Alister Chapman
Hello and welcome to my website and blog. I have been working in television for over 20 years. I have shot on film, used 3 tube cameras with huge “portable” U-Matic recorders, seen the introduction of camcorders, HD and now 3D. I hope you will find this site interesting and informative.
If you want an idea of how much I charge please take a look at my rates page. As every job is different I do prefer it if you email or call me me for a more accurate quote, it may work out cheaper than you might think.
I specialise in high quality HD production on tight budgets. I have produced specials for National Geographic and Discovery. I have worked on ground breaking documentaries for Channel 4, the BBC and ITV. I have experience in most genres from kids TV to drama. When I am not working for a client I combine my skills as a cameraman and my passion for Natural Extremes by traveling the world shooting some of the worlds most violent weather and spectacular natural events. This material is then distributed globally as stock footage. My material can be seen all over the world on an almost daily basis on TV, in cinemas and in museums and exhibitions. Take a look at my Wild-Weather website for more information.
If all that is not enough (I like to be busy) I also run training courses in shooting techniques and video production technologies. I have always been at the forefront of new production methods as I have strived to find ways of getting the best possible quality with todays shrinking budgets. For an idea of some of the subjects I cover take a look at my youtube page.
Ever since I started in television I have worked with mini-cams. I have fitted cameras to planes, trains and automobiles. As well as that I’ve put them on poles (as in long sticks, not Polish persons), jibs, boats, people, animals, buried them and hidden them. I always have a couple of mini-cam kits available making me a useful person on many a shoot.
I am based in Bracknell, Berkshire in the UK but am happy to travel pretty much anywhere. I have my own HD camera kits, lightning and sound equipment. I am fully insured with public liability insurance and have first aid training. If you need a creative, experienced cameraman for you next shoot please contact me. Oh and I can produce and edit too!
