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Ed Sheeran | Give me love (Acoustic)

I recently shot an acoustic video with Ed Sheeran. I was given confirmation on the day so I didn’t have to much time to prepare. I called up William Evans, who was more than happy to cover sound and Ellis Powles was free to give a hand assisting with the setup. Unfortunately my lighting plan literally blew up in my face;) My 150watt that I was planning to use as a Back light/kicker, popped instantly so I was left with 2 x 650watt lamps… a 650 is not the greatest... Read More

Ed Sheeran – Post Production

I recently shot some stuff with Ed Sheeran in his dressing room, just before going on stage to a sold out gig.  Ed released his latest single and album just a few months back and he has pretty much owned the spotlight in the UK ever since. I am editing away at the minute, so video and more information will be up shortly;) For more on Ed check his sight: http://edsheeran.com/          Ed Sheeran Post Production Image Ed Sheeran Leeds Uni Ed Sheeran Leeds Univercity    Read More

Uncommon Ideals | Official selection for the London Sur Film Festival

I am very happy to announce that our Film, “Uncommon Ideals” has made the official selection for The london surf film festival which will take place at the London river side studios, between the 13-15 Oct. There were 18 selected for the longlist and voting was left to both the public and the panel to select the final 8. The contest was so tight, that they changed the official selection from 8 to 10 because the votes were that close. We are now waiting to find out what... Read More

Earth 2.0: Initialization – Melissa Sterry | Part 2

Earth 2.0 is a Film about a sustainable upgrade to our planet. I am working as the DOP Introducing Earth 2.0′s Melissa Sterry, a futurologist, design scientist and PhD candidate researching urban resilience to environmental hazards including floods, droughts, wildfires and earthquakes. An advisor to the construction, utilities, manufacturing, design and media industries, Melissa is one of our team’s sustainable futures gurus… follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melissasterry... Read More

Uncommon Ideals

An award winning film By Chris McClean and Mark Waters Producer & Director – Chris McClean Cinematographer & Editor – Mark Waters Additional footage by Lewis Arnold and Chris McClean Poem ‘Uncommon Ideals’ by Daniel Crockett, read by Jeff Hordley Sound Engineer – William Evans Music by UNKLE- Cut Me Loose (Redux) Surfers – Gabe Davies, Pete Eyre, John John Florence, Nathan Florence, Dylan Graves, Chris ‘Guts’ Griffiths, Ritchie Sills, Balaram... Read More

Graham Hancock – On location in Mexico 2010

Here’s an interview I shot almost 2 years ago back in January 2011 in one of the Mayan sites in Mexico. Very interesting interview… this guy has an amazing mind;) GRAHAM HANCOCK is the author of the major international bestsellers The Sign and The Seal, Fingerprints of the Gods, and Heaven’s Mirror. His books have sold more than five million copies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages. His public lectures, radio and TV appearances, including... Read More

Filming and surfing in Norway, sweden and Portugal-ERICEIRA

I recently got back from a month long trip around Europe, visiting, Sweden, Noway and Portugal. I was shooting two separate jobs, the first being the Doggerland Film about the north sea and the second being promotional films for Ericeira Seasound hostel and Ericeira tourism. The people I have met and places I have experienced, have made shooting a pleasure and quite a breeze. Being surrounded by, mountains, waves, snow, amazing people and nature at its best has made me love... Read More

Short Film | Bainskloef

A personal short film about a day spent with good friends in a good place;) One of my first test with the Canon 5dmkii… such a great little camera. All shot with one lens being the sigma 24-70 2.8 Just a little memory I thought I would share with good people. Music: Benjamin Francis Leftwich benjaminfrancisleftwich.com/​  Read More

No standing-Recycling Campaign

Just over a month ago, before leaving the beautiful shores of Cape town, I collaborated with No standing Recycling and The Western province bodyboarding association, to shoot a campaign in order to create more awareness, about how plastic bottles left on our beaches effect’s our ocean and the people who love it most. Jared Housten features in this video to give his own take on how he feels about the importance of recycling and keeping our beaches clean.  Read More

G*Y*P*0 | GLIDETRACK HYBRID SLIDER TEST

Giving Young People Opportunities (G*Y*P*O) provides alternative urban sports facilities and an alternative culture for young people. The organisation exists to give young people a purpose in life, build their confidence and provide facilities to enable them to fullfill their potential. Went down to the GYPO fest taking out my Glide track Hybrid for the first time to do some tests. I spent about 30minutes filming but didn’t feel like I was getting the shots I hoped for.... Read More