Ryan Blair
I’m a freelance cinematographer / DP / cameraman based in Melbourne with over 18 years of experience. I create content that combines authentic storytelling with compelling visuals that engages audiences and inspires them to think, feel and do.
My portfolio spans a wide range of work across television, documentaries, branded content, advertising and corporate films. I work with producers, production companies, brands and advertising agencies to bring stories to life through compelling moving images.
I own and operate an extensive range of camera, sound, lighting and grip equipment including Sony FX6, Canon C400 and RED cameras. I can source any specific formats or specialised equipment through my rental partners and have an established network of trusted crew across Australia should you require additional crew.
I thrive in the collaborative creative process. I’m adaptable and as comfortable working fast and nimble – solo or with a small crew – as I am leading a larger production team. I’m passionate about the film and television industry which is built on collaboration, where talented people come together with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, all working together towards a shared vision.
For projects that I shoot, I can also provide complete post production and editing through to final delivery. My editing tool of choice is DaVinci Resolve however I’m also adept cutting with Adobe Premiere.
If you need a highly experienced and creative cinematographer / DP / cameraman in Melbourne who delivers exceptional results every time, reach out to me using the details below.
Select Work
Bellroy
Nike: Mind 001 x Rituals
LEGO x The Demons
Poh Cooks Malaysia
GQ Taiwan x Jay Chou
LARK x Wolf of the Willows
Netflix Rebel Moon
wawa biik
Rural Psychiatry Campaign
Accor AFL Footy Festival Activation
Megan Hess
Bell Shakespeare
Thermotek x The Block
Matt Golding
Adidas Australian Open
Richmond Jumper Pride
Mazda MX-30
Hyundai Ngage
Cricket Intervention
Architecture Reel
LEGO x Loserfruit
adidas Manchester United
Dove Men Care
The Real Death in Paradise
MCEC VenueSafe
NRL Counsellor
MCEC Expansion
Honda Motorcycles
MCEC Eat Stations
NIB ROAR Analysis
Cricket Australia
Tastemade
BBC The Travel Show
James Dyson Award
Melbourne Coffee Culture
Lonely Planet
Footy: Then Vs Now
MCEC Food Philosophy
Light The Darkness
Forge and Cargo Homes
Mirvac: Olivine
Feature Property: Mount Pleasant Road
The Conversation
Marngrook Footy Show
MCEC Careers
Fremantle FC Welcome to Country
Port Adelaide FC Commercial
MasterChef
Melbourne Skybus
Mazda MX-5
White Night Melbourne
Dal Zotto Wines
Mazda MX-5 Launch
Thundamentals x A Blanck Canvas
Swisse Best Off Ground
Design Files
Clients
Some of the brands who have trusted me to create their content.
Services
Equipment
I own and operate a comprehensive equipment inventory to cater for a wide range of productions and budgets.
Specific camera formats, lenses or equipment not listed here can be sourced on request.
