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About Me

About Me

I’m a highly creative and versatile videographer with extensive experience across film, TV, branded content, and live productions, both in the UK and internationally.

For the past six years, I’ve been a core crew member on Discovery Channel’s hit observational documentary Salvage Hunters, contributing to its signature visual style through dynamic, story-driven shooting on location in the UK and abroad. Alongside this, I’ve regularly worked on Classic Cars, Georgian House Restoration, and Richard Hammond’s Workshop.

I’ve also shot a wide range of branded content for fashion brands, including Jacamo, Simply Be, JD Williams, Tessuti, and Pretty Green, as well as coverage of London Men's Fashion Week.

I’m passionate about delivering visually engaging, story-led content that aligns with creative briefs and budgets. With a strong technical background, I’m also a competent editor, skilled in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.

 My current kit includes:
- Blackmagic Ursa MIni Pro G2
- 5D III
- L series glass
- Ronin RS3 gimbal
- Tripod & slider
- Audio kit/external monitor
- LED lighting setup for 3 point lighting
- DJI mavic mini drone


I’m a highly creative and versatile Camera Operator and Shooting PD with extensive experience across film, broadcast TV, branded content, and live productions, both in the UK and internationally.

For the past six years, I’ve been a core crew member on Discovery Channel’s hit observational documentary Salvage Hunters, contributing to its signature visual style through dynamic, story-driven shooting on location in the UK and abroad. Alongside this, I’ve regularly worked on Classic Cars, Georgian House Restoration, and Richard Hammond’s Workshop.

I’ve also shot a wide range of branded content for fashion brands, including Jacamo, Simply Be, JD Williams, Tessuti, and Pretty Green, as well as coverage of London Men's Fashion Week.

I’m passionate about delivering visually engaging, story-led content that aligns with creative briefs and budgets. With a strong technical background, I’m also a competent editor, skilled in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.

 My current kit includes:
- Blackmagic Ursa MIni Pro G2
- 5D III
- L series glass
- Tripod & slider
- Audio kit/external monitor
- LED lighting setup for 3 point lighting
- DJI mavic mini drone
- DJI Osmo


© 2025 Karl Chapman. All Rights Reserved. Some video content copyright respective owners. Hire freelance camera operator in the UK.

© 2025 Karl Chapman. All Rights Reserved. Some video content copyright respective owners. Hire freelance camera operator in the UK.