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daniel_arkell

Daniel Arkell

Lighting for TV and Film
Level 3 Electrician | BS7909 | IPAF 3A & 3B
📍 Wiltshire, UK.
📧 hello@danielarkell.co.uk

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Here is some BTS from a mixture of jobs I’ve worked on this Summer 💡🎥

1 - William Hill TVC
DOP - Dan Holland
Gaffer - Phil Hurst
Desk Op - Tom Shelley
Spark - Lee Symington
Spark - Andrew Shaunghnassy
Spark - @frankieashcroft_lighting
Spark - @olivercmitch
Spark - Daniel Arkell
Genny Op - David Maciver
Rigger - Pete Barber

2 - Bluestone Resort TVC
DOP - Morgan Sinclair
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - Daniel Arkell

3 - Moneybox TVC
DOP - @danhilltout_dp
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @intheeyeoftom
Spark - @themichaelsides
Spark - @benalderrr
Spark - Daniel Arkell

4 - Bupa Bitesize
DOP - @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell
Spark - @chrisbirdmedia
Spark Trainee - @tom.j.maher

5 - CrossFit Social Media Campaign
DOP -@lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell


93
4
6 months ago


Here is some BTS from a mixture of jobs I’ve worked on this Summer 💡🎥

1 - William Hill TVC
DOP - Dan Holland
Gaffer - Phil Hurst
Desk Op - Tom Shelley
Spark - Lee Symington
Spark - Andrew Shaunghnassy
Spark - @frankieashcroft_lighting
Spark - @olivercmitch
Spark - Daniel Arkell
Genny Op - David Maciver
Rigger - Pete Barber

2 - Bluestone Resort TVC
DOP - Morgan Sinclair
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - Daniel Arkell

3 - Moneybox TVC
DOP - @danhilltout_dp
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @intheeyeoftom
Spark - @themichaelsides
Spark - @benalderrr
Spark - Daniel Arkell

4 - Bupa Bitesize
DOP - @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell
Spark - @chrisbirdmedia
Spark Trainee - @tom.j.maher

5 - CrossFit Social Media Campaign
DOP -@lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell


93
4
6 months ago

Here is some BTS from a mixture of jobs I’ve worked on this Summer 💡🎥

1 - William Hill TVC
DOP - Dan Holland
Gaffer - Phil Hurst
Desk Op - Tom Shelley
Spark - Lee Symington
Spark - Andrew Shaunghnassy
Spark - @frankieashcroft_lighting
Spark - @olivercmitch
Spark - Daniel Arkell
Genny Op - David Maciver
Rigger - Pete Barber

2 - Bluestone Resort TVC
DOP - Morgan Sinclair
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - Daniel Arkell

3 - Moneybox TVC
DOP - @danhilltout_dp
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @intheeyeoftom
Spark - @themichaelsides
Spark - @benalderrr
Spark - Daniel Arkell

4 - Bupa Bitesize
DOP - @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell
Spark - @chrisbirdmedia
Spark Trainee - @tom.j.maher

5 - CrossFit Social Media Campaign
DOP -@lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell


93
4
6 months ago

Here is some BTS from a mixture of jobs I’ve worked on this Summer 💡🎥

1 - William Hill TVC
DOP - Dan Holland
Gaffer - Phil Hurst
Desk Op - Tom Shelley
Spark - Lee Symington
Spark - Andrew Shaunghnassy
Spark - @frankieashcroft_lighting
Spark - @olivercmitch
Spark - Daniel Arkell
Genny Op - David Maciver
Rigger - Pete Barber

2 - Bluestone Resort TVC
DOP - Morgan Sinclair
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - Daniel Arkell

3 - Moneybox TVC
DOP - @danhilltout_dp
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @intheeyeoftom
Spark - @themichaelsides
Spark - @benalderrr
Spark - Daniel Arkell

4 - Bupa Bitesize
DOP - @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell
Spark - @chrisbirdmedia
Spark Trainee - @tom.j.maher

5 - CrossFit Social Media Campaign
DOP -@lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell


