Simon is a trained HSE Professional Scuba Diver and with this internationally recognised qualification he is available for hire as an Underwater Cameraman, Stand-by Diver and In Water Safety Support Diver on a variety of projects including TV, Film, Corporate and DVD productions. He is available either on a daily rate, fixed price or long term contract basis. Simon has been involved in filming a number of independent documentaries in both temperate and tropical waters and has had his stock footage broadcast on many TV networks across the world.
Simon is also a trained and
proficient editor using Final Cut Studio 2 and is available
to undertake projects both large and small from initial
conception right through to project delivery in a range of
formats suitable for Broadcast TV, DVD and Internet
distribution.
Simon has an extensive stock footage library including
extremely rare footage of free swimming Porbeagle sharks.
For rights managed licensing details on Porbeagle footage
then please drop us an email, or alternatively you can
visit iStock
where you can find our royalty free Stock Images.
Qualifications
HSE Professional Scuba Diver (replaces old HSE Part IV)
PADI Master Scuba Diver
EFR First Aid at Work
EFR First Responder
PADI Oxygen Administrator
RYA Powerboat Handler - Level 2
BDMLR - Marine Mammal Medic
HSE Fit to work Medical
Equipment
Sony HVR-V1 - 3 chip HDV 1080 50i/25p or DVCAM (PAL)
Gates FXV1 Professional Underwater Housing
Gates External High Resolution Monitor
Various Wide Angle and Macro Lens and Port Options
COMING SOON - Canon 7D vidDSLR 1080 24p/25p/30p & 720
50p/60p
Sony HC7 - HDV 1080 50i (B Cam)
Ikelite Underwater Housing
Epoque DCL-20 Wide Angle Lens
Epoque DML-2 Macro Lens
Polecam Remote Imaging
Apple Mac Pro Editing Suite
Final Cut Studio 2 (Final Cut Pro, Motion, Color,
Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio)
Awards
Celebrate the Sea International Image Festival
2009
'Sharks in British Seas' - Honor of Distinction - Broadcast
Film Group A
British Underwater Image Festival 2009
'Sharks in British Seas' - 3rd - Professional DVD
Our World Underwater International Underwater Image
Festival 2009
'Earth?' - Gold - Conservation Film
British Underwater Image Festival 2008
'Porbeagles in Peril' - 1st - DVD (joint)
'Hubble Bubble, Sand & Rubble - 1st - DVD (joint)
Our World Underwater International Image Festival
2008
'Porbeagles in Peril' - Bronze - Conservation
Film
PAV Tachov Underwater Film Festival 2008
Hubble Bubble, Sand & Rubble - 3rd - Short Film
Eastern Med Underwater Film Festival 2008
Porbeales in Peril - 1st - Short Documentary
Hubble Bubble, Sand & Rubble - 1st - Short Documentary
International Wildlife Film Festival 2008
"Porbeagles in Peril" - Honourable Mention
Celebrate the Sea International Underwater Image
Festival 2008
'Earth?' - Finalist - Independent Producer Group B Films
Under the Blue International Image Festival 2007
'Sharkbeat' - Gold - Short Film
Zoe Spear
Zoe is a trained EFR First Aid at Work, EFR First Response
and EFR Care for Children Instructor and is available as
First Aid support or for First Aid Training and advice. Zoe
has access to full HSE approved training facilities and can
teach individuals through to classes of up to twelve
students.
Qualifications
EFR First Aid at Work Instructor
EFR First Response Instructor
EFR Care for Children Instructor
PADI Master Scuba Diver
RYA Powerboat Handler - Level 2
BDMLR - Marine Mammal Medic
Equipment
Access to HSE Approved Training Facilities and a full range
of Equipment.
