AVTN NewsNet247

 

• Formulated innovation-focused technical strategy for Satellite, Cable, IPTV, OTT, Streaming, AVOD, SVOD, UHD, HD and IP Radio, defined technical specifications for end-to-end digital content acquisition, post-production and playout, and championed innovative applications of AI, ML and Blockchain for cost-effective content solutions.

 

Post Production (Colour Grading & VFX)

 

• I have collaborated with post-production facilities throughout my career for a variety of production requirements from editing to colour-grading, VFX sequences and audience replication, and I am familiar with both modern and old-school techniques.
• I recently completed an engagement as advisor and Interim Chief Commercial Officer (2023) for an international post-production and VFX Studio, advising the CEO over a 12 month period. Established UK operations, overseeing the bidding process and installation of a $100K post-production suite, and successfully led the recruitment of the Head of Operations.

 

Ultra-High Definition & Large Format Digital

 

• Completed productions with the ARRI ALEXA, RED and Sony camera systems including working with anamorphic lens configurations.

• Knowledgeable on the ARRI ALEXA range, Sony Venice, JVC, Panasonic, Panavision, Weisscam, Phantom camera systems.

• Familiar with the development of Super High Vision 8K, and film scanning technology such as the Goldeneye, Northlight 2 and NextScan 8K/12K and OXScan 14K scanners.

 

16mm, 35mm, Vistavision, 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 Human Body’ (IMAX/BBC) and ‘Animal Farm’ (Hallmark).
• 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.

Broadcast Camera Systems

 

• 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.

Lighting & Support Equipment

 

• 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…

 

Remote Heads

 

• 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 and more…

Battery Manufacturers

 

• Knowledge of manufacturers and products, 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.
• Knowledgeable on: 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 lightweight 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 manufacturers 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.

 

Camera Dollies

 

• 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.

 

• The Guild of British Camera Technicians (G.B.C.T.) - Member 1995 – 2008, Board Member 2002 - 2003.
• Guild of Television Cameramen (G.T.C.) - Member 2003 – 2007.
• The British Kinematographic Sound & Television Society (B.K.S.T.S.) - Member 1992 – 1995