When was the last time you watched a video that made you go “Wow”? Or caught a commercial that caught your breath?
This may come as a shock, but corporate videos needn’t be boring. Documentaries don’t have to be dull. There’s a better way. My name is Armando and my speciality is turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Dynamic video. Vibrant photography. Awesome footage you’ll want to watch again and again. I’ve done it for Coca Cola, Ford, VW, Nutella, Pryngeps’ watches, Greyworld, Agent Provocateur, M&S, Network Rail, Sony Music, EMI, Virgin Music, Manic Street Preachers, Paul Weller, Tricky, and Motörhead, to name but a few.
Now I’d like to do it for you.
As a Director, DOP and cameraman, my experience is second-to-none, but it’s not just about high profile clients; I’ve also got the gear to accompany the ideas. Avid editing, DaVinci colour grading and drone videography allow for stunning cinematic footage that leaps off the screen. Whether you’d like a documentary that feels more like a movie or a corporate video that just feels…alive, everything you need is right here.
As a London-based DOP and Cameraman I can provide various shooting packages for digital or film. I can also negotiate discounted lighting and grip packages through affiliated companies.
My latest credits can be viewed on my FilmandTVPro page. For a competitive quotation, please get in touch by email.
SPOTLIGHT
AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Since my first helicopter shoot in the late 1990s I have developed a passion for aerial cinematography.
With the fascinating current development in UAV or drone technology, I am also a qualified UAS pilot with BNUC-S certificate.
I can offer Aerial Cinematography services for up to 5K resolution (Raw, Pro Res. Mpg4 with the latest Inspire 2 Drone.
For more info visit www.aerial-cinematography.uk
MOVILIKE GIMBAL
A versatile and easy-to-use robotic camera stabilizer that captures stunning images anywhere!
The system is robust and lightweight and enables me to pull off shots that would otherwise require hundreds of thousands of pounds in equipment and a substantial crew.
In other words, you can capture incredibly compelling dynamic shots with just a single cameraman.
At the heart of the Gimbal are the IMU and the brushless direct drive system, which I custom-built to my own specifications. As it is fully calibrated to my Nikon D800 it needs almost no set-up time. It also performs in similar ways to the MOVI/Freefly system.
GORE VIDAL: The United States of Amnesia
Critics described it as “joyous” and “a smart and entertaining movie”. Audiences agreed, scoring it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. As Director of Photography, I played a pivotal role in bringing Nicholas Wrathall’s acclaimed documentary to life. Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia won the Audience Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It was a pleasure to bring my skill set to the film about the iconic bon-vivant.
“AS A FREELANCE CAMERAMAN, I UNDERSTAND THAT EVERY JOB IS DIFFERENT. THAT’S WHY I PROVIDE PACKAGES TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS.”
SHOOTING PACKAGES: WITH OWN KIT OR HIRED IN, FROM DSLR TO RED. YOUR SHOOT. YOUR CALL.
HIRE PACKAGE A: NIKON D8OO (FULL KIT) + GIMBAL + REMOTE FOLLOW FOCUS
CINEMATOGRAPHIC LOOK
The exceptional quality of the Nikon Prime lenses combined with the lightweight of the D800 Nikon body and the dynamic capabilities of the MoviLike Gimbal means this a versatile hire package.
Bypassing the camera’s mpg compression and recording the HDMI output in 10 bit to the Atomos Ninja, gives access to the full dynamic range during colour correction in post-production.
KIT LIST
Nikon D800
Nikon 35-105 Zoom F4
Nikon Primes 20mm 24mm 35mm 50mm 85mm
Follow Focus
Atomos Disk Recorder (10 Bit DNxHD or Pro Res)
Taskam Audio Recorder
2x Clip Microphone & 416 Directional Microphone
Vinten Pro Tripod
3x Soft Box Lights and Stands
HIRE PACKAGE B: CANON C300 KIT
THE CORPORATE FILM WORKHORSE
In Canon’s own words the C300 is “a ground-breaking professional cine camera that fuses Canon’s proven video technology and lens heritage with EOS creativity. The interchangeable lenses give unprecedented freedom to tell every story with seamless work-flow integration”.
KIT LIST
Cannon EOS C300
Cannon 70-200 MM F2.8
Cannon 24-70 MM F2.8
Follow Focus
2x Clip Microphone & 416 Directional Microphone
Vinten Pro Tripod
3x Soft Box Lights and Stands
AVID VIDEO EDITING & DAVINCI COLOUR CORRECTION
AVID VIDEO EDITING & DAVINCI COLOUR CORRECTION
Hire my freelance editing service. I am keen editor and use Avid, which is “the industry’s most trusted” editing tool.
I have edited a variety of videos: EPK’S for (Paul Weller, Mercury Rev, Visage), COMMERCIALS for (Grolsh, Elbow), and CORPORATE for (Ford, Volkswagen, V&A, Volupte, Greyworld).
Channel 4 commissioned me to edit the live section of the legendary band Motörhead’s performance on the Live Fast Die Old documentary.
I can top and tail and colour grade selected rushes or do more complex editing. See rate card for my editing service pricing.
RATE CARD
SHOOTING PACKAGES
DoP/Cameraman
DOP-Cameraman for corporate films
Free transport within London’s M25
10-hour day
Choose any of the above equipmet packages
Price: £450
POST PRODUCTION:
I provide AVID editing services for Music Video, Internet Films, Corporate films and Commercials.
Edited from my Home Location with daily internet updates
Daily Rate £300-
Edited from Central London (Soho) Location with the ability to have Client present
Daily Rate £500-
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
DOP for Commercials/Films/Music Videos/Documentaries
Hire of high-end equipment (Arri, Red, Sony etc
Grip & Lighting equipment and studio hire available for hire at
discounted rate
Price: £POA
