ABOUT MYSELF

Hi, I am Brian Oliver, a passionate Gaffer from Cape Town with 18 Years Experience.

Join me on a journey to realise your creative vision through my knowledge and love for lighting.

I find pure joy and fulfillment in every moment dedicated to Lighting. Each day presents a new canvas for me and the team to create new visions.

I love the art as well as the technical side of telling a story with light.

I'm equally comfortable with old school big sets and lights as well as the newschool lightweight agile way of working with LEDs, Wireless DMX, and app based workflows.

Professionalism, a smile and a great set of humour comes standard.

SERVICES

GAFFER

AS A GAFFER ON A PROJECT, I PUT ALL IN AS ITS NOT JUST THE TECHNICAL BUT THE ART IN IT TOO! THE JOURNY HAS GIVEN MORE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE BUT I LOVE WHAT I DO. FROM MEETIG INTERESTING PEOPLE, WORKING HARD AND THE FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT I GET FROM THE START OF THE PROJECT TO THE END RESULT.

RIGGING

RIGGING IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROCESS AS ITS AN ASPECT THAT MAKES LIGHTING NOT ONLY POSSIBLE ON A LARGER SCALE WITH CRANES AND CHERRY PICKERS, OUT FO SIGHT ON SMALLER SETS AND HELP WITH TIME MANAGEMENT BUT CAN GIVE MORE OPTIONS TO THE PROJECT. IT CAN BRING A MORE DIVERSE FEEL AND LOOK TO MAKE THE PROJECT BLOOM!

TEAM WORK

WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY AND LED LIGHTING IS A WAY WE CAN CREATE MORE AND BENEFIT IN MANY ASPECTS OF A PROJECT! INCREASING TIME TAKEN TO SET UP TO THE ARTISTIC SIDE BECAUSE OF THE RANGE OF COULOR TEMPERATURES, COULOR AND EFFECTS! MY SKILL SET RANGES FROM OPERATIONS, DMX AND CRMX UNDERSTANDING, PATCHING, NETWORKING, WIRELESS SYSTEMS AND APP BASED CONTROLS RANGING FROM THE SIMPLE APPS TO THE MORE SPECIALISED APPS THAT NOT ONLY GIVE ME MORE RANGE TO STREAMLINE AND AMALGAMATE MORE FIXTURES BUT ALSO BE ABLE TO USE MULTIPLE DMX UNIVERSES NEEDED ON LARGER PROJECTS.

WIRELESS DMX/CRMX

TEAMWORK REALLY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AS A TEAM THAT CAN WORK EFFICIENTLY, PROFESSIONALLY AND COLLABORATE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO INSPIRING EACH OTHER AND GETTING THE JOB DONE, NOT ONLY JUST THE EXPECTED BUT GIVING MORE TO THE POJECT THAT IT TRANSPIRES ON THE SCREEN OR PLATFORM.

My journey in the world of film and media began at the humble beginnings, where I started as a trainee and gradually ascended the ranks to become a seasoned gaffer over the years. Along this exhilarating path, I have delved into a diverse array of projects, ranging from captivating commercials to compelling feature films, from engaging short narratives to thrilling reality shows, from visually stunning music videos to thought-provoking documentaries, and from dynamic corporate productions to captivating stills that capture the essence of every moment. My work has taken me across borders and cultures, allowing me to immerse myself in the vibrant tapestry of the global entertainment industry. From the bustling streets of the U.A.E to the picturesque landscapes of Mauritius, from the rich and diverse regions of Africa to the culturally rich tapestries of Europe, each location has enriched my craft and broadened my perspective, shaping me into the versatile and adaptable professional that I am today. Join me as I continue to explore new horizons, push creative boundaries, and bring stories to life on screens around the world.

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