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Name: Josh White Age: 27


Family: I live with my girlfriend Ellie.


Star sign: Cancer


Where did you grow up? By the sea in Herne Bay, Kent, UK.


Where do you live today? I still live in Herne Bay, although I do a lot of filming in London and cities, so I prefer to live somewhere quieter. It's a good way to de-stress after a long job.


Languages: English.


Occupation: Freelance lighting cameraman and Director of Photography.


What education have you had? After school, I went to college to study media, then onto Canterbury Christ Church University to study Film, Radio and TV which was a half theory, half practical course, where I learnt to shoot on S16mm film. I have also completed a week long BBC training course in Location Camera Skills.


shots and video noise when you push the image can put me off sometimes. So I always try and shoot with my Sony F3 if possible, but as a tool Canon DSLRs certainly have their place in the camera persons’ and filmmakers' arsenal. These cameras have helped a


lot of young camera people and photographers to start shooting video at little cost, pushing creative boundaries and bringing in new talent. On the flip side, as a lighting


How long have you been a cameraman? Professionally freelance for five years. But I've filmed family events and films with friends since I was 11.


What has been your experience in shooting video with DSLRs? I've shot a couple of short films, various music videos and corporate work with Canon DLSRs.


These offer a lightweight 35mm sensor with interchangeable lenses for a low price. They're great for some B-roll footage, web-based content or for simply when you can't get permission to get something bigger in


somewhere. Break them down to just the body and lens and you look like a tourist, very discreet. To me the moiré, lack of latitude, lack of detail in wide


cameraman, I've always tried to invest in the best equipment and get the best training possible and that doesn’t always come cheap. I've lost a lot of work because I simply


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