- With over 25 years of extensive experience in the media and entertainment industry, I bring a deep understanding of both traditional and modern production techniques. My expertise spans across all facets of digital and film production, from the intricate details of camera systems and post-production workflows to the implementation of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain. Whether working with the latest UHD and 8K formats or preserving the integrity of classic film techniques, I am committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving demands of the industry.
- Masterminded a cutting-edge technology strategy encompassing satellite, cable, OTT, streaming, AVOD, SVOD, and UHD, optimising digital content acquisition, post-production and play-out, enhancing workflows, efficiency and scalability.
- Championed innovative applications of AI, ML and Blockchain for cost-effective content solutions.
POST PRODUCTION (Colour Grading & VFX)
- Collaborated?with post-production facilities for a variety of production requirements from editing to colour-grading, VFX sequences and audience replication, and I am familiar with both cutting-edge digital techniques as well as established legacy methodologies.
- Engaged as advisor and Interim CCO, for an Indian VFX Studio, advising the CEO and executive team over a 12 month period. Successfully established UK operations, overseeing the bidding process and installation of a ￡90K post-production suite, achieving savings of ￡20K. Led recruitment of the Head of Operations, attracting considerable press coverage.
ULTRA-HIGH DEFINITION & LARGE FORMAT DIGITAL
- Completed productions with the ARRI ALEXA, RED and Sony camera systems including Anamorphic lens configurations.
- Knowledge of the ARRI ALEXA range, Sony Venice, JVC, Panasonic, Panavision, Weisscam, Phantom camera systems.
- Familiar with development of Super High Vision 8K, and film scanning technology such as the Goldeneye, Northlight 2 and NextScan 8K/12K and OXScan 14K
16mm, 35mm, 65mm & LARGE FORMAT FILM
- Experienced facilities and production technician for:
- Aaton, ARRI, Moviecam, Panavision film cameras, and specialist systems such as Vistavision.
- Completed 6-week camera maintenance and facilities internship at Panavision’s Los Angeles HQ (1995).
- Production use of Panavision Platinum and Gold camera systems.
- Supplier of Fries 4-35 400fps High Speed Cameras.
- Supplier of Paramount Vistavision Butterfly Camera for the IMAX production ‘The Human Body,’ and ‘Animal Farm.’
- Sourced 65mm Camera systems, and Laboratory availability on behalf of VFG PLC for ‘The Nutcracker’ (IMAX).
- LEQ Ltd represented Ikonoskop as the A-cam agent in the UK.?
- Aaton trained. Responsible for Aaton 16mm and 35mm maintenance at VFG PLC 1993 to 1998.
- Operational?utilisation?of a variety of HD and UHD OB systems.
- Extensive facilities and production experience of Sony Digital, ENG and EFP systems.
- Successfully equipped productions with the Grass Valley Viper in conjunction with Quantel IQ.
- Completed productions with Grass Valley OB systems and Panasonic camera systems, including Vari-Cam.
LENSES & LENS CONTROL SYSTEMS
- Service and use of spherical and anamorphic lenses from: Angenieux, Canon, Century, Cooke, Fujinon, Hawk, Optex, Panavision and Zeiss.
- Panavision trained in lens service at their LA HQ with production use of certain PV lens ranges.?
- Conversant with the principles and operation of specialist prisms and lenses, such as ‘Squishy’ and ‘Swing & Shift’ etc.
- A high degree of knowledge and experience with a variety of lens control systems.
- Conversant with various manufacturers and lighting equipment, and experienced in the creative use of lighting: ARRI, Cinemills, Dedolight, Desisti, Kino Flo, Leelium Balloons, Litepanels, Manfrotto, Matthews, and more…
- Experienced facilities and production technician for A&C (factory trained), Egripment, Stanton and Cam-mate products.
- Responsible for identifying the need for and consulting in aspects of the development of the Pee-Pod 500.
- Conversant with Aerohead, Cam-Remote, Scorpio, and other lesser-known systems.
FLUID HEADS, GEARED HEADS & PEDESTALS
- Knowledge of manufacturers and products, such as: ARRI, Cartoni, Chapman/Leonard, Manfrotto, Miller, Mitchell, O’Connor, Panahead, Ronford-Baker, Sachtler, Technohead, Vinten.
