Live event camera operator based in Manchester working worldwide

Hi, I’m Ben, a live event camera operator based in Manchester. I work worldwide on multicam shows, live streams and studio sessions. I also operate for live to screen (IMAG). I have extensive experience in festivals, award ceremonies and live shows, including live interviews. Check out some of my work below…

  • Multicam live-stream & festival coverage

  • RF roaming and handheld camera work

  • Stage, audience and artist close-ups

  • IMAG (live-to-screen)

  • Sony FX6 & Blackmagic URSA/PYXIS

  • Gallery comms, talkback & live direction

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

Ben Nobuto: Serentiy 2.0 with Manchester Collective.


"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

  • Yes. I am based in Manchester and I work worldwide.

  • Festivals, award ceremonies and live shows, including live interviews. Multicam, live stream and studio sessions.

  • Yes. I operate RF roaming when needed. I also cover live to screen IMAG and feed LED walls and relay screens.

  • Sony FX6 and Blackmagic URSA. I am comfortable on handheld, fixed and roaming positions, with talkback, tally and gallery comms.

  • Either. I can plug into your kit or supply bodies and support by request. Kit is priced on the brief.

  • Yes. I shoot BTS video and stills. Delivery and turnaround depend on the brief.

  • I hold a clean DBS. I can provide insurance details on request.

  • 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