Alex Cumming
Assistant Producer
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About Me
- I am an AP working at the BBC Natural History Unit on Green Planet II, Blue Planet III, and Hidden Planet.
- I have a full UK Driving Licence. (I am over 25). Confident with large 4WD vehicles and long distances.
- I'm a UK Certified drone pilot (GVC / A2CofC) – I have flown Inspire 2 drones for BBC NHU series.
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- I have a full UK Driving Licence. (I am over 25). Confident with large 4WD vehicles and long distances.
- I'm a UK Certified drone pilot (GVC / A2CofC) – I have flown Inspire 2 drones for BBC NHU series.
- ... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Self-Shooting FX6 Course (2 days) / BBC / Dan Donnelly / 2023 | ||
| BBC Self-Shooting FX6 Course (2 days) | BBC / Dan Donnelly | 2023 |
| First Aid in Remote Locations (3 days) / BBC / Lazarus / 2023 | ||
| First Aid in Remote Locations (3 days) | BBC / Lazarus | 2023 |
| BBC Research Skills Course (4 days) / BBC / Steve Evanson / 2023 | ||
| BBC Research Skills Course (4 days) | BBC / Steve Evanson | 2023 |
| UK Drone Pilot Certification - GVC / Leaping Wing Drone School / 2022 | ||
| UK Drone Pilot Certification - GVC | Leaping Wing Drone School | 2022 |
| UK Drone Pilot Certification - A2CofC / Leaping Wing Drone School / 2021 | ||
| UK Drone Pilot Certification - A2CofC | Leaping Wing Drone School | 2021 |
| BSc Biology Degree / Open University (Evenings and weekends, in progress) / 2020 | ||
| BSc Biology Degree | Open University (Evenings and weekends, in progress) | 2020 |
| TV Researcher Skills Course (3 days) / ScreenSkills / Pam Relton / 2020 | ||
| TV Researcher Skills Course (3 days) | ScreenSkills / Pam Relton | 2020 |
| BBC Self-Shooting FS7 Course (2 days) / BBC / 2020 | ||
| BBC Self-Shooting FS7 Course (2 days) | BBC | 2020 |
| Phantom slow-motion camera workshop / VMI / 2019 | ||
| Phantom slow-motion camera workshop | VMI | 2019 |
| Risk Assessment Training Course / First Option Safety / 2019 | ||
| Risk Assessment Training Course | First Option Safety | 2019 |
| First-Time Film Makers' Training Scheme - 'Metroland' / Carlton TV / 2002 | ||
| First-Time Film Makers' Training Scheme - 'Metroland' | Carlton TV | 2002 |
| Avid 101 - Editing Course / VET / 1999 | ||
| Avid 101 - Editing Course | VET | 1999 |
Alex has a lot of skills to high level, he's an excellent self shooter, very capable editor and very good at telling a solid and meaningful story from cut one without needing guidance. He has a real passion for documentary. I recommend him highly.
Other Details
Links:
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Skills/Permits:
Driving Licence
Drone Pilot (CAA PFAW)
Technical Skills:
Avid
Sony PXW-FS7
Canon XF305
Sony PXW-FS5
Sony a7S II
Nuke
Canon EOS C300
Canon 5D
Sony PMW-300
Phantom HD High Speed
Red EPIC-M
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
After Effects
Sony PXW-FX6
Awards:
Selected for Edinburgh Television Festival TV25 'Ones To Watch' Scheme (2002). VES nomination (2009/10) - Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture - Sherlock Holmes