portrait — Andrew on set, behind the camera
About
Thirty years of turning up prepared and getting the shot.
PLACEHOLDER: opening paragraph on 30 years of reliable work for broadcasters, production companies and brands.
PLACEHOLDER: interview lighting, my own kit and transport, and broadcast credits such as Criminal Evidence (RTS Scotland award).
PLACEHOLDER: working solo or with a crew, and being happy to advise on frame rates, LUTs and codecs.
- First camera
- Super 8, aged six
- Degree
- Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh — computer vision and graphics
- Technical
- Happy to advise on frame rates, LUTs and codecs
- Worked in
- Scotland, the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia
Broadcast & commercial credits
| Production | Category | Details |
|---|---|---|
| From Track To Tack | Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez Go Racing In Saint Tropez 2022 | Ad / Short Film | Camera operator · Whisper Productions · dir. Jude Lightbody |
| Roadstars 2021 | Advert | Director of Photography · Freak films · dir. Rianne White |
| Code Red September 2021 | Advert | Director of Photography · tanami · dir. Jude Lightbody |
| FreeAgent Advert 2021 | Advert | Director of Photography · Freak Films · dir. Chris Bridges |
| People's Postcode Lottery Adverts 2020 | Advert | Director of Photography · People's Postcode Lottery · dir. Daniel Warren |
| Telford Centre Commercial 2019 | Advert | Director of Photography · Eyebolls · dir. Lewis Gourlay and Abby Warrilow |
| Retail Fashion Adverts 2019 | Advert | Director of Photography · Eyebolls · dir. Abby Warrilow and Lewis Gourlay |
| The LiveCode Story - Develop Yourself 2019 | Advert, Short Film | Director of Photography · North Isle Productions · dir. Abby Warrilow and Lewis Gourlay |
| Moment of Calm 2018 | Advert | Director of Photography · The Gate Films · dir. Magnus Wake |
| Drink Wise Age Well Advert 2017 | Advert | Director of Photography · Studio Something · dir. Duncan Cowles |
| E4 Visit Scotland Commercial 2017 | Advert | Director of Photography · The Chase Films for E4 · dir. Abby Warrilow and Lewis Gourlay |
| Dark Sense 2017 | Feature Film | Director Of Photography · Encaptivate! Productions · dir. Magnus Wake |
| First Ladies Revealed 2016 | Drama Documentary | Director of Photography · Finestripe Productions for Smithsonian Channel · dir. Craig Collinson |
| Digital World 2015 | Advert | Director of Photography · The Gate Films · dir. Abby Warrilow and Lewis Gourlay |
| EK Shopping Advert 2015 | Advert | Director of Photography · The Gate Films · dir. Abby Warrilow and Lewis Gourlay |
| The Day Hitler Died 2015 | Drama Documentary | Director of Photography · Finestripe for ITV · dir. Craig Collinson |
| Age Scotland Appeal Film 2015 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media for STV · dir. Jude Lightbody |
| Arnold Clark Advert 2015 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Raych Campbell |
| DC Thompson - Sunday Post 2014 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media for STV · dir. Justin Adams |
| Youview TVC 2014 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Raych Campbell |
| Sunday Post 2014 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media for STV · dir. Jude Lightbody |
| Commonwealth Games Countdown 2014 | Short Film | Director of Photography · Jack Morton · dir. Daniel Warren |
| Capability Scotland 2013 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media · dir. Jude Lightbody |
| Deep Sea World Advert 2012 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media for STV · dir. Justin Adams |
| Through the Wormhole 2012 | Documentary | Lighting Camera · Incubator TV for Discovery Channel · dir. Geoffrey Sharp |
| Dublinbet Campaign 2012 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media for STV · dir. Justin Adams |
| Cookschool Scotland Campaign 2011 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Aileen Rushton |
| Strathclyde Police Campaign 2011 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Simon Ross · Won Gold at the Roses Creative Awards in 2012 |
| Soccer Millionaire Campaign 2011 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Aileen Rushton |
| Penicuik Campaign 2011 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. David Tennant |
| Simon Howie Campaign 2011 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Simon Ross |
| Black and Lizars Advert 2011 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. Lisa Baruffati |
| Love Food Hate Waste Advert 2010 | Advert | Director of Photography · STV Creative for STV · dir. David Tennent |
| Poppy Scotland Donations Advert 2010 | Advert | Director of Photography · LA Media for STV and Channel 4 · dir. Simon Ross · This campaign won a Gold at the Marketing Society's Star Awards for it's success in raising funds |
| More 4 Interstitials 2010 | Advert | Director of Photography · Channel 4 · dir. Shizuka Hata |
| Hungry Jacks 2010 | Advert | Director of Photography · Filming Scotland / MJW Agency · dir. Michael Hines |
| The Real Casino Royale 2008 | Drama Documentary | Director of Photography · Noblesgate Productions for Channel 4 · dir. Russell Leven |
| Culloden Battle Memorial Film 2007 | Drama | Director of Photography · NoblesGate Productions for National Trust (Scotland) · dir. Craig Collinson |
| The Last Duel 2006 | Drama Documentary | Director of Photography · Noblesgate Productions for BBC · dir. Craig Collinson · BAFTA nomination for Best Documentary in 2007 |
| The Ripper Hoaxer: Wearside Jack 2006 | Drama Documentary | Director of Photography · Noblesgate Productions for Channel 4 · dir. Craig Collinson · Winner of the RTS Creative Cities Award in 2006 |
| SheToon: City of Bingo 2003 | Documentary | Director of Photography · Noblesgate Productions for STV · dir. Craig Collision · Winner of the Grierson Documentary Award in 2004 |
Kit
Good relationships with local hire companies — extra kit arranged on requestCamera A
RED Komodo 6K
Primes, plus a set of four anamorphic lenses for widescreen. ProRes or RAW up to 6K.
Camera B
Sony FS7
Primes and zooms.
On set
Lighting & monitoring
Interview lighting, client and director monitors, black drapes, laptop for copying rushes.
Getting there
Own transport
Full clean UK driving licence; comfortable driving camera vans and abroad.
Based in Scotland, available across the UK and abroad. Send dates, location and a line about the project.
Email Andrew