Introducing Nick Hawkins, Wildlife Cinematographer

Wildlife cinematographer, above and below the surface, Nick was raised in a Maritime community, shaped by the ocean.

Nick brings a unique combination of ecological knowledge and technical expertise to a wide range of media projects. He specializes in ocean-based and underwater cinematography and has had the privilege of traveling extensively across the globe to document some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife. His work is driven by a passion for telling compelling stories of the natural world, with the ultimate goal of inspiring global audiences and promoting the conservation of the species and ecosystems upon which all life depends.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Digital Cinematography with RED and Sony cameras
• DCBC Occupational (commercial) Scuba Diver
• TDI certified rEvo closed circuit rebreather
• Aerial filming with DJI Inspire 2 + Mavic 3 Cine drones. Transport Canada certified drone operator. FAA Part 107.
• Use of large gimbals. Owner/operator of Ronin 2 with vehicle and boat mounts.
• design, build and operation of custom underwater camera systems; remote and pole cameras, ROVs
• dslr camera traps with 300+ days spent in the field managing systems from the rainforests of South America to frozen forests of Canada
• Transport Canada Small Vessel Operator (SVOP) and Radio Operator (ROC). Hundreds of hours operating zodiacs and powered vessels in hostile open ocean conditions.
• Comfortable working in remote and extreme environments, above and below water, with large and unpredictable wild animals.
• Bachelors degree in biology. Skilled naturalist with in depth knowledge of species identification, ecology and behaviour.
• Red Cross Marine First Aid training
• Canadian Firearms Safety Training
• Production Safety in the New Normal: COVID-19 Awareness Course

Learn more at: https://www.nickjhawkins.com/