Alex Macdonald    director of photography

 

I own and operate all my own equipment. From essential kit like tripods and batteries to more specialist items such as the lightweight jib or dolly, as well as those little gadgets that just make life easier – my handheld wireless monitor, for example.

I carry a large selection of lighting as ‘standard’. Whether its a dedo or an HMI that is needed, I always have the right lamp for the job. No mains is no problem as I have three battery powered lights.

I use filters to control extremes of contrast and exposure outside the normal range of the camera or to add dramatic shadows to scenes with less contrast. I often ‘soften’ a shot or occasionally turn a grey sky blue.

All my cameras will shoot progressive ‘25p’ as opposed to interlaced ‘50i’ footage. I have a few prime lenses which when used with a ’Pro35’ adaptor give stunning film-like depth of field.

I provide a Grand voyager location vehicle, which seats up to five people and safely transports all my equipment. It is packed with gadgets and is equipped with satellite navigation and an on board Monitor – great for tracking shots and ‘on the way home playback’. I am fully insured for class II business use.

Please call to discuss a project, my rates, or my availability…

 

 

Equipment list

Camera kit includes:

Sony DVW970 digibeta camcorder or
Sony DSR 450 DVCam camcorder
Hi-definition lenses
Batteries
HD Chrosziel mattebox & 5.65” filters
Tripod
Micro-wave link
9 inch field monitor (CRT type)
8.4 inch hand held monitor (LCD type)

 

DV camera kit includes:

Sony Z1 HDV camcorder or PD 150
Wide lens adaptor
batteries
Chrosziel mattebox & 3” filters
Tripod

Lighting kit includes :

4x 100w dedo lights
1x 150w pepper
1x 300w misar
1x 300w Rifa light
1x 500w Rifa light
1x 1000w Rifa light
1x 650w fresnel
3x 800w redheads
1x 1kw fresnel
1x 2kw blonde
1x HMI
3x LED panel lites (Battery powered)
Flag & net kit w/century stands
Trace frames and bounce boards
Various backgrounds and blackout material

Grip kit includes :

Top-hat
Lightweight jib
Dolly and track
Various clips, clamps and mounts

Location vehicle includes :

Room for 5 passengers and all the above equipment.
Satellite navigation & air conditioning
On board video monitor
Battery charging facility
DVD player
Fully insured for class II business use