Peter Brown
Airdrie,North Lanarkshire
Summary
Visionary cinematographer with keen eye for detail and creative storytelling. Proficient in camera operation and lighting design, coupled with strong collaboration and communication skills. Dedicated to crafting visually compelling narratives that captivate and inspire audiences.
With no "formal" training via school or college, my extensive knowledge and practical experience can and does speak for itself.
I am highly proficient in a multitude of different departments, with different industry standard camera systems, with plentiful references.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Cinematographer
Fulfilment Pictures (48hr FF) - "Clairviolance"
Jackton, South Lanarkshire
2024.10 - 2024.10
- Operated Canon cinema cameras in a variety of different ways, such as handheld, steady cam and crane/jib.
- Implemented an innovative approach to lighting and shot composition,
- Supported the post-production team by providing consistently well shot and exposed footage, increasing post efficiency.
- Contributed creative input on shot selection and scene setups, positively impacting the storytelling approach.
- Maintained camera equipment, reducing malfunctions and ensuring reliability during Critical Tliming moments.
- Collaborated with director for the successful realisation of creative vision.
- Enhanced visual storytelling by utilising advanced cinematography techniques.
- Conducted thorough location scouting for ideal shooting environments.
- Managed small camera crew as a HOD, resulting in smooth production processes.
Cinematographer / Producer
Apple Tree Pictures - "Gaff"
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Operated Canon cinema cameras in a variety of different ways, such as handheld, steady cam and crane/jib.
- Implemented an innovative approach to lighting and shot composition,
- Supported the post-production team by providing consistently well shot and exposed footage, increasing post efficiency.
- Contributed creative input on shot selection and scene setups, positively impacting the storytelling approach.
- Maintained camera equipment, reducing malfunctions and ensuring reliability during
Critical Tliming moments. - Collaborated with director for the successful realisation of creative vision.
- Enhanced visual storytelling by utilising advanced cinematography techniques.
- Conducted thorough location scouting for ideal shooting environments.
- Managed small camera crew as a HOD, resulting in smooth production processes.
Unit Stills Photographer
CSMG Productions - " Dark Devices"
Edinburgh
2022.05 - 2024.09
- Captured and presented high quality BTS images for the production, to be used as marketing and archival purposes.
- Collaborated with production design team, to achieve the desired look and feel to the final image set.
- Maintained a high level of discreteness during filming of production.
- Maintained a high level of standard over 10hr-12hr shoot days, over multiple weeks, in the span of March to September
Unit Stills Photographer / Video Documentarian
Daniel Senior - ' One In the Chamber"
Broxburn, West Lothian
2024.08 - 2024.08
- Captured and presented high quality BTS images for the production, to be used as marketing and archival purposes.
- Collaborated with production design team, to achieve the desired look and feel to the final image set.
- Maintained a high level of discreteness during filming of production.
- Captured and Presented high quality BTS video footage of the production
Gaffer
Oliver Giggins (48hr Edinburgh FF) - Private Lies"
Edinburgh
2023.10 - 2023.10
- Operated as Gaffer for the production's shoot day, maintaining a high level of professional standard.
- Conversed with production design team and relevant HOD's, to create lighting plan.
- Responsible for best practice, in relation to safety on set with electrical lighting equipment.
Unit Stills Photographer / Video Documentarian
Daniel Senior - "Dreadful Decent of Elliot Moro
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.04 - 2023.04
- Captured and presented high quality BTS images for the production, to be used as marketing and archival purposes.
- Collaborated with production design team, to achieve the desired look and feel to the final image set.
- Maintained a high level of discreteness during filming of production.
- Captured and Presented high quality BTS video footage of the production
Unti Stills Photographe / 1st A / 2nd Unit DoP
Apple Tree Pictures - "Jacob Tyler"
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2022.08 - 2022.10
- Captured and presented high quality BTS images for the production, to be used as marketing and archival purposes.
- Collaborated with production design team, to achieve the desired look and feel to the final image set.
- Maintained a high level of discreteness during filming of production.
- Operated as 1st AC for multiple shoot days, pulling focus and loading ARRI cameras.
- Operated as 2nd Unit DoP for pickup days in the October of 2022
Unit Stills Photographer
Foggo Productions - "Mask No Fear"
Edinburgh
2022.03 - 2022.03
- Captured and presented high quality BTS images for the production, to be used as marketing and archival purposes.
- Collaborated with production design team, to achieve the desired look and feel to the final image set.
- Maintained a high level of discreteness during filming of production.
- Made use of practical lighting during a very dark shooting environment
Unit Stills Photographer
Solar Dark Productions - "Scarlet"
Stirling, Stirlingshire
2022.01 - 2022.01
- Captured and presented high quality BTS images for the production, to be used as marketing and archival purposes.
- Collaborated with production design team, to achieve the desired look and feel to the final image set.
- Maintained a high level of discreteness during filming of production.
Skills
- Extensive experience and knowledge on Canon cameras and various Cinema Camera Systems (ARRI, RED, Sony)
- Innovative thinking
- Understanding of composition
- Knowledge of various camera equipment
- Rental House Approved (Media Dog)
Affiliations
- Landscape, Street Photography and Music
Languages
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cinematographer
Fulfilment Pictures (48hr FF) - "Clairviolance"
2024.10 - 2024.10
Unit Stills Photographer / Video Documentarian
Daniel Senior - ' One In the Chamber"
2024.08 - 2024.08
Cinematographer / Producer
Apple Tree Pictures - "Gaff"
2023.11 - 2024.09
Gaffer
Oliver Giggins (48hr Edinburgh FF) - Private Lies"
2023.10 - 2023.10
Unit Stills Photographer / Video Documentarian
Daniel Senior - "Dreadful Decent of Elliot Moro
2023.04 - 2023.04
Unti Stills Photographe / 1st A / 2nd Unit DoP
Apple Tree Pictures - "Jacob Tyler"
2022.08 - 2022.10
Unit Stills Photographer
CSMG Productions - " Dark Devices"
2022.05 - 2024.09
Unit Stills Photographer
Foggo Productions - "Mask No Fear"
2022.03 - 2022.03
Unit Stills Photographer
Solar Dark Productions - "Scarlet"
2022.01 - 2022.01