Stewart Mackay
Lighting Cameraman/ DoP/ Director
I am an experienced Lighting Cameraman/Operator/Director and have worked in Television and high end corporates for over 20 years. I am familiar with all current formats including H D, Red, and Alexa. I have shot 4K, DV, S16 and 35mm.
Since the start of my career in 1993 I have been involved with everything from Drama and Documentary to Feature Films, Sport, Natural History, Corporate, News and Music promos,
I work with precision and accuracy.
I can adapt to any situation or shooting style with equal accomplishment within a production, be it the fast capture of vérité or the more exacting requirements of Drama.
I work with most of the industry standard cameras. I have expertise in Time-Laps, High Speed, Iso, Macro, Infra-Red and Long lens work.
I have a strong work ethic and my skills are well proven. I am a good team player but still happy to work alone if required, doing whatever is needed to get the job done.
I am also happy to take on the role as Director/Cameraman with confidence be it Fly on the Wall or as second unit.
I am full member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS)
Other skills
Filming from various platforms. Plane, Train, Car, Motorbike, Boat and Balloon.
Jib operation, Night filming, Infra-red. Mini camera set-ups.
I also have broadcast credits as: Director and Producer.
Background
I turned professional in 1993 armed with an Arriflex camera and a passion for filming wildlife. I got my first break with Partridge Films in Bristol, England shooting footage for a pilot about the Pheasants of China.
I went on to work on several projects for the world renowned BBC Natural History Unit as a Wildlife Cameraman before diversifying into other genres.
Since then I have filmed Drama, Documentary, News, Sport, Science, Current Affairs, Commercials, Music Promos, Corporate, Reality Television, live Outside Broadcasts and everything in between.
I have produced several series for television as well as some single programmes. The knowledge gained has given me the insight to understand programme production from both sides of the budget sheet.
I have worked with HD, 2k 4k, Red, Electra, Digi and DV in all their forms.
I am a trained film cameraman and work in 35mm and Super 16.
I have filmed from almost every moving platform you care to mention as well as from some that I shouldn’t have!
My first feature credit as Director of Photography came in 2000. A proud moment for me. I have had many since but the first one will always be special.
I now concentrate on being the best Cinematographer/ Cameraman/ Director I can possibly be and cross all genres. My selected list of credits will show the wide variety of subject matter that I have had the good fortune to be involved with.
I still shoot wildlife for various production companies but my wide experience now enables me to move across the board.
Since 2003 I have been giving lectures, workshops and 3 and 4 day teaching seminars on TV production, Lighting and camera operation.
I started with a passion for the moving image - which endures to this day.
EQUIPMENT
I have a wide range of Camera and lighting equipment that I can bring to the table.
Please Note, as cameras and formats seem to be in constant change I tend to rent as no two productions will need the same camera.
However, I still own my trusty DSR500 Broadcast camera
Key Skills
As a Person
Experienced Lighting Cameraman. Director of Photography. Operator. A good team player. Diligent. Punctual. A problem solver. Calm under pressure. Hit Deadlines.
Come in on Budget. The highest integrity ----- and I care about what I do.
As a Cameraman
Time-laps. Macro. Long Lens. High Speed. Ariel. Probe lens.
Be it the precise nature of Drama and Science or the fast capture of Sport and Reality, my skills are well proven.
Live OB’s. ENG, PSO, Multi Camera.
Other
I have produced several series for UK TV as well as some one-off programmes.
I have directed many programmes in the role as Director/Cameraman or as Director.
I am a skilled editor on a wide variety of productions but never credited (at my request).
Personal
I have good interpersonal skills and can communicate at all levels.
I can assess situations and put thoughts into action, quickly and efficiently.
I have work permits in the UK, EU and Australia.
References
I would be happy to supply references. Please contact me
Technical Skills
I am experienced in the use of the following equipment:
Camera experience
HD Cam .
Use of standard lens plus Long Lens work and Macro
All current HD cameras 2K, 4K including PMW range. P2. Red. Varicam. Arri Alexa
HDW Iconix Lipstick Camera, Action cameras. Go Pro, Sony FS range.
All older formats including
Digibeta.
Sony DRS 500, 570 and 450 DVCam
Beta SP
All Mini DV, HDV, XDCam. Sony Z1. and Sony A1E. Infra Red.
Full size & Mini cameras mounted in any small space or moving object you care to mention.
As a film cameraman, I use:
Arri SR2 Super 16mm
Arri 535 35mm
Arri 435 35mm
Experience:
Sound
Location sound - Documentary.
Radio Mike. Miking up one or two person interviews. Anchor. OB. Live, As Live
Boom Mike
Sync shooting in card, tape and film.
Lighting
Location or studio, depending on the project I can light everything from a cupboard to a main street.
Camera moves
Jib operation (up to 30 foot)
Dolly operation
Aerial Cradle
Splash bag
Fixing cameras to vehicles.
Editing
I have good editing skills.
Particularly useful when shooting on the fly - be it sport or reality television. I know what will cut and what is needed to make it cut.
