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 and gear.
Clent Hills Bluebells Video - Coffee in the Woods - April
Clent Hills bluebells video - Coffee in the woods, April
Sharing some driving tips with Sir Jackie Stewart
I took a Formula 1 racing legend, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, for a spin around Aintree Racecourse, and considered starting a cleaning company.
Sony 200-600mm Lens on a DJI Ronin RS3 Pro Video
Video testing a DJI Ronin RS3 Pro with a Sony A7iii and Sony 200-600mm lens. Bonkers. Absolutely bonkers.
Clent Hills Bluebells Video
This little coffee break in Uffmoor Woods in the Clent Hills turned into a 12 month video filming project, as I decided to film an episode of what was later dubbed “Coffee in the woods” every month for a full year. It’s like looking back in time and figuring out what I did wrong in life. Clent Hills Bluebells… Coffee in the woods….. April.
Running with a DJI Ronin SC and different lenses video
Video testing the DJI Ronin SC by running through the woods with a few different lenses. The Samyang 12mm Fisheye, the Sony Zeiss 16-35mm f4, the Sigma Art 50mm f1.4 and a wild card, the DJI Osmo Action 3.
K&F Concept 4K Trail Camera Video Review
A video review of the K and F Concept 4K trail camera with sample video and pictures. This is a small, robust, waterproof and cheap wildlife trail camera capable of recording high-resolution daylight footage and 1080p IR night vision footage.
Sony 200-600mm Landscape Photography Video
A video talking about shooting landscape photography with a Sony 200-600mm lens and some cherry bakewells.
My 3 Month No BS weight loss program
How I lost 22kg in 3 months with my no-BS diet and workout plan. Fasting, weights, Wendler 531, carnivore, egg porridge, and everything from next dimension head exploding smelling salts to a disastrous lack of chicken and mushroom pot noodles.
Samyang 12mm f2.8 Lens Video Review - Sony FE
Please click this to take a look at my wangle. To be specific, it’s an ultra-wangle, but don’t let that bother you. This is a Samyang 12mm f2.8 lens video review.
Sanka… ya dead man? March 2023
Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it’s “George Orwell, 4 punctures, bratwurst, cold plunge, silly lens and tortoise” time…
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.