Oliver Thom is a skilled camera operator and director of photography with 10 years of experience in film and broadcasting in London. He is proficient with various digital camera systems for location and multi-camera studio work. His experience includes operating studio and live cameras for broadcasters like QVC UK and lighting cameras on location. He is adaptable to different budgets and formats and has received recognition from industry organizations.

1. OLIVER THOM
51A Russell Road, Wellesley, MA 02482
Home: 781-489-5535 • Mobile: 603-470-0060
oliverthom@outlook.com
I am a skilled Camera Operator/Lighting Cameraman/Director of Photography with 10 years in the Film and
Broadcasting industry in London. Proficient with all digital camera systems, Location and Multi Camera and Studio
Operating. I am adaptable to the client/format/budget I am involved with. My work has been recognised by the
'British Society of Cinematographers' and I am a full member of the 'Guild of Television Cameramen'
http://vimeo.com/oliverthom
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliverthom/
PSC, ENG, SNG and Studio Camera Operation
Arri Alexa & Anamorhpic Lenses
Sony F5
Panasonic HPX3000
Canon 5D & 7D
Radamec/Shotoku Robotics
Pre-Production
Vinten and Satchler Studio Pedestals
Physically fit
Adaptability
Jib and hot-head operation
Libec Jib operation
Keywest Tracks
Libec Lightweight Tracks
Canon HD Box lens
Vision control
Fast Reactions
Good Concentration
Intuition
Communication
London, UK
01/2013 to 09/2014
QVC UK
Lighting Cameraman
London, UK
11/2009 to 01/2013
QVC UK LTD
Broadcast Technical Operator
London, UK
08/2008 to 08/2009
CELLCAST TV
VT Director
London, UK
01/2006 to 08/2009
CELLCAST TV
Studio Technician
London, UK
12/2005 to 09/2006
GENESIS TV
Kit Room Technician
Norwich, Norfolk, UK
01/2005 to 07/2005
IMAGO PRODUCTIONS
Production Assistant
09/2008 to Current
BROADCAST TECHNICAL OPERATOR/VT DIRECTOR/CREW
London, UK
Researched and proposed new equipment to add to the camera departments inventory
Created a 'location bible' covering all technical aspects for filming at regular locations
SUMMARY
RELEVANT SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
EXPERIENCE

2. Developed training matrix for Camera Assistants
Shooting interviews and 'spots' to camera on location
Leading development of ideas and concepts for lighting and camera department in pre-production of various
projects
Experience planning foreign shoots - France, Wales, Guernsey
Jib and hothead operation for live studio music shows
Operation of Radamec & Shotoku robotic studio camera systems.
Live studio camera operator & Lighting Cameraman on location.
Sound desk operation for live programmes.
Basic sound recording on location.
Operation of studio lighting, vision control equipment and studio camera line-ups.
(CELLCAST TV) Designed concepts for VT's supporting live broadcasts.
(CELLCAST TV) Produced Scripts, call sheets, shooting schedules.
2nd AC on Dramatic Reconstruction 'True Stories' - BLINK FILMS.
07/2005 to 08/2008
TECHNICAL OPERATOR/KIT ROOM TECHNICIAN/CREW
London, UK
Studio and Lighting Maintenance.
(CELLCAST TV) Interview Lighting, DV Camera operating & sound recording on location.
(PRIME TV) Camera Kit Preparation, maintenance and cleaning.
1st AC, 2nd AC various projects.
(GENESIS TV) Maintained small kit room and equipment.
(BABZOO CREWS) Runner/camera trainee.
Stills photographer for short films 'The last Place You Look' & 'The End of the World' - Waveform films.
200835MM & 16MM CAMERA FAMILIARIZATION
National Film and Television School, Shepperton, Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
2004B.A. HONOURS: PHOTOGRAPHY
Norwich School of Art and Design, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
2001NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN
Thurrock Technical College, Grays, Essex, United Kingdom
Carlo Dilieto
Freelance Television Director/ Vision Mixer
I have known Oliver professionally for a number of years and in this time have seen him progress and hone his skills as
a studio and ENG/Lighting Cameraman. Oliver is a camera person of quality, sharp reactions, creative and works well
in a pressurised environment.
Del Brown
Freelance TV Director/Vision Mixer
I have worked with Oliver for many years whilst at QVC, where he is a broadcast technical operator, operating live
studio cameras, studio sound, vision control and robotic studio cameras. Oliver stands out from others by his attitude,
professionalism, concentration and good sense of humour. This makes him a valuable and key member of the
broadcasting team and has the attributes which, as a live studio director, I need in my crew. Oliver's camera skill are
consistently of a high standard, thinking like a director, offering me shots and listening closely to the dialogue of the
show. Top this with his friendly, likeable personality, who fits in well with the team. I've always found Oliver a
pleasure to work with and highly recommend him and his work.
EDUCATION
CLIENTS

3. Milan Krsljanin
Director of Group Business Development ARRI CINE TECHNIK Limited
Oliver Thom is a young and very talented filmmaker with wealth of expertise. His enthusiasm and dedication is
remarkable and he is not shying away to pull out all the stops to complete the job in hand. As a DoP for a feature
teaser he worked tirelessly under dreadful weather conditions and produced amazing cinematography. The shoot
was with, at that time just released, ALEXA 4X3 and anamorphic Hawk lenses and results were visually stunning.
Knowing under what conditions he was working and how limited resources he had on his disposal it is incredible
what he managed to deliver.
And on top of that, he is a lovely chap to have on your crew.
Peter Alger
Camera Operations Manager
QVC UK Ltd
D: +44 (0) 20 8811 5094
E: peter_alger@qvc.com
Adam May
Head of Production
Vision3 Media Ltd
D: +44 (0) 20 7534 3435
E: adam@vision3.tv
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