Junior Camera Operator, Hidden Planet, Bbc Studios

7 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom BBC Full time

Technical Operations- Fixed Term - Full Time- Bristol, GB, BS1 6BX- BBC Studios Productions- Job Closing Date: 16/6/24**THE ROLE**:
**Job Introduction**:
BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit (NHU) is the leading producer of wildlife programming, creating award-winning content with a world class reputation.

Our output ranges from ambitious landmarks (Planet Earth III and Mammals) to children’s programming (Deadly Dinosaurs and Andy’s Adventures), as well as ground-breaking travel, adventure, formatted, presenter lead and event programming such as Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV+ and the BAFTA winning Springwatch for the BBC.

Following the success of The Green Planet, and two decades after the groundbreaking series Life in the Undergrowth, BBC Studios NHU is embarking on an ambitious and innovative global production focussing on the natural history of insects and other invertebrates. Hidden Planet will reveal the real lives, drama and critical importance of the planet's most successful group of animals.

To help achieve the highest creative vision for blue chip natural history filmmaking, we’re offering 2, possibly 3, Junior Camera Operator positions of 12 months duration (with possible extension) to individuals with experience of natural history filming and a particular demonstrable interest in macro and motion control filming. This is a unique opportunity which will provide the chance to work alongside the industry's top programme makers to develop your existing skills and storytelling abilities. Please note the role will include regular travel around the world for weeks at a time.

Though the JCO role will be on a Fixed Term Contract basis there are no BBC Studios staff positions in this category. Most natural history cinematography is undertaken by freelance operators.

This opportunity is aimed at those with sufficient relevant skills and experience to enable rapid progress to full professional competence. You will need to be Bristol-based when not away filming.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Assisting the production team in purchasing, developing, and testing bespoke camera and field equipment prior to filming.
- Researching and helping the production team develop pioneering filming techniques, working with innovative motion control kit in a studio environment and on location.
- Working closely with field directors in the preparation, transport and set up of a range of cameras, as currently used in wildlife content acquisition.
- Being part of the research and development of production ideas, turning them into storyboards, shooting scripts and schedules.
- Sharing your insights, opinions and experience as part of a collaborative team learning from each other.
- On location and in the studio, undertaking the preparation, maintenance, installation and operation of a range of cameras and any ancillary equipment as necessary.
- Taking responsibility for managing kit assigned to you.
- Logging and managing recorded data on location and at base.
- Providing written records of relevant information as required by the management of the production.
- Providing written and visual material for all media and platforms as required by the production team.
- Operating unsupervised and taking full ownership of sequences when appropriately experienced and briefed.
- We are looking for someone with a gifted eye and a talent for storytelling, who has the potential to compose exquisite, creative, images and full sequences.
- Experience of shooting in 4K+ with at least one broadcast credit.
- Demonstrable experience and interest in macro filming techniques and innovative technology.
- A range of versatile camera skills would be useful such as use of Movi/Ronin, drones, long lens, time-lapse.
- Knowledge and understanding of photographic techniques applicable to natural history production, including complex camera technology and a range of different lenses.
- Technical expertise that must include: an understanding of the underlying principles of video and still digital photography; hands-on operation of digital cameras; an understanding of the processes associated with supplying material for websites and web pages.
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and situations not always under our control. You will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to build strong relationships with programme contributors and collaborators and work effectively within a team.
- The ability to work with a range of Directors and undertake varying degrees of responsibility.
- Strong research, planning and organisational skills as well as experience in setting up animal behavioural sequences will be of value.
- A strong interest in natural history programme making and fieldcraft, with an aptitude and passion for a particular filming technique/genre will be of value.
- Wide experience of observing animals in the wild and setting up wildlif

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