Freelance Lighting Cameraman London & Director of Photography

London Lighting Cameraman - Editor - Film Maker - Director
Sony PXW-FS7 for hire...

LONDON FREELANCE CAMERAMAN & DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Credits on BBC, ITV, FILM FOUR, SKY, Discovery, CNBC and CHANNEL 5.

An experienced and adaptable cameraman, that has worked for mainstream television broadcasters, large corporations and international charities.  Filming and creating Branded Content, News, Documentary, Entertainment, Drama, Music and Commercial Adverts.
Being both Creative and Technically minded, using his knowledge to advise on the right camera and lighting setup for your shoot, whatever the budget.

ABOUT RICHARD…

A Professional Freelance Cameraman and DoP, with over 18 years industry experience, working for major corporate brands and television broadcasters.

Whilst being a London based cameraman & director of photography, Richard frequently travels all over the UK, Europe and worldwide. Having filmed in Kenya, France, Spain, Finland, Rwanda, Hungry, Uganda, and Germany to name a few.

Able to help in the logistics of pre-production for your shoot and booking other camera crew, such as Sound Recordists, Camera Assistants, Video Editors and Makeup artists. Richard is also hired for his experience in directing Branded Content Films, Web Virals, Adverts and Campaign Videos.

Available either for dry hire crew without camera kit or wet hire with Sony FS7 camera and lighting hire.  Fully insured with public liability and equipment/travel insurance.

DO YOU NEED A FREELANCE CAMERAMAN IN LONDON?

Tel: +44 (0)7941 236 714

Email me and I shall get back to you as soon as possible!

FILMING SERVICES – CAMERA CREWS LONDON

All aspects of Television and Video Production services are offered from Camera Crews, Video Editing, Kit Hire and Pre Production.   I frequently work with Sound Recordists, Camera Assistants, Editors, Directors and Producers with a wealth of experience to bring to any shoot and can book these as a package with me or by myself as a Cameraman London.

Being a London Cameraman and Director of Production Company Platform80.com, I can supply Camera Crews with Kit for your Corporate and Broadcast productions.   If your looking for a 360 solution for your production, and want my team to help from script to screen, then please call for a friendly chat.

CAMERA KIT FOR HIRE

The Camera Kit is owned by myself and includes the latest Sony PXW-FS7 High Speed 4K Camera that is capable of 150fps slow motion recording. If you require a specific camera format, such as an Arri AmiraCanon C300Sony F5 etc, I am happy to help organise that for you. Just ask for details! Included in the kit package is a good selection of both Lighting and Sound recording equipment, along with Samyang Primes lenses, Canon L Series Zoom lenses, DSLR cameras and iFootage Camera Slider.

ARRI AMIRA – CANON C300 – SONY F55 – ALEXA – DSLR

You can also hire me as a Video Editor to edit your video footage or prepare rushes for FTP/Web transfer. I have my own Edit Suite using industry standard Adobe Premiere Pro CC, running on a iMac with 5K screen.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY FOR HIRE WITH SONY FS7 4K CAMERA

Sony FS7 DOP CAMERAMAN - 2K/4K Recording - Broadcast Quality - 150fps Slow Motion
Click to find out more on the Sony PXW-FS7...

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO – LONDON VIDEO EDITOR

Good news, I don’t need to have shot your footage to edit for you. Working with your rushes in any format towards the finished edit with graphics, sound and grade.

I use the latest industry standard editing software for a creative end product delivered how you wish for DVDOnline or Hard Drive.  Editing on industry standard software Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
Any good cameraman needs to know how to edit! This experience means they know first hand what needs to be shot to put together a final story. With the video editor not sweating over the lack of cutaways! I can Edit on your system or my dedicated iMac Edit Suite at my remote studio. Previews can be uploaded to the web for any changes and comments to be made, so you don’t have to waste valuable time sitting in on every stage of the edit.

News from the blog…

BBC Casualty – Behind the Scenes

BBC Casualty – Behind the Scenes

https://youtu.be/iTQ9s3eL1Ls   In September 2017 I was hired to film second unit for BBC Long running Drama, Casualty, during an episode set in London. I did not know that we had a Behind the Scenes crew filming that day. But if you look carefully in the behind...

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Emeliennes Story – Samaritan’s Purse

Emeliennes Story – Samaritan’s Purse

https://vimeo.com/208158171 'When life gives you lemons...make lemonade.' Here is the film I shot in Rwanda, Africa back in December 2016. I was hired by Drummer Agency to capture a film about a family that has grown lemon trees into a business that provides a source...

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BBC Witness – The Beatles

BBC Witness – The Beatles

A look back at the Beatles and swinging Sixties! After a long drive to the Wirral for the BBC, we drove up to the house of Mike McCartney, brother to The Beatles Paul McCartney. And what a lovely bloke he was! Mke recounted the Live recording of All you need is love...

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Benefits of 4K Recording?

Benefits of 4K Recording?

Why Shoot 4K for your film?   4K resolution has become more popular in the last few years with 4K cameras, such as the Sony FS7 becoming increasing cheaper and accessible in price. Even some mobile phones can shoot 4K!   But why should you consider filming...

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Hampton Court Garden Show – Witan

Hampton Court Garden Show – Witan

https://vimeo.com/201832962 A film about a sponsored garden, showcased at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Camera operators were everywhere during the filming of this as they screened Hampton Court live over the BBC during the event. I was hired by The Telegraph to...

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Africa Filming Trip

Africa Filming Trip

In December I had the opportunity to work as Director Of Photography on a filming trip to Kenya and Rwanda. Both where for the Creative Agency Drummer. Filming two independent short doco films about about the different charity's work and help they provide for the...

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