MATTHEW ROWLEY
LIGHTING CAMERA OPERATOR & FILMMAKER
I've been a Camera Operator since 2012, working across a wide range of subjects, styles, locations and industries - I've filmed everything from heart surgery tutorials to matches of Chess Boxing.
No two shoots are ever the same - that's what I love about my work -
but I always bring the same enthusiasm, professionalism and technical knowledge to every job.
I use these skills to get the best out of every aspect of the production:
the location, the equipment and the talent on and off screen,
to deliver the best possible results for the client.
As MattBox Film, I provide freelance video services through agencies, production companies and my own direct clients - in the role of Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Producer, Editor, or a combination of these.
Through agencies, I have worked on shoots for blue-chip clients like Microsoft, Ernst & Young and Peroni. My own clients include Tommy Hilfiger, Pret a Manger and the charities BOSP and KIDS.
I also work in the live sector as a camera, jib and PTZ Operator. I've been a Camera Operator, Director of Cameras and Vision Mixer on large-scale live events and productions:
Concerts, shows, music festivals and global livestreams at venues such as Hammersmith Apollo, Crystal Palace Bowl and The Royal Albert Hall.
I'm always looking to work on new projects, on new subjects and with new people -
So if you're looking to produce a film for your business or event or need a crewmember for your project or show, get in touch, I'd love to hear from you!
Check out examples of my work, my list of filmmaking equipment and click to view my CVs:
FAQ
LET'S ANSWER SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS
Q) Can I see your showreel or portfolio?
A) Of course, you can find my showreel and examples of my work on my Examples page.
Q) What specific camera, lighting, and audio gear do you own?
A) You can see my full kit list here.
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I use a Sony FX9 4k Cinema Camera as my A-Cam and have various 4k options for B and C-Cams.
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I have sliders and gimbals for camera movement.
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I have wireless lav and handheld microphones, as well as a shotgun mic that can be used handheld or on my boom.
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I have 4 lighting systems, ranging from a LED light panel kit to 600w CoB studio light.
Q) What is your day rate?
A) My day rate depends on what equipment you'd like me to supply or if you have your own equipment and just need me to operate it. Get in touch for a rate.
Q) What is included in your day rate?
A) I am available without a camera or with a series of equipment packages (that I call 'Kits').
I have various Kits, covering a range of camera, lighting, audio and grip options.
Which you can see here.
My Camera Kits include:
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The camera itself
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Any appropriate lenses
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Tripod (and/or saddle for handheld work)
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On-camera microphones (such as wireless lav or handheld mics)
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All the less exciting techy stuff like batteries, PSUs, memory cards, etc.
My Lighting Kits include:
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The light/s
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Light stands
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Any appropriate modifiers (soft boxes, snoots, reflector dishes, etc)
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Sandbags, if space allows
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Any power cables, batteries, extension leads, etc.
Q) Do you have Public Liability Insurance(PLI)?
A) I do! I am insured for up to £10,000,000 with worldwide coverage and can provide policy documentation on request.
Q) How long have you been a Camera Operator?
A) I have been a working as a Camera Operator since 2012.
Q) What type of projects have you worked on?
A) I have worked in a wide range of projects and shoots in my career so far, including:
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Corporate promos, internal comms and lives streams.
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Talking Heads and interviews.
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Documentaries.
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Live events, such as concerts and shows at venues like Crystal Palace Bowl, Hammersmith Apollo and The Royal Albert Hall.
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Music festivals such as Truck and South Facing.
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Behind-the-Scenes content for feature films, TV commercials, large corporate shoots and large live events.
Q) Do you handle post-production, or do you only deliver raw footage?
A) I do handle post production. I edit on the Adobe suite of software. I can handle your project from concept through to delivery!
And if you've got the edit already planned, I can transfer the footage to you after the shoot or even copy to your laptop on-site.
Q) How many rounds of creative revisions are included in your fee?
A) My standard editing process includes two rounds of changes after I deliver the initial version. Any additional editing is billed in increments of a half-day of editing.
And don't worry, I pride myself on being honest and up-front, we'll work together to approve any additional work before it is added to the cost.
If you have any additional questions about me or my work, you can:
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look at my Lighting Camera Operator CV or
my Live Camera Operator CV