Videographer

Freelance videographer London-based

With over fifteen years of experience as a freelance videographer, I am skilled at capturing high-quality content tailored to any given environment.

I am friendly, resourceful, and BBC-trained in production and post-production.

View my video production portfolio to see the range of films and video projects I have filmed and edited.

Storytelling skills

I am skilled at crafting stories that effectively engage viewers and raise awareness of important issues and topics.

My storytelling experience includes editing short-form documentaries, films, and promotional video content for festivals, online, and social media channels.

Personable nature

Previous clients have recommended me as a freelance videographer for my excellent people skills.

I have worked with artists, directors, CEOs, celebrities, volunteers, ex-offenders and people with differences.

Please read my testimonials for recommendations from some of my previous clients.

Creative filmmaker

My common sense and wide-ranging practical skills enable me to manage unexpected and challenging environments.

I am experienced in managing video productions or filming on my own initiative. I am also comfortable being directed and working as part of a crew.

As a result, I can consistently offer a range of creative options for any film or video production environment.

Cameraman and video editor

Using the latest cameras, I film live events, interviews, performances, presentations, and promotional footage for broadcast and online.

In addition to my camerawork skills, I’m confident in optimising available lighting conditions or setting up artificial lighting.

I have over 15 years of experience in sound recording, utilising various microphones in diverse locations.

Film and video production

Examples of work I have delivered include film production, editing cameraman and social-media videographer. 

With my own cameras I can film at resolutions of 6K, 4K, UHD, or HD, using a wide variety of codecs.

Videography filming kit list:

Cameras

Full-frame: Lumix S1M2. Micro four-thirds: Lumix GH7, GH6, GH5, and GH5S.

Lenses

Full-frame: Lumix S 24-60 f2.8 and Sigma 14-28mm f2.8.

Samyang primes 14mm t3.1, 24mm t1.5, 35mm t1.5, 50mm t1.5, and 80mm t1.5.

Metabones Speedbooster XL 0.64. Sigma MC-21 mount converter.

Micro-four thirds: Leica 12-60mm. 42.5 f1.2,

Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 PRO, 40-150mm f2.8 PRO. MC-14 1.4 x teleconverter. 60mm f2.8 macro. 9-18mm.

Plus a wide range of lens filters.

Sound recording equipment

Sennheiser ME-66 directional microphone. 2 x radio transmitter-receiver units. On-camera mic.

2 x Sanken COS-11 lavalier microphones. Tram TR-50 lavalier microphone. Rode NT4 stereo microphone.

Tascam DR-701D 4-track 24-bit audio recorder.

Camera supports

Miller tripods (with fluid heads). Manfrotto tripods and monopod. 2 x Benbo travel tripods. Lecia table tripod.

A wide range of brackets, stands and supports for mounting camera equipment.

Camera motion kit

Cinevate Duzi v3 32” slider. Syrp Genie Mini II with a turntable. Syrp linear motor. DJI RS2 gimbal.

Lighting equipment

Amaran 300c and Amaran 150c RGBWW Full-Colour Bowens Mount LED bi-colour spotlights.

Light-modifying equipment includes Aputure Light Domes and an Aputure Lantern.

2 x Felloni LED panels, each with a softbox and grid. 2 x Dedo LED bicolour spotlights with GOBO projector set.

A selection of high CRI small LED lights, including 3 x Aputure LED panels.

Vision and exposure monitoring

Atomos LCD 5" and 7" monitoring panels with 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI to ProRes/Avid DNxHD recording and playback. Cine Meter II and a Luxi light meter.

Videographer additional kit

I am happy to manage and book any additional lenses, grip, or lighting kits. Quotes for any extra equipment hired are available upon request.

From my central London base in Lambeth SE11 (the closest tube is Vauxhall), I offer my skills as a freelance videographer in London, across the UK, and Europe.

Please get in touch with me if you have any questions or would like to commission my videographer skills and services.