Ryan Blair
Freelance Cinematographer / DP / Cameraman based in Melbourne

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.

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Accor AFL Footy Festival Activation

Accor AFL Footy Festival Activation

Thermotek x The Block

Thermotek x The Block

Architecture Reel

Architecture Reel

adidas Manchester United

adidas Manchester United

MCEC VenueSafe

MCEC VenueSafe

MCEC Eat Stations

MCEC Eat Stations

Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia

Tastemade

Tastemade

BBC The Travel Show

BBC The Travel Show

James Dyson Award

James Dyson Award

Melbourne Coffee Culture

Melbourne Coffee Culture

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet

Footy: Then Vs Now

Footy: Then Vs Now

MCEC Food Philosophy

MCEC Food Philosophy

Light The Darkness

Light The Darkness

Forge and Cargo Homes

Forge and Cargo Homes

Mirvac: Olivine

Mirvac: Olivine

Feature Property: Mount Pleasant Road

Feature Property: Mount Pleasant Road

The Conversation

The Conversation

Marngrook Footy Show

Marngrook Footy Show

MCEC Careers

MCEC Careers

Fremantle FC Welcome to Country

Fremantle FC Welcome to Country

Port Adelaide FC Commercial

Port Adelaide FC Commercial

MasterChef

MasterChef

Melbourne Skybus

Melbourne Skybus

Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5

White Night Melbourne

White Night Melbourne

Dal Zotto Wines

Dal Zotto Wines

Mazda MX-5 Launch

Mazda MX-5 Launch

Thundamentals x A Blanck Canvas

Thundamentals x A Blanck Canvas

Swisse Best Off Ground

Swisse Best Off Ground

Design Files

Design Files

Clients

Some of the brands who have trusted me to create their content.

Documentary

Branded Content

Brand Films

Commercials

Social First Content

Interviews

Television

Corporate

Aerial Filming

Events

Live Streaming

Greenscreen & Volumetric

Services

Pre Production

Filming / Production

Crewing

Equipment hire

Live streaming + remote production

Footage upload

Post production / editing

Location editing & fast turnaround

Colour grading

Final delivery

Location permits

Stills Photography

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.

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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.

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