CAMERA OPERATOR
ABOUT ME
MATTHEW
LIGHTSTONE
I'm a freelance camera operator working predominantly on Sports Broadcasting and PSC.
Within broadcasting I have worked on events that include the Premier League, FIFA World Cup & Sky Cricket to name but a few. I am experienced in operating all broadcasting cameras including handheld, long lens and on cam-seats & hoists. I have been used as a Camera GU and have good understanding about the equipment and rigs.
I have operated PSC on events worldwide including Modern Pentathlon, Premier League Productions & Sky Racing. I thrive in the run-and-gun environment and have an understanding about how an edit is put together and what shots are needed to achieve this.
Alongside sport PSC I also operate on sit down interviews, studio work, factual documentaries, corporate advertising, social media content & livestreams.
CAREER
I began my career in 2014 as a Camera Assistant and Data Wrangler on programmes that include Victorian Bakers (BBC), TV That Made Me (BBC) and UK's Best Part Time Band (BBC). After this I moved away from TV and began working in outside broadcast. Progressing from an assistant into an operator, I've been fortunate to work on some of the biggest sporting events in the world including the Premier League, FIFA World Cup, Cheltenham Festival & Sky Cricket.
Alongside the broadcast element I also shoot PSC/ENG. And since investing in my own equipment, have operated on some amazing shoots across the world. I work well in both small & large teams and always shoot with a high level of detail and attention.
Working in both broadcast and ENG has allowed me to develop into a versatile shooter. I enjoy a challenge and always work towards achieving the best outcome on a shoot.
KIT LIST
CAMERAS
Sony FS7 MK1 with Extension Module
Sony FS5 MK2
Sony A7s
GoPro Hero 5
DJI Osmo
Small HD503
Blackmagic Video Assist
Hollyland Mars 400s - wireless video
Ronin S stabiliser with follow focus
LENSES
Metabones Ultra Sony-EF Adaptor
Canon 70-200mm f2.8/L
Canon 24-105mm f4/L
Samyang Primes: 14,24,35,50,85 & 135
Wooden Camera Universal Mattebox
AUDIO
Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic
Sennheiser G4's x2
Sennheiser E835 wireless with capsules x2
Sennheiser E835 Stick Mic x2
Sennheiser wireless XLR module
RodeLink Wireless Mic
Rode Reporter Mic
Rode NTG 2 with Boom & Blimp
RodeLink News shooter Kit
Tascam DR701 field mixer in orca bag
Behringer Mixing Desk
LIGHTING
Aputure 300D II with dome
4x Arri 300 Fresnels
Arri 650 Fresnel
Arri 800 Fresnel
Aputure 1x1 Bi-Colour LED Panels (95CRI) x2
Top light
Selection of gels and diff
Reflectors
Pop Out Green/Blue screen
GRIP & SUPPORTS
Sachler 20SB Tripod
Benro BV10 Tripod
Various Manfrotto lighting stands
C-Stands x2
Manfrotto 2.1-3.7 autopole
Grip Kit (Magic Arms, K-Clamps, C-Clamps)
Cine saddle
4x Hawhwood Mini V-Lok 98Wh
Hawkwood V-Lok dual charger
STREAMING
Blackmagic ATEM TV Studio
Blackmagic Mixing Desk Atem 1/me
Blackmagic Hyperdeck x2
Blackmagic Smartview
Blackmagic Web Presenter
Live-U Solo
Switcher Control
Hollyland T1000 5 pelter wireless talkback system
23" Lilliput Directors Monitor
PPU rack
