Natural History
I initially became a filmmaker to raise awareness and protect our natural world. I’ve spent the past decade working on some of TV’s most popular natural history programmes for the BBC Natural History Unit, SKY, National Geographic, Channel 4 etc. Below are some recent sequences that I’ve worked on as a director, camera operator, assistant producer and more.
DIRECTOR & 2nd CAMERA (PHANTOM VEO)
Orchid Bees - ‘AIRBORNE’ - SKY TV
A snippet of a sequence on Orchid Bees filmed on location in Mexico. The full series is now available on SKY.
Magnificent Frigatebird - ‘AIRBORNE’ - SKY TV
Part of a sequence filmed on location in Mexico. The full series is now available on SKY.
DIRECTOR
Fireflies - ‘AIRBORNE’ - SKY TV
One of the most spectacular natural phenomenons! A snippet of a sequence filmed on location in North America.
Chimpanzees - ‘MAMMALS’ with David Attenborough - BBC One
I worked as an Assistant Producer on this series for over two years, this was one of the sequences I set up and field directed. Available here on BBC iPlayer.
DIRECTOR & 2nd CAMERA OPERATOR (PHANTOM FLEX)
Siberian Flying Squirrel - ‘AIRBORNE’ - SKY TV
Part of a sequence on the amazing Siberian Flying Squirrel. Shot in Hokkaido, Japan.
Red Crowned Cranes - ‘AIRBORNE’ - SKY TV
A snippet from a sequence on Red Crowned Cranes. Filmed on location in Hokkaido, Japan.
AP & GSS Jib Op
Tree Climbing Lions - ‘MAMMALS’ - BBC One
I worked as an Assistant Producer on this series for over two years, this was one of the sequences I set up and worked on. Watch the sequence here on BBC iPlayer.
DIRECTOR
Ballooning Spiders - ‘AIRBORNE’ - SKY TV
A snippet from a macro sequence on a ballooning spiderlings first day on earth.
SHOOTING RESEARCHER (SELEX, SONY FS7, MOTION CONTROLLED TIMELAPSE)
‘Waterhole: Africa's Animal Oasis’ - BBC Two
I spent 3+ months on location as a shooting researcher for this series, above is one of the segments I filmed. I additionally filmed on the Selex Superhawk thermal camera as well as motion-control timelapses and fixed camera rig.
CAMERA OPERATOR
'Winters Weirdest Events’ - BBC Two
I was the sync camera operator for the interview with Dr. Ben Garrod which involved slider and handheld filming. I also worked as a researcher on this programme.
SHOOTING RESEARCHER
Natural World - ‘Weasels: Feisty and Fearless’ - BBC Two
I worked as the researcher on this programme as well as filming some of the interviews and long lens.
SHOOTING RESEARCHER
'Natural World: ‘Super Powered Eagles’ - BBC Two
I worked as the researcher on this programme as well as filming some of the interviews and long lens.