Careers help

It's hard starting out in this industry and I certainly don't know all the answers, but what little I do know I'd be delighted to share

Some resources

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BAFTA Guru

I’m on the BAFTA Guru programme; a learning resource where you can watch films, listen to lectures and read about industry professionals. Join myself, Barry Ackroyd, Sean Bobbitt, Gavin Finney and Anthony Dodd Mantle talking about Cinematography.

BAFTA Breakthrough Brit

Launched in 2013, Breakthrough Brits showcases and supports the next generation of British creative talent in film, TV and games.
Each year, up to 20 on-screen and off-screen talented newcomers are selected by a stellar industry Jury to take part in the Breakthrough Brits year-long mentoring and guidance programme.

Go Think Big

I love science. I love photography. Go Think Big interviewed me about where it all started and how a science geek can cross the disciplines into the arty world of filmmaking.

Natural History Network

With over 23 years experience as producers, they have a clear understanding of the industry and its needs. Natural History Network is a hub for the international wildlife film makers.

Have you done any night-time wildlife filming? If you did, what equipment were you using?

Yes, I’ve done some zero-light work and you’ve got a few options:

1) 5D, adapted for IR. These can be hired from Ammonite or similar. The 5D isn’t great compared to other cameras now (A7s) but it does the job, and combined with IR lights its good at getting nocturnal shots.

2) Thermal imaging (FLIR). Different to IR, and lower resolution for sure, but it again allows you to see in the dark but mainly heat signatures. Might be interesting. I know a friend who shot with a FLIR recently in Africa and found some new behaviour as a result. Totally unexpected.

3) Starlight cameras. These are trickier and need specialist knowledge but work in available light by hyper gaining.

Hope that helps. Long lens on a 5D would be the most cost effective route to begin with. You can preset IR lights during the day nearer the feeding area and then stand back on the end of a 600mm lens and see what you can find?