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.
