Freelance Gimbal Operator UK
Brighton, Sussex & London
I can join your team as a Freelance Gimbal Operator
Need a gimbal op?
I’m Ben Simon, a freelance Gimbal Operator based in Brighton, working across commercials, branded content, music videos, documentaries and drama. With a background in directing, cinematography and camera operation, I understand not just how to fly a gimbal, but how camera movement supports story, performance and visual impact.
Available throughout Sussex, London and the UK.
Why Producers Hire Me…
- Dedicated freelance Gimbal Operator
- 18+ years production experience
- Commercial, music video and narrative drama experience
- Smooth, repeatable camera movement
- Strong understanding of blocking and performance
- Experienced working with actors, presenters and contributors
- Action sports and vehicle filming experience
- Sony & DJI Ronin specialist
- Calm, reliable and easy to work with on set
- Brighton-based, available UK-wide
Double Life, Double Love
43 episode Vertical Micro-Drama
Role: Director, DOP & Camera / Gimbal Operator, Scriptwriter, Editor, VFX
Double Life Double Love is a 43-episode vertical drama thriller produced for the LoveDrama streaming platform. Filmed on an ambitious production schedule across multiple locations, the series relied heavily on dynamic gimbal work to create movement, maintain visual energy and efficiently capture scenes within a fast-paced shooting environment.
With limited time for traditional storyboarding, many scenes were developed and shot on the fly, requiring an instinctive approach to camera movement, actor blocking and coverage. The gimbal became a key storytelling tool, allowing fluid tracking shots, walk-and-talk sequences and rapid scene coverage while maintaining a polished cinematic look.
The series reached the LoveDrama Top 10, peaking at #8 out of more than 50 titles, and was subsequently licensed internationally.
Niro Knox – I Don’t Care
Dynamic gimbal cinematography and high-energy performance filmmaking
Role: Director, DOP, Camera / Gimbal Operator, Editor
Performance-driven music video for rock band Niro Knox, combining warehouse performance scenes, vehicle sequences and dynamic camera movement throughout. A large proportion of the video was captured on a gimbal, using tracking shots, sweeping reveals and immersive performer coverage to match the energy of the music.
The project combined gimbal operation, performance direction and fast-paced visual storytelling to create a cinematic music video packed with movement and momentum.
JTX Fitness – Cross Trainer Product Film
Luxury lifestyle product filmmaking with cinematic camera movement
Role: Director, DOP & Camera Operator, Editor
Created for JTX Fitness, this product film was designed to showcase a premium cross trainer within a luxury residential setting. The objective was to move beyond a traditional product demonstration and create a lifestyle-focused film that highlighted both the design of the equipment and how it integrates into a high-end home environment.
Using a combination of gimbal and slider camera moves, the production focused on smooth, controlled movement to reveal product details, showcase key features and create a polished, premium feel throughout. The result was a cinematic product film that combined elegant visuals, dynamic camera work and luxury lifestyle imagery to support the JTX Fitness brand.
Michelin – Rider profile
Social media content
Role: Director, Camera Operator, Drone Operator, Editor
Produced for Michelin Motorcycles at the Armoy Road Races in Northern Ireland, this rider profile combined documentary storytelling with dynamic action coverage. Following racer Daryl Tweed throughout the event, the film utilised gimbal tracking shots, drone footage, slow-motion riding sequences and onboard cameras to capture the speed, atmosphere and intensity of road racing.
Versatile production experience
From luxury brand campaigns to narrative drama and action sports filmmaking
Off piste snowboarding in Verbier (backside Mont Gele)
Additional experience
- Action Sports Filming
- Vehicle Rigging
- Music Videos
- Commercials
- Narrative Drama
- Documentary Production
- Drone Operation
- Luxury Brand Content
- VFX-aware Shooting
- Small Crew Productions
Action sports I do…
- Snowboarding & Skiing
- Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling
- SUP Surfing & Surfing
- Catermaran & skiff sailing
Professional gimbal / camera package
Production-ready gimbal / camera equipment for commercial, documentary and narrative productions throughout the UK.
DJI Ronin RS3 Pro
- Sony A7SIII / A7IV compatible
- Mattbox
- Wireless & wired monitoring
- Focus control options
- Vehicle mounting experience
- Walk-and-talks
- Tracking shots
- Commercial, documentary and drama production
Additional Support Equipment
- Mini jib
- Konova slider
- Suction mounts
- Carbon extension pole
- Wireless audio monitoring
Get in touch
and get the ball rolling
More Info
Phone: 07766 306310 or 07789 712314
Email info@mediabrighton.com
Business Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
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