Pretoria, South Africa
$400 - $900 / Day
My name is Grant Nelson and I’m a freelance lighting cameraman. I live with my wife and two young daughters in Pretoria, South Africa. I have thirty years experience as a videographer in the television and corporate video industry. For eight of those years I was an insert producer for one of this country’s top investigative programmes, "Carte Blanche" where I focussed on environmental and conservation issues. I have a diverse range of experience having worked on natural history series, documentary and wildlife specials, magazine and news/actuality programmes, corporate productions, behind the scenes shoots and news features. I am as comfortable shooting on all camera formats. I believe in delivering not only a technically sound product but one with a creative flair that sets it apart from the run of the mill. Although the majority of my assignments are here in South Africa I have also travelled and worked extensively throughout Africa as well in a number of overseas locations.
Produced for Combined Artistic Productions
One man's mission to save the endangered mountain gorillas of the Virunga National Park. Despite the horrors and atrocities of the Rwandan genocide he bravely continued to conserve these great apes.
Produced for Hooper Productions
Meet the new generation of South African artists who are utilizing technology, software and social media to portray 21st century Africa -- and garnering international attention in the process.Source: CNN
Produced for Hooper Productions
Take a journey with a group of South African content creators for whom travel is a way of life -- and see why they want you to take a trip and join in on the adventure.Source: CNN
NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS This is one of the scenes I shot for "Strandwolf" ("Beachwolf") at Van Reenen's Bay on the Skeleton Coast, Namibia. It documents rare mobbing behaviour exhibited by jackals predating on the seal colonies. Client: Terra Mater Factual Studios Production House: Talking Pictures and Table Mountain Films Producer/Director: Garth Lucas and Ann Strimling Photography: Grant Nelson
“…and when the fence finally fell, an artist crafted it after the hearts of Madiba and others imprisoned within. He turned that fence into a Beacon of Hope, the Sun Star…freedom born in the expanse of the heart cannot be kept captive.” Client: Sun International Production House: African Motion Picture Company Director: Justyn Davies Producer: Julia Klein Director of Photography: Grant Nelson
Making it; listening to it; and dancing with it – music has a special place in South African culture and celebration. The Discovery Foundation, in collaboration with leading South African artists, is proud to announce the official release of the music single “We Believe in You” – a tribute song that pays homage to the medical professionals around the country working tirelessly to provide quality, extensive healthcare and medical help to our communities. Client: Discovery SA Executive producer: Alan Hilburg. Associate producer and co-songwriter: Cito of The CoLab Network Video Production House: Tincan Communicaions Producer: Nicola de Chaud Director: Jasmyn Asvat Director of Photography: Michael Yelseth Lighting Cameraman: Grant Nelson
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