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Making a Work of Art | Aster Yosegi Wood | Vertu

This is a short promo for a luxury phone made with Kalory Photo & Video.

Calais Children: A Case to Answer

This is a feature length documentary film made by Sue Clayton. I was the main editor and did camerawork for some sections.

A journey out of homelessness

Short video made with Bounce video for Homeless Oxfordshire.

We Belong (Let us Learn/Just for Kids Law)

Short video made with Bounce video on immigration.

BBC News Interview - Victoria Derbyshire - Shamaan Freeman-Powell - Nandi Bushell Age 9

This was an insert for the Victoria Derbyshire Programme I shot.

What's it like to spar with Carl Froch?

Short video I was second camera on for the Guardian.

Fierce Grace Hot Yoga Teacher Training Video

This is a video for a yoga training course made with the Wildnight Company.

The Beaney celebrates fifth birthday

I shot and edited this video celebrating five years of the Beaney museum in Canterbury.

Orlando: The Queer Element

This video documented an immersive theatre project by Clay & Diamonds for the BFI.

Equipment 

Cameras:
Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera x2
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera
Sony A6300 Mirrorless Camera
 
Monitors:
Shogun Inferno 7 Inch Monitor
Blackmagic Video Assist 4K 12G 5 Inch
SmallHD 502
SmallHD Sidefinder
 
Lenses:
Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 OS
Canon L 70-200mm f4 IS
Canon L 24-105mm f4 IS
Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 STM
Canon L 16-35mm f2.8
Canon L 50mm f1.2
Canon L 85mm f1.4 IS
Canon L 100mm f2.8 IS macro
Sigma Art 18-35mm f1.8
Sony 18-105mm f4
Sony 28mm f2
 

 

Lighting:
Aputure 120D mark II COB LED
Aputure 300D COB LED
Aputure LS1S LED Panel
Aputure Amaran HR672C LED Panel x2
Aputure LS-Mini 20
Aputure Fresnel 2X
Aputure Light Dome
Aputure Space Light
Aputure Lantern
 
Sound:
Rode NTG-3 Gun mic
Rode VideoMic NTG
Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 Wireless Microphone kit
Sennheiser G4 Wireless Microphone kit
Sennheiser G3 Wireless Microphone kit
Zoom H4n
 
Support:
Ronin-S Stabiliser
Sachtler Ace Tripod
Sachtler Flowtech 75
Motion9 Slider
Konova K5 Slider and Jib

About

Chris Atkins is a camera operator and editor with over 12 years of experience. His adaptability has enabled him to work across many areas of the industry.
 
Chris took an interest in film and video from an early age, editing his first film on an early version of Adobe Premiere. He moved on to study film production in Plymouth and began his professional career in Oxford working with a charitable foundation focused on participatory video.

 

Following a move to London, Chris began work as a freelancer. His clients have included major channels such as the BBC and Channel 4,  production companies, creative and marketing agencies as well as brands and individuals.
 
Chris brings a range of experience, working on a variety of productions from feature length documentaries to events and corporate videos. He is highly skilled in teaching, and has taken on mentoring roles for young people.
 
Chris is experienced working both in studios and on location; his work has taken him to many locations including Northeast India, Ethiopia, Dubai, the Caribbean, USA and many countries across Europe.

Contact

e-mail: contact -at- chrisatkins.co.uk

tel: +447905416059