Do I need to own my own kit and does it need to be the latest tech? This is the question DoPs and camera operators wrestle with endlessly, after all we are in an equipment-based profession, so surely everyone needs to have the kit they need to do their job? Not necessarily……maybe. There are pros and cons to having your own kit and it doesn’t really matter what level you’re working at, it comes with it’s own set of challenges, so in this blog let’s run through some of them.

Right, so how do I start this…….Hi! I’m Tom and I’m completely and utterly perplexed about what to write next. Apparently, blogging is a great thing so I’m giving it a go. I have thoughts and musings about the crazy world of TV, film and video production that I find myself in, so I thought I’d share those musings. In all seriousness, there are a lot of great blogs out there about all things cinema and camera operation. Still, often if I’m searching for an opinion or general advice I’m often left slightly underwhelmed or I don’t quite find the answers I’m looking for.