I live in South Africa. Recently some parts of the country have been experiencing a harsh drought that has led to reservoirs drying out and animals dying… Read more “Inside South Africa’s drought: My film from Graaff-Reinet”
Tag: Cameraman
Murder Town: Inside Cape Town’s bloodbath
I recently directed, shot and edited a film for the BBC about the wave of murders that have made Cape Town one of the most dangerous places… Read more “Murder Town: Inside Cape Town’s bloodbath”
The Royal tour of southern Africa, 2019: Some of my shots and thoughts on the Sony Z90
Here is a short compilation of some of the footage I have filmed of Prince Harry and Meghan over the last two weeks while working as one… Read more “The Royal tour of southern Africa, 2019: Some of my shots and thoughts on the Sony Z90”
Using the Sony PXW-Z90 to shoot news
So I’ve just purchased the Sony PXW-Z90. If you’ve never heard of it then here are a few basic stats that helped to sell it to me:… Read more “Using the Sony PXW-Z90 to shoot news”
How to film in extremely cold weather: An interview with Stu McKenzie
Imagine that it is so cold your breath is freezing, you are in a 4×4 slipping and sliding across a frozen river and you are scared to… Read more “How to film in extremely cold weather: An interview with Stu McKenzie”
Lee Durant: From the Marines to the Media
In today’s podcast interview I speak with Lee Durant a cameraman based in London. Lee is a former Royal Marines Commando and we speak in detail about… Read more “Lee Durant: From the Marines to the Media”
Covering hurricanes and extreme weather: An interview with Stewart Pittman
I’ve never covered extreme weather events. But if you are based in the USA then the chances are that you’ll have to film hurricanes and tornados and… Read more “Covering hurricanes and extreme weather: An interview with Stewart Pittman”
Farted on by Colonel Gaddafi and bitten on the bum – 40 years as a cameraman
Episodes three and four of the Imagejunkies podcast feature an interview with BBC legend Bob Prabhu. Bob served forty years on the frontlines of news and his… Read more “Farted on by Colonel Gaddafi and bitten on the bum – 40 years as a cameraman”
Camera confidential: My book on video journalism is now in the Kindle store
Great news – “Camera confidential”My book on video journalism is now in the Kindle store and available to buy. CLICK THIS LINK TO PURCHASE If you haven’t… Read more “Camera confidential: My book on video journalism is now in the Kindle store”
Popping up in India: My latest assignment
I usually work in sub-saharan Africa, I love it and am in no rush to work anywhere else. But, my other favourite part of the world is… Read more “Popping up in India: My latest assignment”
