cine

- Safety diver

- DIT at end of each day

- BTS filming and interviews daily Sony FX6



1st AD

Sony Burano X Sea Legacy X Emmaneul Lubezki
08.2023 - 08.2023

- Coordination and execution of complicated logistics regarding vessels, diving operations, different filming teams, multiple locations and talent in a remote area.

- Able to quickly adapt to changes in wildlife behaviour and then able to direct the rest of the team how to respond to make sure we complete the shots needed for the brief.

- Coordinating and communicating clearly with talent to efficiently use time and complete the shots.




Camera Assistant on Location Director VFX

BBC Life On Our Planet
06.2023 - 06.2023

- Directing team and shots while working on and underwater to achieve desired shots.

- Assistant in set up and operation of RED Helium and Gemini in Nauticam and gates underwater housing

- Assisting with set up of VFX shots tripod, colour charts and chrome balls.


Camera Assistant

Silverback Our Planet II
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in set up of Sony A7Siii, RED Gemini
  • Drone operations/filmed using Mavic 2 pro
  • Underwater Filming using Panasonic GH5 and Nauticam housing
  • Timelapse on Sony A7Siii and Edelkrone slider

Camera Assistant and on Location Director Recce

BBC
05.2023 - 05.2023

- Direction of team and tasks per day

- Drone operations, filming marine mammals. Scouting animals and behaviour

- Assisted in set up of RED Gemini in gates housing and operating on occasion

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media And Marketing

University Of Western Australia
03.2017

Skills

  • Camera operator and assistant (terrestrial, drone, underwater)
  • Production coordination (scripting, producing, directing, editing)
  • Photography terrestrial, underwater and drone
  • Coxswain commercial skipper
  • ADAS part 1 commercial diver/Padi dive master nitrox endorsed
  • Advanced Freediver (wave 2)
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Junior Camer Operator

BBC
05.2024 - 06.2024

Videographer

Scenic Expeditions
11.2023 - Current

1st AD

Sony Burano X Sea Legacy X Emmaneul Lubezki
08.2023 - 08.2023

Camera Assistant on Location Director VFX

BBC Life On Our Planet
06.2023 - 06.2023

Camera Assistant and on Location Director Recce

BBC
05.2023 - 05.2023

Camera Assistant

Silverback Our Planet II
11.2021 - 06.2023

Underwater Camera Operator and on Screen Talent

Disney Plus, Shipwreck Hunters Australia
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media And Marketing

University Of Western Australia
Anouska Freedman