TV news, sport and live
ENG, SNG, OB and LiveU. Regular news and sport work for broadcasters and agencies.
Freelance lighting cameraman · Aberdeen
Freelance camera
operator in Aberdeen.
Elliot Hornell is a freelance lighting cameraman and videographer for broadcast and corporate productions, with more than 25 years in TV and video production.
Based in Aberdeen
working across the UK and worldwide
working across the UK and worldwide
25+ yearsexperience
BOSIETcertified
CAA certifieddrone operator
GTC memberGuild of Television
Camera Professionals
Camera Professionals
01 / The work
Good pictures.
Calmly made.
I’ve shot TV news, sport, documentary and corporate work on offshore platforms, stadium touchlines, roadside live positions, living rooms and stages.
I’m easy to work with, whether that’s joining an established crew, running a shoot on my own, or putting someone at ease who’s never been in front of a camera. When the plan changes, which it usually does, I stay calm and adapt.
Based in Aberdeen, I work across the UK and worldwide — wherever the production takes me.
Talk through your next shoot02 / Services
What I
shoot.
A freelance camera operator for broadcast, corporate and offshore productions.
Corporate videographer
Interviews, case studies and events, shot to your brief. Editing is available as part of a shoot.
Offshore camera operator
Regular work on offshore installations, with BOSIET certification and a practical approach on location.
Drone operator
CAA-certified aerial footage, added to any shoot where it helps tell the story.
Owner / operator · Aberdeen
03 / The kit
My kit.
Your brief.
I’m an owner/operator. The kit is tailored to the production, and a full list is available on request.
Owner / operatorSony FS7 and professional broadcast equipment
BOSIET certifiedRegular work on offshore installations
CAA certified drone operatorAerial footage added to any shoot
GTC memberGuild of Television Camera Professionals
04 / On location
A few days
at work.
Offshore decks, touchlines and interview setups. A look behind the camera. Tap any photo for a closer look.
05 / Recent clients
Recent
clients.
Recent work includes broadcast news, sport and fast-turnaround production for teams that need a dependable operator on the day.
BBC NewsSTV NewsReutersAssociated PressTNT Sports
06 / Questions
Useful to know
before you call.
Straight answers about the kind of work I do, where I work and what I bring.
What does a lighting cameraman do?
A lighting cameraman, also called a lighting camera operator, shoots the pictures and lights the scene, usually working alone or with a small crew.
Is there a freelance camera operator in Aberdeen with offshore certification?
Yes. I’m Aberdeen-based and BOSIET certified, and I regularly work on offshore installations.
Do you work outside Aberdeen?
Yes. I’m based in Aberdeen and work across the UK and worldwide.
Do you bring your own kit?
Yes, I’m an owner/operator. The kit is tailored to the production, and a full list is available on request.
Can you shoot TV news to a tight turnaround?
Yes. News and sport are a regular part of my work, including for BBC News, STV News, Reuters and Associated Press.
Do you work on live broadcast?
Yes: SNG, OB and LiveU.
Do you film corporate interviews and case studies?
Yes, for production companies, agencies and in-house teams. I can edit as part of a shoot, but I don’t take edit-only jobs.
Are you a drone operator in Aberdeen?
Yes, I’m CAA certified, and aerial footage can be added to any shoot.
How do I book you?
Call, email, WhatsApp or text me with the dates and location, and I’ll reply with availability.
07 / Where I work
Aberdeen based.
Working worldwide.
Based in Aberdeen, I work across the UK and worldwide — wherever the production takes me.
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Direct contact
Hire a camera
operator.
Call, email or send a message with the dates and location and I’ll reply with availability. Kit list and showreel on request.