David Stubbins - Film Camera Operator, Director and Editor

13/11/2023 51 min
David Stubbins - Film Camera Operator, Director and Editor

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How do you go from recreating your favourite comedy series with your friends for fun, to being a cameraman that’s regularly booked by BBC News and Sky Sports?And how do you find your way into film production when you don’t have any connections?David Stubbins is a freelance Film Camera Operator, Director and Editor whose career spans the worlds of travel, corporate events and televised sports.In this episode David shares:• How lack of space on his chosen A-level courses meant studying two subjects he hadn’t picked• Why a story left on a common room table decided his future• What is was like being a cameraman for a Private Detective!• Why on the job experience made him more valuable to film companies than having a degree• Why people skills are as important as technical skills – even when you’re establishedThis episode offers a fantastic insight into the world of film production and editing – from securing work experience, through to getting yourself pitch side with professional footballers and TV presenters.To view David’s work, head to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-stubbins79/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.