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Craig Hale

Lighting Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Drone Pilot and Gimbal Specialist

About Craig

Whilst in the office, Craig oversee's kits being checked in and out of the warehouse, ensuring all hires are exactly what the client needs, whilst making sure our kit is maintained to the highest standard.

On the road, over nine years, Craig has gone from being a runner, to Camera Assistant, to a Camera Operator. Craig is now gaining his first credits as a DOP. He is also highly experienced when it comes to Data Wrangling and Mini Cam rigging/operating. Craig specialises in Gimbal operating, and now holds certificate's for Drone operation within the UK and the EU. Craig also holds an I-Visa for the USA.

Craig’s original contract was written up by Martin on a napkin in a pub, oh how far we’ve come since then! Laid back, physically fit and with an ever-growing lust for travel and adventure, no shoot or location fazes him.

Camera operator Craig Hale filming football training

Craig loves to travel, his personal best is 23 countries visited in one year!

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Camera operator Craig Hale in the deserts of Dubai with camera in hand

Personal Profile

I am a seasoned Camera and Drone Operator with over 15 years of experience across the broadcast, commercial, and corporate sectors. I specialize in capturing high-quality, dynamic footage using a wide range of broadcast-standard equipment.

My expertise spans multi-camera studio setups in the UK to single-camera location shoots worldwide, with a focus on genres including (but not limited to) entertainment, documentary, reality, sport, food, and travel.

I hold an I-Visa for US work and am qualified to operate drones in the UK, EU, and Australia, offering drone shots as an added service if needed.

Skilled in both collaborative team settings and working independently, I excel at capturing my own sound and managing rushes. I am known for my ability to work closely with Directors and Producers, delivering exceptional footage within the time allocated, while leveraging my strong understanding of lighting composition to elevate any scene and story. I take pride in my strong work ethic on set, consistently executing the vision of the production with a calm, focused, and positive demeanor.

I am available to hire as a Lighting Camera Operator, a Camera Assistant or a Drone Operator. I can also help you develop and create content for your buisness.

My global experience and commitment to creative and professional excellence allow me to overcome challenges and deliver outstanding results under any conditions in any environment.

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Craig In Action

Broadcast Credits

Programme

Production Company

Channel

Role

Google Internal Peak Video’s

Jack Morton

Google Internal

Camera Operator

100 Years Younger in 21 Days

Wall to Wall
ITV
Camera Assistant
Becoming Zlatan
Auto Images
Amazon Video
Camera Assistant

Car Hunters

Waddel Media

BBC worldwide

Camera Assistant

Disneys ‘Vlogger Takeover’

Disney

Disney XD

DOP

Ignition TV Visit’s Rolls Royce

Ignition TV / Mindworks

Ignition TV (SA)

Camera Operator

Countryfile

BBC

BBC One

Camera Operator / Drone

James Martin’s Saturday Morning

Blue Marlin

ITV

Camera Operator

Simply Raymond Blanc

Rock Oyster

ITV

Drone Operator / Camera Assistant

Dermot O'leary's Taste Of Ireland

Rock Oyster

ITV

Camera Operator / Drone

NBA Hoop Cities

Casual Films

NBA Online

Camera Operator

Princess Michael of Kent Interview

Black Beret Life Sciences

Corporate

DOP

Unicef’s World Childrens Day

Zero Thirty Media

Unicef Online

Camera Operator

Britains Most Expensive Homes

Waddell Media

Channel 4

DOP / Drone Operator

The Impossible Dream

AFC Bournemouth

Corporate

Camera Operator

Top Gear

BBC

BBC Two

Camera Assistant

The Funeral of HRH Queen Elizabeth

Globecast

ITV / BBC

Jimmy Jib Assistant

Car SOS

Renegade

National Geographic

Camera Operator / Drone

Photography