93
4
6 months ago

Here is some BTS from a mixture of jobs I’ve worked on this Summer 💡🎥

1 - William Hill TVC
DOP - Dan Holland
Gaffer - Phil Hurst
Desk Op - Tom Shelley
Spark - Lee Symington
Spark - Andrew Shaunghnassy
Spark - @frankieashcroft_lighting
Spark - @olivercmitch
Spark - Daniel Arkell
Genny Op - David Maciver
Rigger - Pete Barber

2 - Bluestone Resort TVC
DOP - Morgan Sinclair
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - Daniel Arkell

3 - Moneybox TVC
DOP - @danhilltout_dp
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @intheeyeoftom
Spark - @themichaelsides
Spark - @benalderrr
Spark - Daniel Arkell

4 - Bupa Bitesize
DOP - @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell
Spark - @chrisbirdmedia
Spark Trainee - @tom.j.maher

5 - CrossFit Social Media Campaign
DOP -@lewisjelleydop
Gaffer - Daniel Arkell


93
4
6 months ago

Commercial for @hensolcastledistillery 🏰🥃

Shot on 16mm, primarily using dimmed down/gelled tungsten’s to make the 3200k film stock read nice and warm! 🎥💡

Production Company: @stormandshelter
Director: @directdbybont
Producer: @mattyjrsmith
Executive Producer: @iamafalseprophet
DOP: @liamjrees
Editor: @directdbybont
Colourist: @lewisjelleydop
AC/Loader: @theo__ac
Gaffer: @daniel_arkell
Spark: @hannahmulry
HMU: @aimeemorganmakeup
Production Assistant: @els._w
MGFX: @nuffmotion
Designer: @izzyyoungdesigns
Camera Rental: @imtheshit, @cameraonerental
Lighting Rental: @pacerentals / @srproductionservices
Film Lab: @kodak_shootfilm
Scans: @digital_orchard


97
6
1 years ago

Commercial for @hensolcastledistillery 🏰🥃

Shot on 16mm, primarily using dimmed down/gelled tungsten’s to make the 3200k film stock read nice and warm! 🎥💡

Production Company: @stormandshelter
Director: @directdbybont
Producer: @mattyjrsmith
Executive Producer: @iamafalseprophet
DOP: @liamjrees
Editor: @directdbybont
Colourist: @lewisjelleydop
AC/Loader: @theo__ac
Gaffer: @daniel_arkell
Spark: @hannahmulry
HMU: @aimeemorganmakeup
Production Assistant: @els._w
MGFX: @nuffmotion
Designer: @izzyyoungdesigns
Camera Rental: @imtheshit, @cameraonerental
Lighting Rental: @pacerentals / @srproductionservices
Film Lab: @kodak_shootfilm
Scans: @digital_orchard


97
6
1 years ago

Commercial for @hensolcastledistillery 🏰🥃

Shot on 16mm, primarily using dimmed down/gelled tungsten’s to make the 3200k film stock read nice and warm! 🎥💡

Production Company: @stormandshelter
Director: @directdbybont
Producer: @mattyjrsmith
Executive Producer: @iamafalseprophet
DOP: @liamjrees
Editor: @directdbybont
Colourist: @lewisjelleydop
AC/Loader: @theo__ac
Gaffer: @daniel_arkell
Spark: @hannahmulry
HMU: @aimeemorganmakeup
Production Assistant: @els._w
MGFX: @nuffmotion
Designer: @izzyyoungdesigns
Camera Rental: @imtheshit, @cameraonerental
Lighting Rental: @pacerentals / @srproductionservices
Film Lab: @kodak_shootfilm
Scans: @digital_orchard


97
6
1 years ago


Commercial for @hensolcastledistillery 🏰🥃

Shot on 16mm, primarily using dimmed down/gelled tungsten’s to make the 3200k film stock read nice and warm! 🎥💡

