Equipment Knowledge

As a camera assistant I have a good working knowledge of a wide range of film and video equipment.

I have assisted on shoots which used Steadicam, motion control, specialist lens systems such as 'scopes, Jimmy Jibs and a range of grip equipment.

Film

16mm

Aaton XTR, LTR, A-Minima
Arri SRs 16BL
Bolex H16

35mm

Panavision Millenium, Panaflex Gold, Panaflex Platimnum
Arriflex Arricam435, 535, BL IV, III
Moviecam Compact, SL
Fries Mitchell BNC
Eclair Cameflex (aka CM3)

High Speed cameras

Photosonics Actionmaster 500, Super 16 1PL
RedlakeLocam

Accessories

Arri RCU , 1LCS
Camera Dynamics CD100 Timelapse Controller

Video

High Definition Video
- Sony/Cine-Alta HDW - F900 (HDCAM)
- Panasonic AJ-HDC27 (DVCPro HD)
Digi-Beta
- Sony DVW 700 & 790 including film-style kit (lenses and accessories)
Beta SP
Sony 300 & 400 series.
DVC Pro
Panasonic AJ-PD900WA (NTSC 480P progressive scan)
DVCAM/DV
Sony DSR 200
Sony PD-150
Sony VX1000
Toshiba TU48P Micro Video Camera (1/3" 3 chip CCD)

Ammonite Custom equipment

While at Ammonite Ltd, I used and assisted in the design of specialist equipment. My input into this development of new equipment and modification of existing, off-the-shelf equipment, meant it was often necessary to interpret users' feedback and to appreciate their working methods to ensure the products continued to evolve and improve. I would often need to instruct hirers how to operate this unique equipment.

A range of Lo-Lite cameras. Image intensified video cameras (DVCAM) for filming when little light is present as seen in many Ammonite productions and BBC's much admired Life of Birds.
A lightweight pan-tilt head and jib arm designed to be used in the field by only two operators.
A real time motion control system for fine control when filming little things.
A variety of scopes - periscopes, borescopes.
Time Lapse motor for use with Aaton LTR and/or Bolex H16.