James Salisbury
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Camera
Commercials & Industrials |
BBC Philharmonic Christmas Promotion BBC |
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2015 |
Camera
Event |
360° Film Content for Chester Zoo Chester Zoo |
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2015 |
Director/Producer/Camera
Film |
Rebirth University of Salford |
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2015 |
Director/Producer/Camera
Film |
60° North – The Shetland Islands University of Salford |
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2014 |
Camera
Commercials & Industrials |
Royal Television Society Student Awards Ceremony Royal Television Society |
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2014 |
Director/Producer/Camera
Film |
Head to Tail University of Salford |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2015 | MA Wildlife Documentary Production | University of Salford |
2013 | BSc (Hons) Zoology | Liverpool John Moores University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
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About me
I am a BSc (Hons) zoology graduate with a passion for natural history. This passion drove me to complete an MA in Wildlife Documentary Production at the University of Salford in 2015. During my time at the university I learned the research, scriptwriting and production skills required to produce professional, blue-chip wildlife documentaries. Following my degree, I was offered the position of facilities intern at the universities MediaCityUK campus. Here I was able to hone my camera skills while utilising and learning different camera systems. I am now working as a freelance wildlife camera operator in the North West of England.Referees:
Neil Salmon - University of Salford - Technical Team Leader
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Fraser Durie - University of Salford - Senior Lecturer
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Paul Reddish - Executive Producer - Free Spirit Films
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Additional information:
Camera
-Experienced Natural History cameraman
-Natural History specialism (BSc (Hons) Zoology)
-Additional strengths in obs doc/actuality/presenter-led
-Telephoto
-Shoulder-mounted 'run & gun'
-Macro
-Time Lapse
-Infra-Red
-Hide and Studio Work
-Experience with C500, C300, Varicam, RED Cameras, Arri Alexa and Alexa Mini, Sony EX and F series, Blackmagic, Canon DSLR, and GoPro.
-Works well with directors but also has a good experience of self-directing.
On Location
-Extreme humid environment
-Extreme heat and cold
-Remote locations
-Extensive off-road driving experience, through sand, mud, water, marsh and snow
-Competent with medium standard vehicle mechanics
-Physically fit enough to haul many kilograms of camera equipment through challenging environments
-Emergency and wilderness first aid trained
Wildlife & Other Skills
-Excellent knowledge of wildlife from all over the world
-Many hours at a time spent tracking, following and waiting for wild animals
-Experience of tracking and following animals on foot
-Skilled at 'reading' animal behaviour which helps with filming
-Experienced with filming dangerous animals (e.g. poisonous frogs)
-Avid Media Composer Certified User
-Van driving experience with Full, Clean Driving License
-Boat driving experience
-BSAC Ocean Diver certification
-Good research skills with a high level of scientific scrutiny
-Keen designer and manufacturer of specialist camera equipment and rigging
-Qualified First Aider
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Camera Technician |
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Job Titles | Video Editor, Production Assistant (PA), Production Support, Camera Operator, Camera Supervisor, Camera Assistant, Locations Assistant, Teacher, Technical Director / Vision Mixer |
Years in industry | 1 to 3 years |