I’m Tom Dalgarno, a Bristol-based freelance camera operator, editor, and video producer with over 25 years of experience across corporate films, interviews, and live event coverage. Since going freelance in 2019, I’ve supported agencies and direct clients in areas like education, healthcare, retail, and energy—taking projects from brief through planning, production, and delivery. I’m comfortable working independently or joining an existing team, and I regularly manage the production end-to-end: interview planning and storyboarding, location filming, motion graphics, voiceover coordination, subtitles, and delivery. I also bring practical live and technical experience, including multi-camera workflows, location sound, and drone footage, plus colour/audio cleanup in post to match client feedback and sign-off processes.…

Tom Dalgarno

I’m Tom Dalgarno, a Bristol-based freelance camera operator, editor, and video producer with over 25 years of experience across corporate films, interviews, and live event coverage. Since going freelance in 2019, I’ve supported agencies and direct clients in areas like education, healthcare, retail, and energy—taking projects from brief through planning, production, and delivery. I’m comfortable working independently or joining an existing team, and I regularly manage the production end-to-end: interview planning and storyboarding, location filming, motion graphics, voiceover coordination, subtitles, and delivery. I also bring practical live and technical experience, including multi-camera workflows, location sound, and drone footage, plus colour/audio cleanup in post to match client feedback and sign-off processes.…

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I’m Tom Dalgarno, a Bristol-based freelance camera operator, editor, and video producer with over 25 years of experience across corporate films, interviews, and live event coverage. Since going freelance in 2019, I’ve supported agencies and direct clients in areas like education, healthcare, retail, and energy—taking projects from brief through planning, production, and delivery.

I’m comfortable working independently or joining an existing team, and I regularly manage the production end-to-end: interview planning and storyboarding, location filming, motion graphics, voiceover coordination, subtitles, and delivery. I also bring practical live and technical experience, including multi-camera workflows, location sound, and drone footage, plus colour/audio cleanup in post to match client feedback and sign-off processes.

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Work Experience

Camera Operator, Editor and Producer (Freelance) at TD Creative Video
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance camera operation, editing, and production for agencies and organisations across education, healthcare, retail, and energy. Deliverables include corporate films, interview planning, filming and post-production, motion graphics, voiceover coordination, subtitles, event highlights, photography stills, and live streaming. Often handles full project lifecycle from brief to delivery, with the ability to join a team or bring in additional crew and supporting equipment when needed.
Video Producer and Operations Manager at Production People
November 1, 2012 - April 30, 2019
Produced video and live-event projects from client brief to final delivery, including developing treatments and proposals, quoting work, booking crew and equipment, and managing schedules. Worked on health and safety training films for Ryder, quarterly Being There TV for Lloyds Banking Group, medical training films, and an internal TSB awards video. Managed production operations and client-facing logistics.
Events House (Sales Account Manager) at Lloyds Banking Group
May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Managed client-facing commercial/event responsibilities for Lloyds Banking Group within the events environment.
Event Manager at Lloyds Banking Group (Commercial Change Management)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Managed more than 30 colleague events and produced internal video content within Commercial Change Management.
Creative and Studio Producer at Sounds Commercial
July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Managed a video production studio and a team of editors, motion graphics designers, and camera operators. Developed treatments, directed shoots, filmed and edited content, and managed client accounts. Delivered projects including work for RICS, L’Oréal, Dell UK, and Affinion International.
Producer, Editor and Camera Operator at Conference Connections
August 1, 2002 - June 30, 2008
Produced, filmed, and edited corporate programmes and campaigns, including work for Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets. Expanded production facilities from one to three Avid edit suites and added a motion graphics suite. Managed production through all key stages from concept to edit.
Production Assistant Editor and Camera Operator at Edric Audio Visual
September 1, 2000 - July 31, 2002
Supported editing and camera operation duties within audio visual production work.

Education

BA (Hons) Time Based Media, 2:1 at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Drone operator/flyer certificates
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2026
£5m drone liability cover
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    Segen Showcase 2026 highlights video

    Bringing together the latest in renewable energy, technology and industry expertise, the Segen Showcase 2026 was a busy multi-day event packed with exhibitors, product demonstrations and networking.
    On behalf of In Any Event, I filmed and edited the event highlights, capturing the atmosphere, key moments and conversations across the show to create an energetic promotional film showcasing the scale and impact of the event.

    EcoFlow Ocean 2 Installation

    Smart home energy in action. This promotional installation film, produced on behalf of In Any Event for EcoFlow, follows the installation of the OCEAN 2 home battery system in a real residential setting.

    Combining installation footage, product detail shots and customer-focused storytelling, the film shows how the system integrates into the home and highlights the benefits of battery storage. I filmed and edited the piece, creating a polished case-study style video for EcoFlow’s marketing and communications.

    Active Lifestyle Centres - Sky Advert

    A broadcast advert produced for Active Lifestyle Centres for transmission on Sky TV, designed to promote the centres, facilities and range of activities available to the local community.

    I produced the advert from filming through to the final edit, creating a concise, energetic piece tailored for broadcast and designed to showcase the brand in a polished and engaging way.

    Active Lifestyles Centres - Testimonials

    A staff testimonial film produced for Active Lifestyles Centres, featuring employees sharing their experiences of working across the organisation.
    The video was created as part of the staff induction programme and is shown to all new starters, helping introduce the culture, values and people behind the organisation in an authentic and engaging way.

    The Heat Pump Show 2026

    A fast-paced highlights film produced for In Any Event, capturing the atmosphere, activity and key moments from the Heat Pump Show. This was a hybrid shoot, combining video coverage with event photography to give the client a strong bank of visual content from the day. I filmed, photographed and edited the final highlights piece, bringing together the energy of the event into a concise promotional film.

    Good Boost + promo

    A short film produced for King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, showcasing the impact of the Good Boost+ programme and the difference it is making to patients.
    The piece brings together patient and staff interviews with supporting footage to tell the story of the programme in a clear, engaging and human way. I filmed and edited the project, shaping the interviews and visuals into a concise final film for internal and external communications.