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About Me

I'm an experienced camera operator with a BSc in Zoology and MA in documentary film. I strive to build visually striking sequences about animals as well as telling emotive human stories. For me it's important to keep on top of all the latest camera tech innovations, but also to work at forming strong personal bonds with the crew and contributors - to help turn any tough day into a success.

I have directed and self-shot independent documentaries, most recently 'Lost Along the Line', which was used as a campaign tool to fight the deforestation of ancient woodlands by HS2 Rail. The film was awarded at multiple film festivals and acquired by Waterbear network in 2022.

Filming credits include:
Earthsound - 
AppleTV+ (TX late 2023)
Big Beasts - Apple TV+ narrated by Tom Hiddleston
Lost Cities with Albert Lin Series 2- Disney/NatGeo 
Wild Isles - BBC1 narrated by David Attenborough
Whale with Steve Backshall- UKTV
Our Great National Parks - Netflix narrated by Barak Obama
Expedition with Steve Backshall - UKTV
Welcome to Earth with Will Smith - Disney/NatGeo
Earth at Night in Colour - AppleTV+ BAFTA nom: Photography
Prince William: A Planet for Us All - ITV

Alien Worlds - Netflix
Waterhole Africa's Animal Oasis - BBC2
Primal Survivor - NatGeo
Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers - Animal Planet

 
My broad wildlife filming experience includes: Shotover M1, long lens hide work, high-speed (Phantom), rigging gimbals from boats/vehicles, camera traps, time-laspe, low-light filming, wireless focus pull, IRATA ropes access, remote PTZ head, underwater housings/polecam and thermal imaging (Superhawk).

Once I'm involved on a project I give it all to the end and equally happy to be: waiting all night for a hippo to appear, self-shooting on a wet Alaskan trawler, or searching for snottites in a toxic cave (don't ask).

Please get in contact about availability or equipment hire using the email link below.
Jimmy Cape Camera Slider Kenya
Jimmy Cape Camera Canada Blizzard
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