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About me

  • Director of photography

  • Camera owner/operator

  • Movi Operator

  • Drone pilot - IAA & CAA. Special Operating Permission up to 25kg and 1km

  • Creative Director

 

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Contact

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About me

  • Director of photography

  • Camera owner/operator

  • Movi Operator / Gimbal tech

  • Camera movement specialist

  • Drone operator - EASA A1, A2, A3, STS

  • Creative Director

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Contact

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Links

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  • ProgressiveProductions.ie
  • cablecam.ie
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • IMDB
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Stock Library

Skills

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Production

  • Director of Photography

  • Camera operator

  • Freefly Movi operator

  • Aerial cinematography, pilot and gimbal operator

  • CableCam

  • Jib

  • Vehicle rigging

  • Timelapse

  • Green screen

  • Mo-Co (Motion Control)

  • Multitrack music & sound recording

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Post-Production

  • 2D & 3D animation and motion graphics

  • Video editing

  • Colour correction/grading

  • Workflow and Codecs

  • Sound editing, mixing, and mastering

  • Encoding for TV and web delivery

I only offer post production services for projects I have shot, or as part of a full production package produced by Progressive Productions.

Hi. Welcome to my website.

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I am a multi skilled professional working in the video production industry in Dublin, Ireland.

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I am primarily a Director of Photography, but have developed a special interest in camera movement and stabilisation over the previous years. This means Drones, CableCam, Movi, Motion Controlled (MoCo) sliders, RC Cars etc.

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I work freelance for agencies, production companies, directors, and film makers, and I provide full production packages to my own clients under my company name: Progressive Productions.

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I have always been intrigued by every step of the production process and have educated myself on many topics. Now, many years into my journey, this range of studies gives me the scope to direct and manage projects from start to finish, and helps me to see the bigger picture when working as part of a larger production team.

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People I want to work with:

  • Agencies, production companies, producers, and directors working in Advertising, TV, Corporate, Commercial, and Film.

  • Marketing and advertising managers of brands and companies.

  • Entrepreneurs and business owners.

  • Event organisers and promoters.

  • Film makers, artists, and musicians.

If this is you, please give me a call sometime.

Showreels

Testimonials

"Martin is one of those rare masters of all trades. Part producer, part director, part DOP, part editor. And, oddly, part camera rental shop. He knows what he’s doing, comes up with great troubleshoots, has a natural eye for the shot and always goes the extra mile for the film, no matter how big or small. Also the guy can really run with a Movi."

Ray Swan, Rothco / Accenture

"Waka is a Dublin based TV production Company supplying original programming and formats to RTE since 2007. We have had the pleasure of working with Martin on numerous projects over the years ranging from studio shows, EFP, DVD production and online. Martin's dedication and commitment to each job is second to none as is his creativity, imagination and engagement with each and every project. He is a skilled cameraman and accomplished editor who always delivers on time, on budget and on-spec. I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin."

 

Waka TV

"I’ve worked with Martin on a number of big commercial projects over the last few years from RSA to Virgin Media. He’s great to work with from a technical perspective to simply composing a lovely shot. He’s high up on my list of DOP’s."

 

Noel Byrne, BBDO

"Martin has an abundance of artistic, creative and technical ability. He brings these skills to great effect on our projects and he's a pleasure to work with"

 

Room4

"Martin is professional to deal with from first contact to end of project. His friendly manner and can do attitude make the production process smooth and enjoyable. Martin is willing to take direction but also offer valued suggestions in how to maximise the impact of the shoot. He has an innate understanding of the entire production process and is equally as competent and creative as an editor as he is as a lighting cameraman. I look forward to working with Martin again as I know he will deliver an excellent product and fulfil any brief no matter how complicated."

 

Mash Up Media

Equipment

Camera

  • Sony PMW-F5, with 4k option, PL or EF mount.

  • Panasonic GH5.

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Lenses​

  • Zeiss CP.2 SuperSpeed EF CineLens Set: 15mm T2.9, 25mm T2.1, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, 85mm T1.5, 135mm T2.1.

  • Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4

  • Voigtlander m43 CineLens Set: 10.5mm F0.95, 17.5mm F0.95, 25mm F0.95, 42.5mm F0.95.

  • Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 EFs.

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Lens accessories

  • Bright Tangerine MisFit Atom Lightweight Matte Box 114mm.

  • Bright Tangerine MisFit Atom Pola+ Lightweight Matte Box for 138mm circular filters.
  • Clamp-on rings for 80mm, 85mm, 87mm, 95mm, 100mm, 104mm, 110mm.

  • Tiffen 138mm Polariser Filter.

  • Firecrest Ultra ND 4x5.65" 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.8.

  • Tiffen Black Pro Mist 4x5.65" 1/8, 1/4, 1/2.

  • CineProtect Filters

  • 3 x Chrosziel CDM-100 lens motors.

    • 0.8 mod​

    • ​0.6 mod​

    • 0.5 mod

  • Tilta Nucleus Focus kit​.

  • Metabones SpeedBooster XL, EF-m43.

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Monitoring

  • SmallHD 1703HDR 17" monitor.

  • SmallHD 703U Ultrabright 7" monitor

  • SmallHD FOCUS Sidekick 5" wireless monitor.

  • PortKeys BM5 MKIII 5" high-bright monitor

  • Teradek Bolt 3000.

  • Teradek Antenna Array.

  • Teradek Cube 755 -  4G and WiFi streaming.

  • 3 x Eartec head comms.

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Camera stabilisation and movement

  • Freefly MoviPro - Full FIZ, high power and voltage for stronger motors and more accessories for longer, long range control link.

    • Movi Controller with MIMIC.

    • Nodo Inertia Wheels 3 axis.

    • IgniteDigi TB50 battery adapters.

    • IgniteDigi Tilt Offsets.

    • IgniteDigi Bridge Plate, Top plates, Base Plate, Top Handle, and Side Plates for quick change over to studio mode.

    • IgniteDigi Power Expansion and Power Breakout.

    • 60mm, 80mm, and 120mm rod mounts, top or bottom.

    • IgniteDigi Tilt Cage Accessory Mounts.

    • Cinemilled counterweights.

    • XM2 safety wire pan mount.

    • FRXPro.

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  • CineMilled  Ready Rig GS with ProArms.

  • CineMilled Swivel rig.

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  • MCE CableCam. Up to 200m, digital end-stops. See cablecam.ie for more info.

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  • ProAim Kite 12 - 24 ft jib.

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  • ProAim Airwave 3 axis vibration arm.

  • ProAim Pro Vibration Isolator.

  • CloudMount vibration isolator.

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  • ProAim Magnus Rickshaw.​​

  • Tripod dolly.

  • "The Sweeper" low-mode dolly.

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  • 6" and 8" Suction Cups, Hard fixings, 5/8" rods and 1.25" tubes.​

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  • Edelkrone Motion Kit, 4 axis motorised motion control (MoCo).

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  • RC Car - Can support Movi package, LED lights, or 360 rigs.

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  • ProAim Atlas V2 magliner production cart.

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Power

  • Vlock.

  • DJI TB50.

  • DJI TB55.

  • 24v Block.

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Drones

  • DJI Inspire 2.

  • DJI X7 S35 14 Stop Camera with 9mm, 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses.

  • Full backup system; aircraft, camera, lenses.

  • Heavy-lift drone.

  • NEW 800W Flying LED.

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Lighting

  • 3 x Bi-Colour 160 LED reporter kit.

  • 100W LED spot/fresnel.

  • Dedolight dimmable reporter kit (3 x 150W).

  • Dedolight dimmable 1000W softbox.

  • 3 x 800W Arri.

  • Portable green/blue screen (7 x 8 ft).

  • Custom built 600W Movi-mounted LED system. Mount to drones, RC car, and Handheld.

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Audio

  • Sennheiser G3 radio mics, tie-clips and handheld.

  • AKG, Neumann, Crown PZM, and Shure microphones.

  • Zoom H4n field recorder.

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Transport

  • Opel Vivaro SWB van.

  • In-van electricity for charging batteries all day long, data wrangling, and making fresh coffee.

  • Full clean Irish driving license.

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