Alex Dewhirst Birmingham, United Kingdom

I am a Birmingham based lighting camera operator and video production specialist with over seven years experience in the industry across a range of environments.

I create a variety of professional content from corporate video and promotional advertisements, to music videos, live events and dramas. Previous projects include shooting international advertising campaigns, music videos, award-winning shorts and cinema-released feature films. I work for a wide range of returning clients.

I take great care and effort with everything that happens in front of my lens. I capture shots that strike the perfect balance between engaging the audience and successfully communicating the message behind it. I have extensive experience of working in different locations and adapting to shooting in a variety of conditions. I have an excellent grasp of the entire production process; from understanding what the producer’s role entails, to what is needed from a camera operator. This makes me very efficient on set and a highly competent shooter. My knowledge of a vast range of equipment means using my kit is second nature, allowing me to focus on the work I am creating.

All of my experience allows me to be confident with a variety of cameras, mounts and lenses.

CAMERAS USED:

Canon C100, Sony FS7, RED One, Sony FS700, Sony PMW-EX3, Sony PMW-EX1, Sony HDR-FX1, Sony Z7, Canon XF100, Canon XF105, Canon XF305, Canon C100, Canon C300, Panasonic AG-HMC151, Panasonic HVX 200, Panasonic HPX 500, Canon XL2, Canon XL1, Canon 5D Mk III, Canon 5D Mk II, Canon 5D, Canon 7D, RED One, RED Epic, RED Scarlet, Grass Valley LDX, Black Magic Cinema Camera and many other popular cameras.

I also provide video editing and post-production services to companies throughout the UK. I strive to edit outside the box as I feel that this not only attracts more attention, it is also something fresh in a world full of the norm. I find the narrative and focus on what will captivate an audience.

I enjoy my work immensely and bring my skills, energy & enthusiasm to every job I do. I have the skills, ideas and resources to take your video content to the next level. I pride myself on my versatility and dedication to all projects; I’m confident I’ll always deliver excellent results.

I ensure that I keep up on the latest tech in the business, something that I feel is incredibly important due to the rate the industry is moving.

I have a full clean driving license and a large car for equipment. I am also CRB checked and cleared. Due to my location in the West Midlands, I find it easy to travel to work all over the UK. My profession has taken me abroad to places such as Belgium, Spain, Poland, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

If you’re looking for an experienced freelance camera operator & interested in hiring my services, feel free to get in touch to discuss my availability and rates.

I’m available to hire as a camera operator with kit or without kit. However, every project is unique & may require a variety of different gear. You can either let me know what you want or we can talk things over to determine what’s needed.

References available on request.