I  have worked as a Cinematographer a in cinema and television for almost 25 years.

 

I have witnessed the dramatic changes that the profession has brought. I have retained the work ethic from the era of film a as well as the love of soft images, low lighting, the organic and deep black. 

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My documentary experience has taught me how to capture natural light and how best to light it without affecting it's natural beauty. Also how to work under a time constriction with very little equipment. 

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Wildlife films have helped me develop my sense of observation, patience and how to react to and not to miss the "decisive moment".

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I consider multi-skilling as my strength. I have filmed hyenas by night, followed bears for 3D movie, and more recently I created the lighting for the VR exhibition "The Enemy". 

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I'm also used to working alongside large crews and adapt easily. The filming of "The First Man" filmed in South Africa brought together all of the techniques of an action film: FX, outdoor chroma keying, fires, day for night, outdoor night time filming, stunts, prosthetics and Fx make up. Some sequences demanded the skills and know-how of over a 100 members of crew.

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From working in partnership with artists such as Robert Wilson or Ange Leccia to working on Louis Vuitton fashion shows, I enjoy the challenge of bringing the artists creations to life. Each creation demands a different approach to pictures.

 

The important components that I look for on a film set are a combination of hard work, good management, a pleasant atmosphere with the crew and overall a great show of talent. 

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Image for me has always been my primary form of expression.