Freelance Cameraman, Melbourne, Australia.

DARREN JONES

Director of Photography ,

Broadcast TV . Independent Films. TV & Web Commercials
Corporate . Music videos . Documentaries. Drama & Current Affairs

Melbourne, Victoria,
AUSTRALIA.

Services

With over 20 years of experience in the TV and film industry, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and vitality to his work, which always reflects in the final product.

He has worked in a variety of roles in TV Production, including Special Effects, Art Direction, Sound Recording, and Cinematography.

Prominent TV Screen credits include:

The Flying Doctors
Carson's Law
Special Squad
Zoo Family
The Far Country (starring Michael York & Sigrid Thornton)
Return to Anzac.

Darren has also written, produced and directed a number of short films and documentaries featured on this websites home page.

Most recently, Darren served as the Director of Photography on prominent ABC identity, John Clarke's latest production, " Westernport, Cherished and Challenged", a journey into the natural world of our ever changing and challenged environment

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Cameraman / Director of Photography


SPECIALIZING IN:

· Corporate Videos
· TV & Web Commercials
· Broadcast Television
· DVD Special Features
· Documentaries
· Short films

BROADCAST & CORPORATE COMMERCIAL RATES

For Operator & Equipment Hire

We can supply and shoot on any format required,Sony HDV / Sony XD - EX /. BETACAM / VERICAM etc.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT including CAMERA / LIGHTS / SOUND @ $700+GST, PER FULL DAY WITH Sony HVR-Z1 Professional 3CCD Camera
$500+GST, PER HALF DAY WITH Sony HVR-Z1 Professional 3CCD Camera

Includes

· Mini DV, DVCAM & HDV (High-Def) formats
· True 16:9 widescreen (also 4:3)
· Long life Batteries
· Wide angle adaptor
· Miller tripod / basic lighting kit & sound gear, Inc radio lapel mic & boom mic

Cameraman/Director of Photography -

FULL DAY (4 to 8hrs) = $700 + GST (depending on equipment and shooting format: DVCAM, HDV, BETACAM / High end formats will attract a slightly higher hire charge

HALF DAY (up to 4hrs) = $500 + GST (depending on equipment and shooting format: DVCAM,HDV,BETACAM

Discounted rates available for longer bookings (4 days or more).

STANDARD EQUIPMENT CAMERA / LIGHTS / SOUND

· Sony HVR-Z1 Professional 3CCD Camera
· Mini DV, DVCAM & HDV (High-Def) formats
· True 16:9 widescreen (also 4:3)
· Long life Batteries
· Wide angle adaptor
· Miller tripod

Lighting

· Dedo lighting kit
· Dimmable power supplies
· Projection attachment
· Various gobos and gels
· Various clamps / magic arms / stands etc.
· 3 x Red head kit
· Assorted soft lights & gels

Sound

· Directional Mikes
· Boom pole
· 1xRadio mike (lapel)
· On board camera mike
· Head phones
· Leads and assorted accessories

Note: While Darren can perform basic sound recording and camera work by himself, for the best result, it is recommended that a sound assistant be hired .(Darren can arrange for additional crew, as required). We have a number of people available for all aspects of crew hire.

Please feel free to call with any inquiries:

Office 03 9752 1280

Mob/Cell 0438 505 595

Email darren@bluerangestudio.com.au