NEZİH SAVAŞKAN
director of photography + camera operator
london / cardiff / worldwide

I AM...

•a multi-skilled and highly versatile Lighting Cameraman / DoP and Camera Operator with over 15 years professional experience. I'm also an experienced Editor.

•adept with a wide range of production formats and styles including commercial PR promos and branded content / event films / live music and fashion multi-camera / fashion films / factual-entertainment and specialist factual documentary / television news ENG/EFP / corporate interviews / junkets.

•experienced working as a Technical Director / Camera Supervisor: I'm well versed with a range of camera equipment from many brands, 4K and RAW workflows, camera prep and line-up, broadcast standards, streaming technologies (LiveU, Blackmagic hardware, YouTube Live, Facebook Live), minicams/action cams, and timelapse photography.

•comfortable and experienced working in challenging and sensitive environments such as working with children / refugee camps / operating theatres / hospitals / on-board aircraft / on boats / at sea / confined spaces / protests and riots / nudity / mental health issues. Experienced in putting talent and contributors at ease.

•a seasoned traveller, having shot on location in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Canada, Russia, Iraq, Norway, the USA, Turkey, Iceland, and across Europe.

•based in Cardiff but with a permanent base in London (SE24), and additional temporary accommodation options in Brighton, İstanbul (Turkey), and İzmir (Turkey).

ADDITIONALLY...

•I have dual-nationality with UK and EU passports
•I am fully insured
•I hold a UK Press Card (issued by ITN)
•I have a recent and clear basic DRB check
•I have a full UK driving licence, and own vehicle
•I have several useful travel vaccinations
•I'm a FREC 3 qualified first aider/responder
•a member of the Guild of Television Camera Professionals.

MY MAIN CAMERA PACKAGE...

...is based around the high-end Sony FX6: an extremely versatile 4K camera that, despite its compact size, is at home in any environment from live multi-cam to documentary, or corporate to commercial work.

My main lenses are a selection of lovely Tamrons (ranging from 17mm to 500mm on full-frame) which are high-quality, sharp, and produce aesthetically pleasing images. I also have a high-end Fujinon XK6 servo zoom (with zoom demand) for Super35 sensors.

My “B-Cam” is the compact Sony FX30. It’s an extremely versatile and capable little camera. Ideal for hand-held, fixed-rig, or gimbal work. It also shoots high-quality stills.

I ALSO HAVE...

• a DJI Ronin RS3 hand-held gimbal
• a TVLogic 17" true HD broadcast reference monitor
• a comprehensive lighting kit (including full-spectrum colour options)
• a range of livestreaming and A/V hardware
• a selection high-quality audio equipment
• a heavy duty 3ft slider
• a VoxBox Pro for down-the-line interviews
• a location laptop with useful DIT and editing software
• and a wide range of accessories, grip, cables, and adaptors

All my kit is flight-cased up, ready for travel abroad if required. All electricals are maintained to safe standards as per HSE guidelines.

NEED SOMETHING ELSE?

I have an extensive network of trusted colleagues I'm always happy to bring on-board when required. This includes Sound Recordists, Camera Assistants, Editors, additional Camera Operators, Live Streaming Technicians, Steadicam/Gimbal Operators, Drone Crew, Jib Operators, Autocue Operators, and more...

I also have a good relationship with several popular London and Cardiff rental houses, through whom I can source all sorts of extra equipment include a wide selection of gorgeous prime lenses, and more comprehensive lighting and grip equipment.

BEHIND THE SCENES

EQUIPMENT HIRE

From cameras, to lighting, to sound kit, to monitoring, to livestreaming... I have a wide range of equipment available for both wet and dry hire. I also have accounts and good relationships with several London-based hire companies to bring in additional equipment, and I am happy to organise this to take the burden off you.

Please get in touch to see my full and detailed kit list which includes items such as a Cinevate Slider, an Ergorig, a VoxBox Pro, a TVLogic 17" monitor, a range of Blackmagic Convertors/Glue/Recorders/Generators/Splitters, a Syrp Genie turntable, and much more!

All my equipment is high-end and of a professional grade, and (where appropriate) in Peli or flight cases ready for travel.

Some of my kit is also available to rent on Fat Llama. Please check out my store front here: https://fatllama.com/uk/users/videosoul

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STOCK FOOTAGE

Over the years of my career I have amassed an extensive library of video content which I own the rights to license and distribute. I am always working on expanding my online presence with this in order to make as much of it readily available as possible.

Currently, I am using Pond 5 and iStock (Getty), and you can find my libraries here:

Pond 5: https://www.pond5.com/artist/videosoul
iStock / Getty: https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/videosoul

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