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.
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.
York Stock Footage: An Odyssey Through England's Timeless City
My journey to capture York was an odyssey, resulting in the most comprehensive archive available. This library provides a cinematic look at the city, from the sheer scale of the Minster and the time-capsule streets of the Shambles to my signature top-down drone shots. The footage captures the soul of a city forged by Roman and Viking history, combining ancient architecture with vibrant modern life.