Production Company: @stormandshelter
Director: @directdbybont
Producer: @mattyjrsmith
Executive Producer: @iamafalseprophet
DOP: @liamjrees
Editor: @directdbybont
Colourist: @lewisjelleydop
AC/Loader: @theo__ac
Gaffer: @daniel_arkell
Spark: @hannahmulry
HMU: @aimeemorganmakeup
Production Assistant: @els._w
MGFX: @nuffmotion
Designer: @izzyyoungdesigns
Camera Rental: @imtheshit, @cameraonerental
Lighting Rental: @pacerentals / @srproductionservices
Film Lab: @kodak_shootfilm
Scans: @digital_orchard


97
6
1 years ago

Commercial for @hensolcastledistillery 🏰🥃

Shot on 16mm, primarily using dimmed down/gelled tungsten’s to make the 3200k film stock read nice and warm! 🎥💡

Production Company: @stormandshelter
Director: @directdbybont
Producer: @mattyjrsmith
Executive Producer: @iamafalseprophet
DOP: @liamjrees
Editor: @directdbybont
Colourist: @lewisjelleydop
AC/Loader: @theo__ac
Gaffer: @daniel_arkell
Spark: @hannahmulry
HMU: @aimeemorganmakeup
Production Assistant: @els._w
MGFX: @nuffmotion
Designer: @izzyyoungdesigns
Camera Rental: @imtheshit, @cameraonerental
Lighting Rental: @pacerentals / @srproductionservices
Film Lab: @kodak_shootfilm
Scans: @digital_orchard


97
6
1 years ago

Commercial for @hensolcastledistillery 🏰🥃

Shot on 16mm, primarily using dimmed down/gelled tungsten’s to make the 3200k film stock read nice and warm! 🎥💡

Production Company: @stormandshelter
Director: @directdbybont
Producer: @mattyjrsmith
Executive Producer: @iamafalseprophet
DOP: @liamjrees
Editor: @directdbybont
Colourist: @lewisjelleydop
AC/Loader: @theo__ac
Gaffer: @daniel_arkell
Spark: @hannahmulry
HMU: @aimeemorganmakeup
Production Assistant: @els._w
MGFX: @nuffmotion
Designer: @izzyyoungdesigns
Camera Rental: @imtheshit, @cameraonerental
Lighting Rental: @pacerentals / @srproductionservices
Film Lab: @kodak_shootfilm
Scans: @digital_orchard


97
6
1 years ago

Had the absolute pleasure of sparking on the England kit Launch shoot!

I do not follow the football, and even thought that Gareth Southgate was the captain... but thankfully I had @dave_thegaffer to educate me, so I like to think I didn't make a total fool out of myself.

Go on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Creative Director @djtbc
Photographer @stuartmanleyphotography
Art Director @simon_lister
Art Director @the.pjb
Set Design, Props and Backdrops by @blackhurstbackdrops and @blackhurstandco
Gaffer @dave_thegaffer
Spark @daniel_arkell
Spark @themichaelsides
Rigger @benjaminlighting
Rigger @lucca_daniele
Rigger @alexstevensondp
Kit Hire @pacerentals
Stylist @courtsportstylist
Stylist @alizedemange
Stylist Assistant @freyawatsonstyle
Stylist Assistant @selinaduckhouse
Stylist Assistant @sonia_j_stylist
Stylist Assistant @feensface
Stylist Assistant @larasandres
HMUA @naomihallidaymakeup
BTS @adamsouthwell &@ashcrpntr
Shoot Manager @shaun.mallen


139
2
1 years ago

Had the absolute pleasure of sparking on the England kit Launch shoot!

I do not follow the football, and even thought that Gareth Southgate was the captain... but thankfully I had @dave_thegaffer to educate me, so I like to think I didn't make a total fool out of myself.

Go on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Creative Director @djtbc
Photographer @stuartmanleyphotography
Art Director @simon_lister
Art Director @the.pjb
Set Design, Props and Backdrops by @blackhurstbackdrops and @blackhurstandco
Gaffer @dave_thegaffer
Spark @daniel_arkell
Spark @themichaelsides
Rigger @benjaminlighting
Rigger @lucca_daniele
Rigger @alexstevensondp
Kit Hire @pacerentals
Stylist @courtsportstylist
Stylist @alizedemange
Stylist Assistant @freyawatsonstyle
Stylist Assistant @selinaduckhouse
Stylist Assistant @sonia_j_stylist
Stylist Assistant @feensface
Stylist Assistant @larasandres
HMUA @naomihallidaymakeup
BTS @adamsouthwell &@ashcrpntr
Shoot Manager @shaun.mallen


139
2
1 years ago

Had the absolute pleasure of sparking on the England kit Launch shoot!

