James Ian Gray

Hi All, I was wondering if you could have a look at my latest Showreel as I'm moving slowly into Cinematography but still keeping to my day job of DIT / AC. But I thought I'd share and let me know what you think, what you'd do and what I should change: Also have a look at my findings of becoming a Cinematographer, let me know what you think on my blog too: www.jamesiangray.com/Blog All comments are greatly welcome. Cheers James Ian Gray [Camera Assistant + DIT] http://www.jgrayonline.com

Thanks Phil and Stuart, Indeed am working my way up through the ranks just wondering if there was a way to get more experience and learn more about the science and how to look at it in a story way rather than a technical way from an assistants point of view. By-the-way sorry for the late reply been manic here working all over the place. On the other hand indeed apprenticship does mean freebee work and in some way yes I'd be more than happy to watch and shadow for free. Although if a DP turns to me and tells me to do a shot I'd be honnoured (underqualified) but would think, I'm not really getting paid for this.... Although on the other hand if I go into making short films, etc. Then the same would have to be said again, I'll be doing it for free or for little next to nothing as well. There just isn't any money anywhere. :-( But I think I'll stick to my day job of DIT and assisting for now. Although I've made a blog about my learnings so far, hehehe: http://www.jamesiangray.com/Blog/ Let me know what you think if you have chance to look at it. Cheers all for the replies. :o) Cheers James Ian Gray http://www.jgrayonline.com

Hi, I'm looking to further my career in cinematography and was wondering if you could help me as I'm trying to find (if there is any) an apprentice scheme in the UK to be mentored by a cinematographer or a few cinematographers? Just thought I'd put it out there to see if anyone has been involved or knows of any schemes, etc. Cheers All James Ian Gray

Hi All, I'm a Camera assistant with a lot of DIT experience on commercials. I was wondering if I could get get some advice as I'm trying to get away from TV and corporate stuff and move into Film and Drama. I was wondering how do I go about getting jobs and who do I need to contact, as at the moment I have alot of credits and contacts in commercials and promos but really need to get into production. Any tips would be great. I also have a website and kit list of AC and DIT kit I own: website: http://www.jgrayonline.com Kit List: http://www.jgrayonline.com/Kit Also CV attached. and feedback/ critique would be greatly appreciated. Anything I can do for you I'd be more than happy to help out. Cheers James Ian Gray :o)

Hi All, just thought I'd fling this out there as I'm currently looking for Film and TV Drama assisting work and was wondering which way is the best way to go around it? If there was a way at all that is? I've been in the industry from sound to post production for Broadcast and DOP on a couple of shorts but nothing too major and was wondering if anyone could help me? Or if anyone was willing for me to 2nd AC on something for very small money just to gain ropes and more experience. I promise you, you won't be dissapointed. Sorry little bit cheeky there.... For more info on me my website is at: http://www.jgrayonline.com Also I'm always up for a coffee if anyone would like to meet up. Other than that thank you so much any information that you post up on here. Cheers James Ian Gray info@jgrayonline.com

Hi All, I'm a starting out AC and was wondering if you could give me any pointers. I'm also on twitter @jgrayonline I've had over 5 years experience from Broadcast, Short Films, Commercials, to Corporate. I'm now looking into digging my teeth into Cinematography and starting off with ACing. My showreel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7QOGCEYBW4&list=UU20zWH4Gr21UffeyMNnrKrA&feature=plcp I'm willing to do peoples showreels for experience if you'd like, etc. Also if anyone would like to meet up for a coffee and have a general chat, then the coffee is on me. :o) My CV is also attached for everyones viewing. James Ian Gray info@jgrayonline.com

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