Gary Robert Smith
wildlife.creative.innovative.
research | filming | development | editing
Personal Details
Bristol based T 07730044141
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Full Driving licence
Key Skills
Premiere ProAdvanced open Water Padi Diver
PhotoshopPitching
Audition Creative thinker
After EffectsFilming interviews/events
Location lightingSound recording
Experience with Sony FS700, Adaptable to changing roles/teams
Panasonic AF101, Canon 60D/6D, GoPro
Experience
I am a highly driven wildlife filmmaker with a well-rounded skillset. I have recently finished a MA in Wildlife filmmaking at the University of West England. This course gave me the opportunity to learn and build up a wide variety of skills from writing treatments and pitching to filming and editing. As well as having a first degree in Biological Sciences I have also studied film, media, photography and drama providing me with a varied scope of experience. This year I was highly commended at the British Wildlife Photography Awards in the Wildlife in HD category. I have previously worked across a number of different genres and am happy to continue to do so.
Employment
Avon Wildlife Trust
Editor and Producer
September 2015
- Editing and Producer for short wildlife informative film “The Last Hedgehog in Avon” (working title).
vEcotourism
Editor and Consultant
September 2015
- Creating and managing online content for vEcotourism's website and interactive online tours. I have also acted as a consultant to aid in developing both current and future content.
Tigress Productions, Bristol
Archive Researcher
July 2015
- Responsible for the procurement of footage to be used in a 15x60’ BBC production.
- Established rapport with suppliers of archive footage, often leading to negation for costs of license clearance.
- Keeping accurate records of all footage supplied including costs, copyright and length of usage.
- Partaking in developmental meetings for future productions and pitching to development team.
- Awareness of legal and ethical considerations surrounding the release of information to the press and public.
Festival of Nature
Camera Operator
June 2015
- Worked as part of a production team to create a short film to promote the festival of nature.
- Created a piece in response to customer brief, while taking into account time scale and intended audience.
Wild Green TV
Camera Operator and Sound Recordist
June 2015
- Produced an episode of Wild Green TV, with Anneka Svenska.
- This project required quick thinking and adaptation as the interviews and sequences were all filmed in different locations and under varying circumstances.
- Filmed interviews with Andy Day and Bill Oddie.
Standup for Slapstick
Camera Operator
June 2015
- Hosted by Al Murray – With Sarah Millican, Pippa Evans, Harry Hill, Dr Phil Hammond and Omid Djalili.
BBC Academy
Sound Recordist
February 2015
- Sound recordist for BBC Academies Digital Bristol week.
Wildscreen Film Festival
Volunteer
October 2014
- Ensuring delegates were escorted to their talks and workshops.
- Aiding production team with day to day tasks.
- Point of contact.
Springwatch
Fox Researcher
March – May 2014
- GPS tracking of Brighton's urban foxes. Set up and maintained eight remote cameras.
- Liaised between scientists and production team. Took part in filming on location.
Education and Qualifications
Preston Comprehensive School
Sept 1993 – July 1998
9 GCSE Grade A-CYeovil College
Sept 1998 – July 2001
BFD / Performing Arts / DistinctionBND / Performing Arts / Merit
A Level / Theatre Studies / C
Yeovil College
Sept 2004 – July 2006
A Level / Film / BA Level / Media Studies / B
A Level / Photography / B
Brighton University
Sept 2012 – June 2014
Degree FDSc Animal Science 2:1
Degree BSc(Hons) Biological Science First
University of West England
Sept 2014 – Sept 2015
Masters Degree Wildlife Filmmaking Awaiting
Interests
I am very active and fully engaged in my love of nature. I enjoying running, film, photography, cooking, travel and SCUBA diving.
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References are available on request