Based in West London I have been in the broadcast business for over 20 years, starting with 18 years in the BBC Film Department at Ealing Studios and now freelancing. During this time I have worked with a wide range of formats starting with 16/35mm film then moving onto video from U-matic to Beta then SP, DigiBeta and more recently DVC Pro and Beta SX.

I have worked across the whole spectrum of programming from Education, News and Current Affairs to Documentary, Light Entertainment and Drama and in more recent years, Corporate and Education. In the course of my work, I have of course travelled extensively coping with accommodation varying from rooftops and tents to more sumptuous accommodation. I believe in flexibility and enjoy a challenge.

Specialities

Considerable experience in filming from helicopters using all formats with a range of mounts (or none at all) on a variety of aircraft.  Mounts used include: Tyler Middle Mount, Continental, Kestrel, Philips Nose Mount.
Can fit Tyler mounts in JetRangers and AS350/355's and I have also worked in hot air balloons and light aircraft.

A trained Steadicam operator, I use this on drama's and documentaries with Film and Tape.

I am quite content filming whilst hanging off a mountain on a length of rope and have no problem with roughing it or camping out if required.

Having skied for over 15 years, I am an experienced skier and have used Beta on skis.



Additional Information

I hold a US 'RI' working Visa and hold a full/clean UK driving Licence and IAM membership.

I hold a private pilots licence and enjoy flying .

I have been riding motorbikes for over 25 years and interests include mountaineering, walking, camping and
follow formula 1 and rallying,

e-mail:  mike@msproductions.co.uk
Phone:   020 8578 7040 
               07973 746 562
                                                                                         

Broadcast Credits      Aerial Credits 
Corporate and Steadicam Credits
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