Filmmaker & Lighting Camera Operator
Based in Birmingham
Professional DoP, Camera Operator and Filmmaker with over 10 years experience. I shoot a range of projects including branded, commercial, corporate and event video production in Birmingham, and the wider region of West Midlands.
Hi, I'm Jake!
Birmingham Based Filmmaker & Lighting Camera Operator.
With a passion for the moving image and technical know-how to match, I’m a highly praised cinematographer, videographer, lighting camera operator, and much more.
Coming from a Shooting PD background, over 10+ years I’ve built up a wide range of experience, with superb understanding of the overall production process and, a strong selection of in-house filmmaking equipment readily available – including gimbals and drone filming kits for when the tripod just won’t cut it!
Filmmaking Services
As a Birmingham based Camera Operator & Filmmaker, trust me when I say, no two shoots are the same! Working from the Directors chair to the Cockpit (and everywhere between), I provide a range of filmmaking services to bring your vision to the screen.
Director of Photography
Lead a camera team and the creative visuals on a crewed production
Lighting Camera Operator
Multi-skilled and flexible filmmaker and videographer
Drone Operator
Commercial UAV license holder for over 6 years
Director
Champion the brief or script and steer the project in the right direction
Editor / Colourist
Efficient and skilled editor and colourist, working out of my home studio
Production Van
Dedicated video production van with camera, lighting, grip and more
Commercially Qualified Drone Operator
I am a fully qualified and commercially insured Drone Operator, otherwise known as a UAV Operator, with over 10 years experience putting cameras in the sky!
Whether you need sweeping aerials for branded content, cinematic shots for a short film, or commercial-grade footage from above, I bring both creative vision and technical reliability to every flight.
What is a Lighting Camera Operator, and why is it different to Filmmaker?
As a Lighting Camera Operator, also known as a Director of Photography (DoP), I’m responsible for operating the camera and collaborating with the director to achieve the visual style of the film (bscine.com), through choice of lenses, camera movement, composition, lighting design, and shot execution to visually tell the story.
In contrast, when I’m ‘filmmaking’, I consider the entire creative process, guiding the story, directing performances, setting the scene, and managing the film’s overall vision.
I am happily available for hire in Birmingham under both capacities—either as a Lighting Camera Operator, bringing technical expertise to craft compelling images, or as a Filmmaker, leading the project’s creative direction from concept to completion.
Hire a Camera Operator & Filmmaker in Birmingham, West Midlands today!
Send me some details about your project and what support you need. I can provide professional video camera and lighting kit, and I have fantastic contacts in my network of highly skilled creative.