In 2002 I trained for a HND in Television Production at Cardonald college in Glasgow specialising in camera. Finished in 2004 with a Distinction. For the coming couple of years I worked freelance as an ENG cameraman with the BBC, Channel 4, Sky, ITV, DV director on a series for Discovery Europe.
In October 2006 I came back to Ireland. Since being home I have worked as a Director for RTE music show SMS, DV Director for Young People's RTE, ENG for TV3 and multi camera on OB's for TG4 sport, as well as a single camera on a number of productions (see c.v.)
I work on all camera formats HD, Digi Beta, HDV, DVCAM. As well on editing formats such as Final Cut Pro to Avid newstcutter.
Showreel:
Gear:
Sony DVW 790 WSP Digi Beta Camera and kit. (Monitor, Batteries & Charger)
Sony PD170p camera with wide angel lens. Vinten pro tripod.
Full Set of Red head lights with 2 x lastolight reflectors & Gels.
Dedolight kit with DP1 image projector and 6 Gobos.
Kino Flo Diva 400.
Backdrop supports, with green / blue screen muslin.
2 x Sennheiser eng 100 G3 radio mics, Reporters EW850 mic (wireless)
Final Cut Pro 6 HD & DVD Studio Pro working on a iMac G5 system.
Crew Jeep Nissan Navara, Rear on Board Filming Capabilities. Driving License: Yes