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Eric Huyton Biography Online Profile:
I'm highly experienced in lighting and filming for all genres of programming from observational documentary to drama, natural history and commercials.
I have worked frequently with theBBC and many other European Broadcasters,National Geographic, Discovery Channel. I've travelled extensively in Africa, Australia, the USA, Latin America, Middle East, Lapland, Europe and Canada and I'm no stranger to working in difficult and sometimes sensitive situations.
In the business and commercial sector, I have worked with Volvo Cars, Mitsubishi, British Telecom, Goldman Sachs, Proctor & Gamble, Vodafone, Lloyds Bank, Orange EE
I'm comfortable with all formats from HDV through to High Definition and 4K as well as 35mm film. F55, Arri Amira, C300, Sony / Panasonic High Def cameras, Sony A7S, Canon 5D.
I enjoy making good looking films with close attention to lighting and controlling what’s in the shot. I also enjoy ob doc and am able to read sensitive situations where tact is called for in order to get the right material and equally happy to ‘muck in’ if needed. I’m good with presenters and contributors and can work quickly when needed.
Experienced in long lens filming for wildlife and natural history programmes.
I’ve shot a series of car commercials for the Volvo S80 launch in the USA (35mm film), Mitsubishi (35mm film) and a number of in house films for Mitsubishi (Digi Beta & High Def)
Credits - a selection
The One Show BBC Scotland. Americas Cup Catamaran with Ben Ainslie Racing. Dir: Sam Goss. Sony F55 with prime lenses
Red Squirrels in danger Rilk Films for Arte Wildlife film about grey squirrels threatening the native red squirrel population Sony F55
Natural Curiosities series 2, 3, 4 & 5 BBC2 Natural History show with Sir David Attenborough. Sony F55
Country File 2013/14/15BBC1 Weekly magazine programme about UK countryside, farming, wildlife and environmental issues. Sony HDW500
Bargain Hunt 2013/14 BBC1 Popular weekly show about antiques and auctions
Tommy & Jerry’s CameraBBC4 60 min doc on World War 1 photography from the front lines. Testimony Films. Canon C300 with prime lenses
Swamplands Wildlife and Nat Hist on swamplands in Louisiana. Sky Vision (Bristol) for National Geographic & Discovery Animal Planet. Canon C300. Dir. Daniela Pulverer
The Power of NatureSeries of environmental films for BBC Earth. High Def. Dir. Karen Partridge.
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching BonanzaCelebrity birdwatching in Solway Firth & Isle of Mull. High Def. Fever Media for SKY 1
Cottage GardensGardener’s World Special with Rachel de Thame. BBC1 High Def Dir. Rupert Miles
Churchill the Darkest Hour 90 min drama doc exploring Winton Churchill’s involvement in World War One. Aenon Films for BBC4. Shot using prime lenses on large format Canon C300. Dir. Adam Kemp
Love & MarriageDocumentary for Testimony Films / BBC4
Flowerpot MenCelebrity led garden makeover challenge. Renegade Pictures / BBC1
Heston’s IcecreamHeston Blumenthal creates a giant Ice Cream. Betty TV / C4
National Day A series of 10 short commercial films for the Qatari Government on the future careers of Qatari children. Sony F3 High Def. Rock Wallaby Productions
Running Blind 60 min observational documentary for BBC Scotland about a blind athlete as she makes her way towards the 2012 Olympic team.
Secrets of the Universe Air to air & cockpit filming for Supersonic jet sequence with Prof. Brian Cox. BBC1 High Def.
Wallace & Gromit's World of InventionPresenter led series on inventions. High Def. Aardman Animations
Comet 3D TVIn store commercial for Comet Electricals. Shot in 3D high definition. Olaus Roe for Comet
CappucinoCommercial for Douwe Egberts on coffee production in Colombia. Denham Productions. High Def. Producer: Charlotte Barton. Dir: Rupert Miles
Around the World in 80 Days Legs 1 & 6 of a celebrity led challenge to complete the famous journey in 80 days by land and sea. BBC1 Dir: Rupert Miles Series Producer: Kez Margrie
Drain the Oceans 60 min science doc on the Ocean floor. Shot in USA, UK, Hawaii & Iceland. Burning Gold Productions. Dir. Steve Nichols
Lurpak commercial, 422 South, Dir: Andrew Hunter, High Def
Restless Waters Series of films for National Geographic Channel on the People of Africa. Dir: Matt Thompson, Super 16mm film
Antiques Road Show 'Priceless' BBC1, Dir: Rupert Miles
Return To.... documentary series re-visiting participants from the 1990's docu soaps, BBC1, Dir: Rupert Miles
Freaky Eaters BBC3 / Betty TV, Dir: Anne Marie Goodwin, Steven Leavy, DVCAM
Mark Lawson Talks To ...Russell T Davies - 60 min multi-camera interview. Lighting director and lead camera. BBC4
Nature of Britain, Additional Photography. BBC1, Dir: Stephen Moss, S16 film
Anthea Turner’s Perfect Housewife, BBC 3/RDF, Dir: Karen Beland, DVCam
Killer Whale Attack, C5/National Geographic/Tigress, Dir. Ben Gooder, High Def
Docu Heroes, BBC 1, Dir. Rupert Miles, DVCam
Casualty, BBC 1 2nd Unit operator, numerous episodes
Forgotten Genocide, BBC 4, Dir. David Olusoga, DVCam
Dr Who Confidential, BBC 3,Digi Beta
Planet Earth Filmaker’s Story, Discovery, Dir. Louise Heren, High Def
Eating with the Enemy, BBC 3 / RDF
Servants , Whitby Davidson Productions, 2nd Unit Operator / DOP