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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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