I am available as a freelance camera operator, with my own transport and equipment (1080i/p HD camera, fluid head tripod, senn 416 mic, akg blueline, rycote blimp, boom, senn g2 wireless, countryman b6 lavs, HMI light kit).

I am also equipped with a Cinevate Brevis35 and set of fast 35mm prime lenses, to obtain an organic, 35mm-like image with characteristically shallow depth-of-field, for projects where this is desirable.

I am happy to travel throughout Scotland, and regularly work on everything from corporate / internal-communication videos to cine-style film and drama. I am equipped to work with a sound guy, or as a one-man band with my own audio kit.

I have a wide range of DOP credits, which include broadcast music promos, a feature film, as well as several short films.

Recent Noteworthy Credits:-

"The Dead Outside" [Feature Film / Mothcatcher Films / 2008]

Drive by Argument / Dance Like No One's Watching [Music Promo / Lizard King Records / 2008]

The Acute / Secret Shame [Music Promo / Merdoc Records / 2007]

Drive by Argument / Sex Lines are Expensive Comedy [Music Promo / Lizard King Records / 2007]

Cosmic Rough Riders / When You Come Around [Music Promo / Warner Records / 2006]

Kobai / Serotonin [Music Promo / Empire Records / 2006]

(I do ocassionally DOP student films, so don't be afraid to ask!)

I have significant experience in image & video processing and grading, having a background in photography (both traditional and digital), as well as 7 years working in the digital graphics industries. I am available as a Colourist, specialising in music promo and film work.

Colour-grading is a particularly important step in any project, especially film and music promos, where the visual stylings make up a significant part of the identity and atmosphere of the work.

I am equipped to grade both SD and High Definition footage at my premises. For larger projects, I would recommend that we establish dialogue before you shoot, as there are a number of important steps you should take to ensure a high quality capture, suitable for a high quality grade.

Links to some recent works will be put online shortly!

I have 7 years professional full-time experience in the 3d graphics industries, including asset modelling for film, visual effects & character modelling for games (playstation2, playstation3, and xbox 360). I am not currently seeking work in these areas, unless there is significant overlap with film.

You can contact me on 0131 516 4725, or by email at kris.bird@mothcatcher.co.uk.