Stefan Otto
Video
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video fileStef Otto Polecam Promo 2 mins
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
Cameraman
Television |
Countryfile Andrew Painten / BBC |
|
2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Cruising with Jane Mc Donald Jon Cowen / Channel 5 |
|
2017 |
Lighting cameraman
Television |
The One Show Various / BBC |
|
2017 |
Polecam Operator
Television |
Natural World Rowan Crawford / BBC Studios |
|
2017 |
Cameraman PSC & Multicamera
Television |
Antiques Roadshow Mark Ashton / BBC Studios |
|
2017 |
Lighting cameraman
Television |
Springwatch in Japan, Cherry Blossom Karen Thomas / BBC Studios |
|
2016 |
OB Live Camera
Television |
Henley Regatta Rob Levi / Sunset & Vine for BT Sport |
|
2016 |
Director of Photography
Video |
Alcatrz / Mean It Vasilisa Forbes |
|
2016 |
Director of Photography
Video |
Navin Kundra / Tear it Up Vasilisa Forbes / VTV |
|
2016 |
Polecam Operator
Television |
DIY SOS The Big Build BBC |
|
2016 |
Polecam Operator
Television |
The Houses that made Jane Austin Jo Fletcher / BBC |
|
2015 |
Cameraman
Television |
Capability Found Dunk Barnes / SpunGold TV |
|
2015 |
Cameraman/Polecam operator
Television |
Love Your Garden Natalie Barb / SpunGold TV |
|
2014 |
Lighting cameraman
Television |
Richard Wilson on the road Sharon Collins / Curve Media |
|
2014 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Coast Various / BBC |
|
2013 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Britain's Big Wildlife Revival Sam Bailey / Outline Productions |
|
2012 |
Cameraman
Television |
Olympic Games Alex Lewis / Sky TV New Zealand |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1993 | BA Video Production | American College in London |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Canon 4k 6x Cine Prime lens set, Full Polecam kit with Sony A7sii and wireless director's monitoring, Mavic Pro Drone, Sony PMW F5 4K Full Camera kit
I can use: Mavic pro drone, Canon 4K 6X Cine Prime Lens Set, Full Polecam Kit With Sony A7Sii And Wireless Director'S Monitoring, Sony Pmw F5 4K Full Camera Kit
About me
Stefan is an experienced Cameraman/DOP who enjoys delivering creatively shot broadcast programmes (for more than 15 years). Particularly proud to have been DOP on "Cruising with Jane Mc Donald" which won a BAFTA for best feature in 2018, the first BAFTA win for Channel 5. Comfortable working in any sized team shooting on any format, always happy to embrace new technology and to explore new ways to make any content engaging and delivering the director's vision. Sony PMW F5, polecam and drone owner operator.I started working in the industry in 1993 as a runner then lighting console operator at one of the biggest TV Studios in London (Fountain Television), before leaving to join one of the smallest in the UK (Channel Television) to train as a cameraman and VT editor. I went freelance in 2001 back on "the mainland" and still love the fun, challenges and unpredictability the job brings as much now as I did when I started out.
I’ve had the chance to work on some fantastic projects during my career, covering anything from light entertainment, documentaries, major sporting events, corporates to news delivering to national and global audiences. I come equipped with full EFP HD kit, and 4 years ago invested in a polecam jib for that extra production value - see short promo below. Polecam can either be provided as a cost effective add-on to a shoot, or I can be hired standalone as an owner/operator. I also specialise in boat-to-boat filming and helicopter aerials, mainly from shooting professional sailing events.
I enjoy shooting factual entertainment programmes and also particularly keen to be given new opportunities to expand further into music promos, OB work and drama.
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Polecam Operator |
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Job Titles | Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Key Grip |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK), GTC (UK) |