Camera Operating for Live Events & Performance
Camera Operating
I work as a camera operator across live events, performance and broadcast environments throughout the UK and internationally.
From large scale festivals and live streams through to orchestral sessions and studio performance work, I’m used to operating in fast moving, high pressure environments.
Live stream and IMAG coverage
Multi-camera performance filming
Touring and festival environments
Studio and concert hall sessions
Past artists include The Hallé Orchestra, Tiesto, Four Tet, Manchester Camerata, Manchester Collective, Souls of Mischeif, Armin Van Burren, FISHER, BC Camplight, Marujia, Gogo Pengiun, Ellen Beth Abdi, She Drew the Gun, Teleman, W H Lung, Francis Lung, ANYMA, Max Dean, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, SOSA, David Guetta, Dutch Uncles… plus a ton more.
Creamfields 2025 – Hannah Laing (APEX Stage) · Handheld RF Operator — Sony FX3
Operated a Sony FX3 on RF for the live stream and multicam edit under a live director. I captured roaming coverage from artist close-ups to immersive crowd interaction that complemented fixed positions.
OneDa – Live from Low Four Studio · Camera Operator (Stage Right)
Operated the stage-right camera for a multicam studio session with gallery vision mixing. I captured artist close-ups and contextual stage coverage that anchored the live mix and supported the edit.
Creamfields 2025 – Ben Hemsley (APEX Stage) · Wide Camera Operator — Blackmagic URSA G2
Operated Camera 1 for the live stream and multicam edit under a live director. I covered wide stage shots through to medium close-ups of the artist, plus wide and close crowd atmosphere.
Souls of Mischief – Live at Low Four Studio · Camera Operator — Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro
I operated camera for the interview and performance session. Not live; edited and released on YouTube, including “93 ’til Infinity”.
GoGo Penguin – From the North: Live in Manchester (Old Granada Studios) · Camera Operator & BTS Photographer
I operated camera and captured behind-the-scenes stills for this studio performance at Old Granada Studios (now Versa Studio 4). My BTS pictures were featured in the band’s official live album release.
Creamfields North 2023 – Archie Hamilton (Runway Stage) · Camera 3 (45°) Operator
Operated Camera 3 at a 45° angle to the stage for the live stream and multicam edit under a live director. I covered tight close-ups of the artist and audience, adding depth to the broadcast alongside the wide shots.
Ben Nobuto: Serentiy 2.0 with Manchester Collective.
Steve Riech - Music for 18 Musicians Live with Manchester Camerata
On stage camera operator for the live performance of the incredible Steve Reich piece, Music for 18 Musicians.
"Ben’s a reliable operator with a great eye and a calm presence on set. He works well under direction but also knows when to take initiative. Having experience across different parts of production, he brings a deeper understanding to the role, and always delivers exactly what’s needed."
— Dan Parrot - Low Four Studio
FAQs
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Yes. I am based in Manchester and I work worldwide.
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Festivals, award ceremonies and live shows, including live interviews. Multicam, live stream and studio sessions.
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Yes. I operate RF roaming when needed. I also cover live to screen IMAG and feed LED walls and relay screens.
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Sony FX6 and Blackmagic URSA. I am comfortable on handheld, fixed and roaming positions, with talkback, tally and gallery comms.
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Either. I can plug into your kit or supply bodies and support by request. Kit is priced on the brief.
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Yes. I shoot BTS video and stills. Delivery and turnaround depend on the brief.
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I hold a clean DBS. I can provide insurance details on request.
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Use the contact form with date, venue, call time and a short brief. If you have a running order or tech spec, include it and I will confirm availability.
Get in touch…
If you’re interested in working with me, fill in the form below or drop me an email at Hello@BenHarrison.media