I'm a creative and versatile television lighting cameraman and editor with over 15 years of experience in various regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. My work encompasses everything from fast-paced live coverage to cinematic storytelling, fueled by a passion for visual narrative.…

Benjamin Adams

I'm a creative and versatile television lighting cameraman and editor with over 15 years of experience in various regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. My work encompasses everything from fast-paced live coverage to cinematic storytelling, fueled by a passion for visual narrative.…

Available to hire

I’m a creative and versatile television lighting cameraman and editor with over 15 years of experience in various regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. My work encompasses everything from fast-paced live coverage to cinematic storytelling, fueled by a passion for visual narrative.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Cameraman & Editor at Various
January 1, 2020 - Present
Regular collaborations with NBC Universal, CNBC, Peacock Films, MSNBC, Netflix, CNN, and Bloomberg. Coverage of major events including the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, contributing DP for an Emmy-nominated Netflix project.
Staff Cameraman & Editor at CNN International
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
DP and field editor for 'Inside Africa', with extensive field assignments across continents, providing coverage of breaking news and travel shows.
Cameraman & Editor at CNN International
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Focused on breaking news coverage across the Middle East and North Africa including high-stakes environments.
Technical Director / Editor at CNN International
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Directed live shows and handled various editing tasks including vision and audio mixing.
2nd AC at Paramount Pictures
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Worked as clapper loader and 2nd AC on the Mission Impossible 2 stunt unit.

Education

Diploma in Film & Television Production at Metro Screen
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Diploma in Arts & Interactive Multimedia at Metro Screen
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Introduction to Mass Media at University of NSW
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Diploma at Metro Screen, Australia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Diploma at Metro Screen, Australia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Introduction to Mass Media at University of NSW
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026

Qualifications

UAV Multi-Rotor Operator
January 1, 2016 - December 23, 2025
First Person on Scene
January 1, 2016 - December 23, 2025
HEFAT Hostile Environment Training
January 1, 2025 - December 23, 2025
UAV Multi-Rotor Operator
January 1, 2016 - June 20, 2026
First Person on Scene
January 1, 2016 - June 20, 2026
HEFAT Hostile Environment Training
January 1, 2025 - June 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services