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Not technically gripping, but all my own effort. Wrangling strobes for position and setting, adjusting arms and then camera set to full manual mode.All underwater in a medium current on an ever changing subject. Learned a lot from the resident under water photographer on the trip. This was the first time I’ve ever moved the strobes, turned off TTL and had the camera on full manual mode. Dive number 14 with an underwater camera of any sort. Chuffed with the results.

@jaevidattenborough #papuaexplorers#canonphotography #canonR6 #ikelitehousing #uwphoto #Underwaterphotography #marinelife #tropicalfish #coralreef #ocean #photo #travel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #scuba #liveaboard #naturephotography #fish #holiday #indonesia #indo #rajaampat #housereef

Rig No. 2 for the morning. Safety checked and photobombed by the lovely Kevin Foy. All safe, secure and triangulated…

#shortfilm #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #panavision

Practice makes perfect. Spending time at Panavision rigging a Fischer 23to an eATV. Heavy duty, non-erotic, adult toys.

#shortfilm #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #panavision

my new anti-ULEZ-day-rate-friendly whip. No idea how to wheelie, or if it even would, but my god it’s quicker than a van and soooo much cheaper to run…. #honda #ulez #cbf #cbf125 #motorbike #motorcycle #shortfilm #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri #kodak

A little series of photos I took whilst on a trip last month. Trying to practice my over/under or split shot skills on some more obedient models before I try with some wildlife…. with @surfstrengthcoach @liamarthurphoto, Chris Arthur and Luke Trout! @mentawaisurfcharters Shot on a Canon R6 with an @CanonukEF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye
In an Ikelite DL200 housing.

#canonphotography #canonR6 #ikelitehousing #uwphoto #Underwaterphotography #marinelife #tropicalfish #coralreef #ocean #photo #travel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #scuba #liveaboard #naturephotography #fish #holiday #mentawais #surfphotography #surf #jssurfboards #surfing #boattrip

A little series of photos I took whilst on a trip last month. Trying to practice my over/under or split shot skills on some more obedient models before I try with some wildlife…. with @surfstrengthcoach @liamarthurphoto, Chris Arthur and Luke Trout! @mentawaisurfcharters Shot on a Canon R6 with an @CanonukEF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye
In an Ikelite DL200 housing.

#canonphotography #canonR6 #ikelitehousing #uwphoto #Underwaterphotography #marinelife #tropicalfish #coralreef #ocean #photo #travel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #scuba #liveaboard #naturephotography #fish #holiday #mentawais #surfphotography #surf #jssurfboards #surfing #boattrip

A little series of photos I took whilst on a trip last month. Trying to practice my over/under or split shot skills on some more obedient models before I try with some wildlife…. with @surfstrengthcoach @liamarthurphoto, Chris Arthur and Luke Trout! @mentawaisurfcharters Shot on a Canon R6 with an @CanonukEF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye
In an Ikelite DL200 housing.

#canonphotography #canonR6 #ikelitehousing #uwphoto #Underwaterphotography #marinelife #tropicalfish #coralreef #ocean #photo #travel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #scuba #liveaboard #naturephotography #fish #holiday #mentawais #surfphotography #surf #jssurfboards #surfing #boattrip

A little series of photos I took whilst on a trip last month. Trying to practice my over/under or split shot skills on some more obedient models before I try with some wildlife…. with @surfstrengthcoach @liamarthurphoto, Chris Arthur and Luke Trout! @mentawaisurfcharters Shot on a Canon R6 with an @CanonukEF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye
In an Ikelite DL200 housing.

#canonphotography #canonR6 #ikelitehousing #uwphoto #Underwaterphotography #marinelife #tropicalfish #coralreef #ocean #photo #travel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #scuba #liveaboard #naturephotography #fish #holiday #mentawais #surfphotography #surf #jssurfboards #surfing #boattrip

Another 2s shot, another rig. This time the rig was built to keep the shoe manoeuvrable and fixed at a specific distance from the lens. More rigs, more fun. Creative problem solving, on the fly with @admacgripservices.

#nikecortiez #nike #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #careerchange #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri

Another 2s shot, another rig. This time the rig was built to keep the shoe manoeuvrable and fixed at a specific distance from the lens. More rigs, more fun. Creative problem solving, on the fly with @admacgripservices.

#nikecortiez #nike #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #careerchange #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri

For @Nike, well actually in this exact moment, for post production references… For the most part just involved with building a Fischer 23 with remote head and erecting and footing a ladder pod to get the height required for the hero shoe on a stick.

#setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri #kodakfilm #nikecortiez #nike

For @Nike, well actually in this exact moment, for post production references… For the most part just involved with building a Fischer 23 with remote head and erecting and footing a ladder pod to get the height required for the hero shoe on a stick.

#setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri #kodakfilm #nikecortiez #nike

For @Nike, well actually in this exact moment, for post production references… For the most part just involved with building a Fischer 23 with remote head and erecting and footing a ladder pod to get the height required for the hero shoe on a stick.

#setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri #kodakfilm #nikecortiez #nike

dolly, track, quad and mathematics. The mathematics on the hoof was the biggest challenge at the time of the day. Frames recorded at equidistant intervals on the curve track to create a few seconds of animation. It’s work, but not really “work”. Love it!#nikecortiez #nike #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri

dolly, track, quad and mathematics. The mathematics on the hoof was the biggest challenge at the time of the day. Frames recorded at equidistant intervals on the curve track to create a few seconds of animation. It’s work, but not really “work”. Love it!#nikecortiez #nike #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri

#setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #newcareer #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera #arri #kodak #nikecortiez #nike @kodak_shootfilm

Yesterday was a “check-the-gate” kinda day. Helping @admacgripservices to install a 3 foot slider into the back of a classic car for some 35mm action. Captured on my @canonuk R6 with an 8-15mm lens to capture the whole rig in a tight space.

One thing I’m realising is that not only is it a challenge to find a moment to photograph your efforts before moving on, but, it is also really difficult to photograph grip kit in any detail. Nothing particularly impressive other than it was me on my own on a short film. Level/safe/secure/smooth and in the right position... Loving the change, the challenge and learning new skills. Those who’ve helped the most don’t really like the limelight but they know who they are and for their help and encouragement I’m eternally grateful! With @jennisuitiala_dop for two nights of shooting on a no budget short film. Thanks to @movietech for the high quality kit on such a tight budget!

First track laid and tracking shot undertaken in a professional capacity all be it on a minuscule budget short film. Got to start somewhere, back to one’s… camera, legs, head and DOP added after dark, but it went smoothly & without a hitch.

#shortfilm #setlife #griptraining #filmmaking #grip #change #shooting #film #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #DOP #filmgrip #camera