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Curriculum Vitae
Simon Spear Camera Operator Premiere Pro CC / FCP7 Editor Director/Producer 393 Reigate Road Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LU UK +44 (0) 1737 336638 +44 (0) 7866 434317
[email protected]
Experience Simon Spear is a Freelance Camera Operator, Underwater Camera Operator, Premiere Pro CC / FCP7 Editor, Director, Producer and Filmmaker. Simon started filming in 2003 while scuba diving in the Indian Ocean and instantly developed a love for filmmaking, subsequently winning over 25 international awards for his work including two awards for Cinematography at the International Wildlife Film Festival. Simon has filmed for productions broadcast on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, NHK, Discovery Animal Planet and National Geographic, in addition to numerous independent documentaries and cinema productions. Simon is a trained HSE Commercial Diver and PADI Divemaster. In addition to his underwater filming Simon also works as an above water Camera Operator, Premiere Pro CC/ FCP7 Editor and Director/Producer for a variety of production companies and organisations. He has extensive experience of filming and post production work for corporate films, corporate events, commercials, tutorials, training films, documentaries, live events, cinema productions, weddings, music videos, model showreels and property advertising.
Work History 2010 - present
Spear FILMS
In 2010 Simon formed a small independent production company Spear FILMS, where his roles include Camera Operator, Editor and Director/Producer. The majority of Spear FILMS work consists of Corporate Films, Weddings, Live Events and Commercials although they also produce Music Videos and Model Showreels. Simon continues to work freelance and for other productions in addition to his work with Spear FILMS.
2009 - present
Video Direct
Simon works as a freelance Video Journalist, Camera Operator, Editor and FIlmmaker for Video Direct who produce a range of Corporate Films, Tutorials and Commercials.
2007 - present
Elasmo Films UK
Elasmo Films produce Natural History Documentaries and Educational Films focusing on the Marine Environment. Simon’s roles have included Camera Operator, Underwater Camera Operator, Editor, Director and Producer.
2006 - present
Shark Conservation
Society
Simon is Director of Photography for the Shark Conservation Society where he advises on the filming and production of campaign films and the demands and logistics of filming in often remote locations during research expeditions.
2003 - present
Freelance Underwater Camera Operator
Simon continues to work freelance as an Underwater Camera Operator for a variety of clients including NHK, BBC, Channel 4, Discovery Animal Planet & National Geographic.
Equipment List Cameras, Recorders & Monitors 1 x Sony PWM200 442 50mbps 1080 60/50i 30/25p & 720 60/50p 1 x Sony NEX-FS100 1080 24/25/30/50/60p 1 x BlackMagic Cinema Camera 2.5K RAW & 1080 ProRes 24/25/30p 1 x BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 1080 RAW & ProRes 24/25/30p 2 x Canon 7D HDSLR 1080 24/25/30p & 720 50/60p 1 x Go Pro HERO 1080 24/25/30p & 720 50/60p 1 x Atomos Ninja ProRes 422 Recorder 1 x Zacuto Z Finder 1 x Zacuto EVF
Tripods & Supports 1 x Manfrotto 546B Tripod Legs 1 x Manfrotto 055XB Tripod Legs 1 x Manfrotto 504 HD Tripod Head 1 x Manfrotto 503 HDV Tripod Head 1 x Hague Camslide Cinema Slider 1 x Kessler Pocket Jib 1 x Universal Camcorder Shoulder Mount
Audio 2 x Sennheiser EW100 G2 Wireless Transmitter 2 x Sennheiser EW100 G2 Wireless Receiver 2 x Sennheiser Lavalier Microphone 1 x Rode NTG2 Condenser Microphone 1 x Sony EMC-XM1 Microphone 1 x Rode VideoMic Directional Condenser Microphone 1 x Tascam DR100 Audio Capture Device
Lighting 2 x Peli Softbox 2 x Peli Spotlights 2 x LED on camera lighting
Underwater 1 X GATES Underwater Housing for Sony PMW200 1 X Gates EM43 External Monitor 1 X Amphibico Underwater Housing for Sony FS100 1 X Nauticam Underwater Housing for BlackMagic Pocket Camera.
