DAVID CRUTE

Biography

David joined the BBC in 1983 as a Camera Assistant. He left in 1989 as a full lighting cameraman and set up his own company. At around this time he became one of the first Steadicam Operators and is now renowned as one of best working in this field today. His company has continued to work for the BBC and all the major broadcasters including ITV and SKY and David has hundreds of commercial, drama and corporate credits to his name as Director of Photography.

As well as displaying great technical competence, David showed amazing creative flair when shooting Chakara. In India, he used local features and colours to accentuate the performances and filmed a stunning climax to Chakara in one take which will undoubtedly go down in local folklore history – just go see the movie!

For more information on David Crute, visit his own website by clicking on the "Web Page" button below the headshot.

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