I do not follow the football, and even thought that Gareth Southgate was the captain... but thankfully I had @dave_thegaffer to educate me, so I like to think I didn't make a total fool out of myself.

Go on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Creative Director @djtbc
Photographer @stuartmanleyphotography
Art Director @simon_lister
Art Director @the.pjb
Set Design, Props and Backdrops by @blackhurstbackdrops and @blackhurstandco
Gaffer @dave_thegaffer
Spark @daniel_arkell
Spark @themichaelsides
Rigger @benjaminlighting
Rigger @lucca_daniele
Rigger @alexstevensondp
Kit Hire @pacerentals
Stylist @courtsportstylist
Stylist @alizedemange
Stylist Assistant @freyawatsonstyle
Stylist Assistant @selinaduckhouse
Stylist Assistant @sonia_j_stylist
Stylist Assistant @feensface
Stylist Assistant @larasandres
HMUA @naomihallidaymakeup
BTS @adamsouthwell &@ashcrpntr
Shoot Manager @shaun.mallen


139
2
1 years ago

Getting creative for some close up shots with @stormandshelter

Sparking alongside @themichaelsides for @dave_thegaffer 💡

Pleasure as always working with DP @liamjrees who absolutely smashed it 🎥👌


79
2
2 years ago


Getting creative for some close up shots with @stormandshelter

Sparking alongside @themichaelsides for @dave_thegaffer 💡

Pleasure as always working with DP @liamjrees who absolutely smashed it 🎥👌


79
2
2 years ago

Getting creative for some close up shots with @stormandshelter

Sparking alongside @themichaelsides for @dave_thegaffer 💡

Pleasure as always working with DP @liamjrees who absolutely smashed it 🎥👌


79
2
2 years ago

1. One of my last jobs of 2023 with @stormandshelter
2. S'mores
3. Neons on a golf buggy (pimp my ride)
4. @dave_thegaffer

DOP: @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer: @dave_thegaffer
Spark: 👋
Spark Trainee: @georgethornton__


70
2
2 years ago

1. One of my last jobs of 2023 with @stormandshelter
2. S'mores
3. Neons on a golf buggy (pimp my ride)
4. @dave_thegaffer

DOP: @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer: @dave_thegaffer
Spark: 👋
Spark Trainee: @georgethornton__


70
2
2 years ago

1. One of my last jobs of 2023 with @stormandshelter
2. S'mores
3. Neons on a golf buggy (pimp my ride)
4. @dave_thegaffer

DOP: @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer: @dave_thegaffer
Spark: 👋
Spark Trainee: @georgethornton__


70
2
2 years ago

1. One of my last jobs of 2023 with @stormandshelter
2. S'mores
3. Neons on a golf buggy (pimp my ride)
4. @dave_thegaffer

DOP: @lewisjelleydop
Gaffer: @dave_thegaffer
Spark: 👋
Spark Trainee: @georgethornton__


70
2
2 years ago


Some different setups from a job earlier this month, sparking for @dave_thegaffer 💡

@lukecollins_dp
@georgethornton__
@pacerentals


82
3
2 years ago

Some different setups from a job earlier this month, sparking for @dave_thegaffer 💡

@lukecollins_dp
@georgethornton__
@pacerentals


82
3
2 years ago

Some different setups from a job earlier this month, sparking for @dave_thegaffer 💡

@lukecollins_dp
@georgethornton__
@pacerentals


82
3
2 years ago

Some different setups from a job earlier this month, sparking for @dave_thegaffer 💡

@lukecollins_dp
@georgethornton__
@pacerentals


82
3
2 years ago

BBC The Read - Kestrel for a Knave

It was really cool to combine the high key theatre lighting with some soft source lighting 💡

