Russell Martin Freelance HD Cameraman

London based energetic, enthusiastic freelance Cameraman trained in sound and lighting with experience working for the BBC, ITV and Sky as well as most international broadcasters and production companies. A broadcast cameraman who enjoys new challenges and thrives on developing his professional and creative skills. Has worked on a variety of productions SD/HD, ENG, PSC, OB and studio.

Career History:
Input Media – Camera Operator
Worked for Input Media for 4 years before going freelance as a camera operator working on a huge variety of productions, which include the BBC, ITV, ITV Sport, UEFA, FIFA, Team Marketing, Chelsea TV, Arsenal TV, The International Tennis Federation, ESPN and Pitch International. Working on single camera shoots and up to 20 camera OBs with a huge variety of grip; priceless experience has been gained all over the world.

Selected Operating/Assisting Credits

Promo:
Cameraman for Nat Geo Afrika - National Geographic Channel
The Lady With 700 cats - Fox International
Emirates Cup - Arsenal Football Club

Commercial:
Canon EOS 500D - Canon UK/Coast Productions
Cameraman for McDonalds Web Commercial - RED

Music:
Cameraman for Eliza Doolittle - Vintage TV
Cameraman for National Lottery - Cliff Richard, Jason Derulo, - Endemol/BBC

News:
Cameraman for BBC News, ITV News, Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News & ITN News
Events including the Royal Wedding, London Riots & Elections.

Daytime/Entertainment:
Cameraman for National Lottery - BBC/Camelot
Cameraman for Loraine Kelly - TLS/ITV
Cameraman for Loose Women - TLS/ITV
Cameraman for Paul O'Grady - TLS/ITV
Cameraman for Graham Norton Show - TLS/BBC

Sport:
Cameraman for Rugby - England V Wales - Input Media/RFU
Cameraman for Rugby - London Irish V Harlequins - Input Media/RFU
Cameraman for Rugby - Saracens V London Wasps - Input Media/RFU
Cameraman for Football - Various - IMG/Premier League Productions
Cameraman for Football - Premiership, Carling Cup, FA CUP and Champions League - ITV, SKY, IMG, Input Media
Football - Arsenal TV - AFC/Input Media
Football - Chelsea TV - CFC/Input MEdia
Football - Tottenham TV - TFC/Input Media
Football - Premier League Productions - IMG
Football - FA Cup Preview Show - ITV
Football - England Womens Football - BBC/Bow Tie
Football - FA Cup Football - Roll to Record/Visions
Football - Football Matters - Setanta Sports
Darts - BDO & BDC - Input Media/Bow Tie
Boxing - Box Nation TV - Input Media/Box Nation
Boxing - Various Matches - Input Media/Bow Tie
Hockey - Various Matches - GBSport/Input Media
Horse Racing - Various Races - Globecast
Horse Racing - Various Races - Dubai Racing Channel
Golf - British Open - SI
Tennis - Wimbledon & US Open - SI
Cycling - Chris Hoye Promo - SKY
Cycling - La Vuelta - ITV
Cricket - IPL Cricket - Aljazerah/Input Media

Formats Used:
DVCam, Digibeta, HDCAM, XDCAM, P2

Kit Used:
Sony Z1, Z7, DSR-450, DVW970, PDW700, HDW750, Panasonic P2, EX1, EX3, Canon 5D & 7D, OB Cameras & RF Cameras