Cinematography was never and will never be solely about the tools we use.
Having the latest camera or obsessing over dynamic range, noise, pixel counting and gear brands is not the secret to great images and film – it’s all about the people who work together to create something amazing.
Tim Bradley taps into more than 20 years of experience in the film industry as well as having a huge range of the best gear at hand means he can deliver results that go above and beyond.
Tim owns and operates a vast range of gear, including a high end Red camera and a Sony F5 camera. He also has an enviable range of lighting gear, including HMI, LED, fluorescent and tungsten.
If it moves, Tim has shot it. If it doesn’t move, he has probably shot it too. Tim has worked on feature films, TV series, corporate videos, documentaries and web projects and knows how to approach them all.
If a shoot location lacks that special something, Tim knows what to look for – from using the best shooting angles, to setting lighting that adds depth and selecting the best lens to capture the most interesting images, his expertise ensures top notch work.
If the call time is six, Tim will be there by half past five – always ready to go well ahead of time, it means he can tackle any task with a clear head. Tim knows preparation is key to a successful and smooth shoot day.
You can’t control everything on a shoot day – but you can control your crew.
Having a confident, knowledgeable cameraman on set can take the finished product from imperfect to polished and professional.
Shoot day facts
Is when you have a cameraman turn up without the required gear or gear that doesn’t do what you need it to do. The camera guy just wants to point the camera and push the record button.
Tim owns and operates the latest and top of the range broadcast quality and above camera gear selected to be extremely versatile and efficient. Whats more Tim knows how to use it and use it creatively. He has a vast range of gear at hand in his choc-a-block van.
Snapshot of Tim’s impressive Gear
Tim’s enviable range of camera, lenses, lighting and accesories allows him to have the right gear for the job. Also as Tim carries a huge amount of gear in his Van, the right gear is always close at hand. From shot bags to snap grids, Tim has it all.
All of Tim’s gear has been carefully chosen to be versatile and to create stunning images.
Seriously, I've got it
