DAVID WRIGHT
Planet earth pictures / LSF
Inc
Cameraman / Director of Photography / Producer
E: Hdcamera@me.com
W: planetearthpictures.com
T: +1 (912) 2304019
Summary
David Wright is an award winning cinematographer / DP. Originally from the UK, he is now based in
the US, but also regularly travels internationally for projects. He works on a wide variety of subjects
including human interest, natural history, adventure, as well as science stories. Regular clients
include the BBC, Discovery, Animal Planet, PBS and National Geographic. Genres include
handheld camerawork for presenter led shows to technical shooting for natural history and science
stories. Originally trained at Oxford Scientific Films, David also has a strong background in time
lapse and high speed shooting (certified Phantom technician- Abelcine USA)
The diverse nature of the work means David has developed a wide range of skills from working in
extreme conditions of the Arctic, the Australian desert to downtown LA or NYC. During his career
David has traveled to over thirty countries, but in particular has spent extended periods working in
Australia, the Arctic and across the United States. He has also spent long periods working in India
and Sri Lanka.
Employment
1990 to present
Planet Earth Pictures / LSF- Director of Photography / Producer working for top
broadcast and corporate clients
2011 to present
Selected by National Geographic / Lindblad Expeditions as a ‘Global Luminary’
and accompanied their expeditions to the Norwegian Arctic (Svalbard)
1988 to 1990
Member of the production team for Discovery Channel / Central Television series Nature
Watch
1985 to 1988
Oxford Scientific Films staff cameraman. Trained in special effects, high-speed,
time-lapse, natural history and social documentary
Reference-
Chris Weber, Senior Vice President, Discovery Communications
chris_weber@discovery.com
Awards include
Best Cinematography, Jackson Hole 2011 for Life (BBC)
Best of Festival, Wildscreen 2008 for Life in Cold Blood (BBC)
BAFTA 2008 for Life in Cold Blood (BBC)
Nominated for two National Emmy Awards for Realm of the Great White Bear (National Geographic)
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Photography
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Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Film Making
1998 Chris award for Realm of the Great White Bear (National Geographic)
1998 Jules Verne Award for Realm of the Great White Bear (National Geographic)
1999 Chris Award for King Rattler (National Geographic)
2000 Golden Cine for King Rattler (National Geographic)
Selected Credits
Explorer- Ghostships
(Director of Photography)
National Geographic Television
Expedition story including recreation scenes, in search
of two shipwrecks in the Great Lakes of the US
Secrets of Our Living Planet
(Director of Photography)
BBC / National Geographic
Sequel to the Life series, presented by Chris Packham
Untamed America
(Director of Photography)
National Geographic
A series looking at the natural history of North America
Frozen Planet
(Cameraman)
BBC
The natural history of the polar regions
North Woods Law
(Director of Photography)
Animal Planet
Top rating series following Maine Game Wardens
Natural World- Bearwalker
(Director & Cameraman)
BBC / Discovery
A film following the work of bear biologist Dr. Lynn
Rogers
Natural World- Cassowaries
(Director & Cameraman)
BBC / Discovery
A film following Australia’s iconic bird
Life
(Director of Photography)
BBC / Discovery
Natural history series.
Invisible Worlds
(Director of Photography)
BBC /Discovery
A story looking at events too fast for the human eye to
visualize. Shot with both the Phantom high speed
camera and regular HD
Explorer - Muggers
(Director & Cameraman)
National Explorer
A film following the work of crocodile expert Rom
Whittaker – Mugger crocs, Yala NP, Sri Lanka
Nature- Supersize Croc’s
(Director of Photography)
PBS
A film following Rom Whittaker’s search for the world’s
largest crocodiles
Sunrise Earth
(Director of Photography)
Discovery HD Theater
Cameraman for multiple episodes of this award
winning series documenting sunrises around the world
Life in Cold Blood
(Director of Photography)
BBC
The new Sir David Attenborough series looking at the life of
reptiles
Toad Warriors & Venom Hunters
(Producer, Director & Cameraman)
Animal Planet / Discovery
A two-hour film looking at the cane toad invasion of northern
Australia.
Natural World- Invasion of the Crocodiles
(Director of Photography)
BBC
A one-hour film looking at the natural history of the saltwater
crocodile of northern Australia, featuring Adam Britton
Snake Wranglers
(Producer, Director & Cameraman)
National Geographic Channel
Six episodes of the new action led series on people
who work with snakes
Realm of the Great White Bear
(Producer, Director & Cameraman)
National Geographic Television
A one-hour film following the first year of life of a polar
bear. Winner of Nat Geo’s 100th Emmy.
Equipment List
Camera
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Panasonic HDX900 HD camera kit with HJ 11 Canon zoom, matte box
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Easyrig camera support
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Canon XF105 kit
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Extensive kit of prime lenses
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Miller & O’Connor tripod systems
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Sony HDV Z1 camera kit with wide-angle adapter and underwater housing
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Panasonic night vision kit
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High definition time-lapse kit
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RED Epic or MX kit also available
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Phantom v642 kit also available
Lighting
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LED Litepanel kit 1x1’s plus onboard camera light
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Dedo lighting kit
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Fibre optic ‘Cool-light’
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Tungsten interview kit
Sound
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Sound Devices mixer
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Sennheiser ME66 shot gun microphone
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Sennheiser ME60 microphone
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Sure VP 88 MS Stereo microphone
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Sennheiser UHF radio microphone (x2)
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Sony UHF radio microphones (x2)
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Boom, cables, parabolic reflector etc
Stills
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Mamiya 645 Pro Outfit
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Nikon D200 Digital Outfit
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Canon G9 with underwater housing
Misc.
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Climbing & safety equipment
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Solar chargers & generator for remote locations
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Hand-held radios
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Camping equipment
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Cold weather clothing (Arctic conditions) & dry suit
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Expedition first aid kit