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Tom Beldam
Wildlife Cameraman/DOP
About Me
Tom is a specialist wildlife cameraman and cinematographer who has filmed across the world for the BBC, Plimsoll, Silverback Films , Netflix, Disneynature, Terra Mater Studios and National Geographic. Tom specialises in wild/natural animal behaviour sequence work and stylised dynamic landscape orientated sequences for blue chip Natural History prod...
Read MoreTom is a specialist wildlife cameraman and cinematographer who has filmed across the world for the BBC, Plimsoll, Silverback Films , Netflix, Disneynature, Terra Mater Studios and National Geographic. Tom specialises in wild/natural animal behaviour sequence work and stylised dynamic landscape orientated sequences for blue chip Natural History productions. He has recently been trained on the GSS and ShotOver camera systems by the BBC Natural History Unit and now undertakes sequence work on these camera systems for Netflix and Apple TV natural history series.Tom works efficiently in the field where he can follow and anticipate animal behaviour making the most of brief encounters, creatively building a narrative around the animal character he is concentrating on. His keen eye for composition is apparent in his landscape work which often drives the narrative of the sequence he is shooting. He works creatively to bring these places to life, making them almost character like within the story.Tom has shot recent sequences forFrozen Planet II ( 2021 TX BBC1)Pembroke: A Wild Year (2020 TX, BBC 2)Polar Bear (2021 TX Disney +)Perfect Planet (2020 TX, BBC 1 & Silverback Films)Primates (2020 TX, BBC 1)Penguins (2019 TX Disney +, Cinema Release)Our Planet (2019 TX Netflix)Tom also specialises in time-lapse work including multi axis and longer term seasonal time-lapse work which illustrates seasonal change across various global habitats and landscapes. He uses his own multi axis motion control rigs and various drones for this type of work. Recently he has completed this type of work for BBC series such as Frozen Planet II and The Perfect Planet.
Read Less Other DetailsMedia I Work In:
Feature Film
Broadcast Television
Other
Locations I can work in:
Asia
Africa
Australia
Europe
London
North America
Scotland
South America
South East
South West
Wales
Language:
English (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
Skills/Permits:
First Aid
Driving Licence
Drone Pilot (CAA PFAW)
EU Passport Holder
I Visa USA
PfCO
Snowboarding
Storytelling
Tracked Vehicle
Technical Skills:
4K
ARRI AMIRA
Film
Lighting Camera
Panasonic VariCam LT
Phantom HD High Speed
Red Weapon Magnesium
Steadicam
Studio Experience