Civil engineering degree following by a post grad in drama.
I have been an actor and presenter for over 20 years.
A climber then instructor then Mountaineering instructor(MCI) followed by a high altitude leader/guide after leading a British Expedition to Zanskar Indian, Climbing Skilma Kangri. Working for Adventure peaks leading on Peak Lenin, Expeds include: Khan Tengri, Himal Himlung, 5 unclimbed peaks in Tein Shan, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Elbrus and Ecuador Volcanoes. Other expeds include: Borneo, Namibia, Tasmania, Andaman Islands, Patagonia and Norway.
I have worked both in front and behind the camera for a variety of outdoor companies: Berghaus, Pod, Rob, Cotswold, Field and Trek and Rohan. Writing scripts, technical advising and presenting.
I am an avid skier, rock & ice climber, runner, biker (mainly touring and mountain), long distance swimmer and general adventurer that never used to be called adventure when I first started, it was just something you did!
My production work includes:
Ellis Brigham- How to videos, writing/ filming and presenting
Headcase- writing/ filming and producing.
Climbing video- writing, producing, filming and presenting.
Redbull- writing, producing and presenting.
Opoko, writing, filming and presenting.
Fleetcheck online guides. Filming, producing and presenting.
I have produced 3 feature films- The Devil Came Home, The Cowboy and Studio One.
Producing a TV series Shadowchasers-writing scripts and post production editing.
A number of short film competitions, notable the London 48hr Film challenge, filming and producing and receiving an audience award.
I am currently working with Big Dug writing and presenting a series of Youtube DIY videos for their channel.
I produced a series of YouTube channels on walking, climbing and mountaineering.
As a mountaineering expert I have been involved with a number of filming projects writing, presenting and Technical advice. I also filmed a number of How To Youtube video on climbing, walking and mountaineering.
I have filmed several corporate videos and commercials having created my own studio at home in lockdown I was able to film and deliver high end content. Clients include: Opoko, Lloyds, Ellis Brigham, The last Descent, Fleetcheck and Lark.
Camera Kit:
I own a BMPCC 6k pro and record sound using a Sennheiser 416 plus a variety of lenses. Crane 2s and Kosovo K2 slider. I have a variety of lights including 3 Pixapro 100d.
I have some experience with a Sony FS5 and FS7. Blackmagic, 4k, 6k and Ursa mini pro. Panasonic Gh5 and 6. Sony A7siii, and Red komodo..
I edit using premiere but switched to Davinci due to my camera setup and finding grading easier. I still tend to use Audition for my VO work.