- Knowledge of manufacturers, such as: Anton Bauer, Cine Power, IDX, PAG, Hawkwoods, Sony, Panasonic.
CAMERA CRANES & LIGHTWEIGHT JIB SYSTEMS
- Owned, operated, and consulted on development and provision of camera cranes in: EMEA, North America, APAC, and Oceania.
- Knowledge of: Aerocrane, Cam-mate, Chapman, Egripment, FGV, Filmair, Fisher, GFM, Movietech, Super-Techno etc.
- Over 21 years of experience as a Lightweight Jib systems specialist and operator, particularly the Stanton Jimmy Jib.
- Responsible for developing original modifications to many jib systems.
- Affidavit witness?for Cam-mate Systems Inc. (Telescopic Jib Systems).
- Worked with, the designer of the Egripment Scanner Crane on design modifications required by VFG PLC.
- Defended?manufacturer standards in the sector on a number of occasions 1999 to 2011.
- First UK technician trained upon introduction of the Chapman Lenny Arm to the UK by VFG.
- An exemplary safety record, while responsible for cranes and remote head systems.
- Experienced maintenance technician for both hydro, hydro-electric and electro-mechanical equipment, including:
- Chapman, Elemack, Egripment, GFM, Movietech, Panther and JL Fisher.
- An international reputation for refurbishing the Elemack camera dolly range.
- Affidavit witness in the Chapman vs. Dario lawsuit on the matter of Peewee patent infringements.
- Assembly of the final production run of Skymount, a British CAA Certified helicopter mount.
- Factory acquired experience in the manufacture of professional resin and glass optical filters.
- Responsible for original designs and modifications, consulting on the development of others. For example: The Universal FI+Z Pan Bar Bracket; The 360? Cage Offset Motor Bracket; The?Universal Steadicam Bridge-Plate; The LEQ All Terrain Tracking Base (As used by Sky Sports for Soccer AM and Cricket AM); The Combined?PEE POD 500 & Jimmy Jib Off-board Console Bracket.
- International Broadcast Convention 2022, Changemakers
- BOX Fest Conference 2024, ‘The AI Edition,’ Panellist
- Focus Expo 2017, Panellist
- Focus Expo 2022, Panellist
- Author of: Proposals, marketing media, technical documents, reports and magazine articles.
- Leeds Metropolitan?University - Video?Production Techniques,?Certificates
- Panavision Inc. - Internship (6 weeks across all departments, Los Angeles, US)
- Cinefocus Limited - Technical & Management Apprenticeship (In conjunction with Secondary /6th?Form Education)
- Cine Lingual Sound Studios - Sound Dubbing & Mixing for Film & TV.
- G.B.C.T. - Lighting Workshop with Billy Williams B.S.C.?(Gandhi, On Golden Pond), Certificate.
- Kodak - Optimum Sound Quality & Telecine Transfer?(In association with BTS), Certificate.
- Sony - BVW-200P - 400AP Engineering & Maintenance, Certificate.
- Sony - Digital Camera Operation & Picture control, Certificate.
- Sony - ENG Camera Operation, Certificate.
- Chapman/Leonard Inc. - Super Peewee & Hybrid Maintenance and Repair, Certificate.
- Steadicam - The Malibu Classic - The ultimate workshop with Garrett Brown, Certificates.
- Aaton Hollywood - 35mm Camera Maintenance.
- Aaton, London (I.C.E. Ltd), 16mm Camera Maintenance.
- BBC Wood Norton Training - Principles of Broadcast Engineering.
- B.K.S.T.S. - 35mm Camera Equipment.
- B.K.S.T.S. - Sound Recording for Film.
- B.K.S.T.S. - Sound Mixing for Film.
- B.K.S.T.S. - Anamorphic Cinematography, Seminar.
- B.K.S.T.S. - Eureka & HD, Seminar.
- Comcast Technology solutions, Spring Technology Forum,?Seminar.
- Nvidia & HP Enterprise - Deep Inside the Mind of Media - ML & AI, Seminar.
- Vizrt -?Live Production: NDI & Cloud, Webinar
- The Guild of British Camera Technicians (G.B.C.T.);?Member 1995 – 2008;?Board Member 2002 - 2003.
- The Guild of Television Cameramen (G.T.C.); Member 2003 – 2007
- The British Kinematographic Sound & Television Society (B.K.S.T.S.); Member 1992 – 1995
