About

I have 20 years experience in music, entertainment, sport and live events for broadcasters including

BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, as well as Concert Films, Live to Cinema and DVD shoots

I'm known for specialising in Remotely Controlled Cameras including Hotheads, Towercams, Wire Cams and Remote Tracking Systems

I'm always looking to learn about new systems at the cutting edge of remote camera operating

Skills

Trained and experienced in Studio and Outside Broadcasts on both broadcast video and film cameras

Vast experience of rigging and operating remote systems and in turn hold industry recognized Working at Height and IRATA Qualifications.

Familiar with many hotheads including Newton Stabilised Head, Shotover G1, Egripment Hotshot, Pee Pod, Smarthead, Mo-Sys B20, Scorpio, VHR, Minishot, Radamec and Q-Ball. Also used to operating with console, including Force Touch or pan bar systems

Very experienced 'One Man Operator' of Towercam, Furio and tracking systems

Experience of HD and 4K cameras, including regularly using Sony HD3500 and P50 cameras. High level of knowledge of all studio and OB camera and grip equipment

Working knowledge of Canon 5D, C300, Sony F55

Experience of GoPro cameras and mounts

Optex Steadicam Training Course 2004

Member of GTC

BECTU Public Liability Insurance rated at £10 million

Full 10 year passport

Own a car and motorbike and have a clean UK driving licence

International Driving Permit holder

My Blog

Showreel Launched

By Mark Sayers • 25 Mar, 2018

This week marks the release of my first proper showreel. Check out the link and give it a watch:

https://vimeo.com/260823491

Website Update

By Mark Sayers • 02 Nov, 2016

I've just added all new content to my website, including more recent productions, new photos and a refreshed layout. The showreel is being fine tuned and will be released soon!