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About

Anchor 1

My name is James Helyar, I’m a Camera Operator and Lighter based in London.

I’ve been freelance since February 2023.

Prior to this, I worked for a renowned Film Production Agency in the publicity side of the film and TV industry for 15 years.

I studied a multi media course and specialised In Film Making at the University of Creative Arts in Farnham.

Over the years, I’ve worked with a plethora of A-list talent, I’m very discreet and have an excellent manner when working with high profile clients.

I love working with people and working in a team, just as much as solo.

My work has taken me around the world and I have very much enjoyed working at Venice and Cannes annually. 

I have a passion for visuals and a keen eye for detail.

I truly have the best job in the world and hope that this shows in the high quality of work I produce.

Kit I own

Cameras 

Fx3

GoPro hero 9

5D mark iii

 

Lenses

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (E-mount)

Tamron 17- 28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (E-mount)

Canon 16-35mm - 2.8 L II USM

Canon 24-70mm - 2.8 L II USM

 

Gimbal

Ronin RS3 - with raven eye and handle bars

 

Audio

RØDE Wireless PRO mics

 

Grip

Magic arm and k-clamps

Gropro grips and mounts

SAKK cine saddle 

 

Misc

Clapper board

Apature RGB lightbulb

 

Laptop

MacBook Pro 16inch 36gb Ram M3 Max 

Cameras / Drones I can Operate

Sony FX3

Sony FX6

Sony FX9

Sony FS7

Sony A7s ii and iii

Canon C300

GoPros

DJI Spark

DJI Mavic Air

Software I can use

Premiere pro

Photoshop

Catalyst Browse

Shotput Pro

OBS

Zoom

Open Reel

ECAMM LIVE

Riverside

After effects

Lightroom

Illustrator

Indesign

Clients I have worked with

Disney 

Netflix

Warner Bros.

HBO

Sony pictures

Universal

EON productions 

Lionsgate

Amazon Studios

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