Adrian O'Toole

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About me

2023 ABOUT
I have over 25 years experience in TV broadcast and non broadcast. For the last 15 years as a
DOP/Operator I have worked in factual programming for Ch4, BBC, Sky, Ch 5 and corporate
clients.
I have extensive experience of lighting high end interviews and observational scenarios. In docs, I
have extensive experience of working with people in testing scenarios, Scientists, medics,
presenters, police, CEOs, sports people and members of the public who are sometimes reserved
or shy, sometimes in tough situations where time is short and sesitivity is needed. More recently I
have experience of supervising junior ops and APs when working in multi cameras situations.
Equally I'm happy working supervised as part of a team. On corporates & commercials I'm
organised and client focused and can work with a budget.
I've traveled with kit for work extensivley in Europe, Middle East, Far East, Africa and the USA and
I have a US IVISA.
I can work independently shooting B roll or with Dir/prod depending on requirements, very happy to
work with presenters and I love finding solutions to problems.
Regarding my rate, for myself for 12 hrs a day I am £500-600/day but I'm negotiable depending on
your budget and kit costs.
For a camera; set of Prime lenses; basic sound kit; Tripod and Accessories basic interview lighting
kit and flag kit £350/ day. Gimbal & 2nd camera body, slider, and lighting would be extra, it really
depends on the requirements and obviously the length of the job.
I own a Sony FX9 FS 7 Camcorder and own a Movi pro gimbal which is sometimes suitable for some
requirements. I have full lighting kit for interviews including HMIs; Tungsten and Octadomes for
interviews. For larger studio based stuff I hire in. I have two sets of Primes Zeiss Contax and
Samyangs both Canon mount I use them all the time depending on the situation and
circumstances.
I began my career as an AC on film so I'm comfortable with all formats and models of cameras and
most grip equipment. I currently use Sony 4k an d HD camcorder but I have used Arri; Canon;
Panasonic; Black Magic. If its a new camera I just do the homework I need to if necessary . Please
give me a call if you would like anymore information feel free to visit my website:
adrianotoole.co.uk

License & Passport

Skills

Job Titles	Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Camera - Focus Puller, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Lighting Tech / Operator, Key Grip
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	BECTU (UK)
Work Permits	USA