Glasgow-based DOP and editor and founder of Ratio Films, with experience across BBC, Sony Pictures TV, and branded/corporate video. I lead end-to-end production—from planning through to shoot and post—while keeping productions on schedule and aligned with client expectations. I’m also a confident director of contributors on set, operating professional camera and post workflows and delivering multi-platform content. I’m currently building and developing multiple film and TV projects while expanding Ratio Films’ commercial offering.

Thomas Adams

Glasgow-based DOP and editor and founder of Ratio Films, with experience across BBC, Sony Pictures TV, and branded/corporate video. I lead end-to-end production—from planning through to shoot and post—while keeping productions on schedule and aligned with client expectations. I’m also a confident director of contributors on set, operating professional camera and post workflows and delivering multi-platform content. I’m currently building and developing multiple film and TV projects while expanding Ratio Films’ commercial offering.

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Glasgow-based DOP and editor and founder of Ratio Films, with experience across BBC, Sony Pictures TV, and branded/corporate video. I lead end-to-end production—from planning through to shoot and post—while keeping productions on schedule and aligned with client expectations.

I’m also a confident director of contributors on set, operating professional camera and post workflows and delivering multi-platform content. I’m currently building and developing multiple film and TV projects while expanding Ratio Films’ commercial offering.

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Work Experience

Director of Photography at Flickering Myth (Robert Returns Feature)
May 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026
Director of Photography at Flickering Myth (feature: Robert Returns)
May 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026
Directed photography for a feature project. Responsible for camera operation and on-set visual capture to support storytelling.
Camera Department at The Comedy Unit / BBC
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Worked in camera department producing sketch/studio content (Why Vote?; Miami Nails).
Camera Operator (Live Rugby) at Mallard Productions / BBC
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Operated camera for live rugby broadcast content for BBC.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at The Comedy Unit / BBC (Miami Nails sketch)
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Camera department work on a sketch production, assisting with on-set camera operation and setups.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at The Comedy Unit / BBC (Why Vote?)
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Supported the camera department on the production, contributing to capture and day-to-day camera operations.
Camera Operator at BBC / Mallard Productions (Live Rugby)
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Operated camera for live rugby broadcast for BBC, supporting real-time production requirements.
Freelance Camera Operator at Project for V&A Dundee and E.L.F. cosmetics
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Freelance camera operator and gaffer for branded campaigns.
Freelance Camera Operator at Various (projects for V&A Dundee and E.L.F. cosmetics)
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Freelance camera operator and gaffer for branded campaign projects supporting high-quality production capture.
Camera Department at NFTS
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Worked as part of the camera department on short film production (St Anthony Short Film).
Camera Department at STV
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Worked in camera department on STV Children’s Appeal.
BBC Studios Camera Department at River City
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Worked in the camera department on BBC Studios production.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at NFTS (St Anthony short film)
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Worked on a short film production at NFTS in the camera department, supporting filming requirements.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at STV (Stv Children’s Appeal)
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Camera department contribution for a children’s appeal production, supporting broadcast delivery.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at BBC Studios (River City)
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Worked in the camera department across production dates, supporting capture for the TV series.
Camera Department at Sony Pictures TV
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Worked in camera department on Outlander: Blood of my Blood (Series 2). Operated Sony FX9 on relevant production work.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at Sony Pictures TV (Outlander: Blood of My Blood S2)
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Camera department work on a Sony Pictures TV production, supporting scripted-series capture needs.
Camera Department Operator (Sony FX9) at Tern TV / BBC 1
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Operated Sony FX9 as part of camera department work for documentary-style production.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at Tern TV / BBC 1 (Prayers & Reflection)
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Worked in the BBC 1 camera department, operating a Sony FX9 as part of production capture.
Camera Department at The Comedy Unit / BBC
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Worked in camera department on The Chief.
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at The Comedy Unit / BBC (The Chief)
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Camera department role supporting production filming for the BBC project.
Camera Department (ALBACamera Department) at The Comedy Unit / BBC
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Worked in camera department on Glan Fhéin.
Camera Department (ALBACamera Department role) at The Comedy Unit / BBC (Glan Fhéin)
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Worked in the camera department for a BBC-associated production, supporting technical filming execution.
Videographer at Dwe llo Property Lettings
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Produced promotional video content showcasing new facilities and company assets for online marketing use.
Photographer/Videographer at Cobalt Energy UK
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Managed shoots with CEO & board members; aligned visuals with corporate brand messaging.
DOP/Editor at Scottish Youth Theatre
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Delivered social media assets around SYT’s “Trajectories” events.
DOP/Editor at Space NK (with influencer Ava Black)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Video with influencer Ava Black for Space NK’s new store in Glasgow.
Video Editor / Videographer (Videographer) at Dwello Property Lettings
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Produced promotional video content showcasing facilities and company assets for online marketing.
Freelance Editor & Animator at PearlWorks
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Produced and delivered motion graphics for PearlWorks events with financial and corporate clients including FNZ and MGX.
DOP / Editor at AVA BLACK x SPACE NK (Glasgow store video)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Video with influencer Ava Black for Space NK’s new store in Glasgow; produced and edited promotional content.
DOP / Editor at Scottish Youth Theatre (Trajectories events)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Delivered social media assets around SYT’s “Trajectories” events, producing edit deliverables for online platforms.
Photographer / Videographer at Cobalt Energy UK
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Managed shoots with CEO and board members, aligning visuals to corporate brand messaging for public-facing and internal use.
Director/Editor at Ratio Films / 48hr Film Festival
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Directed and edited a short film for the 48hr Film Festival; delivered award-winning production outcomes (3 wins incl. Best Editor; 11 nominations incl. Best Dir).
Director of Photography / Editor at Ratio Films
October 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and delivers end-to-end commercial video production for clients, providing direction, camera operation, editing and delivery of multi-platform assets. Builds and manages productions with client-facing communication and expectations throughout the production process.
Director / Editor at Ratio Films / 48hr Film Festival
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Directed and edited a short film for the 48hr Film Festival. Delivered multiple awards including Best Editor, and additional nominations including Best Director.
Camera Department at Hometeam Global Content
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Camera department work on NatWest x IBM branded content (Cora+).
Camera Department (Camera Department role) at Hometeam Global Content (NatWest x IBM ‘Cora+’)
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Camera department work for NatWest x IBM branded content, supporting production capture and visual delivery.
Founder / DOP / Editor at Ratio Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
DOP and editor delivering commercial video content. Manages client expectations, directs contributors on set, and delivers edited and graded outputs for multi-platform use.
Founder & President (GU Film Society) at GU Film Society
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Education

English Literature MA (2:1) at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
MA English Literature (2:1) at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Full UK Driving License
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
Founder & President of GU Film Society
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education