Your Money, Their Tricks-BBC

by | Dec 5, 2014 |

A series for the BBC featuring Sian Williams, Gemini provided both Gaffer and location generator for the shoot. Return to Portfolio

An Ordinary Life

by | Feb 17, 2014 |

An Ordinary Life was an informative film about the help available to dementia sufferers and their families. Gemini Production Services Ltd was engaged by director Lorne Guy to provide all the technical services for the film, including camera assistant, gaffer, sound supervisor and boomist. All kit for the shoot was also sourced by us. Particular attention was paid to the brief for the look of the footage, with rich tones and reduced depth of field being important to the look of the film. A location generator was used for one location as power supply was a problem, its quietness meaning it was able to be sited close to location, reducing cable runs and manning costs. Return to...

Underwater Studio

by | Feb 17, 2014 |

At Gemini we are used to challenges and few were greater than learing to dive so I could act as gaffer for an underwater shoot in a local studio. As well as diving, we also sourced and supplied the underwater lighting kit and provided the safety method statement and risk assessment. Return to...

Embarrassing Bodies

by | Feb 11, 2014 |

I have been the Gaffer on Embarrassing Bodies for Maverick TV for three years. This well known Channel 4 show has relied on my generator set for its location shoots, including the live transmissions from Newcastle and Manchester. As a super silent set, we are able to situate it within metres of the record site with no problems. The set is ultra reliable due to its high specification and headroom, as well as its regular servicing regime. Return to...