Richard Allen
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2021 |
DOP
Video |
Zoey Lily / Pick A Number Ladybug |
|
2021 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Bedraggled Anthony Turner and Patrick Turner / Fat Chief Media |
|
2020 |
DIT
Video |
Liimo / Miracle Krishan Sharda / Ladybug |
|
2020 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Welcome To St Albans Film Nomads |
|
2020 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Father Sydney Luis Hindman |
|
2020 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Zenith 'Dreamhers' Featuring Precious Adams Sam Delahaye / Delahaye Films |
|
2020 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Benedict Cork ' Wildfire' with Precious Adams dance performance for Mugler Perfume Sam Delahaye / Delahaye Films |
|
2020 |
Director of Photography
Video |
HT80 / Manchild Erbil Shaban / Film Nomads UK |
|
2020 |
Director of Photography: additional footage
Film |
The Unfathomable Mr Jones Ice Neal / The Soob Productions |
|
2019 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Shane Morand Presents 'Gold' Anthony Turner and Patrick Turner / Fat Chief Media |
|
2019 |
Director of Photography
Video |
TJ Dairo / Only You Erbil Shaban / Film Nomads |
|
2019 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Wyldcrest Parks TVC Erbil Shaban / Eclectic Motion Media |
|
2019 |
(Additional) Camera Operator
Film |
Glamour Richard J Perry / Perry Pictures |
|
2019 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Smart Life Toby Laurence / Plucky Films UK |
|
2018 |
Gaffer
Film |
Last Orders Anthony and Patrick Turner / Fat Chief Media |
|
2018 |
B cam Camera Operator
Television |
YOOF Richard Webb / Plucky Films |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Smokey Jack Erbil Shaban / Shot Caller Pictures |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Left Behind Robbi Stevens / RaAW London |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Muladhara Robbi Stevens / RaAW London |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Film |
The Pass Carolina Giametta / Arts Ed |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Video |
Saints Of Sin / 21 Shots Marcus Jenkins / 3Ms Music |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Video |
TMDM / Blessings Kenyon Grant / Plennti Entertainment |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Video |
Saints Of Sin / Uptown Funk Marcus Jenkins / 3Ms Music |
|
2018 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Bookabees TVC The Turner Brothers / Fat Chief Media |
|
2017 |
Director of Photography
Video |
Scream Serenity / Good Business Erbil Shaban / 3Ms Music |
|
2016 |
Camera Operator
Event |
Tercel Medical Group - Product trials Nigel Partrington / Tribe Films |
|
2016 |
Director of Photography, Producer
Video |
Paul Menel & The Essentials / Hey, Did You Hear About Paul? Paul Menel / Film Nomads UK |
|
2016 |
Director Of Photography
Video |
High Treason / Everything's Gonna Change Malcolm Scott / Film Nomads UK |
|
2016 |
Director Of Photography
Film |
Order Up Erbil Shaban / Shot Caller Pictures |
|
2015 |
Director of Photography
Video |
Tokyo Taboo / Leech Jon Holt Thomas / Independent |
|
2015 |
Camera Operator
Commercials & Industrials |
Stoford Press - Westons Cider Patrick Turner and Anthony Turner / Fat Chief Media |
|
2015 |
Director, 2nd Unit Director Of Photography
Video |
High Treason / Point Blank Richard Allen and Nash Pangare / Film Nomads |
|
2015 |
Director Of Photography
Film |
Money Drugs Ali Halliday / Que Vida, La Vida Productions |
|
2015 |
Director Of Photography, Co Producer, Co Director, Editor
Film |
Shattered Richard Allen and Emily Arber / Jon Meier |
|
2014 |
1st AC
Film |
Crushed Jane Sanger / Lumino Films |
|
2014 |
Spark
Video |
Kurt Collins / Monster Luke Biggins / KurtCollinsTV |
|
2014 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Civilised People Paul G Raymond and Luke Manning / In Cahoots |
|
2014 |
Director Of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Maxburn Vibration Plate Commercial Ejaz Rakha and Margarida Correia / E&M Active |
|
2014 |
Director Of Photography, Producer, Editor
Video |
High Treason / Big Dog Richard Allen / Film Nomads UK |
|
2014 |
Director Of Photography, Co Producer, Co Director, Editor
Video |
High Treason / Things We Did To School's Out Richard Allen and Emily Arber / Film Nomads UK |
|
2014 |