CAMERA KITS
• Sony FX6
• Sony Burano (available on request)
• Canon C400
• Canon R5
• Blackmagic 6K Pro
• RED Komodo-X
• RED Dragon 6K
Other cameras available on request
LENS
• Sigma Art 24 T1.4
• Sigma Art 35 T1.4
• Canon L 50 T1.2
• Sigma Art 85 T1.4
• Canon 100 L T2.8 Macro
• Canon 24-105 L IS T4
• Canon 70-200 L IS T2.8
• Canon 1.4x extender
• Metabones Canon EF to Sony E adaptor
FOCUS
• Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Follow Focus System
MATTEBOX & FILTERS
• Bright Tangerine 4×5.65 Mattebox
• ND .3 / .6 / .9
• Schneider 138mm circular polariser
• Vari ND 77mm & 82mm Tiffen
CAMERA SUPPORT
• Sachtler FSB8 carbon fibre tripod
• Manfrotto 509HD carbon fibre tripod
• Wooden Camera vertical camera bracket
• Cinesaddle
DOLLY
• Dana Dolly + 6″ riser + heavy duty stands + various pipe/track lengths
• Motorised Cineslider 3ft
GIMBAL
• Ronin RS2 gimbal + Raveneye
DRONE
• Mavic 2 Pro 4K drone
• Various ND & polarising filters
STILLS PHOTOGRAPHY
• Canon R5 45MP stills camera kit
• Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 carbon fibre stills tripod
• Capture One laptop, TetherTools cable & stand
UNDERWATER
• EWA Marine underwater housing for RED
MONITORING
• Atomos Shinobi 7 RX 7″ wireless director’s monitor with cage & handles
• Atomos TX-RX wireless video link
• Atomos Ninja V 5″ monitor/recorder
• 24″ Client monitor
• Blackmagic SDI Distribution 1-in/8-out
• 2x Blackmagic SDI to HDMI Converter
• Blackmagic HDMI to SDI Converter
REMOTE MONITORING + LIVE STREAMING
• RemoteView/Camera-to-Cloud/Live Streaming with Atomos Connect + Cloud Studio/Frame.io
• Telstra 5GX high-speed connection
LIGHTING
• 1x Nanlite Forza 720B Bi-colour
• 1x Nanlite 150cm Parabolic Easy-Up Softbox Bowens Mount
• 1x Nanlite Lantern Softbox 120cm Bowens Mount
• 2x Lupo 1×1 bi-colour high output LED panels
• 1x Nanlite Forza 60B II bicolour + fresnel + barn doors
• 2x Westcott 42” gold/silver, translucent
• 1x 12x12ft LARH ultra bounce/black
• 1x 12x12ft sail
• 1x 12x12ft black
• 1x 6×6 sail
• 1x 6×6 silk
• 2x 6x6ft blacks
• 1x 12x12ft frame
• 1x 6x6ft frame
• LARH 24″ x 36″ Black Floppy
• Various blacks, diffusion and light modifiers
BACKGROUNDS
• Seamless white paper roll 3.5m wide x 30m long
• 2x Lastolite reversible chroma green/blue screen 3m x 7m
• 1.5m x 2m collapsible green screen kit
• 12x12ft black fabric backdrop
• Background frame with heavy duty stands
GRIP
• 4x C-stands with boom arm, knuckle and spigot
• 4x Medium lighting stands
• 2x Heavy duty slider stands
• 4x Super clamps
• 1x Magic arm
• 1x 3m cross bar
• 15x Shot bags
• Various clamps, spigots & grip accessories
MICROPHONES
• 2x Sanken COS-11 lavalier microphones
• 4x Rode lavalier microphones
• 1x Sennheiser 416 shotgun microphone
• 1x Sennheiser K6/ME64 shotgun microphone
• 4x Rode radio transmitter/receiver kits
• 1x Sennheiser radio transmitter/receiver kit
SOUND MIXERS/RECORDERS
• Zoom F4 4-channel digital multitrack recorder/mixer
• Zoom H4N Digital Audio Recorder
TIMECODE
• 3x Deity TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator
AUTOCUE
• iPad autocue kit
POWER
• 1x 155Wh v-mount battery
• 3x 130Wh v-mount batteries
• 3x 95Wh v-mount batteries
• EcoFlow Power Station
• Honda 2000W Generator & UPS
• 12V-240V inverter
COMMUNICATIONS
• Solidcom C1 Full Duplex System with 8x Headsets
• 8x Long Range UHF Radios
Specific camera formats, lens packages and other equipment can be sourced on request.
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes and news from my Instagram feed.
Looking for a highly experienced and creative cinematographer / DP / cameraman in Melbourne? With over 18 years experience across television, advertising and corporate, I deliver exceptional results every time.
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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. I pay my respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Ryan Blair – Freelance Director / Cinematographer / DP based in Melbourne, Australia
Sony FX6 Cinematographer / DP / Cameraman based in Melbourne
TV Cinematographer / Cameraman based in Melbourne