Selection of Credits.
DOCUMENTARY/ Natural History
MEERKAT – THE MOVIE (wt) Feature Film. OSF/Discovery Lighting Cameraman
Set work. The first filmed birth of Meerkats
IOLO’S WELSH SAFARI. BBC Infrared Camera
THE MASTER. 1X50 The History Ch. TV Director/Cameraman
FOWLDS IN THE LANDSCAPE. 6X30. ITV1 Producer/Director
SHAKESPEARE 1X50 Drama/Doc. Director/Cameraman
A FALCONER’S TALE 4X30 Various cable. Prod/Cameraman
THE WILD DEER. SABC. 1 X 50 Christmas Prod/Cameraman
TRIUMPHS OF LIFE. 8X50. National Geographic. Eps 1, 7, 8. Cameraman
LIVING BRITAIN. BBC NHU. 10x50. Eps 9,10. Cameraman
INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS. BBC. 6X50 Eps 1, 5, 6. Cameraman
THE PUTCHER MEN. 1X30 ITV.
Exec Prod: Tom Archer. Producer/Camera
LIFE ON THE HEDGE. 1X30. ITV/Scottish Television.
Exec Prod: David Rolfe. Producer/Camera
COUNTRY MATTERS. 8X30 Prod/Camera
THE KEEPER. ITV. 4X30.
Exec Prod: Tom Archer. Prod/Director
WILD ISLANDS. ITV. Progs 5,7,8,11 & 14. Director/Camera
Performance Films. Main cameraman on 3 progs
DRAMA
WAITING FOR A KILLER. 90 mins. TV. DoP
Dir, Alex Shaida
Digibeta
ROOM 36. 110 mins. Feature. Operator
Dir, James Groom.
35mm
THE MONEY OR A WIFE. 110 mins Feature. DoP
Prod: Dave Perrett. 35mm
GUARDENIARS. TV. Feature. 85 mins. DoP
Dir, Mark Leonard.
Digibeta
UNFULFILLED. One off drama. 50 mins. Lighting Camera
Super 16
NATALIE & LOUISE. Comedy pilot. 50mins. DoP
Dir/Prod. Andy Dodd.
Super 16
THE RABBIT. Comedy Pilot. DoP
Dir. James Edge.
Super16
THE HARD APPROACH. 50 mins. DoP/Operator
Prod. Alex Shaida.
Digibeta
SPORT
ISLE of WIGHT YACHT RACE Sky 1 Lighting Cameraman
WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Italian TV Cameraman
THE ALL BLACKS . NZTV Lighting Cameraman
BRITISH OPEN –
Personality Interviews Sky 1 Lighting Cameraman
TIGHT LINES (fishing) Sky Sport Lighting Cameraman
IRON MAN MARATHON Dreamteam TV Cameraman
FOOTBALL (Match/ISO/ IV’s/Eng) Sky 1/Sky Sports Lighting Cameraman
I am experienced in shooting many sports (OB or recorded) which has included:
· ISO/ personal camera
· interviews,
· reviews
· features
· commentators
· pundits
· special guest appearances
· celebrity spots
· as live
A selection of sports I’ve covered are:
· Football.
· Rugby
· Cricket
· Archery
· Triathlon
· Athletics (track)
· Shooting
· Climbing
· Cycling
· Fishing
· Golf
· Sailing
· Rally
NEWS/ CURRENT AFFAIRS
I have regularly shot Live Outside Broadcasts of News and Current Affairs for some of the major Broadcasters including, ITN, CH4, Sky Sport News.
I also have worked on larger projects including:
ROUGH JUSTICE BBC Lighting Cameraman
DISPATCHES CH4 Lighting Cameraman
DISCOVERY CANADA (Science) Discovery Lighting Camera
· I work quickly and with precision.
CORPORATE
ADULT FAMILY PLACEMENT Lighting Cameraman
Swansea Council.
OPERATION DIMMING SUN. M.O.D. Cameraman
Prod/Dir. Mal Luff .
KLM Airlines. Cameraman
QINETIQ (awards) Cameraman
Live Camera
Scottish & Newcastle Director /Cameraman
MICROSOFT Lighting Cameraman
LLOYDS TSB (bank) Lighting Cameraman
TRANSPORT for LONDON Lighting Cameraman
LITERACY GOES MADD Producer/Cameraman
BRITISH NUCLEAR FUELS Ltd Lighting Cameraman
MUSIC PROMOS
Title; CRAZY Title: ALL ABOUT ME
Prod Co. Smoking Film Productions. Prod Co. White Lightening
Dir: Jeannie Carri. Dir; Steve Soulen
Super 16 HD
Title; NOW YOU’RE GONE
Prod Co. Big Red Productions
Dir: Caroline Wem
HD
Contact
Mobile 04978 04381
Web www.stewartmackay.net
I am based in Tasmania. Australia
Regardless of where I am working I can be contacted either on my mobile or via
email. Both are checked regularly.