Stock Footage Dispatches: Field Notes from a Specialist Cameraman
This isn't a soppy lifestyle blog. It’s a documentation of the work behind my footage.
From field-testing and reviewing camera gear to hauling it all up into Snowdonia for a wild camp, these are my notes on stock footage filming, gear, my new fine art prints and the great British outdoors.
Two Years, Decades of Learning, and One Unforgettable Cloud Inversion: The Ultimate Snowdonia Stock Footage Triumph
For two years, I waited for a precise alignment of pressure, wind, and humidity. When the window finally opened, I hauled my gear up 805 metres to Y Foel Goch in the Glyderau. The result? A heart-pounding ascent through thick fog that broke into a silent, brilliant white ocean of cloud, with Tryfan rising like an island from the mist. This wasn't just a lucky hike; it was the culmination of decades of studying mountain weather and a testament to persistence. Read the full story behind the "Ultimate Snowdonia Stock Footage Triumph."
Birmingham Stock Footage: The Venice of the North, Seen From Above and Within – Introducing Clip Pack #287 (Drone) & Its Companion, Clip Pack #286 (Gimbal)
Birmingham has more canals than Venice, but these were built for industry, not gondolas. This post introduces two complementary packs: Clip Pack #287 (Drone) offers a bird's-eye view of the network, from the chaos of Spaghetti Junction to the serenity of Gas Street Basin. Its companion, Clip Pack #286 (Gimbal), plunges you into the intimate details of the towpaths, capturing the texture of old brickwork and vibrant street art in high-frame-rate 4K. Together, they offer an unparalleled visual history of the city.
New Video: "A Timeless Embrace" – Capturing Cambridge's Soul in 4K
I’ve condensed the best of my four Cambridge collections into a single minute of 4K cinema. "A Timeless Embrace" takes you from drone views of the historic colleges to candid street scenes and the joy of university graduations. It’s a visual anthology of the city's soul, showcasing the cinematic quality available across my full archive, including the massive "People of Cambridge" and "Cambridge Drone" packs. Watch the full promo here.
Discover the Stunning Snowdonia Stock Footage Collection – Clip Pack #190: The Devil’s Kitchen, Glyderau, and Tryfan
This pack is an essential visual resource for the Glyderau range, showcasing the rugged splendor of Snowdonia National Park. It documents the area from the iconic Devil's Kitchen to the rocky summits of Tryfan and Glyder Fawr. The 117 clips include cinematic drone footage, ground-based tripod shots, and atmospheric timelapse sequences of low mist and clouds swirling over the valleys. Whether you need shots of the Adam and Eve summit stones or the raw feel of wild camping, this pack delivers.
The Ultimate Snowdonia Stock Footage Collections – Clip Pack #203
Clip Pack #203 is the definitive collection for professional editors seeking cinematic visuals of the Glyderau and Snowdon Massif. The 63 premium 4K UHD clips feature a powerful mix of 36 Drone & Gimbal Shots (covering Crib Goch and Snowdon Summit) and 27 Timelapses of dynamic weather. These timelapses capture phenomena like bubbling morning fog in the Welsh valleys and shifting light over the Adam & Eve stones on Tryfan. This pack is designed to provide high-impact, atmospheric footage of Snowdonia's most iconic peaks.
Braving the Elements for the Best Snowdonia Timelapse Footage Ever Captured
Capturing the perfect shot means battling exhaustion and extreme cold. This post details the hardship of trekking 25kg of camera gear up an icy ridge into a -20°C windchill. It’s the story of frozen streams and zero morale that was instantly repaid by the "cloud inversion of a lifetime," transforming the peaks of Tryfan, Glyder Fach, and Snowdon into islands rising above a golden sea of mist. This world-class timelapse footage was earned through sheer bloody-mindedness.
Manchester, UK - Stock video footage
This extensive archive captures the diverse energy of the Northern Powerhouse. Clip Pack #28 delivers 133 cinematic clips of Manchester City Centre, from the modern skyline of MediaCityUK to the bustle of Market Street. For sports fans, Clip Pack #24 provides definitive aerial coverage of Old Trafford, capturing the "Theatre of Dreams" and its surrounding terraced streets from unique drone perspectives.