High end promos such as this require a different approach to kit, rather than a solo camera operator at a conference , for example. The emphasis is on quality, so the DOP will be solely focused on capturing the best visuals possible, without having to worry about sound. However, due to the nature of filming in schools, schedules can be extremely tight, so there must be a good balance of quality and portability…

It has been just over a decade since I landed my first freelance video job (some might say that this makes me a veteran!). Whilst it’s been a turbulent journey so far, it’s also - fortunately - been a rewarding one at that. In this post I share some of the things I’ve learned during this time…

For the self employed 'when it rains, it pours', but sooner or later we will all face a drought. How might someone considering going freelance deal with the prospect of facing indefinite periods without work? Is there a trick to surviving down time or are all the professionals constantly living in fear?