// A BIT ABOUT ME

As a Director/ Cameraman I have experience in documentary, corporate, sport and news production, however my background and experience is slightly wider ranging.

I originally worked as a print journalist in my native Scotland, where I wrote for a UK-wide pop culture magazine before becoming Deputy Editor.  My print work has also appeared in The Guardian, The Scotsman and The List.

As a radio news producer I spent time working in West Africa as well as working undercover with prostitutes and interviewing terrorists in Northern Ireland before I moved into television, initially as a Producer before retraining and specialising as a Director/ Cameraman.

My experience as a Producer in both radio and moving image means I am acutely aware of the importance of being flexible, professional, sympathetic to schedules and budgets whilst always mindful that the core of any production should be a compelling story.

I have also worked extensively in new media with a number of international companies and brands, particularly in the direction and shooting of live streamed multi-camera productions and production of interactive online and mobile delivered projects.

Although I specialise in environments and projects where a smaller team may be desirable, I am equally comfortable working on more complex, higher-end shoots with larger lighting and production teams.  I am able to edit confidently and creatively using a wide range of industry standard NLEs and I am also able to draw on a wide range of highly-experienced freelancers from every aspect of production to add increased value to a project.

Outside of work, I am keen photographer, hillwalker and rugby fan - the latter frequently requiring a level of dedication and perseverance matched only by that in my professional life.

A full credit list, references, CV and production quotes are all available by contacting me.

// SELECTED EQUIPMENT

HD and Digibeta camera channels (with standard and w/angle lenses)
Secced tripod
Vocas matte box and filters
Ikan 8" LCD monitor
Rosco 12-piece LED LitePad lighting kit (mains & IDX battery powered)
top light, Lastolite and reflectors
GoPro Hero HD and DogCam mini cameras
Sennheiser lapel radio mics (+ XLR adaptors) x2
Sennheiser ME-66 rifle mic + K6 power module (and grip/windshields)
Rode NTG2 Dual Powered condenser mic (and windshield)
Canon 450D DSLR and intervalometer (for long duration timelapse) 

Full HD broadcast Final Cut NLE suite with AJA I/O box and external storage
Portable Final Cut NLE suite and external storage
Iridium satellite phone
Enhanced civilian (blue) body armour (level IV) and helmet
Medical kit incl field dressings and CA Tourniquets


//  QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES 

HD/ Digibeta/ DVCAM
Location sound for broadcast
Covert/ miniature camera experience
Final Cut Studio (to online standard) & Avid NLEs
Hostile Environment and First Aid Trained (HEFAT) and MoD PDT
MSHA Surface Miner
BBC NALS H&S certified 

Full clean driving licence
French speaker
MA Television Production - Distinction - Falmouth College of Arts
MA(Hons) Psychology - First Class - University of Edinburgh 

I am a full member of the Guild of Television CameramenBECTU and am proud to be a member of Expedition Media.