UK Film Crew Services – London DP & Crew for International Production
London-based DP and freelance cameraman providing production-ready crew support across London, the South East of England and the UK. I scale from one-man-band and mini-crew to full multi-camera teams for documentary, factual and branded content.
Recent work includes projects for Amazon, Coca-Cola, Heineken, SimpliSafe, 1800, This Machine, The British Army, BBC Studios and Channel 4, alongside international production companies delivering for streaming and broadcast.
Key Skills
- London-based Director of Photography and crew lead for overseas productions
- One-man-band and mini-crew documentary filming
- Multi-camera interviews, panels and events with matched systems
- Full crew resourcing: local director/producer, sound, ACs/focus, gaffer, drone
- CAA/GVC-authorised drone operator with aerial cinematography integrated into ground coverage
- Studio, handheld and gimbal cinematography
- Live remote monitoring links for clients abroad
- Secure rushes: upload (Frame.io/Aspera/SFTP) or encrypted drives via FedEx/DHL
- UK-based video podcast production (single or multi-camera)
- Contact Jon Collins
- sayhello@ukjoncollins.com
- +44 (0)7908 252 703
Crew & Production Packages
I build the right team for each shoot from a trusted UK and European network. Typical configurations include:
- Director of Photography / Cameraman (myself)
- Local director or producer
- Sound recordist
- Second / third camera operators
- Assistant camera (AC) / focus puller
- Drone operator / aerial cinematographer
- Gaffer / lighting technician
- Production assistant / runner
All crew are broadcast-experienced and accustomed to working with visiting producers from the US and Europe.
Equipment & Technical Matching
Owned, broadcast-ready kits include Sony FX9, FX6 and A7S III (FX3 equivalent), paired with the Canon CN7 17-120mm Cine Zoom, Sony 16-35/24-70/70-200 f/2.8 zooms and a Sigma prime set. Lighting packages feature Aputure Nova, LS 600x and C300x, with full grip, monitoring and power.
If a show needs to match main-unit specs (ARRI Alexa Mini/35, RED, specific lenses/codecs), I source identical systems via established London and UK rental partners to ensure seamless editorial and colour workflows.
Remote Monitoring & Delivery
For overseas teams, I can provide a secure live link for real-time monitoring and notes during takes. Delivery options include encrypted drive shipment (FedEx/DHL/courier) or secure upload to Frame.io, Aspera or SFTP. On-site backups and proxy transcodes are available for remote editorial.
Studio, Gimbal & Podcast Work
Regular London studio work includes interviews, branded content and green-screen. For dynamic movement I use handheld and gimbal rigs (Ronin RS3 Pro with Easyrig), and I can integrate aerials via drone services where needed.
I also produce video podcast filming across London and the South East — from single-camera one-man-band to multi-camera setups with dedicated sound, producer and live remote monitoring for stakeholders abroad.
Coverage Area & Travel
Based in London, working throughout the South East of England — Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and the Home Counties — and travelling nationwide across the UK and into Europe for international co-productions.
