I’m Jake, a self-shooter / cinematographer and camera professional with over eight years of experience across commercial, factual, episodic, and feature work for major global brands including Netflix, BBC, Disney+, Apple TV, and British Vogue. I’m hands-on and collaborative on set, leading interviews and shaping visual storytelling from pre-production through to the final edit while dialing in the right look through strong camera, lighting, and post workflows. I combine advanced camera and lighting craft with detailed pre and post production skills to produce the highest quality content. Whether I’m directing and shooting as a self-shooter or operating as a 2nd AC managing camera packages and supporting a larger team, I focus on clarity, pace, and getting the details right for every shot.

Jake Lucas

I’m Jake, a self-shooter / cinematographer and camera professional with over eight years of experience across commercial, factual, episodic, and feature work for major global brands including Netflix, BBC, Disney+, Apple TV, and British Vogue. I’m hands-on and collaborative on set, leading interviews and shaping visual storytelling from pre-production through to the final edit while dialing in the right look through strong camera, lighting, and post workflows. I combine advanced camera and lighting craft with detailed pre and post production skills to produce the highest quality content. Whether I’m directing and shooting as a self-shooter or operating as a 2nd AC managing camera packages and supporting a larger team, I focus on clarity, pace, and getting the details right for every shot.

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I’m Jake, a self-shooter / cinematographer and camera professional with over eight years of experience across commercial, factual, episodic, and feature work for major global brands including Netflix, BBC, Disney+, Apple TV, and British Vogue. I’m hands-on and collaborative on set, leading interviews and shaping visual storytelling from pre-production through to the final edit while dialing in the right look through strong camera, lighting, and post workflows.

I combine advanced camera and lighting craft with detailed pre and post production skills to produce the highest quality content. Whether I’m directing and shooting as a self-shooter or operating as a 2nd AC managing camera packages and supporting a larger team, I focus on clarity, pace, and getting the details right for every shot.

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Work Experience

Second Camera Assistant (2nd AC) (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed technical asset workflows by configuring, maintaining, and supporting industry-standard cinema camera packages and related hardware. Collaborated directly with the Director of Photography and Focus Puller to prepare equipment for the schedule and technically challenging shots. Provided operational leadership through streamlined on-set processes, scheduling, managing the camera team, and liaising with other departments to support smooth production.
Self-Shooter (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed, interviewed, and delivered narrative-led visuals by anticipating story arcs, creating a comfortable environment for contributors, and developing a visual language aligned to the brief. Crafted the project look through advanced camera and lighting, supported by research, testing, and strong technical knowledge of equipment and its creative potential. Managed production logistics and workflow by establishing contributors and locations, coordinating scheduling and on-set requirements, and overseeing production from start to finish in close collaboration with clients and collaborators, or independently when needed.

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