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.
Snowdonia National Park Video - Part 2
A collection of hiking and wild camping videos from Snowdonia National Park, with no talking or music.
Why the f do I own this? The Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG
Why the F do I own this? The Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG Art lens review.
DJI Ronin SC Timelapse, Motionlapse, Hyperlapse Tutorial
How to create a timelapse with the DJI Ronin SC gimbal.
Slider timelapse video with a GVM GT-60D motorized camera slider
Creating slider timelapse video with a GVM GT-60D motorized camera slider.
Kelso Stock Footage
Kelos is located at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot, and has a rich history that is steeped in the traditions of the Scottish people. Kelso stock footage includes Kelso Bridge, Kelso Abbey, and Kelso Town Hall and Square, which serve as testament to the town's storied past.
Benro Tortoise 35C Tripod Review - With GX35 Ball Head
I swapped my Manfrotto for a tortoise! The Benro Tortoise 35C, so here’s a thrilling tripod review to go with it. #Tortoise
Sony 200-600mm Lens - An Absolute Beast!
Sony 200-600mm Lens - An Absolute Beast!
The Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is a versatile and high-performance zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.
Are you a birder? If so, you’ll know all about it already.
Are you a crusty old veteran cameraman who wants to know a little more about this beast? Read on…!
Sony 20mm f1.8 FE Lens
Talking about the Sony 20mm f1.8 lens, my main lens for capturing landscape timelapse sequences with a Sony A7iii.
Hiking 20 Miles Along the Severn Way
Hiking 20 miles along the Severn Way from Bewdley to Bridgnorth on the River Severn.
Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss Lens
The Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss lens is definitely a favourite of mine. It’s one of my most used lenses on my Sony A7iii, and it has accompanied me on many a hike up into the mountains. A lot of my videos over on YouTube have used this lens a lot in their creation, like this one, Winter Camping in Snowdonia.
I took a Sony A7riii and the 16-35mm Zeiss up into the snowy winter mountains of Snowdonia for a couple of days. Hopefully, it’ll give you a bit of a feel for the type of shot that is achievable.
Samyang 12mm f2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens
I’ve been able to try using this wonderful little 12mm f2.8 fisheye lens from Samyang.
The Samyang 12mm f2.8 is a little gem, and can be picked up for just a few hundred quid.
Sony A7iii
What the heck am I still doing with this old camera?
The Sony a7iii is a full-frame mirrorless camera that was released in early 2018 as a successor to the popular Sony a7 II. It was aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals who want a versatile camera that can handle a wide range of shooting scenarios.
I still use it now, in 2023. In fact, I own two of them, they’re brilliant, and still very much available for purchase.
Villa Park - Exclusive Footage of Aston Villa Football Club
The exclusive collection of Aston Villa stock footage has been ramped up to epic proportions. I can hear the Holte End singing now…
10 Popular Lenses For Sony Alpha Cameras
Sony Alpha cameras use the E-mount and FE-mount lens systems, which provide a wide range of lens options for photographers and videographers of all levels.
Here’s a list of 10 of my favourite FE lenses…
Hiking and Wild Camping in Snowdonia National Park - A Compilation
A 1 hour 20 minute video compilation hiking some of the best walking routes and mountains in Snowdonia National Park. Wild camping on some of the mountains, and just passing through some of the others.
High Speed 2 (HS2) Construction and Development in Birmingham - Aerial Images and Video
Love it or hate it, HS2 is here to stay, and so is this footage. Forever here to bare witness to this monumental scar, or logistical god-send, whichever camp you’re in. I’ve been collecting some very unique and I believe historical records, in stock footage, of the HS2 construction works.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Stock Footage
A unique collection of stock videos and photos from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
3 Days on Cadair Berywn Video
A 3-day Cadair Berwyn wild camping and photography trip video. Quite possibly my favourite wild camping spot in the UK, to capture some incredible views, and eat steak alone on a mountain. As you do.
Cadair Berwyn Wall Art Prints and Thin Canvas
New to The Art Locker, this glorious 10+ layer view of the British countryside, from the summit of Cadair Berwyn.
This beautiful image was captured early on a February morning in 2023, and is available as a museum-quality wall or print or slimline canvas.
COVID-19 - Historical Stock Footage and Images
A unique collection of historical stock footage from the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.