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Craig Hale

Lighting Camera Operator, 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.

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

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Personal Profile

I am a professional Lighting Camera Operator, Camera Assistant and Drone Operator with a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of broadcast equipment. I have worked within the television industry for over 15 years.

I am highly skilled in a multitude of camera types, formats and installations, from rapid turnaround minicam rigs, multi camera studio and location shoots, gimbal setups and single camera shoots. I also have an extensive knowledge of rushes/data transfering, management and logging using Adobe suite products and Shotput Pro.

Being employed by Maddogs Television gives me access to a wide range of equipment suitable for any shoot, along with invaluable support of a fully staffed facilities house at the drop of a hat. I am available to hire as a Lighting Camera Operator, a Camera Assistant, or a Drone Operator. I hold an I-Visa for the USA. I am qualified to fly drones in the UK and EU.

Having travelled and worked in various countries and environments around the world, no job or challenge fazes me, so whether its on the south coast of England or anywhere across the globe, my commitment to professional and creative excellence is unwavering.

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Craig In Action

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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