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.
