The seamless ease with which the camera moves is key to the narrative flow of feature films, and is the Camera Operators' responsibility. They are usually the first people to use the camera's eye piece to assess how all the elements of performance, art direction, lighting, composition and camera movement come together to create the cinematic experience.
The DoP or Director often requests a specific Camera Operator, who in turn makes recommendations about the rest of the Camera and Grip Departments. The work is physically demanding, and requires high levels of strength and stamina. Hours are long (12–14 hours a day), and some foreign travel may be required, involving long periods spent away from base.
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| Gerry Ogilvie, Free Lance Cameraman. Member fo the Guild of television Cameramen. http://www.freelancecameraman.co.uk/ Gerry is a very experienced Lighting Cameraman having particular interest in the fields of Documentaries and Interviewing. |
| Nick Cupac http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1615327/ Ipswich Tel: 07967 473139
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Heartless (2009) (post-production) (key grip) |
| Aiken Weiss, SOC http://www.happycamera.com If you are looking for a camera/steadicam operator right now or not, either way, you found one. No, really, the situation may come up that you need one. Maybe you are looking right now?! In any case, it’s always good to have another name in your folder – just in case. We all know that most crew members are hired based on recommendations, experience, as well as the location of the shoot. Ok then. I have been a camera operator for nearly two decades and I have the resume to back it up. Through family ties and other circumstances I am also German (fluent in every sense) and Canadian (member of IATSE 669) resident, which allows me to work on a variety of locations in- and outside the US. Regarding recommendations - The numerous testimonials from well-known D.P.s, Directors, Producers etc. on my website speak for themselves. Take a minute and check out my web site (www.happycamera.com) where you can find all that information about me and more - like my show reel. And if you are looking for environmental inspiration, you find some at: http://www.happycamera.com/green_stuff.html I hope you like what you see and we have a chance to work together on your recent film and/or another project in the future.
Aiken@happycamera.com |
| Hoi Polloi Film Crew http://www.filmcrew.co.uk/HoiPolloi/Hoi_Polloi_-_Film_Crew.html Hoi Polloi Film and Video was founded in 1988 and has supplied location film crews to both broadcast and corporate clients regionally, nationally and worldwide for 20 years. We can provide fully staffed and equipped shooting packages on DVCam and DigiBeta with HD and Super 16mm also available on request. Our Lighting Cameramen and Sound Recordists are all broadcast trained and each have a minimum of 25 years experience, covering documentaries, drama, news, sport and current affairs. Office phones are monitored 24 hours a day, but should you wish to speak to any member of Hoi Polloi directly to discuss rates or availability please do not hesitate to use the contacts listed.
Credits Include:
Lighting Cameraman:
Andy Greenwood:
Sound Recordists:
Chris Watson: |
| Fluidmoves http://www.fluidmoves.co.uk/ History of Fluidmoves Fluidmoves was conceptualised throughout 2007 during filming by a team working with Alpha Productions. The team required a number of different rigs for a variety of edits, from staying with the action in downhill mountain biking to filming music promos. The Fluidmoves company formed in 2008 to create 21st century camera rigs. Our aim is to bring high budget equipment to an affordable level for all productions. The two founding members, Rob Hayter and Paul Cave have combined experience of over 50 years, working with the very latest technology.
The Directors
Rob Hayter - Producer Cameraman
Fluidmoves Productions Ltd. Rob Hayter phone 07710 941730 Paul Cave phone 07850 314379 - (Read more) |
| James Chesterton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2154542/ Formal Training:
Other Skills:
Steadicam Experience and Training:
Additional Experience: You can also find me at ukscreen
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| 1st 4 Film & TV Camera Crews http://www.1st4film.biz FILM AND VIDEO CREWS - LEEDS, MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL AND SHEFFIELD 1st4cameraman... is a team of RTS award winning professional cameramen based in the North of England. We have worked extensively for the BBC on news, sport and documentaries for the last 18 years. Three of our documentaries have won Royal Television awards. We regularly work for Sky Sports, Channel 4, Sky News and Yorkshire Television, offering a fantastic service at a competitive rate. Our team of cameramen, who are based in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, offer high quality video on various formats from HD Cam to Digibeta to DV Cam. We have a dedicated corporate team that will cost your project at a realistic price, and we can provide editing and post production facilities if required. We also specialise in High Definition filming for the internet as well as offering high quality streaming from your website in under a second as well as HD DVDs. Whether you need broadcast or corporate filming we offer the best possible service at a realistic price. Contact: Mobile 07831 299669 - (Read more) |
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The Camera OperatorA television camera operator works with digital, electronic and film cameras in multi- and single-camera operational conditions, producing pictures for directors by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills. |