I am a skilled and motivated freelance Camera Operator based in London, with around 4 years experience in Studio, Live Events, Outside Broadcast, Branded Content and Corporates.
With 5000+ hours of live TV experience in a busy studio and gallery environment, I am right at home on any live broadcast and focused on delivering to the most exacting of technical and creative standards. My corporate and branded content work has included conferences, AGMs and digital content for major companies such as Google, HSBC, Vogue, Virgin Media, Universal, KFC and Burger King. I have worked on concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and the Paris Olympia and events such as London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. I love my job!
Experienced in studio pedestal, handheld/RF and long lens operation. Familiar with all kinds of camera and support systems, from 2/3" broadcast chains, to high-end digital cinema cameras, such as the Sony F55, FS7 and Canon C300. I am also a proficient racks/vision operator (RCP/CCU).
Member of the Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) and the media union, BECTU. DBS checked and insured for public liability.
Website: http://www.chrisoakley.tv