Operated production service

Camera crew in Melbourne, with a direct line to the person filming.

For agencies and producers who need local filming support. Share your call sheet, shot list and editor’s requirements with Sam, then agree the camera responsibility and footage handoff before the shoot.

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TEDx Melbourne High School Speaker Recording

A two-day, six-speaker TEDx recording using separate field audio, timecode and planned wide and close speaker coverage.

  • Project type: Multi-camera conference filming
  • Role: Director of Photography
  • Deliverables: Six 4K speaker videos
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Crew request

Start with the responsibility the local team must own.

Most projects are planned and filmed directly by Sam. Additional camera, sound, streaming or post-production specialists are added when the brief requires them. Interstate and overseas agencies or production teams can document the local Melbourne operator, crew and handoff responsibility they need. Operator count, exact kit and additional roles remain subject to an approved brief and quote.

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Local operator request

Provide the call sheet, coverage priorities and recording specification for one on-location camera responsibility.

  • Brief or shot list
  • Recording format
  • Media handoff
02

Additional camera request

Identify simultaneous angles or moments that make another camera position necessary.

  • Camera role
  • Communication plan
  • Shared schedule
03

Specialist support request

List any dedicated sound, lighting, assistant or streaming responsibility separately.

  • Role and deliverable
  • Venue integration
  • Producer contact

AUD starting prices

One videographer, for a half or full day.

Filming only: half day

From $750 + GST

$825 including GST

For teams with their own editor or agency who need a local videographer.

1 videographer · 4 hours onsite

Basic camera equipment

Enquire about filming only: half day

Filming only: full day

From $1,350 + GST

$1,485 including GST

A longer filming day for your event, interviews or agency production.

1 videographer · 8 hours onsite

Basic camera equipment

Enquire about filming only: full day

The 4 or 8 hours include setup, filming and pack-down from the agreed arrival time. Availability, final scope and delivery dates are confirmed in your quote. Live streaming is quoted separately.

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Agency workflow

Make the production and handoff responsibilities explicit.

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Local operator workflow decisions
Decision Client-led productionLocal scope requested
Direction Client or agency supplies producer and shot listLocal production questions need to be resolved in scope
Technical spec Agency supplies approved recording requirementsRequired format must be selected and confirmed
Media Agency defines drive, upload and naming workflowTransfer and usage terms must be agreed
Communication Named on-site or remote producerOne approved decision contact is required

Filming-only handoff

Confirm the editor-facing details before the shoot.

Camera-crew FAQ

Details to include in a local crew request.

Is equipment included?

Yes. The one-videographer half-day and full-day rates include basic camera, sound and lighting equipment. Any additional equipment or specialist requirements are itemised in the quote.

Can one operator be requested for a half or full day?

Yes. One videographer starts at AUD $750 + GST for 4 hours or $1,350 + GST for 8 hours, including setup and pack-down. Editing is separate. Send the date and filming responsibility to check availability.

Can the operator follow an agency shot list?

Include a link to the shot list or call sheet under Anything else to add, along with the producer contact and recording requirements.

Can footage be uploaded to an editor?

Provide the nominated workflow. Transfer, naming, checks and usage terms are confirmed in the scope rather than assumed.

Is dry hire available?

No standalone dry equipment hire is offered. Equipment is supplied only as part of an operated production service.

Can another operator or sound recordist be added?

Request the role and reason it is needed. Available crew and capacity are not promised until confirmed.

Crew enquiry

Send the call sheet, camera responsibility and editor requirements.

The date, location, filming duration, recording specification and delivery workflow are enough to begin the crew assessment.

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