Charlie Johnston
Freelance Self-Shooting Director & Videographer
London-based multi-skilled freelance director with over a decade of experience across corporate, event, and creative sectors. BPSS cleared for sensitive projects.
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Professional Video Services
Hi, I'm Charlie Johnston. With over 10 years of freelance experience in London, I'm passionate about telling stories through film and love the challenge of wearing multiple hats on set.
I offer multi-disciplinary video production — from camera operation and drone filming to timelapse, 360° VR, and editing. This versatility provides flexible, cost-effective solutions that reduce crew costs and maximize value for your projects.
Technical Capabilities
Professional equipment and expertise across all production needs
Self-Shooting Director
- • Creative direction & vision
- • On-set decision making
- • Shot composition & framing
- • Project planning & management
Camera Systems
- • Sony FX9/FX6 cinema cameras
- • Canon C300/C500 series
- • Insta360 Pro 2 & X4 (360° VR)
- • Professional mirrorless systems
Stabilization & Movement
- • DJI RS3 Pro gimbal systems
- • Motion control & sliders
- • CAA licensed drone operations
- • Timelapse motion systems
Post-Production & Editing
- • Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects
- • DaVinci Resolve (editing & color)
- • Motion graphics & titling
- • Sound design & audio mixing
Specialized Capture
- • Timelapse & hyperlapse (HD-8K)
- • Long-term installations
- • 360° panoramic photography
- • Multi-camera live switching
Production Support
- • Professional lighting & grip
- • Wireless audio recording
- • Live streaming & remote delivery
- • On-location editing suites
Client Success Stories
Delivering exceptional results for industry leaders and creative visionaries
Ready to Start Your Project?
Get in touch to discuss your video production needs. Usually respond within 24 hours.