Producer, Co Director, Second Unit DoP and Editor
Video |
High Treason / Takedown Nachiket Pangare and Richard Allen / Film Nomads |
|
2013 |
Director of Photography
Film |
Paper Journey Rory Dorling / Independent |
|
2013 |
Director, DoP, Editor
Video |
High Treason / Too Fast Richard Allen / Film Nomads |
|
2013 |
Director of Photography, Editor, co Producer
Video |
Rae Kelly / Out Of My Head Zach Wilson / Rae Kelly |
|
2012 |
Grip
Film |
Kickoff Zoran Trajkovic / Pet Genius Productions |
|
2012 |
Camera Operator/Editor
Commercials & Industrials |
Fame! At the SandPit Theatre (Theatrical Performance) Insomnia Arts |
|
2012 |
Camera Operator/Editor
Commercials & Industrials |
Grave Expectations (Theatrical Performance) Endpaper Theatre Company |
|
2012 |
Director Of Photography
Video |
Heretic's Dream / Through The Unlocked Door BH Video Services |
|
2012 |
Director Of Photography
Video |
Heretic's Dream / She Said BH Video Services |
|
2011 |
Director Of Photography
Video |
Times Like These / Getting Close(r) BH Video Services |
|
2011 |
Director/DOP/Editor/Producer
Film |
Final Retribution Richard Allen / Bohemian Pictures |
|
2010 |
Line Producer and Camera Operator
Film |
Verdelet Anna Drizen / Bohemian Pictures |
|
2009 |
Director Of Photography
Film |
Tortured Love C.A. Cooper and Anna Drizen / Bohemian Pictures |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2011 | Film and TV Fiction | University Of Hertfordshire |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Blackmagic Pocket 4K Cinema Camera, Canon 5D Mark III DSLR, Dji Phantom 4 drone, GoPro HERO4 Black Edition, Konova K7 100cm slider, Steadicam Pilot
I can use: Arri Amira, Konova K7 100Cm Slider, Canon 5D Mark Iii Dslr, Blackmagic Pocket 4K Cinema Camera, Gopro Hero4 Black Edition, Arricam ST, Arricam LT, Arriflex 435, DJI Phantom 4 Drone, steadicam pilot, Arriflex 416, ARRIFLEX SR3, Canon C300 mark ii, Arri Alexa, Arri Alexa Mini, Blackmagic Cameras
About me
Richard Allen is a Hertfordshire based cinematographer. He has experience shooting music videos for pop/alternative artists and indi rock bands, working with many established directors and major production companies. He has shot numerous short films and a couple of features (listed on IMDb), as well as commercial work for major brands and organisations (for online and as well as TV).He has become sought after in the UK, and is known for his attention to detail and meticulous approach to lighting.
Richard has also trained at the NFTS in the handling and loading of 16mm and 35mm Motion Picture cameras (Arriflex 416, SR3, and Arricam LT, ST, Arriflex 435). He additionally has on-set experience working with these cameras.
He has held a full UK drivers licence since 2008, and owns a five door car, with ample boot capacity.
Kit:
Cameras:
Blackmagic Pocket 4K cinema camera with Metabones Speedbooster Ultra
Canon 5D Mark III DSLR
DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone
Lenses:
SLR Magic 10mm T2.1 (mft)
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 50mm F1.4
Canon EF 85mm F1.8
Canon EF 100mm L Series Macro F2.8
Canon 24-105mm L Series F4
Canon 16-35mm L Series F2.8
Monitoring:
1 x SmallHD 702 Touch
Filters (to fit my own lenses)
Variable ND
Polariser
Black Pro Mist 1/8th
Black Pro Mist 1/4th
Lighting/Grip
1 x Arri 650w fresnel with dimmer
3 x Dedolight 150w fresnels with dimmer control
1 x 1ft Swit Bi colour light panel with softbox and honeycomb
1 x Nanlite Pavotube 7inch LED RGB light.
Manfrotto 503HDV Tripod
Konova K7 100cm slider
Steadicam Pilot
Hague SM2 Car Mount clamp
Reflectors
Lighting grip: lighting stands, C stands, D600 boom arm, knuckles, K clamps, magic arms and solid flags.
Miscellaneous
Cables (13a drum and extensions)
Sandbags x2
A typical AC kit including clapperboard, tape, clips, tools, HDMI + SDI cables etc.
Batteries - Sony L batteries, Canon LP E6 and 2x V lock batteries
Monitor magic arm
Sekonic L758 Cine Light Meter
Canon timelapse remote.
Additional information:
Showreel and latest work available at:
www.richardallendop.co.uk
https://vimeo.com/richardallendop
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator |
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Job Titles | Colorist, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Camera Assistant, Photographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Director |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |