Beijing, China
2 reviews$450 - $1500 / Day
Originally from a photography background, I've had work published in media such as Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Le Figaro, Onze Wereld. I've also shot for clients such Michelin, Philips, Pixomondo, Roland Garros, plus a number of embassies and chamber of commerces. Now also a documentary filmmaker and videographer, directing and filming a feature-length documentary on Chinese MMA, and producing short films for clients such as WHO, CNBC, British Council, ONE Championship, Blue Sky Lab, as well as shooting music videos for artists in the Beijing music scene.
May • 2019
Graeme did a fantastic job on this video for us, the visuals he captured were excellent and just as we had briefed and the final video he delivered was great. He was fast to do any changes we requested and he communicated well throughout the process. It was an added bonus that he was able to capture great drone footage as well for this piece. We would definitely look to work with him again.
October • 2022
Graeme is super easy to work with and an amazing cinematographer and drone operator. He filmed with passion and precision trying to capture every moment he possible could. I highly recommend Graeme to anyone looking to hire a top notch cinematographer.
Produced for Self Motivated Athletic Agency
Produced for BBC Reel
The story is about a library on a beach facing North China's Bohai Sea. Since it was built in 2015, its become so well-known that people drive 200 km from Beijing just to visit, and in summer reservations need to be made. Using a combination of architecture and design, it redefines the role of the library as not only an educational institution, but also a destination, an experience.
Profile of Chinese environmental activist and new media designer Ma Jun, who was awarded The Netherlands' Prince Claus Award in 2017, recognised for his use of new technology in creating solutions for global environmental issues, specifically the Blue Map App. My role on the project was filming and then editing the project.
Branding video for Blue Sky Lab, an innovative tech & design startup making high-tech air-pollution masks, under the umbrella of the Changsha-based BROAD group. The film was shot in over two days, after extensive pre-prduction. My role was Camera Operator, shooting a Canon C100 in Prores 422 codec, working in a team with a Director, DoP, Producer, Choreographer, Drone Operator.
Music, Concept & Art Direction by Nekroma Directed, Filmed & Edited by Graeme Nicol Thanks to Tree Studios, Baiziwan, Beijing Released on independent label "Nasty Wizard Recordings" Music video for Beijing-based avant-garde band Nekroma, all shot in studio in about 8 hours. Shot on a Sony FS7 with Zeiss Jena prime lenses
A short video commissioned by World Health Organization to raise awareness of Hepatitis in China. I was sub-contracted by filmmaker Christopher Cherry for my camera work & skills in setting up and lighting scenes. Pre-production: Christopher Cherry Cinematography & Set-design: Christopher Cherry & Graeme Nicol Edited: Christopher Cherry
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