* Experienced DOP, cameraman, videographer, editor with over 10 years of professional work behind me. *. Worked on live sport, brand campaigns, broadcast, documentaries, travel videos, short form, long form - Brand campaigns with the Royal Bank of Scotland, IRN BRU, Scottish Power, Footlocker, AFL live (Australia), Flight Centre Australia,The Glenrothes (Whisky), Highland Park (Whisky), The Macallan (Whisky), Edinburgh Gin, STV, National Museum of Scotland, Ooni Pizza Ovens, amongst many others. *. Filmed 2x feature films and multiple award winning short films as a DOP. *. Comfortable operating professional Cine Cameras and DSLR’s. *. Confident team leader, including camera team, lighting and grip, working with other heads of department. Expert level of understanding regarding filming techniques, framing, composition, exposure, lighting and camera movement. * Advanced level understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and Davinci Resolve. *. A proven track record of working under pressure, meeting challenges and delivering projects on time. Ability to solve problems in the moment, and still complete the job. *. Experienced in idea creation, pre production planing, location scouts, problem solving, shot listing, scheduling shoot days, filming, lighting, sound editing, colour grading. *. I can work from a brief as a solo shooter, or as part of a team. Skilled with a high level of time management. *. Full driving license, dbs check and passport - Happy to travel for work. *. Great communicator, can speak with people of all ages, different roles and levels of seniority. Trained as a Cinematographer with the Sean Connery Talent Lab at NFTS Scotland.

Simon Williamson

* Experienced DOP, cameraman, videographer, editor with over 10 years of professional work behind me. *. Worked on live sport, brand campaigns, broadcast, documentaries, travel videos, short form, long form - Brand campaigns with the Royal Bank of Scotland, IRN BRU, Scottish Power, Footlocker, AFL live (Australia), Flight Centre Australia,The Glenrothes (Whisky), Highland Park (Whisky), The Macallan (Whisky), Edinburgh Gin, STV, National Museum of Scotland, Ooni Pizza Ovens, amongst many others. *. Filmed 2x feature films and multiple award winning short films as a DOP. *. Comfortable operating professional Cine Cameras and DSLR’s. *. Confident team leader, including camera team, lighting and grip, working with other heads of department. Expert level of understanding regarding filming techniques, framing, composition, exposure, lighting and camera movement. * Advanced level understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and Davinci Resolve. *. A proven track record of working under pressure, meeting challenges and delivering projects on time. Ability to solve problems in the moment, and still complete the job. *. Experienced in idea creation, pre production planing, location scouts, problem solving, shot listing, scheduling shoot days, filming, lighting, sound editing, colour grading. *. I can work from a brief as a solo shooter, or as part of a team. Skilled with a high level of time management. *. Full driving license, dbs check and passport - Happy to travel for work. *. Great communicator, can speak with people of all ages, different roles and levels of seniority. Trained as a Cinematographer with the Sean Connery Talent Lab at NFTS Scotland.

Available to hire
  • Experienced DOP, cameraman, videographer, editor with over 10 years of professional work behind me.
    *. Worked on live sport, brand campaigns, broadcast, documentaries, travel videos, short form, long form - Brand campaigns with the Royal Bank of Scotland, IRN BRU, Scottish Power, Footlocker, AFL live (Australia), Flight Centre Australia,The Glenrothes (Whisky), Highland Park (Whisky), The Macallan (Whisky), Edinburgh Gin, STV, National Museum of Scotland, Ooni Pizza Ovens, amongst many others.
    *. Filmed 2x feature films and multiple award winning short films as a DOP.
    *. Comfortable operating professional Cine Cameras and DSLR’s.
    *. Confident team leader, including camera team, lighting and grip, working with other heads of department. Expert level of understanding regarding filming techniques, framing, composition, exposure, lighting and camera movement.
  • Advanced level understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and Davinci Resolve.
    *. A proven track record of working under pressure, meeting challenges and delivering projects on time. Ability to solve problems in the moment, and still complete the job.
    *. Experienced in idea creation, pre production planing, location scouts, problem solving, shot listing, scheduling shoot days, filming, lighting, sound editing, colour grading.
    *. I can work from a brief as a solo shooter, or as part of a team. Skilled with a high level of time management.
    *. Full driving license, dbs check and passport - Happy to travel for work.
    *. Great communicator, can speak with people of all ages, different roles and levels of seniority. Trained as a Cinematographer with the Sean Connery Talent Lab at NFTS Scotland.
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Work Experience

Videographer / Editor (Cameraman/Editor/Film Colourist) at Ooni
September 25, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Filmed and edited Ooni’s visual content using Sony DSLRs and Premiere Pro / Davinci Resolve. Planned brand campaigns with creative director and producers. Pre-production included scheduling, shot listing, location scouting, and problem solving. Filmed in studios and on locations across the UK and overseas. In small teams, served as lighting camera operator; in larger teams, led camera department as DOP, coordinating with director, Gaffer, and art dept. Edited and produced Motion Graphics and Colour Grading for multiple formats, managed media and backups, and tracked projects via Asana. Maintained calm, respectful communication with team members under pressure.
In house video specialist (Director/Videographer/Editor/Film Colourist) at Edrington
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Lead videographer on campaigns for The Glenrothes, Highland Park and The Macallan. Filmed and edited multiple brand projects; collaborated with Creative Director on campaign ideation, shot lists, edits, and campaign deliverables. Used Asana to track projects and managed in-house camera gear, hiring specialist gear when needed.
Director / Cameraman / Editor / Film Colourist at Storyboard Visuals (Freelance)
January 1, 2012 - November 27, 2025
Experienced DOP delivering feature films, short films, and brand campaigns; led camera department and coordinated with other departments to achieve the right look. Multitasked as videographer, producer, director, editor, and colour grader across projects. Filmed sporting events, music videos, and long-form content; edited multiple campaigns for social and broadcast; collaborated with agencies and production companies; led larger teams with third-party crew; performed shot list planning, lighting planning, problem solving, location scouting, team leadership, and media management; self-directed to deliver content to brief and track progress across projects.
Editor / Colour Grading at Freakworks Post Production
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Edited and colour graded a wide range of projects in dedicated edit suites; managed media and maintained client communications during edits; worked across multiple projects simultaneously.
Cameraman / Training at Distinctive Options
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Trained adults and teenagers with learning disabilities to use cameras, edit and film, creating a weekly program of learning with lesson planning.
Videographer at The Flight Centre
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Captured video and photography on location—cruise ships and Australian travel destinations. Edited content for the company's social media channels. Managed media and liaised with staff to plan and deliver videos.
Director / Cameraman at AFL LIVE / York Studios
March 21, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Camera operator on live AFL and cricket broadcasts; crowd coverage; directed shoots at Etihad Stadium; managed gear logistics and equipment delivery; worked self-directed to meet tight production deadlines.

Education

Cinematography training at Sean Connery Talent Lab, NFTS Scotland
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Qualifications

Cinematography training (Sean Connery Talent Lab)
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services
    paper Finn Thompson Whisky

    I was one of 2 camera operators on this project, and I did the colour grade.