Director - @made_of_string
Producer - @tasharghh
Production company - @rural_media
DOP - @lukecollins_dp
1st AC - @martinwelsby
2nd AC - @charlieitravers
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @daniel_arkell
Spark Trainee - @georgethornton__
Camera Trainee & Teleprompter - @maeli_stap
DIT - @callum_neville_21
Sound - @jakemh_audio
Production design - @propitcreative
Prod design assistant - @jackt_sfx
Hair and makeup - @mariamclenaghan
Production assistant - @niamhbarleyfilm
Script supervisor - @froglieb
Production runner - @eviecolman
Editor - @dgjones_82
Shadow puppetry - @rachaelolgalloyd
Colourist - @vicparkercolour
Sound design - @dissolveaudio
Composer - @simon__passmore
Kit rental - @pacerentals
Stills photographer - @stills.by.dan


81
2 years ago

BBC The Read - Kestrel for a Knave

It was really cool to combine the high key theatre lighting with some soft source lighting 💡

Director - @made_of_string
Producer - @tasharghh
Production company - @rural_media
DOP - @lukecollins_dp
1st AC - @martinwelsby
2nd AC - @charlieitravers
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @daniel_arkell
Spark Trainee - @georgethornton__
Camera Trainee & Teleprompter - @maeli_stap
DIT - @callum_neville_21
Sound - @jakemh_audio
Production design - @propitcreative
Prod design assistant - @jackt_sfx
Hair and makeup - @mariamclenaghan
Production assistant - @niamhbarleyfilm
Script supervisor - @froglieb
Production runner - @eviecolman
Editor - @dgjones_82
Shadow puppetry - @rachaelolgalloyd
Colourist - @vicparkercolour
Sound design - @dissolveaudio
Composer - @simon__passmore
Kit rental - @pacerentals
Stills photographer - @stills.by.dan


81
2 years ago

BBC The Read - Kestrel for a Knave

It was really cool to combine the high key theatre lighting with some soft source lighting 💡

Director - @made_of_string
Producer - @tasharghh
Production company - @rural_media
DOP - @lukecollins_dp
1st AC - @martinwelsby
2nd AC - @charlieitravers
Gaffer - @dave_thegaffer
Spark - @daniel_arkell
Spark Trainee - @georgethornton__
Camera Trainee & Teleprompter - @maeli_stap
DIT - @callum_neville_21
Sound - @jakemh_audio
Production design - @propitcreative
Prod design assistant - @jackt_sfx
Hair and makeup - @mariamclenaghan
Production assistant - @niamhbarleyfilm
Script supervisor - @froglieb
Production runner - @eviecolman
Editor - @dgjones_82
Shadow puppetry - @rachaelolgalloyd
Colourist - @vicparkercolour
Sound design - @dissolveaudio
Composer - @simon__passmore
Kit rental - @pacerentals
Stills photographer - @stills.by.dan


81
2 years ago

It's been a while since I've posted, but I feel like this location definitely deserves a post 💡

Sparking for Gaffer @simonsmahfouz


70
2 years ago

FIFA 23 EA Sports Cup 🏆

Producer: Matthew Hoeger
DOP: Charlie Brittain
Gaffer: 👋
Editor: Jazzy Early


48
3 years ago

FIFA 23 EA Sports Cup 🏆

Producer: Matthew Hoeger
DOP: Charlie Brittain
Gaffer: 👋
Editor: Jazzy Early


48
3 years ago

FIFA 23 EA Sports Cup 🏆

Producer: Matthew Hoeger
DOP: Charlie Brittain
Gaffer: 👋
Editor: Jazzy Early


48
3 years ago

Photo from a September evening on a job 🎬💡


38
3 years ago

Got sent across some cool BTS shots from a shoot last year 3/3

Sparking for @sam_olly_dop 💡🎥

📷 @jamesclark1991


49
3 years ago

Got sent across some cool BTS shots from a shoot last year 1/3

Sparking for @sam_olly_dop 💡🎥

📷 @jamesclark1991


31
3 years ago


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