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I have recently undergone further 3D training on PLF Advanced 3D course. An interesting few days and i cant wait to put it into practice.
I can now off a full DSLR shooting package. The kit includes the superb Zacuto Stinger shoulder mount which can be used either on the shoulder, or on a tripod. Genus Matte Box and Filter Kit, Follow Focus and the awesome Zacuto EVF Zfinder Pro.
This is the ideal rig for getting the best from DSLR cameras and can be supplied with either Canon EOS 7D or 5D and a variety of lenses.
I am very pleased to announce that the BBC Natural World One Million Snakebites, which I filmed and produced last year has been awarded a Silver Hugo for best Science and Nature Documentary at the Chicago International Film Festival.
A big thank you to the legendary Rom Whitaker, and to the production team at Icon Films and the BBC.
I am now able to offer the exciting new Stage Zero Time-lapse Dolly as part of my time-lapse kit. This innovative new motion controlled dolly system allows me to add both vertical and horizontal moves to my time-lapse work, and perfectly compliments the Mumford Panning head.
This rig is also available for hire and can include Canon EOS 7D DSLR with various lens options.
I am currently demoing a new remote imaging system made by UK based company Traxwatch.
Over the years I have used pretty much every camera trap system out there and I can confidently say that this is by far the most versatile and user friendly system to date. It effortlessly fires both DSLRs and LANC controlled video cameras as well as offering useful additions such as time lapse.
To find out more go to www.traxwatch.com
I am very pleased to announce that I am now being supported in my work by the iconic outdoor clothing company Patagonia.
I have long been a fan and user of Patagonia´s kit, not just for its quality, reliability and functionality but also because of their celebrated environmental policy.
Patagonia´s definition of quality "includes a mandate for building products and working with processes that cause the least harm to the environment"
Many of their garments are made from recycled materials and they are part of the one percent for the planet scheme.
For more information please go to -
www.patagonia.com
www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
The Natural World, One Million Snakebites which I filmed and produced for Icon Films and the BBC will be transmitted on 22nd Feb at 9pm on BBC 2
In honor of our friend and colleague Paul Igag we have organised a special screening of Birds of Paradise. It is out hope that we can raise money to start a memorial scholarship in Paul\'s memory to help continue his work.
The screening will take place at the Picture House, 44 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol on the 21st of December from 6-8pm.
All are welcome and we would very much appreciate your support.
The BBC series Life wins the Jurys Special prize at the Wildscreen festival.
The BBC series lost land of the volcano wins best popular broadcast series at the Wildscreen film festival.
I have recently undertaken three shoots using the Photron High Speed camera. Various models are available, filming up to 2000 fps in full HD.
The results look stunning, hope to have some shots on the showreel page soon.
Flesh Eating River Monster, the pilot episode of the ratings winning River Monsters series has recently won a Royal Television Society award for best factual documentary.
First show as part of Channel 5 Nature Shock series.
I’m really proud of this film, three hard months in the field allowed us to film some fantastic behavior of what is probably one of the natural worlds great wonders. Having Sir David narrate was the cherry on the cake.
I have just taken delivery of a motion control head to put pan and tilt moves into my digital timelapse. The kit was built by Bryan Mumfor in the US, and I am looking forward to putting it to good use.
This month I have been fortunate to attend REDs first approved training course in the UK.
The course covered the set-up, shooting, editing and associated work flow of this revolutionary camera system. The future is bright, bright RED!
Mountains of the Monsoon, produced by icon films as part of the BBC Natural World series has been awarded a silver award for cinematography at the Chicago International Film Festival.
I’ve been working with various mini cam systems for a number of years on projects such as Chris Barrie’s “Massive Speed” series and most recently BBC’s “Coast”. I have recently added a new camera system to my kit, the new V.I.O-POV. It’s a high quality bullet camera which records to a solid state recorder. It can record for up to 6 hrs on a continuous loop so you need never miss a shot. It’s also extremely rugged and waterproof to three meters.
This film follows Rom\'s progress throughout 2008. Can his team solve the mystery of the calamitous die-off? How successful will his attempts be to secure the safety of the species with a pioneering captive-breeding programme? And will the Gharial in India\'s other major sanctuary cope with human pressures, habitat destruction and a disasterous monsoon flood?
To find out how you can help conserve Gharial visit http://www.iconfilms.co.uk/gharial/index.php
This acclaimed first series has now received two nominations at the annual Primetime Emmys, in the categories of best cinematography and best editing. The winners will be announced on the 8th of September 2007.
Series showing on the Discovery Channel at 8.30 pm throughout December
Series transmitting from 5th of Jan - 16th of Feb on Channel 5 at 8.00 pm
Produced by Icon Films
Paranormal Pigeons, produced by Icon Films for Channel 5 has been nominated in the best editing category at Wildscreen 2006.
The winners will be announced in Bristol in October.
The finalists for Wildscreen 2006 have just been announced. 412 films from 45 countries were entered. Meerkat Manor has been nominated in the following categories:
• Granada Wild Award for Animal Behaviour - "Daisy's Choice"
• Parthenon Entertainment Award for Innovation - "A Family Affair"
• Five Award for Popular Broadcast Programmes - "A Family Affair"
The winners will be announced in Bristol in October.
Meerkat Manor wins Gold for best Nature and Wildlife Documentary at the New York Film Festival.
